Escape from Tarkov Gunsmith Part 2 Guide – Full Build & Rewards

After successfully finishing your first build task, gunsmith part 2 is the next challenge players face in Escape from Tarkov. This time, Mechanic requires you to modify an AKS-74U to meet a new set of performance targets. While the weapon is simple, meeting all the stats demands a few specific attachments.

In this guide, you’ll learn the exact parts needed, the requirements you must meet, and the rewards you’ll earn for completing this important early-game task.

How to Start Gunsmith Part 2

To unlock gunsmith part 2, you must be at least Level 5 and complete Gunsmith Part 1. Mechanic will ask you to customize an AKS-74U with very specific parameters.

Here’s what your AKS-74U must have:

• Durability: 60 or higher
• Ergonomics: 58 or greater
• Recoil Sum: 550 or less
• Sight: Must have a mounted sight
• Overall Length: 6 inventory slots or fewer
• Muzzle Device: Must have a silencer installed

Gunsmith part 2 introduces stricter recoil and compactness targets compared to Part 1, requiring careful choice of attachments to balance all stats properly.

Best AKS-74U Build for Gunsmith Part 2

Below is the full part list you need to assemble your AKS-74U correctly for gunsmith part 2:

Part	Item	Where to Get It
Base Weapon	AKS-74U 5.45x39 Assault Rifle	Prapor LL1 or Flea Market
Handguard	Zenit B-11 AK Handguard	Skier LL1
Foregrip	KAC Vertical Foregrip	Peacekeeper LL1
Magazine	AK-74 5.45x39 6L31 60-round magazine	Prapor LL2 (barter) or Flea Market

Important Tip:
After installing all parts, fold the stock to reduce the overall length and meet the 6-slot requirement before handing it in.

Submitting and Rewards for Gunsmith Part 2

Once your modified AKS-74U meets all the gunsmith part 2 criteria, head to Mechanic’s task menu and submit the weapon to complete the quest.

Here’s what you’ll earn after completing Gunsmith Part 2:

• Experience: 2,000 EXP
• Mechanic Reputation: +0.01
• Roubles: 15,000 (increases with Intelligence Center bonuses)
• Items:
  • 2× Capacitors
  • 2× Bundles of Wires
  • 2× Light Bulbs

Completing gunsmith part 2 also moves you one step closer to unlocking Gunsmith Part 3, which continues to escalate the difficulty and complexity of the builds required.

The extra wires, bulbs, and capacitors you earn are extremely useful for Hideout upgrades early in the wipe, saving you both Roubles and market searching time.

Upgrade Faster with Smarter Builds

Finishing gunsmith part 2 gives you a solid grasp on balancing recoil, ergonomics, size, and tactical attachments—all vital skills for surviving in Escape from Tarkov. It’s also the gateway to more advanced tasks and better gear from traders.

If you want to speed up your progression, unlock traders earlier, and complete all Gunsmith quests without the grind:

Escape from Tarkov accounts and EFT Roubles are available for sale, letting you power past early wipe struggles and focus on building the strongest loadouts possible.