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Best RPK Build for Warzone 2.0

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Warzone 2 - Best RPK Build

The RPK is a reliable LMG that strikes a great balance between damage, accuracy, and handling in Warzone 2.0. Read on to learn more about the best RPK build to use in Battle Royale including a complete breakdown of the best secondaries, equipment loadouts, perks, and attachments to use with it.

Best RPK Build

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Weapons & Equipment Perk Package Attachment Setup

Best RPK Weapon & Equipment Loadout

Weapon Loadout
Primary RPK
Secondary P890 / .50 GS
Tactical Stun Grenade / Flash Grenade
Lethal Semtex / Frag Grenade

This weapon loadout for the RPK is coupled with either a P890 which is suited for close-range combat or the .50 GS which finds decent value from mid to long range. For the large-scale map of Al Mazrah, it is highly recommended to equip the latter.

As for the equipment, this loadout allows the player to choose from a selection of four reliable equipment that can be used to immobilize enemies or even clear out strongholds. Choose wisely as equipment may serve as lifelines while reloading or when you are being pushed by multiple enemies.

Best RPK Perk Package

Sentinel Package
Base Perk 1 Battle Hardened
Base Perk 2 Bomb Squad
Bonus Perk Cold-Blooded
Ultimate Perk Overclock

The Sentinel Package focuses on the player's durability with the Battle Hardened and Bomb Squad perks. This added resistance from equipments allows the player to flinch less and return fire when in combat. Additionally, the Cold-Blooded perk will keep you hidden from enemies using thermal scopes and undetected by AI targeting systems such as Killstreaks.

Best Perks and Perk Packages

Best RPK Attachment Setup

Optic Teplo-OP3 Scope
Raise the SA-B 50 to Level 9
Barrel TAC 597 Barrel
Raise the RPK to Level 3
Muzzle Polarfire-S
Raise the Lachmann-762 to Level 5
Underbarrel VX Pineapple
Raise the 556 Icarus to Level 14
Stock Heavy Support Stock
Raise the RPK to Level 14

The attachments for this RPK loadout maximizes the overall range, accuracy, and recoil control of this LMG, making it a deadly weapon to wield in the open spaces of Al Mazrah.

The Polarfire-S muzzle and TAC 597 Barrel is a great attachment combo that enhances the overall range of the RPK. These attachment also improve damage output as well as recoil to a certain extent.

For optics, Teplo-OP3 Scope is one of the best in the game and finds high value when equipped to an LMG, particulary, the RPK. This scope's ability to highlight enemies in an orange outline will allow you to easily melt enemies without compromising your location.

Most of the attachments for this loadout can be unlocked quicly apart from the VX Pineapple which requires the player to level up the 556 Icarus to level 14.

How to Play the RPK



Favor Mid to Long Range Gunfights

Warzone 2 - Mid to Long Range

This RPK build makes use of a scope that allows the player to easily spot enemy players from any distance. It is recommended to engage enemies from mid to long range to maximize this scope's thermal indicator. Enemy players will be caught off guard since your scope offers an immense advantage.

Remain Secluded

Warzone 2 - Secluded

It is recommended for players to post up in buildings or houses with this build and isolate gunfights. Given its high fire rate and easy-to-control recoil, this RPK build finds success in any ranged gunfight so keeping yourself secluded will definitely increase your chances of avoiding the Gulag.

Mount Your Weapon

Warzone 2 - Mount Weapon

Mounting your weapon is an effective way of avoiding enemy fire and at the same time inflicting damage against enemy players. It is recommended to mount weapons in enclosed areas such as buildings rather than rocks or vehicles since some portions of an Operator's body might still be visible.

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