EFT Gunsmith Part 2 new name: Gunsmith - AKS-74U
Mechanic's Gunsmith tasks in Escape from Tarkov (EFT) now carry the name of the weapon you build. Gunsmith Part 2 is Gunsmith - AKS-74U, a build on the 
AKS-74U assault rifle. Parts 1 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 - AKS-74U 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 2 requirements: 8 stat checks
Mechanic checks 8 values on the finished AKS-74U. Fold the stock, then open the gun in the modding screen and compare each value with this table.
| Check | Target | How to meet it |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 60 or more | A new AKS-74U from Mechanic |
| Ergonomics | 56 or more | The B-11 adds 12 and the 6L31 costs 10 |
| Recoil | Under 550 | Read it with the stock folded |
| Sighting range | 100 or more | Keep the sights on the gun |
| Weight | 3.5 kg or less | Leave heavy parts off |
| Size | 3x2 cells or smaller | Fold the stock |
| Magazine | 60 rounds or more | The  6L31 60-round magazine |
| Handguard | Zenit B-11 | The task names this part |
Patch 1.1.0.0 on 3 August 2026 opened Weapon Build from the start of the game. You need no Workbench for this task. The parts, traders and loyalty levels are in the build list below.
Ask LFCarry →Tell LFCarry which part is locked. You get the route around it in about 30 seconds.
Gunsmith Part 2 AKS-74U build: attachments, traders and loyalty levels
Mechanic sends you an AKS-74U when you accept the task. The build adds 2 parts from the traders in this table.
| Part | Role | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| AKS-74U assault rifle | Base gun | Mechanic sends it with the task |
 Zenit B-11 handguard | Handguard |  Skier LL1 for roubles, or a Mechanic LL1 barter for 2  D Size batteries |
| 6L31 60-round magazine | Magazine |  Prapor LL2 barter for 1  Analog thermometer,  Ref LL3 for  GP coins, or Prapor LL4 for roubles |
The Punisher - Part 2 from Prapor pays a 6L31 magazine as a reward and opens the thermometer barter, so finishing it covers the magazine slot. The Mechanic barter gets you the handguard without a trip to Skier. Both parts come from traders, so you can finish the build without the flea market.
Gunsmith - AKS-74U on your account, or skip the trader gates
A Pro builds the AKS-74U for Mechanic from $10. Custom leveling from $4. Roubles from $8.
Gunsmith buildMechanic Quests: pick the quest
A Pro builds Gunsmith - AKS-74U on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith: AKS-74U, $10.
Custom levelCustom 1-55 Leveling
Any PMC level range you name, toward the trader levels this build needs.
RoublesRoubles & Currency Farm Service - No RMT
Roubles for the trader buys in this build and the spend that raises trader levels.
How to complete Gunsmith Part 2: 6 steps in Escape from Tarkov
- Accept Gunsmith - AKS-74U from Mechanic and take the AKS-74U he sends.
- Get the Zenit B-11 handguard and the 6L31 60-round magazine from the build list above.
- Fit the handguard and the magazine on the gun.
- Fold the stock, then compare all 8 values with the stats table.
- If ergonomics reads under 56, add a foregrip to the B-11 rails and read the panel again.
- Hand the gun to Mechanic in his task screen.
Read 3 checks again before you hand it in. Durability must be 60 or more, and a worn AKS-74U from a raid can fall below that. The stock must be folded, or the gun takes more than 3x2 cells. The weight must stay at 3.5 kg or less.
After Gunsmith Part 2: Part 1, Part 3 and Kappa
Old Part 1 and Part 3 have their own build pages: Gunsmith - MP-133 and Gunsmith - HK MP5. Each has its own stats table and parts list.
Gunsmith - AKS-74U is 1 of the tasks you need for the 
Kappa container. The Kappa guide covers the rest of that path.
The AKS-74U fires 5.45x39, so pick rounds for it 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 2 is now Gunsmith - AKS-74U and opens at Mechanic loyalty level 1. Gunsmith Master - Part 2 is a build on the R11 RSASS.
Mechanic loyalty level 1. Gunsmith - AKS-74U 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 AKS-74U without a Workbench.
1 of the 8 checks is short. Fold the stock, then compare durability, ergonomics, recoil, sighting range, weight, size, magazine and handguard with the stats table above.
The 6L31 comes from Ref at LL3 for GP coins or from Prapor at LL4 for roubles. Prapor also trades it at LL2 for 1 Analog thermometer once The Punisher - Part 2 is done, and that task pays a 6L31 as a reward. Every route runs through a trader, so you need no flea market.
3,000 XP, Mechanic reputation +0.1 and 80,000 roubles. Intelligence Center level 2 raises the money to 92,000 roubles.
Yes. Gunsmith - AKS-74U is 1 of the tasks you need for the Kappa container.
Yes. A Pro builds the AKS-74U on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith on the Mechanic quests page.
See Mechanic quests →A Pro builds each Gunsmith weapon on your account and hands it in to Mechanic.
- Page opened. Gunsmith - AKS-74U (old Part 2): 8 stat checks, the 2-part build with traders and loyalty levels, the hand-in steps and the rewards.