EFT Gunsmith Part 1 new name: Gunsmith - MP-133
Mechanic's Gunsmith tasks in Escape from Tarkov (EFT) now carry the name of the weapon you build. Gunsmith Part 1 is Gunsmith - MP-133, a build on the MP-133 pump-action shotgun. Parts 2 and 3 follow the same pattern.
| Old name | New name | Weapon | Mechanic level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunsmith - Part 1 | Gunsmith - MP-133 | MP-133 12ga | LL1 |
| Gunsmith - Part 2 | Gunsmith - AKS-74U | AKS-74U | LL1 |
| Gunsmith - Part 3 | Gunsmith - HK MP5 | HK MP5 | LL1 |
Mechanic gives Gunsmith - MP-133 at loyalty level 1, so the task opens as soon as you can trade with him. Every number on this page matches patch 1.2.0.0 from 6 October 2026.
Gunsmith Part 1 requirements: 6 stat checks
Mechanic checks 6 values on the finished MP-133. Open the gun in the modding screen and compare each value with this table before you hand it in.
| Check | Target | How to meet it |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 60 or more | A new MP-133 from |
| Ergonomics | 45 or more | The pistol grip adds 11 |
| Recoil | 850 or less | The pistol grip cuts recoil by 6% |
| Size | 4 cells or fewer | Fit the pistol grip in the Stock slot |
| Magazine | 5 shells or more | The standard MP-133 magazine |
| Tactical device | 1 fitted |
Weight and sighting range carry no check on this task. The parts, traders and loyalty levels are in the build list below.
Gunsmith Part 1 build: every part, trader and loyalty level
Mechanic sends you an MP-133 when you accept the task. The example build adds 3 parts from 3 traders.
| Part | Role | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| MP-133 12ga pump-action shotgun | Base gun | |
| Handguard | ||
| Stock | ||
| Tactical device |
The
Mechanic barter gets you the forestock before
Jaeger reaches LL2. It costs 1
Damaged hard drive. With Jaeger at LL2, you can buy all 3 parts from 2 traders: the forestock and the grip from Jaeger, the laser from
Skier.
Jaeger opens through
Mechanic's task Introduction on Woods. Find Jaeger's camp, take his encrypted message and bring it to Mechanic.
Gunsmith - MP-133 on your account, or skip the trader gates
A Pro builds the MP-133 for Mechanic from $10. Flea access from $3. Custom leveling from $4.
Gunsmith buildMechanic Quests: pick the quest
A Pro builds Gunsmith - MP-133 on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith: MP-133, $10.
Flea unlockFlea Market Unlock: Any Level to 15
Levels your PMC up to the flea market tab, so you trade with players.
Custom levelCustom 1-55 Leveling
Any PMC level range you name, for the trader levels ahead.
How to complete Gunsmith Part 1: 5 steps in Escape from Tarkov
- Accept Gunsmith - MP-133 from
Mechanic and take the MP-133 he sends. - Get the 3 parts from the build list above.
- Fit the forestock, the pistol grip and the laser on the gun.
- Compare all 6 values with the stats table.
- Hand the gun to
Mechanic in his task screen.
Read 2 checks again before you hand it in. Durability must be 60 or more, and a worn MP-133 from a raid can fall below that. A tactical device must be fitted, and the laser from Skier covers it.
After Gunsmith Part 1: Part 2, Part 3 and Kappa
Old Part 2 and Part 3 have their own build pages. Gunsmith - AKS-74U needs a Zenit B-11 handguard and a 60-round magazine. Gunsmith - HK MP5 has its own stats table and parts list.
Gunsmith - MP-133 is 1 of the tasks you need for the
Kappa container. The Kappa guide covers the rest of that path.
Pick shells for the finished shotgun on the Tarkov ammo chart. Season dates and resets are on the Tarkov wipe date guide. More tasks are on the Tarkov quests guide, and every LFCarry service for the game is on the Escape from Tarkov hub.
From the source
Official“Patch 1.1.0.0. The Workbench is no longer required to access the Weapon Build system. Weapon builds are now available from the start of the game.”
Official“Patch 1.2.0.0 notes, 6 October 2026.”
FAQ
They are 2 separate Mechanic tasks. Gunsmith Part 1 is now Gunsmith - MP-133 and opens at Mechanic loyalty level 1. Gunsmith Master - Part 1 is a later build on the HK 416A5.
Mechanic loyalty level 1. Gunsmith - MP-133 opens as soon as you can trade with Mechanic.
Patch 1.1.0.0 on 3 August 2026 opened Weapon Build from the start of the game. You can build the MP-133 without a Workbench.
1 of the 6 checks is short. Compare durability, ergonomics, recoil, size, magazine and the tactical device with the stats table above.
Mechanic sends you an MP-133 when you accept the task. Jaeger also sells it from loyalty level 1.
3,000 XP, Mechanic reputation +0.1 and 80,000 roubles. Intelligence Center level 2 raises the money to 92,000 roubles.
Yes. Gunsmith - MP-133 is 1 of the tasks you need for the Kappa container. The Kappa guide lists the rest.
Yes. A Pro builds the MP-133 on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith on the Mechanic quests page.
- Page opened. Gunsmith - MP-133 (old Part 1): 6 stat checks, the 3-part build with traders and loyalty levels, the hand-in steps and the rewards.
