Best Kastov-74u loadout for Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded

Liam Mackay
Kastov-74u Assault Rifle in Warzone 2

The Kastov-74u Assault Rifle has consistently remained a favored choice for Sniper support loadouts within the game. Here’s the best Kastov-74u loadout for Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded, including all attachments, Perks, and more.

Warzone 2 offers a diverse range of weapon categories to select from. However, if you’re looking to perform exceptionally well in mid to long-range engagements across the game’s maps, such as Al Mazrah and Vondel, Assault Rifles are your go-to choice.

Despite being an AR, the Kastov-74u has excellent mobility and TTK, which makes it function like an SMG. So if you want to benefit from its full potential in Warzone 2, here’s the best loadout, including all attachments, Perks, and Equipment you need to equip.

Here’s the best Kastov-74u loadout in Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded.

Best Warzone 2 Kastov-74u loadout attachments

  • Barrel: KSTV-17
  • Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
  • Ammunition: 5.45 High Velocity
  • Stock: Broadside FCT
  • Rear Grip: Demo-X2 Grip

We kick off the best Warzone 2 Kastov-74u loadout by improving the weapon’s bullet velocity and damage range with the help of the KSTV-17 Barrel, which combined with the 5.45 High-Velocity Ammunition, further boosts the bullet velocity.

Then, we opted for the FSS OLE-V Laser, which improves both the sprint-to-fire speed and the ADS speed, making the gun suitable for fierce players. The Broadside FCT Stock enhances sprint and ADS speed and provides a more convenient way to disengage from challenging scenarios.

Lastly, we chose the Demo-X2 Rear Grip which helps with recoil control, allowing players to be more precise at mid to long fights.

Kastov-74u in Modern Warfare 2
The Kastov-74u is a solid Sniper support option in Warzone 2.

Best Warzone 2 Kastov-74u Perks & Equipment

  • Base Perk 1: Overkill
  • Base Perk 2: Double Time
  • Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
  • Ultimate Perk: High Alert
  • Tactical Equipment: Flash Grenade
  • Lethal Equipment: Semtex

Selecting Overkill as your first Base Perk allows you to pair this weapon with a Sniper Rifle for long-range battles such as the Carrack .300, and Double Time will make it possible to move around the map much quicker.

Fast Hands buffs the speed of your Equipment usage and weapon swapping, while High Alert keeps enemies from taking you by surprise. For our choice of Equipment, we went with Flash Grenades to blind foes and Semtex to deal explosive damage.

How to unlock Kastov-74u in Warzone 2

To unlock the Kastov-74u in Warzone 2, you’ll first need to reach Level 13 with the Kastov 545 Assault Rifle. Or, you can extract it from DMZ.

Here’s the path you’ll need to take to unlock the Kastov-74u:

  1. Reach Level 23 to unlock the Kastov 762.
  2. Reach Level 13 with the Kastov 762 to unlock the Kastov 545.
  3. Reach Level 13 with the Kastov 545 to unlock the Kastov-74u.

Best Kastov-74u alternatives in Warzone 2

There are plenty of great alternatives to the Kastov-74u in Warzone 2, like the TAQ-56 which can dish out huge amounts of damage, and Season 2’s ISO Hemlock Assault Rifle which won over players with its low recoil.


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About The Author

Liam is CharlieIntel's Editor who focuses on Call of Duty but also plays lots of fantasy RPGs or anything else in his massive gaming backlog. After graduating in Journalism from Edinburgh Napier University, Liam freelanced in games journalism before joining CharlieIntel in November 2020. You can contact Liam at [email protected].