WeaponsAssault Rifles
KAS-74U
The KAS-74U is a compact 5.45x39mm assault rifle in DayZ that uses 30rd and 45rd KA-74 magazines. It supports semi-auto and full-auto fire, several KA buttstocks, a Ghillie Rifle Wrap, and both the Normalized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor, but it cannot use KA optics.
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 KAS-74U is a shortened carbine variant of the KA-74 chambered in 5.45x39mm. It is smaller and lighter, making it more practical in close quarters, but it gives up range, raw damage performance, and some versatility compared with the full-size KA-74. It keeps compatibility with KA-74 magazines and several KA buttstocks, but cannot use KA-based optics due to its shortened receiver.
In-game description
“Selective-fire assault rifle fed from a detachable magazine. Shortened version of KA-74 with some compatible attachments. Uses 5.45x39mm rounds.”
Main Uses
- Use as a compact 5.45x39mm assault rifle
- Fire in semi-auto for controlled close-to-medium range shots
- Use full-auto in close-quarters combat
- Use as a more compact alternative to the KA-74
- Attach compatible KA buttstocks to customize handling
- Use 30-round or 45-round KA-74 magazines
- Attach a Normalized Suppressor or Plastic Bottle Suppressor to reduce sound
- Attach a Ghillie Rifle Wrap for camouflage
How to get KAS-74U
- Search military weapon loot locations.
- Check military zones where compact rifles, KA-platform weapons, and 5.45x39mm ammunition can spawn.
- Loot players carrying KA-74 magazines, 5.45x39mm ammunition, or KA-platform rifles.
Spawn info
MilitaryUnknown
- • The KAS-74U is a shortened 5.45x39mm variant of the KA-74.
- • It uses 30rd and 45rd KA-74 magazines.
- • It is smaller than the KA-74 and better suited to close-range use.
- • It cannot use KA-based optics because of its modified receiver.
- • Black and green variants exist in addition to the standard version.
Important notes
- The KAS-74U uses 5.45x39mm Rounds and 5.45x39mm Tracer Rounds.
- It is a compact carbine variant of the KA-74.
- It uses 30rd KA-74 Mag and 45rd KA-74 Mag magazines.
- It has semi-auto and full-auto fire modes.
- It is smaller and lighter than the KA-74, making it better for close-range fighting.
- Compared with the KA-74, it is generally weaker in raw damage performance, DPS, and range.
- It keeps compatibility with KA-74 magazines and compatible KA buttstocks.
- It cannot use KA-based optics.
- It can still use the Normalized Suppressor and Plastic Bottle Suppressor.
- It can use a Ghillie Rifle Wrap.