Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War would not be era authentic if it did not include the AK-74U in its loadout options. This weapon has been experimented with by Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans since the initial Alpha, and been a fan favorite in many entries in the series.

Now, with the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, players are once again investigating this underrated contender. The gun is a fully automatic submachine gun built on the foundations of the AK-47. Quickly it has risen in the meta, with many players wondering what the best attachments are for this powerful weapon.

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The AK-74U is a Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War weapon with solid damage and range. Due to its reliable control, players can bring it into a wide variety of situations without much adjustment. It unlocks at player level 19, and the community has spent its time figuring out the best loadout possible for the submachine gun.

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AK-74U Loadout

  • Muzzle - Muzzle Brake 5.56
  • Underbarrel - Foregrip Underbarrel
  • Barrel - 9.3" Extended Barrel
  • Stock - Tactical Stock
  • Laser - Steady Aim Laser

The only downside to the AK-74U in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is its increased and considerable recoil. It can become unwieldy in combat making it a difficult gun for long-range situations. That is the main reason that most players are running the Muzzle Brake 5.56 as it reduces vertical recoil and allows for more control. The Foregrip Underbarrel further improves recoil and handling allowing the weapon a higher chance for long-range combat.

The 9.3" Extended Barrel increases muzzle velocity which will cause bullets to travel further and stay on target. This can become a game-changing attachment as it shifts the ranges that the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Ak-74U is proficient at from short-medium to short-long. Next, players are adding the Tactical Stock which is useful for any submachine gun by improving the player's aim down sight and movement speed. By topping off the build with a Steady Aim Laser, players add the hip-fire accuracy needed to make this one of the most versatile guns in the game.

Many players simply overlook the AK-74U in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. However, after the initial nerf to the MP5, fans will likely consider this the time for the AK-74U to shine, defying the stats and showing how powerful it can truly be.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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