TARKOVFIELD GUIDE
Patch 1.1.5.0 · September 2026/Season 1: KORD BREACH
Patch 1.1.5.0 · September 2026

Weapons and modification

Weapon families, calibers and practical attachment choices.

The equipment report was captured on September 8, 2026, but did not independently verify its precise patch label or cross-check tarkov.dev because that API was unavailable. Patch-specific validation and current prices are unverified as of Patch 1.1.5.0.

  • Choose ammunition and compatible magazines before investing in attachments. A weapon’s caliber family does not prove compatibility with every specialized cartridge or component.
  • Recoil, ergonomics and accuracy are separate modification goals. Inspect the complete assembled weapon rather than judging a component in isolation.
  • The research does not verify a current best-in-slot build or live prices. Exact optimal builds and budget price ranges are unverified as of Patch 1.1.5.0.
  • A restrained starter build can retain factory parts and change only an optic, stock or muzzle component when it solves a specific handling problem.
  • Suppressor-specific ergonomics, recoil modifiers and acoustic distances are unverified as of Patch 1.1.5.0. The research provides only a general explanation of sound reduction and fitting requirements.

Weapon families

FamilyCalibersExamplesRoleNotes
AK family5.45x39, 7.62x39, 5.56x45AK-74M, AK-105, AK-12, AKM, AK-103, RD-704, AK-101, AK-102Adaptable assault-rifle platforms with many attachments.AK-74M/AK-105/AK-12 use 5.45x39; AKM/AK-103/RD-704 use 7.62x39; AK-101/AK-102 use 5.56x45.
M4A1 / HK 416A55.56x45M4A1, HK 416A5High-rate-of-fire assault rifles with extensive recoil-modification options.Exact current optimal attachment combinations are unverified as of Patch 1.1.5.0.
MP74.6x30MP7A1, MP7A2PDW/SMG platforms for close and medium distances.AP SX has 53 penetration in the supplied data.
Vector9x19, .45 ACPVector 9x19, Vector .45 ACPVery high-rate-of-fire close-range SMGs.Match the ammunition to the actual caliber variant; armor performance depends heavily on the cartridge.
P90 / Five-seveN5.7x28P90, Five-seveNA PDW and pistol sharing the 5.7x28 cartridge family.SS190 has 37 penetration in the supplied data.
7.62x51 marksman rifles7.62x51SR-25, RSASS, M1A, G28Precision-oriented rifles for medium and long distances.M61 and M993 are high-penetration choices in this snapshot.
7.62x54R precision rifles7.62x54RSVDS, SV-98, MosinSemi-automatic and bolt-action precision platforms.SNB and BS provide high penetration; verify the individual platform’s operation and magazine requirements.
.338 Lapua rifles.338 LapuaAXMC, TRG M10, Mk-18Heavy precision platforms.The sample .338 AP has 79 penetration; FMJ has 122 flesh damage.
Shotguns12/70M870, MP-153, Saiga-12, AA-12Close-range pellet or slug platforms.Pellet damage is per projectile. Spread and the number of hits matter to actual damage.
Battle rifles7.62x51, 7.62x39SCAR-H, SA58, AK-308, Mk47High-damage rifle platforms.SCAR-H, SA58 and AK-308 use 7.62x51; Mk47 belongs to the 7.62x39 branch of this mixed family.
Machine gunsVariousRPK-16, PKM, M60Sustained fire and suppression.The source groups several calibers; verify ammunition against the exact weapon instead of treating this family as one caliber.
SKS family7.62x39SKS, OP-SKSSemi-automatic beginner progression option.The research suggests deliberate single-shot practice; no live price claim is made.

Modification priorities

PartPurpose
Muzzle deviceMuzzle brakes change recoil; suppressors change weapon sound. Confirm the thread and adapter fit.
HandguardControls compatible mounting positions for grips, lights, lasers and other attachments.
Pistol grip / foregripChanges recoil or ergonomics depending on the component.
OpticRed dots, holographic sights and magnified scopes change target acquisition and sight picture.
StockCan substantially affect recoil and handling.
MagazineChanges capacity, reload handling and sometimes ergonomics or recoil modifiers.
Other componentsBarrels, gas systems, upper receivers, lasers and tactical lights also form part of the compatibility chain.
Evidence / Patch 1.1.5.0 (September 2026)

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