RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun builds RPK-16 5.45x39 light machine gun

Machine guns · base ergonomics 45 · base recoil 106/316 · compatible parts 333 types · data as of 2026-11-07

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How to read — the three builds below are calculated from part stats. The numbers are the finished weapon ergonomics, vertical recoil, horizontal recoil, weight and parts cost, and the brackets show the difference from the default build. The Modding simulator at the bottom recalculates the stats as you swap parts slot by slot. Scopes are personal preference, so they are left out of the recommendations.

Comparison

Build	Ergonomics	Vertical recoil	Horizontal recoil	Weight	Parts cost	Traders only (ergo / vertical recoil · cost)
Default build	57.8	68	202	3.02kg	—	—
Lowest recoil	45.5 (−12.3)	50 (−18)	148 (−54)	3.88kg	151,102₽	45.5 / 50 · 151,104₽
Balanced	60.5 (+2.7)	50 (−18)	149 (−53)	3.36kg	142,845₽	61.5 / 53 · 147,131₽
Max ergonomics	84.5 (+26.7)	71 (+3)	212 (+10)	3.12kg	88,066₽	83.5 / 76 · 52,217₽

Lowest recoil Ergonomics 45.5 · vertical recoil 50 · recoil −53.3%

The combination that cuts recoil the most. Ergonomics only breaks ties. Parts cost 151,102₽ (cheaper of flea market and traders; parts included with the gun count as 0₽).

slots	Part	Ergonomics	Recoil	Where to buy	Price
Pistol Grip	AK Aeroknox Scorpius pistol grip	+5	−1.5%	Mechanic LL4	18,760₽
Receiver	RPK-16 dust cover	+2	−0.3%	Included	0₽
Magazine	AK-74 "Saiga 545" 5.45x39 10-round magazine	+5	0	Flea Market	1,970₽
Ch. Handle	AK CSS knurled charging handle	+3	0	Skier LL3 · quest unlock	7,200₽
Stock	AK-12 buffer tube	−1	−0.5%	Prapor LL3	4,536₽
Stock	AR-15 Magpul PRS GEN3 stock (Black)	+1	−24%	Peacekeeper LL3 · quest unlock	49,148₽
Handguard	RPK-16 handguard	+13	0	Included	0₽
Foregrip	BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregrip	−2	−3.5%	Mechanic LL4	23,250₽
Barrel	RPK-16 5.45x39 22 inch barrel	−22	−11%	Prapor LL4	23,528₽
Muzzle	AK-74 SRVV MBR Jet 5.45x39 muzzle brake	−3.5	−12.5%	Mechanic LL3	22,710₽

Same build with trader cash purchases only.

Balanced Ergonomics 60.5 · vertical recoil 50 · recoil −52.8%

Keeps ergonomics at or above the default build and at least 60 (if this gun cannot reach 60, halfway between lowest recoil and max ergonomics) while cutting recoil the most. Parts cost 142,845₽ (cheaper of flea market and traders; parts included with the gun count as 0₽).

slots	Part	Ergonomics	Recoil	Where to buy	Price
Pistol Grip	AK Aeroknox Scorpius pistol grip	+5	−1.5%	Mechanic LL4	18,760₽
Receiver	RPK-16 dust cover	+2	−0.3%	Included	0₽
Magazine	AK-74 "Saiga 545" 5.45x39 10-round magazine	+5	0	Flea Market	1,970₽
Ch. Handle	AK CSS knurled charging handle	+3	0	Skier LL3 · quest unlock	7,200₽
Stock	AK AK-EVO stock	+15	−24%	Flea Market	45,427₽
Handguard	RPK-16 handguard	+13	0	Included	0₽
Foregrip	BCM GUNFIGHTER MOD 3 vertical foregrip	−2	−3.5%	Mechanic LL4	23,250₽
Barrel	RPK-16 5.45x39 22 inch barrel	−22	−11%	Prapor LL4	23,528₽
Muzzle	AK-74 SRVV MBR Jet 5.45x39 muzzle brake	−3.5	−12.5%	Mechanic LL3	22,710₽

Traders only: ergonomics 61.5 · vertical recoil 53 · 147,131₽

Max ergonomics Ergonomics 84.5 · vertical recoil 71 · recoil −32.9%

Ergonomics as high as it goes (up to 100), with the least recoil among those builds. Parts cost 88,066₽ (cheaper of flea market and traders; parts included with the gun count as 0₽).

slots	Part	Ergonomics	Recoil	Where to buy	Price
Pistol Grip	AK Custom Guns CG101 AR-type pistol grip adapter	−0.5	0	Mechanic LL3	1,875₽
Grip	AR-15 Magpul MIAD pistol grip (FDE)	+6	−1.2%	Peacekeeper LL2	11,017₽
Receiver	RPK-16 dust cover	+2	−0.3%	Included	0₽
Magazine	AK-74 "Saiga 545" 5.45x39 10-round magazine	+5	0	Flea Market	1,970₽
Ch. Handle	AK CSS knurled charging handle	+3	0	Skier LL3 · quest unlock	7,200₽
Stock	AK AK-EVO stock	+15	−24%	Flea Market	45,427₽
Handguard	RPK-16 handguard	+13	0	Included	0₽
Foregrip	Strike Industries Cobra Tactical foregrip (FDE)	+12	0	Mechanic LL3	20,577₽
Barrel	RPK-16 5.45x39 15 inch barrel	−16	−7.4%	Included	0₽

Traders only: ergonomics 83.5 · vertical recoil 76 · 52,217₽

Modding simulator compatible parts per slot · stat calculator · presets

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Fit the parts from top to bottom in the in-game modding screen (a slot only appears after the part above it is mounted). Then save it as a preset inside the game — the game has no way to import presets from a website.

Parts in each dropdown are sorted by the current goal (the last build you picked). Changing a slot clears the slots under it and only required slots are refilled automatically. Your build is saved in this browser.

Slots on the weapon itself 7

Pistol Grip 28 items · required
Receiver 1 items
Magazine 13 items
Ch. Handle 2 items
Stock 3 items
Handguard 1 items · required
Barrel 2 items · required

How it is calculated — ergonomics = weapon base + sum of part values; recoil = weapon base recoil × (1 + sum of part recoil modifiers). This is the same calculation as the in-game weapon screen (based on public analyses of the game code; no formula changes in the 2025-2026 patch notes). Like the weapon screen, ammo recoil modifiers, mastery and overweight penalties are not included (ammo: see the Ammo table). The game shows ergonomics clamped to 0-100 and its aiming effect stops at 100, so values above 100 are shown as 100 and get no extra credit. Conflicting parts are avoided, but some slot-position conflicts are missing from the data and may still be blocked in game. Prices are the flea market 24h average (PvP) and trader cash prices; barters are not included.

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