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RK-9

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Close range at LV 42: 5 of 5 final

Level

LV 42

142

Unlocked 41/41

Complete

SC // WEAPON INTEL

GUNSMITH · LV 42

LOADOUT BUILDER

Your build · 5/5

S100/100 · Excellent100% match with our Close range build

Complete atLV 35

LaserRedwell Tactical LaserLV 15

MuzzleHawker Hybrid .45LV 35

Barrel8.7" EAM Hollow BarrelLV 21

Rear GripLotus Draw GripLV 10

MagazineSilverline Flip MagLV 13

Laser

5 of 5 unlocked at LV 42

Unlock levels: under review

LV 4EAM ScatterLine LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Steady Aim Laser)Unlocked

LV 15Redwell Tactical LaserTactical laser: faster aiming in tactical stance (visible laser). (Tactical Laser)Unlocked

LV 23VAS Precision Shift LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Strelok Laser)Unlocked

LV 31EMT3 Agile LaserSteady laser: steadier aim while aiming down sights. (Stable Laser)Unlocked

LV 42LTI SwiftPoint LaserHandling laser: faster aiming and sprint-to-fire (visible laser). (Handling Laser)Just unlocked

PERFORMANCE

Damage range

Official · verified

Latest balance changes

Full history (4)

BuffSeason 0331 Mar 2026

Maximum Damage Range: longer range
Medium Damage Range 1: longer range
Medium Damage Range 2: longer range
Aim Down Sight Time improved from 200ms to 190ms.
+2 more

Source: official patch notes ↗

TuningSeason 0112 Dec 2025

Attachments tuned:Nanopulse GripVega Precision GripVAS Conduit Stock ×49mm Parabellum Overpressured

Source: official patch notes ↗

Alternatives in this class

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RK-9 FAQ

What is the best RK-9 build?

We have ready builds for the RK-9: mid range, close range, prestige, all-rounder, long range. Pick a style and your weapon level in the lab above and we equip the right parts for that level, with stand-ins until the parts unlock.

What is the RK-9 max level?

The RK-9 maxes out at weapon level 42. After that you can enter weapon prestige and unlock its prestige attachment.

How many attachments does the RK-9 have?

We list 46 compatible attachments for the RK-9 across 9 slots, each with its unlock level and what it does.

What is the RK-9 prestige attachment?

The prestige attachment is the MFS Ironlung Handstop. It unlocks after you reach max level and enter weapon prestige.

Was the RK-9 changed recently?

The last official change to the RK-9 was in Season 03 (2026-03-31). The patch notes have changed it 4 times since launch — all listed in the History tab.

What are the alternatives to the RK-9?

In the same class: CARBON 57, MPC-25, RAZOR 9MM. Each has its own page with level-by-level builds.

Overview Builds Attachments Progression More

58 LIVE weapons does not mean every combat stat is complete. Documented verified coverage: scalar damage 29/58, model-aware damage 33/58, legacy scalar RPM/TTK 4/58. Unverified values are labeled and never shown as zero.

COMBAT SNAPSHOT

Combat data

Black Ops 7 Multiplayer numbers when documented — never silently replaced by Warzone. · Supported

HEAD

Not verified

BODY

32 · 4 STK

RPM

Not verified

TTK (close)

Not verified

Magazine

RANGE

0–9.7 m

USEFUL KILL COMBOS4B KILL1H+3B KILL2H+2B KILL

RANGE	DMG	STK	TTK
0–9.7m	32	4	—
9.8–22.2m	30	4	—
22.3–30.5m	23	5	—
30.5m+	18	6	—

Build for my level

Enter your RK-9 level and pick a playstyle to get a useful build.

Weapon level

Playstyle

Close = short fights · Balanced = general · Long = longer range

Best available now

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Optic

VAS MicroFlex

Optic

AVAILABLE NOW

Optic: a sight for clearer aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

13.6" Mercurial Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Long barrel: longer damage range, slower aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Underbarrel

Lateral Precision Grip

Underbarrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Recoil foregrip: less recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Hawker Stabilizer MK.II

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Muzzle brake: less gun kick and vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Magazine

Alliance Extended Mag

Magazine

AVAILABLE NOW

Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.

Next useful unlock

Level 26 → 9mm Parabellum FMJ

Max-level build

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

13.6" Mercurial Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Long barrel: longer damage range, slower aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Hawker Stabilizer MK.II

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Muzzle brake: less gun kick and vertical recoil.

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Magazine

Alliance Extended Mag

Magazine

AVAILABLE NOW

Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Rear Grip

Vega Precision Grip

Rear Grip

Needs Weapon Level

Stabilization grip: less horizontal recoil, slightly slower aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Fire Mods

9mm Parabellum Overpressured

Fire Mods

AVAILABLE NOW

High-velocity ammo: faster bullets and more range.

Prestige build

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Underbarrel

MFS Ironlung Handstop

Underbarrel

Needs Weapon Prestige

Stackable attachment that improves fire rate through reducing burst cooldown.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Muzzle

Bowen .45 Suppressor

Muzzle

AVAILABLE NOW

Suppressor: keeps your shots off the minimap.

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Barrel

13.6" Mercurial Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE NOW

Long barrel: longer damage range, slower aiming.

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Magazine

Alliance Extended Mag

Magazine

AVAILABLE NOW

Extended mag: more ammo per magazine, slower handling.

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Fire Mods

9mm Parabellum Overpressured

Fire Mods

AVAILABLE NOW

High-velocity ammo: faster bullets and more range.

BUILDS

Best builds

All builds

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

13.6" Mercurial BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Hawker Stabilizer MK.IIMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Vega Precision GripRear Grip

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9mm Parabellum OverpressuredFire Mods

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Alliance Extended MagMagazine

Balanced

RK-9 Mid Range

Built by SPECIAL CODE from attachment archetypes (close: handling/mobility/hip-fire; mid: range…

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lotus Draw GripRear Grip

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

8.7" EAM Hollow BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell Tactical LaserLaser

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Hawker Hybrid .45Muzzle

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Silverline Flip MagMagazine

RK-9 Close Range

Built by SPECIAL CODE from attachment archetypes (close: handling/mobility/hip-fire; mid: range…

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

MFS Ironlung HandstopUnderbarrel

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Bowen .45 SuppressorMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

13.6" Mercurial BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Alliance Extended MagMagazine

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9mm Parabellum OverpressuredFire Mods

Prestige

Official prestige attachment with supporting cross-checked pieces.

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Bowen .45 SuppressorMuzzle

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

13.6" Mercurial BarrelBarrel

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Alliance Extended MagMagazine

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9mm Parabellum OverpressuredFire Mods

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lotus Draw GripRear Grip

ALL_ROUNDER

Recommended control path

Editor path from cross-checked unlock track (early slot representatives).

UNLOCK TRACK

Weapon attachment progression

Max Level 42

View level5

9mm Parabellum Overpressured

Fire Mods

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9mm Parabellum OverpressuredFire Mods

12.4" VAS Tethys Barrel

Barrel

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

12.4" VAS Tethys BarrelBarrel

EAM ScatterLine Laser

Laser

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

EAM ScatterLine LaserLaser

VAS MicroFlex

Optic

AVAILABLE

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS MicroFlexOptic

Alliance Extended Mag

Magazine

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Alliance Extended MagMagazine

Bowen .45 Suppressor

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Bowen .45 SuppressorMuzzle

Quickstep Foregrip

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Quickstep ForegripUnderbarrel

Nightfall Rapid Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Nightfall Rapid StockStock

Lotus Draw Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lotus Draw GripRear Grip

13.6" Mercurial Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

13.6" Mercurial BarrelBarrel

Hawker Stabilizer MK.II

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Hawker Stabilizer MK.IIMuzzle

Silverline Flip Mag

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Silverline Flip MagMagazine

Greaves Red Dot

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Greaves Red DotOptic

Redwell Tactical Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Redwell Tactical LaserLaser

VAS Conduit Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Conduit StockStock

Lateral Precision Grip

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lateral Precision GripUnderbarrel

Accelerated Recoil System

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Accelerated Recoil SystemFire Mods

606-T Skeleton Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

606-T Skeleton GripRear Grip

Hawker Series 45

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Hawker Series 45Muzzle

8.7" EAM Hollow Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

8.7" EAM Hollow BarrelBarrel

Vectra Tactical Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Vectra Tactical StockStock

VAS Precision Shift Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VAS Precision Shift LaserLaser

EAM Dyad xL

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

EAM Dyad xLOptic

Compact Void Mag

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Compact Void MagMagazine

9mm Parabellum FMJ

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9mm Parabellum FMJFire Mods

Raft Ready Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Raft Ready GripRear Grip

Monolithic Suppressor

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Monolithic SuppressorMuzzle

Envoy Foregrip

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Envoy ForegripUnderbarrel

9.9" Bowen Cerium Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

9.9" Bowen Cerium BarrelBarrel

EMT3 Agile Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

EMT3 Agile LaserLaser

Lontra Step Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Lontra Step StockStock

Solaris Holo-IR

Optic

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Optic

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Solaris Holo-IROptic

Ascot Drum Mag

Magazine

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Magazine

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Ascot Drum MagMagazine

Zero Shift Handstop

Underbarrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Underbarrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Zero Shift HandstopUnderbarrel

Hawker Hybrid .45

Muzzle

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Muzzle

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Hawker Hybrid .45Muzzle

Vega Precision Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Vega Precision GripRear Grip

11.3" Blackstar Barrel

Barrel

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Barrel

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

11.3" Blackstar BarrelBarrel

Enhanced Cycle System

Fire Mods

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Fire Mods

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Enhanced Cycle SystemFire Mods

VQ-45 Harpy Stock

Stock

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Stock

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

VQ-45 Harpy StockStock

Nanopulse Grip

Rear Grip

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Rear Grip

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

Nanopulse GripRear Grip

LTI SwiftPoint Laser

Laser

LOCKED

Exact image unavailable — Laser

SPECIAL CODE category presentation — not the exact attachment geometry.

LTI SwiftPoint LaserLaser

Lv42 · MAX

MAX LEVEL → PRESTIGE

After Max Level you enter Weapon Prestige. Progression attachments relock except Optics.

Prestige attachment: MFS Ironlung Handstop

WEAPON PRESTIGE

What happens after Max Level?

Entering Weapon Prestige returns Weapon Level to 1. Progression attachments relock. Optics stay unlocked. Camos and customization stay.

MAX LEVEL 42
Current Weapon Level unknown
Manual tracking only.
Next useful attachment
Shown from a verified Weapon-Level unlock.
Max Weapon Level 42
Only shown when an official weapon page states Max Weapon Level.
Weapon Prestige 1
Prestige 1: weapon-specific Prestige Attachment, first Permanent Attachment Unlock, Prestige Camo, Prestige Build.
Weapon Prestige 2
Prestige 2: second Permanent Attachment Unlock, Prestige 2 Camo, and the weapon-specific reward where officially named.
Prestige Master
Prestige Master does not reset again. Progression attachments stay permanently unlocked. The cap expands to 250 with Master camos at supported milestone levels.
Prestige Max
Prestige Max is the final named milestone where a Prestige Max camo is officially listed.
Prestige attachment: MFS Ironlung Handstop

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