After Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0's Season 2 controversy, the infamous RPK got nerfed again, this time gaining more initial recoil and less ranged damage. But despite all the downgrades, this Light Machine Gun is still a meta weapon that outperforms most alternatives. With the right build and loadout, RPK is a killing machine capable of dominating close- and long-range battles.
In this guide, players learn how to rehabilitate RPK’s pre-nerf power and choose the ideal attachments and equipment, as well as detailed instructions on tuning their attachments to achieve the highest performance.
The Best RPK Build
In the latest season of Warzone 2.0, the best build for RPK is a 5-attachment setup with Polarfire-S, FSS Sharkfin 90, 7.62 High Velocity, Aim OP-V4, and Ivanov Wood Stock. This is the ideal loadout, as it counterbalances the RPK’s nerfed recoil and ranged damage.
Here's how to tune the RPK build:
- Polarfire-S: ↑ -0.41 → +0.35
- FSS Sharkfin 90: ↑ -0.57 → +0.18
- 7.62 High Velocity: ↑ -0.29 → -4.18
- Aim OP-V4: ↑ 0.00 → -1.66
- Ivanov Wood Stock: ↑ +0.00 → +0.93
The Best RPK Perks
To create the most effective RPK loadout, go with Overkill, Strong Arm, Fast Hand, Ghost, or Survivor perks. For the Lethal and Tactical Equipment, use the Drill Charge and Stun Grenade. Here’s the best build for RPK:
- Perk 1: Overkill
- Perk 2: Strong Arm
- Bonus Perk: Fast Hand
- Ultimate Perk: Ghost/Survivor
- Lethal: Drill Charge
- Tactical: Stun Grenade
The goal with an RPK class should be minimizing the target’s movability while maximizing the gun’s fire rate, accuracy, and range, which these perks and equipment help do.
The Best RPK Attachments
While Polarfire-S is the supreme muzzle for RPK, players can also go with Lockshot KT85 or Trend-40. For the underbarrel, Lockgrip Precision-40 and FTAC Ripper 56 are proper alternatives. Demo-X2 Grip is a good choice as the rear grip for recoil and hip-fire control.
The following table shows the top picks for each attachment to the RPK in Warzone 2.0.
|
RPK Attachment |
Best Choice |
|---|---|
|
Muzzle |
Polarfire-S, Tend-40 |
|
Barrel |
Hightower 20″ |
|
Underbarrel |
FTAC Ripper 56, Phase-3 Grip |
|
Ammunition |
7.62 High Velocity |
|
Laser |
FSS OLE-V |
|
Optic |
Aim OP-V4, SZ Recharge-DX |
|
Stock |
Ivanov Wood Stock |
|
Rear Grip |
Demo-X2 |
|
Magazine |
60 Round Mag |
Warzone 2.0 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X & S.