The AK-74u is a fully auto submachine gun in COD Black Ops Cold War. The weapon’s strong point is its bullet velocity. It has nearly double the bullet velocity of any other SMG in the game. This means the weapon can handle better in medium to long-range as well as up close.
The AK-74u’s biggest downfall is its ADS time. It literally has the ADS speeds of an Assault Rifle. This should be a priority when adding attachments to the weapon. Check out our best attachments section below.
Weapon background
The AK74 is a Call of Duty classic and has been seen in many COD titles throughout the years. It has appeared in many Infinity Ward titles as well as Treyarch.
Stats
- Damage: 38
- Rate of Fire: 697 RPM
- Recoil: Moderate
- Time to Kill: 258ms
AK74u Cold War Best Attachments
The best attachments for the AK-74u in Cold War are the:
- Spetsnaz Grip
- Serpent Wrap
- GRU 5MW Laser Sight
- Wire Stock
- 40 RND Speed Mags
The Spetsnaz Grip reduces both vertical and horizontal recoil. The AK-74u kicks up and to the right so this attachment is perfect. The Serpent Wrap makes your Aim Down Sight Time 25% faster which is a huge increase. If you don’t have this unlocked yet use the Speed Tape. In order to turn the AK-74u into a laser beam, we recommend adding a muzzle brake or compensator.
Best Class Setups
Class 1 – In the pocket
This is very effective when playing the objective especially for players that love to stay near the B flag or in the Hardpoint.
Gunsmith:
- GRU 5MW Laser Sight
- Spetsnaz Grip
- Taped Mags
- GRU Elastic Wrap
- Wire Stock
Class Setup
Here we have Tac Mask, Gearhead, and Ghost. These three perks are a great combo for objective-based gamers.
- Secondary: Hauer 77
- Perk 1: Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Gearhead
- Perk 3: Ghost
- Lethal: C4
- Tactical: Flashbag
- Field Upgrade: Proximity Mine
- Wildcard: Danger Close
Class 2 – Lone Soldier
The Lone Soldier AK-74u class is a god among gods. The gunsmith setup goes all out with the use of the Gunfighter Wildcard.
Gunsmith:
- Microflex LED
- Muzzle Brake 5.56
- 9.3” Extended Barrel
- Steady Aim Laser
- Spetsnaz Grip
- 40 RND Speed Mags
- Serpent Wrap
- Wire Stock
Class Setup
This rest of the class setup is geared towards players wanting to stay alive longer and work for those higher scorestreaks. That’s why we’ve equipped the Assault Pack Field Upgrade.
- Secondary: Hauer 77
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket
- Perk 2: Scavenger
- Perk 3: Ninja
- Lethal: C4
- Tactical: Stimshot
- Field Upgrade: Assault Pack
- Wildcard: Gunfighter
Class 3 – Perk Warfare
The final AK-74u class setup goes ham on perks. It also is a really good all-around class in most game modes.
Gunsmith:
- Muzzle Brake 5.56
- 9.3” Extended Barrel
- Spetsnaz Grip
- Serpent Wrap
- No Stock
Class Setup
The perk setup is geared towards…well pretty much everything. It is simply a beast class setup.
- Secondary: Hauer 77
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket / Tac Mask
- Perk 2: Scavenger / Tracker
- Perk 3: Ghost / Ninja
- Lethal: Molotov
- Tactical: Flashbang
- Field Upgrade: Field Mic
- Wildcard: Perk Greed
