The AK-27 is a full-automatic assault rifle in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. It’s characterized by very high damage and low vertical recoil, but it suffers from high horizontal recoil and slower handling — making it a powerful pick at mid-range if you control side-to-side kick.
COD Black Ops 7 AK-27 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Category | Assault rifle |
| Damage profile | Very high (best for 3–4 shot TTK at medium ranges) |
| Recoil | Low vertical recoil, high horizontal recoil. |
| Fire rate | Moderate (full-auto AR class) |
| Handling / ADS speed | Slow handling / slower ADS compared to SMGs |
| Ammo type | Heavy ammo (Battle Royale note) |
| Unlock / source | Early unlock (reported around low level — Level 4 in early lists) |
| Best use-case | Mid-range engagements, controlled bursts or tap-fire with recoil compensation |
| Notable caveat | Needs horizontal recoil control via attachments or playstyle |
How to get AK-27
The AK-27 is available as an early unlock in multiplayer progression — commonly listed as a low-level reward. That makes it one of the first assault rifles you can access while leveling, letting you learn recoil control early in your progression. If you play Battle Royale modes, variants may appear as heavy-ammo primary options.
Step by step guide to get unlock AK-27
Step 1: Reach the multiplayer unlock level
Play multiplayer matches and focus on weapon XP (kills, objective play, weapon challenges). The AK-27 appears as an early unlock — check your weapon unlock list at level progression screens.
Step 2: Complete early weapon challenges
If there are “unlock via challenges” routes in your progression, complete small objectives (e.g., get X hipfire kills, or Y headshots with starter rifles) to speed access to assault rifles.
Step 3: Equip attachments to tame horizontal recoil
Once unlocked, prioritize recoil-control attachments (foregrip, compensator, stock/handling mods) to reduce side-to-side kick and make the AK-27 reliable in sustained fire.
Step 4: Level the weapon for attachments and prestige options
Use the AK-27 in matches to unlock attachments and prestige/weapon mods (some Prestige attachments in Black Ops 7 can alter fire rate or recoil behavior). Continue completing weapon-specific challenges for mastery.
AK-27 tips
- Start with short controlled bursts or single-tap bursts at mid-range — recoil pattern makes long uncontrolled sprays unreliable.
- Equip a horizontal-recoil reducing foregrip and a compensator to make tracking targets much easier.
- Use aim-assist/ADS sensitivity checks in private matches to find the best sensitivity for horizontal correction.
- If you need mobility, pair the AK-27 with a fast secondary (SMG or handgun) — AK-27 handling is slower.
- In Battle Royale, treat the AK-27 as a heavy primary for mid-range fights; prioritize cover and peak shots.
- Practice recoil compensation in the firing range: drag slightly down and correct horizontally in the opposite direction of the pattern.
- Consider attachments that boost aim-down-sight speed if you want a more aggressive playstyle (balance with recoil mods).
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