EFT Gunsmith Part 3 new name: Gunsmith - HK MP5
Mechanic's Gunsmith tasks in Escape from Tarkov (EFT) now carry the name of the weapon you build. Gunsmith Part 3 is Gunsmith - HK MP5, a build on the HK MP5 9x19 submachine gun. Parts 1 and 2 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 9x19 | LL1 |
Mechanic gives Gunsmith - HK MP5 at loyalty level 1 and sends the MP5 with it. Every number on this page matches patch 1.2.0.0 from 6 October 2026.
Gunsmith Part 3 requirements: 8 stat checks
Mechanic checks 8 values on the finished MP5. 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 | The new MP5 that Mechanic sends |
| Ergonomics | 45 or more | Fit all 6 parts from the build list |
| Recoil | 240 or less | Fit all 6 parts from the build list |
| Weight | 4 kg or less | Leave heavy parts off |
| Sighting range | 200 or more | Move the rear sight to the MP5SD upper receiver |
| Magazine | 50 rounds or more | X-5 50-round drum |
| Silencer | 1 fitted |  HK MP5SD 9x19 sound suppressor |
| Tactical device | 1 fitted |  NcSTAR Tactical Blue Laser |
Size carries no check on this task. The parts, traders and loyalty levels are in the build list below.
Gunsmith Part 3 build: every part, trader and loyalty level
Mechanic sends you an MP5 when you accept the task. The example build adds 6 parts, and 2 traders can cover all of them.
| Part | Role | Where to get it |
|---|---|---|
| HK MP5 9x19 submachine gun | Base gun | Mechanic sends it with the task.  Peacekeeper also sells a spare. |
 HK MP5SD 9x19 upper receiver | Upper receiver | Peacekeeper LL2 |
 HK MP5SD polymer handguard | Handguard | Peacekeeper LL2 |
| HK MP5SD 9x19 sound suppressor | Silencer | Peacekeeper LL2 |
 HK MP5SD B&T tri-rail ring mount | Rail for the laser | Peacekeeper LL2 |
 HK MP5 9x19 X Products X-5 50-round drum magazine | Magazine | Mechanic LL2 or Peacekeeper LL2 barter, Ref LL2, or the flea market |
| NcSTAR Tactical Blue Laser | Tactical device |  Skier LL1 |
Peacekeeper at LL2 covers 5 of the 6 parts, with the drum as a barter. Skier sells the laser from LL1, so 2 traders finish the build.
Move the rear sight from the old receiver to the MP5SD upper receiver. Without it, the gun can fail the sighting range check.
Gunsmith - HK MP5 on your account, or skip the Peacekeeper gate
A Pro builds the MP5 for Mechanic from $10. Peacekeeper quests from $8. Flea access from $3. Custom leveling from $4.
Gunsmith buildMechanic Quests: pick the quest
A Pro builds Gunsmith - HK MP5 on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith: HK MP5, $10.
Trader gatePeacekeeper Quests: pick the quest
A Pro completes the Peacekeeper quests you pick on your account. Pick a quest, from $8.
Flea unlockFlea Market Unlock: Any Level to 15
Levels your PMC up to the flea market tab, where the 50-round drum is listed.
Custom levelCustom 1-55 Leveling
Any PMC level range you name, for the trader levels ahead.
How to complete Gunsmith Part 3: 6 steps in Escape from Tarkov
- Accept Gunsmith - HK MP5 from Mechanic and take the MP5 he sends.
- Get the 6 parts from the build list above.
- Fit the 4 MP5SD parts and move the rear sight across.
- Add the 50-round drum and the laser.
- Compare all 8 values with the stats table.
- 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 MP5 from a raid can fall below that. Weight must stay at 4 kg or less. Sighting range must read 200 or more.
After Gunsmith Part 3: Part 1, Part 2 and Kappa
Old Part 1 and Part 2 have their own build pages: Gunsmith - MP-133 and Gunsmith - AKS-74U. Each has its own stats table and parts list.
Gunsmith - HK MP5 is 1 of the tasks you need for the 
Kappa container. The Kappa guide covers the rest of that path.
The MP5 fires 9x19, 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 1.2.0.0 notes, 6 October 2026.”
Official“Patch 1.1.5.0, 8 September 2026: changed the sale price of the HK MP5 at Mechanic and Peacekeeper loyalty level 2.”
FAQ
They are 2 separate Mechanic tasks. Gunsmith Part 3 is now Gunsmith - HK MP5 and opens at Mechanic loyalty level 1. Gunsmith Master - Part 3 is a build on the DVL-10 sniper rifle.
Mechanic loyalty level 1. Mechanic gives Gunsmith - HK MP5 and sends the MP5 with it.
1 of the 8 checks is short. Compare durability, ergonomics, recoil, weight, sighting range, the magazine, the silencer and the tactical device with the stats table above. Then check that the rear sight moved to the MP5SD upper receiver.
The X-5 50-round drum is a barter at Mechanic LL2 or Peacekeeper LL2. Ref sells it at LL2, and it also appears on the flea market.
Peacekeeper sells the MP5SD upper receiver, polymer handguard, sound suppressor and B&T tri-rail ring mount at loyalty level 2.
3,000 XP, Mechanic reputation +0.1, 80,000 roubles and 2 Bundles of wires. Intelligence Center level 2 raises the money to 92,000 roubles. The task also unlocks a Glock 17 barter at Mechanic LL1.
Yes. Gunsmith - HK MP5 is 1 of the tasks on the path to the Kappa container. The Kappa guide lists the rest.
Yes. A Pro builds the MP5 on your account and hands it in to Mechanic. Pick Gunsmith on the Mechanic quests page.
- Page opened. Gunsmith - HK MP5 (old Part 3): 8 stat checks, the 6-part build with traders and loyalty levels, the rear sight step, the hand-in steps and the rewards.