Tarkov Budget Builds - Get the Weapons to Survive in this Bunker!

Escape from Tarkov, as a great looter shooter, has dozens of weapons and ways to improve those weapons. Tarkov Budget Builds is a good example of this. Regarding this topic, in this article you are going to learn:

• What are the best and cheapest Budget Builds in Tarkov
•  How to get this budget builds.

To Escape from this post-soviet bunker, you, as a player, need to know how to attach parts to the weapons, ergo, to create the best builds. Here, in this Tarkov Budget Builds Guide, you have a few of the best cheap budget builds you will find in EfT. Come and discover everything about this topic.

Table of contents:

What Are the Budget Guns and Mods in Escape from Tarkov?

What Types of Budget Weapons and Mods Are There in EfT?

Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39

Colt M4A1 5.56X45 Assault Rifle

AKM 7.62X39 Assault Rifle

Simonov Semi-Automatic Carbine SKS 7.62x39

Springfield Armory M1A 7.62x51

Escape from Tarkov Builds - Budget Gear Tags

Tarkov Budget Weapon Builds Conclusions

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What Are the Budget Guns and Mods in Escape from Tarkov?

As we mentioned in the introductions of this post, one of the most critical goals in EfT is creating new and powerful weapons, but this is not always easy or cheap. Creating a good weapon requires “meta” mods, which improve the statistics of the weapons in five different ways:

• Accuracy.
• Muzzle Velocity.
• Sighting Range.
• Ergonomics.
• Recoil.

The problem with “meta” mods is that they are so expensive. Sometimes the price of these mods is higher than the price of the gun and ammunition. 

Lucky for you and all players, the budget mods and weapons exist in EfT. Their price is much more affordable than the previous ones. 

What Types of Budget Weapons and Mods Are There in EfT?

You can find several types of budget weapons, weapon builds, and modding for a low price in this game. The most common are:

• Firearms;
• Fully automatic weapons;
• Semi-automatic weapons;
• Attachments:
• Ammo;
• Grips;
• Sights;
• Muzzles;
• Sniper rifle;
• Magazines;
• Gear.

You can buy these modifications easily from traders, mainly Peacekeeper, Prapor, and Mechanic. 

Next, we put at your disposal a chart with the best budget weapons you can get in Tarkov and where to get them, and the recommended mods. 

Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45x39

This is a fully automatic budget weapon that fires 5.45x39 rounds. 

This assault rifle is a reduced version of the AKS-74 designed in the 80s for airborne troops and vehicle crews. 

You can get this weapon trading with Prapor LL1. 

Trade	Loyalty Level and Dealer	Barter item
Horse Figurine x1 + Smoked Chimney Drain Cleaner x1	Prapor LL1	Kalashnikov AKS-74U 5.45X39
Cat figurines x1 + USB Adapter x 2 + Malboro Cigarettes x 1	Prapor LL3	Kalashnikov AKS-74UB 5.45X39

* You can also buy this weapon directly from Prapor for 28.000 Roubles (₽).

The recommended mods to improve this budget weapon in Escape from Tarkov are the following:

Weapon Budget Mods	Description	Image
Pistol Grip	Zenit RK-3 AK Pistol Grip. This element gives a good Ergonomics boost (+13 Ergo). You can buy this grip from LL2 Skier for 9.000 Roubles (₽).
Handguard	B-11 AKS-74U Handguard. You can obtain this piece from Skier Lvl2 5766 Roubles. You can also get it from Mechanic LL1 by trading for 1 Green Battery and 2 D Batteries.
Charging Handle	Zenit RP-1 charge handle for AK. This element improves the ergonomics and makes handling more comfortable. You can get this piece from Skier Lvl2, 2956 Roubles.
Dust Cover	Default AKS-74U Dust Cover 6P26 Sb.7. You buy this mod from Prapor Lvl1, 1270 Roubles.
Mount	B-18 Mount. You can purchase this mod from LL2 Mechanic for 3300, Roubles.
Optics	Burris FastFire Weaver Base (LL2 Skier 1600 Roubles).
Compact Reflex Sight	Burris FastFire 3 Reflex Sight (LL2 Skier 18300 Roubles).
Muzzle	Zenit DTK-1 Muzzle Brake & Compensator (Lvl1 Skier). This mod gives you +0.4 Muzzle Velocity and -0.7 recoil.
Stock	Default Stock IzhMash metal Stock for AKS-74U.
Stock	Recoil Pad from GP-25 for AK Accessory Kit. Recoil %-5, Ergonomics +2, (Prapor lvl2 3425 Roubles).

Ammunition choices

• 5.45x39 mm PP. This is one of the best options for the AKS-74U with 30 Penetration Power, 46 Damage, and 118 Roubles per round.
• 5.45x39 mm BP. This ammo does its job. The shots fired with this ammo have 32 Penetration and 48 Damage. You get this ammo from LL3 Prapor.

Colt M4A1 5.56X45 Assault Rifle

This carbine was designed in the USA based on the AR-15 platform for 5.56x45 cartridges. It is used mainly for fireteams and vehicle operators because it is a lighter weapon than a standard full-length rifle. 

One important weapon property of this rifle is the reduced recoil. 

It is possible to get this weapon by trading with Peacekeeper and Mechanic. 

Trade	Loyalty Level and Dealer	Barter item
Pc CPU x3 + CPU Fan x3	Peacekeeper Lvl1	Colt M4A1 5-56X45
Chain with Prokill medallion x2	Mechanic lvl2	Colt M4A1 5-56X45 SOPMOD II

The recommended mods to improve this budget weapon in Escape from Tarkov is the following:

Weapon Budget Mods	Description	Image
Pistol Grip	Magpul M-LOK AFG Tactical Grip. You can get this grip from Peacekeeper for $75.
Stock	Double Star Ace Socom gen.4 stock for AR-15.
Flash Hider / Muzzle Brake	Annihilator 7.62x39, 5.56x45, and 9 mm flash hider for AR-15 (8398 Roubles from mechanic).
Handguard	Strike Industries Viper Carbine Length M-LOK foregrip (FDE) for AR-15. You can get this piece from Mechanic for 10165 Roubles)
Foregrip	Magpul M-LOK AFG Tactical Grip ($75 Peacekeeper)
Pistol Grip	Star AR Rifle Grip for AR-15 compatible weapons ($41 Peacekeeper).
Barrel	370 mm barrel for AR-15 compatible 5.56x45 (230 Peacekeeper)
Reflex Sight	Holosun HS401G5 Reflex Sight. You can get this mod from LL2 Skier for 16.535 Roubles.
Magazine	PMAG GEN M3 W 30 5.56x45 Stanag 30 Round Magazine. You can get this magazine in Tarkov from LL2 Peacekeeper for 36 Roubles.
Gas Block	MK12 Low Profile Gas Block. If you want to mount optics, you must have it due to high iron sights.
Suppressor	Daniel Defence Wave QD Sound Suppressor. You can get it from Mechanic LVL 3.

Ammunition choices

• 5.56x45 mm M855. This ammo has incredibly enhanced penetration characteristics and good damage. You can purchase from LVL3 and LVL 4 Skier. 

AKM 7.62X39 Assault Rifle 

This standard weapon for the Soviet Army was designed in 1959 as a modernized 7.62 mm. Kalashnikov to replace AK. Some of its advantages are lower weight, hammer retarder, enhanced accuracy range, new stock, trigger, muzzle compensator. 

Trade	Loyalty Level and Dealer	Barter item
Can of Beef Stew x3	Prapor LL1	AKM 7.62X39 Assault Rifle

* You can also buy this weapon directly from LL2 Prapor for 28.000 Roubles (₽).

Weapon Budget Mods	Description	Image
Stock	Stock AKM/AK-74 PT lock. You can get this element from Skier Lvl2 3540 Roubles.
Stock	Stock Zenit PT-1 “Klassika” Stock. You obtain this piece from Skier Lvl2 for 13052 Roubles.
Muzzle adapter	Muzzle brake Tajtuja Tula AK and AKM Adapter + You get the first from Skier Lvl2 687 Roubles.
Flash Hider / Muzzle Brake	SRVV 7.62x39 AK Muzzle Brake & Compensator. The second for 6378 Roubles mechanic lvl3 Roubles in Tarkov.

* This budget option has plenty of variants, the AKMP, the AKMB, the AKM 2k17 NY, and the AKM T-OPS. All these variants use very similar attachments and don’t change so much.

Simonov Semi-Automatic Carbine SKS 7.62x39

In Escape from Tarkov, this is a medium-range weapon with a powerful firepower loading 7.62x39, the most popular ammo. The ergonomics of this build are perfect for shooters of any height and age. This weapon can be a bit slow, but its middle-distance range hence the greater flesh damage.

Trade	Loyalty Level and Dealer	Barter item
GP Coin x1 + Screwdriver x 1	Mechanic lvl2	AKM 7.62X39 Assault Rifle

Weapon Budget Mods	Description	Image
Stock	Default
Mount	Dovetail OP-SKS Mount. You can get this mod from Jaeger lvl1 for 6000 Roubles.
Scope	Zenit-Belomo PSO 1M2-1 4x24 scope. You purchase this mod from Lvl Prapor for 18800 Roubles.
Muzzle adapter	Weapon Tuning SKS Tread Adapter. You can purchase this mod from Jaeger lvl2 for 1900 Roubles. +0.4 muzzle velocity, +7 ergonomics.
Flash Hider / Muzzle Brake	Zenit DTK-17.62x39 & 5.45x39 muzzle brake & Compensator for AK (from Skier lvl2 for 4300 Roubles in Tarkov).
Magazine	ProMag SKS-A5 7.62x39 20-round SKS magazine. You get this mod from Peacekeeper lvl2 for 6000 Roubles.

* OP-SKS is a hunting variant that provides a lot of damage. 

Ammunition Choice

• 7.62x51mm M80. You can purchase this “basic” round for this caliber ammo from Peacekeeper LL2. It is the best option for beginners. 1 M80 Round costs 250 Roubles. This ammo of Tarkov has a considerable damage output. 

Springfield Armory M1A 7.62x51

This is a designated marksman rifle in Escape from Tarkov and a civilian version of the M14 perfect for both PMC or Scavs. This gun is one of the easiest surefire picks to use in Tarkov. Everyone should have this gun no matter their level and start to play and participate in raids.

Weapon Budget Mods	Description	Image
Stock	SI Advanced receiver extension buffer tube. You can purchase this mod from Mechanic for 10240 Roubles.
Sight	Eotech xps3 0 Holographic Sight ($187 from Peacekeeper).
Chassis	Troy S.A.S.S Chassis Stock for M14. You can purchase this mod from Mechanic lvl4 for 39141 of money.
Pistol Grip	HK “Battle Grip” Pistol Grip for AR-15 Based Systems. You can get it from Mechanic for 1712 Roubles.
Flash Hider /Muzzle Brake	Lantac Dragon 7.62x51 Muzzle Brake (117 Peacekeeper).

Escape from Tarkov Builds - Budget Gear Tags

Here are a couple more tips. An SSh-68 helmet is a good option for the long run in Tarkov. Additionally, PACA Soft Armor is the best gear you can wear until level 10. 

Another interesting weapon is the AK 103 7.62X39 Assault Rifle, the AK-74N 5.45X39 Assault Rifle, and the Vepr Hunter/VPO-101. For these weapons is recommendable the following set:

• Handguard: Polymer AK-100 Series Foregrip, +5 Ergonomics.
• Stock: Default +GP-25 Recoil Pad for AK, +1 Ergo, -5 Recoil.
• Pistol Grip: Zenit RK-3 AK Pistol Grip, +13 Ergo.
• Tactical Grip: Zenit RK-0 Foregrip, -3 Recoil, +4 Ergonomics.

As for SMG options, the PP-19-01 VItyaz-Sn is a great budget build. You can use this weapon without changing any part with good results. 

Regarding the ammunition, a very good one is the 7.62x54R LPs Gzh for Bolt-Action Rifles.

Tarkov Budget Weapon Builds Conclusions

Escape from Tarkov is a challenging game. Everyone who has played it knows this, at least when it comes to looter shooters. 

Regarding this, EfT has many budget weapons and mods to provide players with great firepower that help them to face these challenges and with extractions. 

Weapon mods and budget ones are huge allies in Escape from Tarkov. These are perfect for three types of players:

• Beginners who can't afford anything better.
• Farmers who want to spend as little money as possible, because they get higher profit this way. 
• Good players when grinding to buy better equipment.
• They help you from the beginning if you don’t have a big budget or you don’t know what exactly to do with your weapons. Besides, they are updating all the patches of Tarkov.

Whatever your case is, weapon results are obvious; you increase your damage (killing several enemies in a row), capacity mags, control, balance, and reduce recoil. Builds in Escape from Tarkov are such a thing. 

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FAQ

Which Pistol Grip Should I Use in Escape from Tarkov?

The pistol grip depends on the occasion, the map, the raid, and the gun you are using. There are millions of factors to that. The list is endless, but we can recommend you the Zenit RK-3 AK Pistol Grip because it improves in a great way ergonomics.

What Is the Best Tarkov Budget Build for any Player?

One of the best budget builds is the Colt M4A1 5.56X45. If you attach a good tactical grip, muzzle brake that helps you spray, mag, and a good aim sight, this gun becomes the king of weapon builds in Tarkov. Thanks to this weapon, you will have a significant advantage in Tarkov.

What Is the Best Budget Build for Factory and Customs Map?

To escape any room of the Factory Map, the best choice is a short-range weapon. AKS-74U is a perfect build for Factory. Regarding Customs, it is better to use the AKM 7.62x39 or any of its variants.  

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