Battlefield 2042

PKP-BP Best Loadout and Weapon Stats

The PKP-BP is an LMG Weapon in the game Battlefield 2042. Read on to learn more about the firepower, accuracy, range, and handling of this weapon, as well as the available attachments and their respective effects.

PKP-BP Latest Updates and Changes (Update #3.1)

Update #3.1 (December 09, 2021)

PKP-BP Update #3.1 Patch Notes
• Removed bounce from Underbarrel Grenades when firing at short distances

• Adjusted dispersion values for most weapons, which results in a faster dispersion decrease when tap firing or doing short bursts

• Adjusted the recoil values to prevent over aggressive recoil jumps

• Adjusted dispersion increases for most weapons. It now takes slightly longer for weapons to become overly inaccurate in sustained fire

• Additional improvements to recoil control for all weapons, more specifically automatic weapons.

• LMG dispersion and recoil lowered to improve performance in sustained fire

All Updates and Patch Notes

PKP-BP Overview

PKP-BP Weapon Info and Stats
Battlefield 2042 - PKP-BP Weapon Info
Description
Russian LMG with heritage. Effective support by fire with belt-fed 7.62x54mm rounds at a lethal 800rpm.
Class Rate of Fire Mag Size Zoom
LMG 800 200 1.25x
Firepower Accuracy Range Handling
60 44 48 32

How to Get PKP-BP

The PKP-BP will unlock when you reach Level 32.

PKP-BP Bullets to Kill and Time to Kill (BTK and TTK)

PKP-BP Bullets to Kill (BTK)

PKP-BP BTK

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Attachments listed for TTK and BTK were tested on a player with no body armor and no additional attachments on the gun.

PKP-BP Time to Kill (TTK)

PKP-BP TTK

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The TTK was computed by using the following formula: (60/Rate of Fire)*(BTK-1).

The Standard ammo type exhibits strange properties in that it gives the fastest TTK in both very close (0-10m) and long ranges (40-100m), while the High-Power magazine is the fastest in between. This makes it quite a hassle to swap in between the two magazine types if someone would want to get the most out of the gun.

BTK and TTK for All Guns

PKP-BP Best Loadouts

Complete Loadout

Weapon Attachments
Sight / Scope XDR Holo ImageXDR Holo (Short-Range)
XDR Holo ImageXDR Holo (Mid-Range)
Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x ImageMaul Hybrid 1.5-3x (Long-Range)
Ammunition / Ammo High-Power  ImageHigh-Power (All Ranges)
Weapon Loadout
Secondary MP28
Throwable Proximity Sensor
Gadget Ammo Crate

Attachment Loadouts

Type Short Mid Long
Sight XDR Holo Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x
Ammo High-Power

Best Attachments for Close to Mid-Range

The PKP-BP is already an excellent close to mid-ranged weapon option, so the only real improvement that you could provide the weapon is to replace its sights. The XDR Holo is a good choice to go with, zooming it just enough to allow players the flexibility to target opponents from close to mid-range with clear sights.

Going prone to deploy the weapon's Factory Mounts will help to stabilize the weapon even further, turning a player's position into a veritable fixed position capable of holding down map crossings with ease.

The High Power is the best ammo type for the PKP-BP since it gives the best TTK at mid-range while not falling behind compared to the Standard ammo at close range.

Best Attachments for Long Range

Without sacrificing any of the weapon's stats or firepower, the attachments needed for long-ranged combat are mainly focused on increasing the player's ability to see enemies clearly while also increasing its handling. The Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x is the perfect sights for players that wish to be able to deal damage from a distance while also being capable of switching out to mid-ranged sights for whenever the situation demands for it.

This is due to the sight being a hybrid sight, allowing players to switch between long-ranged and mid-ranged sights on the fly.

Best Specialist for PKP-BP

The PKP-BP is not a strong upgrade over the LCMG. Specialists that can help to expand on its prowess and ability to provide streams of fire against enemies from a fixed position will help to capitalize on its potential.

Specialist Strengths
Battlefield 2042 - Ji-Soo PaikPaik
  • When holding down an area, such as an enclosed and confined objective, a combination of Smoke Grenades and Paik's EMG-X Scanner will allow players to simply spray into a general direction where enemies are coming from. The PKP-BP's large amount of ammunition per reload will ensure a consistent stream of bullets will rain down on an enemy, denying them any progress.
Battlefield 2042 - Pyotr “Boris” GuskovskyBoris
  • In situations where an area needs be locked down or assaulted, deploying the SG-36 Sentry System will add a "second gun" to your arsenal, allowing you provide streams of fire towards enemy positions, holding them down and allowing allies more flexibility to maneuver.
Battlefield 2042 - Kimble “Irish” GravesIrish
  • Irish's Fortification System Specialty will allow you to deploy cover in areas in situations similar to how players would use Paik. The combination of cover and the PKP-BP allows players to more safely shoot at enemies without the difficulty of presenting themselves to danger.

PKP-BP Attachments and How to Unlock

Muzzle & Barrel Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

Tactical Compensator
Horizontal Recoil Control Vertical Recoil Control Acc: +2
30 PKP-BP Kills

Champion Muzzle Brake
Vertical Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control Acc: +2
300 PKP-BP Kills

Warhawk Compensator
Horizontal Recoil Control Vertical Recoil Control Acc: +2
90 PKP-BP Kills

ARCOM Tactical Muzzle Brake
Vertical Recoil Control Horizontal Recoil Control Acc: +2
180 PKP-BP Kills

Scope Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

K8 Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 10 PKP-BP Kills

Fusion Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 330 PKP-BP Kills

TV 2X
Zoom Level
Enhanced Target Visibility
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +1
Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 2x
270 PKP-BP Kills

XDR Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.25x 90 PKP-BP Kills

UH-1 Smart 1.5x
Enhanced Target Visibility
Target Info
Aiming Down Sight Speed Hnd.: -1
Zoom: 1.5x
150 PKP-BP Kills

Shan 2.5x
Zoom Level
Enhanced Target Visibility
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +2
Hnd.: -2
Zoom: 2.5x
60 PKP-BP Kills

Bravo 3x
Zoom Level Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 3x
360 PKP-BP Kills

8R Holo
Enhanced Target Visibility N/A Zoom: 1.5x 210 PKP-BP Kills

Ghost Hybrid 1.25-2.5x
Zoom Level
Toggle Optic
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 2.5x
30 PKP-BP Kills

Maul Hybrid 1.5-3x
Zoom Level
Toggle Optic
Aiming Down Sight Speed Rng.: +3
Hnd.: -3
Zoom: 3x
120 PKP-BP Kills

Magazine and Ammo Attachments

Attachment Increases (+) Decreases (-) Effects Unlock Req.

Armor Piercing
Penetrate Vehicle Armor
Penetrates Light Materials
Infantry Damage
Reload Speed
Hnd.: -5
240 PKP-BP Kills

Standard Issue
Recoil Control
Reload Speed
Rate of Fire
Effective Range FP: -5
Acc: -5
Rng.: -5
Hnd.: +5
60 PKP-BP Kills

High-Power
Ammo Capacity Reload Speed Hnd.: +5
120 PKP-BP Kills

PKP-BP Skins

Central Desert (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 59.
Desert Technical (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 51
Desert Flecktarn (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 71.
Forest Multi-Terrain (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 28.
Forest Technical (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 93.
Wildwood (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 65.
Winter Woodland (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 78.
Winter Mixed (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 13.
Dryfire (Common)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 86.
Big Game Destroyer (Epic)
How to Unlock: Reach Level 91.
Tier 1 (Epic)
How to Unlock: 1,200 PKP-BP Kills.
Hero of the Republic (Rare)
How to Unlock: 30 PKP-BP Kills.

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