WeaponsAssault Rifles

KA-74

The KA-74 is a 5.45x39mm assault rifle in DayZ that uses 30rd or 45rd KA-74 magazines. It is a lighter, more controllable side-grade to the KA-M, with lower damage but better muzzle velocity, recoil, and sway control.

Quick item summary

CategoryWeapons

SubcategoryAssault Rifles

Ammunition5.45x39mm Rounds, 5.45x39mm Tracer Rounds

Magazines30rd KA-74 Mag, 45rd KA-74 Mag

Repair withGun Cleaning Kit

Quick answer

The KA-74 is a selective-fire assault rifle chambered in 5.45x39mm. It is intended as a modernized replacement-style rifle for the KA-M, trading some damage and long-range retention for better recoil control, muzzle velocity, and handling. It shares most of the KA attachment ecosystem, making it flexible once you find compatible stocks, handguards, optics, suppressors, and magazines.

In-game description

“Selective-fire assault rifle fed from a detachable magazine. Replacement of KA-M with compatible attachments. Uses 5.45x39mm rounds.”

Main Uses

Use as a 5.45x39mm assault rifle
Fire in semi-auto for controlled medium-range shots
Use full-auto for close-range fights
Attach KA buttstocks and handguards to improve handling
Attach Eastern optics for better aiming
Use the P1-87-L Scope as a strong recommended optic option
Install the KA Rail Handguard to mount a Universal Flashlight
Attach a Normalized Suppressor or Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
Attach a KA Bayonet for melee utility
Use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage

How to get KA-74

Search Tier 3+ military loot locations.
Check military zones where assault rifles, KA attachments, and 5.45x39mm ammunition can spawn.
Loot players carrying 5.45x39mm ammunition, KA-74 magazines, or KA-platform rifles.

Spawn info

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• The KA-74 is a military assault rifle chambered in 5.45x39mm.
• It uses detachable 30rd and 45rd KA-74 magazines.
• It is generally more common than the KA-M, which is pushed toward higher-tier military zones.
• It shares broad attachment compatibility with the KA-M.

Important notes

The KA-74 uses 5.45x39mm Rounds and 5.45x39mm Tracer Rounds.
It feeds from 30rd KA-74 Mag and 45rd KA-74 Mag magazines.
It has semi-auto and full-auto fire modes.
Compared with the KA-M, the KA-74 has lower damage and worse damage retention at range.
Compared with the KA-M, the KA-74 has better muzzle velocity, recoil, and sway control.
The KA-74 is more common than the KA-M and can spawn in Tier 3+ military areas.
It shares most KA attachment compatibility, including stocks, handguards, optics, suppressors, and bayonets.
The KA Rail Handguard allows a Universal Flashlight to be mounted.
The P1-87-L Scope is a good optic choice for the KA-74.
Controlled bursts are usually better than long full-auto sprays at medium range.