Best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6 beta

The Black Ops 6 beta features some iconic weapons from the Call of Duty franchise, one of which is the AK-74. This fan-favorite Assault Rifle always packs a punch, and it doesn’t disappoint in BO6, especially with the optimal attachments.

Here’s the best AK-74 loadout for the Black Ops 6 beta, so you can shred the competition on any map and game mode.

Best AK-74 loadout attachments in Black Ops 6 beta

• Optic: Volzhskiy Reflex
• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: Long Barrel
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
• Rear Grip: CQB Grip

Kicking off the best AK-74 loadout in Black Ops 6’s beta is the Volzhskiy Reflex optic, which is a clean sight for you to take on enemies no matter the range.

The Suppressor is a no-brainer, as it has no no cons and its main purpose is to keep you off the enemy’s minimap, while the Long Barrel will extend the AR’s damage range.

Next, I’ve chosen Extended Mag I, which bumps the mag size to 40. This is more than enough to take on multiple targets and you’ll need the extra bullets after equipping the Rapid Fire fire mode. With no downsides, the Rapid Fire boost significantly increases the gun’s effectiveness at close range.

Finally, we have the CQB Grip that’s perfect for folks who like to express themselves with movement, as it improves sprint-to-fire, slide-to-fire, and dive-to-fire speeds.

Best Perks & Equipment for AK-74 loadout

• Perk 1: Ghost
• Perk 2: Gung-Ho
• Perk 3: Bankroll
• Perk 4: Dexterity
• Wildcard: Perk Greed
• Lethal: Frag Grenade
• Tactical: Stim Shot
• Field Upgrade: Trophy System

I love the Enforcer Perk Combat Specialist bonus, which gives you a temporary movement speed and health regen rate buff after securing a kill, so I’ve chosen three red Perks to unlock this effect.

Ghost means you won’t need to worry about showing up on the enemy’s radar, while Gun-Ho allows you to stay mobile while reloading your weapon and using Equipment. To top it off, Bankroll gives you a headstart in score so you can get your streaks earlier.

With Perk Greed for the Wildcard, we can select Dexterity too, a Perk that

You can’t go wrong with a Frag Grenade as your Lethal option, while the Stim Shot is strong in Black Ops 6, as it quickly gets your health back to full. This Tactical and Perk Combat Speciality combination makes you a regen machine, so it’s perfect for those who like to stay in the action.

Lastly, for Equipment, the Trophy System Field Upgrade will protect you from Lethals and Tacticals thrown near it, which is a huge bonus when protecting a point.

How to unlock AK-74 in Black Ops 6 beta

To unlock the AK-74 in the Black Ops 6 beta, all you need to do is reach Level 7, which you should get done fairly quickly.

As you unlock it early on, you’ll already have access to Create-A-Class (Level 4), so you can equip it right away and start leveling it up to acquire all the attachments you need for the loadout.

Best AK-74 alternatives

The XM4 is a great alternative to the AK, as it’s unlocked immediately for players to use and is extremely easy to use. If you want something that’s tailored more for close-range, give the C9 a try, as much like the AK-74, it’s based on an iconic weapon (MP5), so many will be familiar with it.