The DMR AEK-973 is a solid choice for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. We will show you 2 builds that you can use to play the rifle.
In CoD Black Ops 6 there are plenty of different weapons, ranging from assault rifles to sniper rifles. Currently, the first meta of BO6 is particularly dominated by submachine guns, but the AEK-973 is also popular among players.
What kind of weapon is this? The DMR “AEK-973” is unlocked at player level 34 in Black Ops 6. From then on, you can equip the weapon in multiplayer, zombie mode, and also in Warzone through your armory.
The rifle with a 3-shot burst is a strong choice at medium and long distances. It has good stability and a solid rate of fire, which can be further enhanced by specific attachments. If your accuracy is on point, you can take down your opponents consistently with a single burst.
We will show you two strong builds below that you can use to play the DMR in multiplayer.
CoD Black Ops 6: AEK-973 – Meta Build
What kind of build is this? According to current statistics, some from the community are currently playing the AEK-973 with this build (as of December 20 via wzstats.gg). Below, we will show you the setup that is considered the strongest build for the DMR.
- Muzzle: Muzzle Brake – Level 17
- Barrel: Long Barrel – Level 2
- Optic: Kepler Microflex – you must play the DM-10 to level 20
- Stock: Infiltrator Stock – Level 48
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip – Level 9
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip – Level 3
- Fire Mods: Rapid Fire – Level 42
- Magazine: Extended Mag I – Level 25
Be aware that you must equip the wildcard “Gunslinger” to use 8 attachments. Otherwise, you will be limited to 5. You will receive the wildcard at player level 33.
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
- Barrel: Long Barrel
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Stock: Infiltrator Stock
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
What makes this setup strong? The most important attachment for the AEK is the fire mod “Rapid Fire,” as it allows you to fire the 3-shot bursts more quickly in succession. Missed shots are less severe because you immediately have a second chance.
The long barrel also gives you a large damage range, and the stock increases your aim speed. The quickdraw grip greatly improves your aiming speed, while the vertical foregrip enhances recoil control. The extended mag I increases the rifle’s capacity from 30 to 45 rounds.
If you prefer to use another wildcard, we recommend equipping the following 5 attachments from the loadout:
- Muzzle: Muzzle Brake
- Optic: Kepler Microflex
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
- Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
CoD Black Ops 6: AEK-973 – Alternative Build for Beginners
What kind of build is this? If you just unlocked the AEK-973, you don’t yet have all the attachments to create the meta build. Here, we will show you an alternative from wzstats.gg that is suitable for beginners.
- Muzzle: Silencer – Level 4
- Barrel: Long Barrel – Level 2
- Optic: Red Dot Kepler – Level 5
- Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip – Level 3
- Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip – Level 9
This way, you will have a weapon from the start that has increased damage range and improved recoil control. Additionally, you will aim faster with the grip from weapon level 9.
However, if you are looking for a fully automatic alternative to the AEK-973 that is also suitable for longer distances, we recommend the XM4. The assault rifle is a true all-rounder and a good choice for beginners because you can equip it from the start. Here we present two builds for the weapon: CoD Black Ops 6: XM4 Build – This is how you should play the all-rounder
