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Gunsmith - AKS-74U

“Gunsmith - AKS-74U” is a Mechanic task in Escape from Tarkov. Requires level 5. Reward: 3,000 XP. Objectives: Modify an AKS-74U to comply with the given specifications. Required for the Kappa container. Walkthrough, map and requirements.

Mechanic — briefing

You have not failed me with the shotgun, so you may know your way around tools. That didn’t save me much time though. All exchanges are on fire, hope it won’t start a panic. Nevertheless, I think it's not for long, so the plan remains the same. Okay, I need to work. And you, try to get hold of an AKS-74U. With a Zenit B-11 handguard, 60-round extended mag, and make it compact, 6 slots max. Ergonomics over 58, recoil sum less than 550, sighting range 100 or more. And, of course, as light as possible, 3.5 kg or less. Yes, indexes here have nothing to do with that. I hope you've remembered everything. See you soon.

Objectives

• Modify an AKS-74U to comply with the given specifications

Tactical notes

• WHERE TO GO: nowhere. The gun is built at the hideout workbench — no raid needed; parts are bought from traders and the flea market. The parts list and build screenshots are further down this page.
• The parts list and both in-game build screens are further down this page.
• Unlocks only at trader loyalty: Mechanic to LL1.
• This task is part of the Kappa container chain — do not skip it.

On completion

Mechanic: Well, in the capable hands this weapon can overthrow regimes and create revolutions. Leave it in the corner, I'll check it later.

Data

• Trader: Mechanic
• Mechanic loyalty level 1 required
• PMC level (for reference): 5
• EXP: +3,000
• Objectives: 1
• Kappa: Yes

Quest chain

• Previous task: Gunsmith - MP-133 (Mechanic · lvl 2)
• Next task: Ill-Wisher (Mechanic · lvl 12)

More from this trader

Mechanic

• Assessment - Part 3 (lvl 1)
• Assessment - Part 1 (lvl 1)
• Assessment - Part 2 (lvl 1)
• Getting Acquainted (lvl 1)
• Key to the Tower (lvl 1)
• Introduction (lvl 2)

Rewards

• +3,000 EXP

Weapon requirements

• 60 Durability
• 56 or greater ergonomics
• Less than 550 recoil
• 100 or greater sighting range
• A magazine with a capacity of at least 60
• 3.5 kg or less in weight
• 6 or fewer cells
• AKS-74U Zenit B-11 handguard

Build

• AKS-74U Zenit B-11 handguard — Mechanic / Skier · LL1 (Barter) / LL1
• AK-74 5.45x39 6L31 60-round magazine — Prapor / Ref · LL2 (Barter) after completing The Punisher - Part 2 / LL4 / LL3