- 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
Weapons / SMG
RK-9
1 · PICK YOUR STYLE
2 · SET YOUR WEAPON LEVEL
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
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
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
Latest balance changes
Full history (4)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.
OFFICIAL BALANCE HISTORY · 4 UPDATES
From each season's official patch notes. Damage-range changes are shown as direction only; other changes as written.
- 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.
- Slide to Fire Time improved from 320ms to 310ms.
- Dive to Fire Time improved from 400ms to 390ms.
Attachments tuned:Nanopulse GripVega Precision GripVAS Conduit Stock ×49mm Parabellum Overpressured
Source: official patch notes ↗Attachments tuned:Quickstep Foregrip ×2Envoy ForegripAlliance Extended MagAscot Drum MagCompact Void MagNightfall Rapid Stock ×3VQ-45 Harpy Stock
Source: official patch notes ↗- Medium Damage Range 2: longer range
Attachments tuned:13.6” Mercurial Barrel9.9” Bowen Cerium BarrelVega Precision GripNanopulse Grip ×2EMT3 Agile Laser
Source: official patch notes ↗