Full Auto Mod
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.25x to 1.38x.
Upper Torso and Arm multipliers increased from 1x to 1.1x.
Best AEK-973 Loadouts
AEK-973 Long Range Warzone Loadout
The Full Auto Mod on the AEK isn't bad. Not meta but a viable option.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 04:42 PM
AEK-973 Long Range Warzone Loadout
5 attachment version needs a sacrifice: either you lose the magazine and get more recoil, or lose the foregrip and put on the mag.
Updated: Dec 04, 2025 04:42 PM
AEK-973 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments
Rapid Fire is a must-have, which significantly reduces the burst delay. Nerfed into obscolescence.
Updated: May 08, 2025 01:18 AM
AEK-973 Versatile Black Ops 6 Loadout
Rapid Fire is a must-have, which significantly reduces the burst delay. Nerfed into obscolescence.
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 10:38 PM
AEK-973 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout
Decently challenging vertical and horizontal recoil combined with a distinct need for a lot of attachments renders this gun rough with only 5 attachments; hits its best stride with Gunfighter.
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 10:38 PM
AEK-973 Conversion Kit Black Ops 6 Loadout with 8 Attachments
Decently challenging vertical and horizontal recoil combined with a distinct need for a lot of attachments renders this gun rough with only 5 attachments; hits its best stride with Gunfighter.
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All Nerfs & Buffs to the AEK-973 in Warzone
Full Auto Mod:
Max Range increased from 36.8m to 43.1m.
Medium Rnge increased from 45.7m to 53.3m.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.15x to 1.25x.
ADS Speed improved from 325ms to 245ms.
ADS Move Speed increased from 3m/s to 3.2m/s.
Sprint-to-Fire Speed improved from 215ms to 200ms.
View Kick reduced by 15%.
Extended Mag increased from 50 to 60 rounds.
Max Range increased from 36.8m to 43.1m.
Medium Rnge increased from 45.7m to 53.3m.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.15x to 1.25x.
ADS Speed improved from 325ms to 245ms.
ADS Move Speed increased from 3m/s to 3.2m/s.
Sprint-to-Fire Speed improved from 215ms to 200ms.
View Kick reduced by 15%.
Extended Mag increased from 50 to 60 rounds.
Burst cooldown reduced: 0.325s ? 0.29s
Marksman Foregrip:
? View kick: 10% ? 20%
? Gun kick: 15% ? 25%
Marksman Foregrip:
? View kick: 10% ? 20%
? Gun kick: 15% ? 25%
Max damage increased to 50 (was 44).
Max range increased to 43.1m (was 40.6m).
Min damage increased to 43 (was 40).
Min range starts >43.1m.
Bullet velocity decreased from 900m/s to 860m/s.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x.
Lower torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.9x.
Rapid Fire attachment:
Max damage increased from 25 to 45.
Min damage increased from 20 to 40.
Rate of fire bonus increased from 5% to 10%.
Damage range penalty reduced from 35% to 25%.
Bullet velocity penalty reduced from 20% to 10%.
Max range increased to 43.1m (was 40.6m).
Min damage increased to 43 (was 40).
Min range starts >43.1m.
Bullet velocity decreased from 900m/s to 860m/s.
Headshot multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x.
Lower torso multiplier decreased from 1x to 0.9x.
Rapid Fire attachment:
Max damage increased from 25 to 45.
Min damage increased from 20 to 40.
Rate of fire bonus increased from 5% to 10%.
Damage range penalty reduced from 35% to 25%.
Bullet velocity penalty reduced from 20% to 10%.
Max damage increased to 44 (was 40). Min damage increased to 40 (was 35). Headshot multiplier increased to 1.2x.
Full Auto Attachment:
Max damage increased to 28. Max damage range reduced to 36.8m (was 48.2m). Medium range shortened to 45.7m (was 60.9m). Min damage decreased to 21 (was 22), range starts at >45.7m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.15x. Lower torso and leg multipliers increased to 1x. Slight reduction to view kick.
Full Auto Attachment:
Max damage increased to 28. Max damage range reduced to 36.8m (was 48.2m). Medium range shortened to 45.7m (was 60.9m). Min damage decreased to 21 (was 22), range starts at >45.7m. Headshot multiplier increased to 1.15x. Lower torso and leg multipliers increased to 1x. Slight reduction to view kick.
Damage Adjustments:
Maximum Damage increased to 26, up from 25.
Maximum Damage Range increased to 48.2m, up from 35.5m.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 48.2 - 60.9m, up from 35.5 - 50.8m.
Minimum Damage Range increased to >60.9m, up from >50.8m.
Additional Adjustments:
5.45 Extended Mag I capacity increased to 50, up from 45.
Maximum Damage increased to 26, up from 25.
Maximum Damage Range increased to 48.2m, up from 35.5m.
Medium Damage Range 1 increased to 48.2 - 60.9m, up from 35.5 - 50.8m.
Minimum Damage Range increased to >60.9m, up from >50.8m.
Additional Adjustments:
5.45 Extended Mag I capacity increased to 50, up from 45.
Bullet Velocity: Increased from 860m/s to 900m/s.
All AEK-973 Camo Challenges
Mastery Challenges
Dark Matter
Get 5 Kills without dying 3 times
BO6 Multiplayer
Dark Spine
Get 3 Triple Kills
BO6 Multiplayer
Diamond
Get 3 Kills without dying 10 times
BO6 Multiplayer
Gold
Get 10 Double Kills
BO6 Multiplayer
Mystic Gold
Get 10 Kills Rapidly 15 Times
BO6 Zombies
Opal
Get 30 Special Zombie Eliminations
BO6 Zombies
Afterlife
Get 20 or more consecutive kills 10 times without taking damage
BO6 Zombies
Nebula
Get 10 Elite Zombie Eliminations
BO6 Zombies
Special Camos Challenges
Ablaze
Get 2 Kills without reloading 10 times
BO6 Multiplayer
Mirage
Get 50 Kills while using a 4.0x or higher Magnification Scope
BO6 Multiplayer
Voidflame
Get 300 Eliminations with Cryo Freeze equipped
BO6 Zombies
Blood Moon
Get 300 Eliminations with Napalm Burst Equipped
BO6 Zombies
Military Camos Challenges
Granite
Get 5 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Woodland
Get 10 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Savanna
Get 15 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Splinter
Get 20 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Moss
Get 30 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Saboteur
Get 40 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Digital
Get 50 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Tide
Get 75 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Red Tiger
Get 100 Headshots
BO6 Multiplayer
Slate
Get 100 Critical kills
BO6 Zombies
Desert
Get 200 Critical kills
BO6 Zombies
Evergreen
Get 300 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Rugged
Get 400 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Grim
Get 600 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Stripe
Get 800 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Oceanic
Get 1000 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Whiteout
Get 1500 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
Purple Tiger
Get 2000 Critical Kills
BO6 Zombies
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Best Perks to use with the AEK-973 in Black Ops 6
Best BO6 Perk Package
Use this combo in public matches.
Double TimeGreatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.
Unlock Level: 14
Fast HandsSwap weapons faster and extend fuses when throwing back grenades.
Unlock Level: 38
NinjaMove more quietly.
Unlock Level: 35Max Mobility
Unlock the Enforcer specialty to get movement speed bonuses and faster health regen!
AssassinEnemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed. Pick up the Packs for more Score.
Unlock Level: 5Double TimeGreatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.
Unlock Level: 14
Gung-HoReduced movement penalties when reloading or using Equipment. Reload while Tactical Sprinting.
Unlock Level: 0Level up faster
Pair that with UAV & Counter UAV and you'll gain XP really quick in modes like Harpoint or Domination.
BankrollStart each life with +150 score towards Scorestreaks (non-lethal).
Unlock Level: 23
DispatcherReduced score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks. Stacks with Bankroll (Slot 3 Enforcer Perk).
Unlock Level: 11
Flak JacketReduces incoming explosive and fire damage.
Unlock Level: 8Wall Hacks
See ennemies through wall thanks to the Recon speciality!
Forward IntelIncreases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies.
Unlock Level: 47NinjaMove more quietly.
Unlock Level: 35
VigilanceDisplays a HUD icon whenever you appear on enemy minimaps. Immune to CUAV (Scorestreak) and Scrambler (Field Upgrade). Immune to Sleeper Agent (Field Upgrade).
Unlock Level: 6