Best AK74u Warzone loadout class: Attachments, setup, perks

Brad Norton

The AK-74u has been a reliable and effective choice in Warzone since its release in Season One. The weapon rewards aggressive players who are looking to push enemies at all times, let’s check out a loadout that fits this playstyle.

While the AK-74u was among the most popular SMG picks at first, the gun has been heavily altered thanks to the Season 3 Reloaded update. With various nerfs and buffs coming through, you’ll need to adjust your loadouts to counter the new adjustments.

It can still be a beastly tool in the right hands, so if you’re looking to make the most out of the fast-firing SMG, we’ve got you covered with the optimal AK-47u loadout for Season 3.

Best AK74u loadout in Warzone

AK74U Loadout
The AK74u is still a solid sub-machine gun in Warzone Season 3.

Attachments

  • Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
  • Barrel: 9.3″ VDV Reinforced
  • Stock: KGB Skeletal Stock
  • Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Grip
  • Ammunition: VDV 50 Rnd Fast Mag

Your previous AK-74u loadouts may still be effective in Season 3. Though with recent nerfs to Bullet Velocity and Maximum Range, they won’t be quite as optimal. Using the exact attachments above will give you the best possible setup to counteract the new downsides.

For starters, the GRU Suppressor boosts your Max Range to near pre-nerf status with a 10% boost. Similar can be said for the 9.3″ VDV Reinforced Barrel which also comes with a hefty increase to Bullet Velocity as well.

With these two attachments, you’ll have a slightly slower setup, but one that almost reverts the SMG back to its firepower before the latest nerfs.

Meanwhile, the typical selection of Stock, Underbarrel, and Ammunition will keep you on par with other ideal loadouts.

Best AK-74u Warzone loadout (Perks & Equipment)

ak74u smg black ops cold war warzone
The AK74u is a seriously impressive SMG in the right hands.
  • Perk 1: E.O.D.
  • Perk 2: Overkill
  • Perk 3: Amped
  • Secondary: CR-56 AMAX
  • Lethal: Semtex
  • Tactical: Heartbeat Sensor

When it comes to building out the rest of this loadout, you can’t look past the perk setup above. Overkill and Amped are among the most commonly picked options for good reason.

With any SMG, you typically want a longer-range weapon on standby as your secondary. These perks allow you rapidly swap between guns, keeping you in the fight no matter how far you might be from the target.

Additionally, you can’t go wrong with the standard Semtex and Heartbeat Sensor to round out your equipment.


So, there you have it, our best setup for the AK-74u in Warzone Season 3. If you think you’ve discovered a better option, be sure to join the conversation over on @DexertoIntel.

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About The Author

Brad Norton is the Australian Managing Editor at Dexerto. He graduated from Swinburne University with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and has been working full-time in the field for the past six years at the likes of Gamurs Group and now Dexerto. He loves all things single-player gaming (with Uncharted a personal favorite) but has a history on the competitive side having previously run Oceanic esports org Mindfreak. You can contact Brad at brad.norton@dexerto.com