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Check Out PKM Light Machine Gun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare & COD Warzone 2021! Find info on the Warzone / Modern Warfare best loadout, attachments, how To unlock, & setup for PKM!

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PKM - Stats & How To Unlock

PKM Light Machine Gun Basic Information

PKM Light Machine Gun Basic Information
Weapon TypeLight Machine Gun
Weapon FeatureFully automatic light machine gun firing 7.62mm ammunition for high damage at a moderate fire rate.
Unlock Level1

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PKM Stats

PKM Light Machine Gun Basic Information
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PKM - Warzone Best Loadout & Attachment Setup

Vehicle Buster Loadout

PrimaryPKM
SecondaryRPG-7 or PILA
Lethal C4 or Semtex
Tactical Heartbeat Sensor or Smoke Grenade
Perk 1Double Time
Perk 2Ghost
Perk 3Amped
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All-Range Loadout that Can Bust Vehicles

This loadout uses PKM's ability to deal with most targets at any range and combine it with dealing with vehicles. It is supported with perks that help with mobility, stealth, and tacticals that helps with recon or breaking ine of sight.

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PKM Effective At All Ranges

PKM's stable recoil and its LMG profile makes it able to deal decent damage at targets at long range. Its good fire rate also ensures that close encounters isn't a losing fight, and PKM's high magazine count is a blessing at any gunfight.

Swap Out Weapons Fast With Amped

What's the point of lugging 2 big weapons if they take ages to swap between? With Amped, you can swap between both weapons relatively fast, so you can pop a rocket & swap to PKM to finish off passengers.

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Attachment Setup For PKM

Laser-Like Ranged Setup

AttachmentReason
Monolithic SuppressorMonolithic SuppressorMonolithic Suppressor provides superior sound suppression and increased range. Moderate weight increase affects agility.
26.9 Extended Barrel26.9 Extended BarrelLonger barrel increases muzzle velocity and extends range. Additional weight stabilizes shots, but hinders mobility.
No StockNo StockThe ultimate run and gun modification when agility is more important than precision. Removing the stock greatly increases movement.
Thermal HybridThermal Hybrid3.25x Thermal scope with a side-mounting reflex sight toggles thermal imaging with a flick of the wrist. Can not use while NVG is active.
Snatch GripSnatch GripCanted foregrip improves vertical recoil and provides a better stance for raising and lowering the weapon.

Decent ADS Speed For Very Easy Recoil Control

This setup maximize PKM's range while drastically improving recoil control, allowing you to mow down targets even at range. It also keeps a decent ADS speed.

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PKM - Modern Warfare Best Loadout & Attachment Setup

All Purpose Loadout

PrimaryPKM
Secondary.357 or Renetti
Lethal Thermite or C4
Tactical Stim or Flash Grenade
Perk 1E.O.D.
Perk 2Ghost
Perk 3Tracker
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Be Ready For Most Situation

This loadout amplifies PKM's ability be be used in any situation with enhanced stealth and prevents insta-death from explosives rampant in most game modes. Get the most out of your PKM and let your gear handle the rest!

Check Out The Tacticals List Here

PKM Effective At All Ranges

PKM's stable recoil and its LMG profile makes it able to deal decent damage at targets at long range. Its good fire rate also ensures that close encounters isn't a losing fight, and PKM's high magazine count is a blessing at any gunfight.

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Maintain Stealth With Perks

You'll probably be watching corners & lanes using mounted mechanics more than other weapons due to the slower LMG mobility. Don't let UAVs and what not alert the enemy to your positions so you can get the upper hand! Also hiding your kills can keep enemies guessing about your position.

Check Out The Perks List Here

Attachment Setup For PKM

Balanced Setup

AttachmentReason
Monolithic SuppressorMonolithic SuppressorMonolithic Suppressor provides superior sound suppression and increased range. Moderate weight increase affects agility.
No StockNo StockThe ultimate run and gun modification when agility is more important than precision. Removing the stock greatly increases movement.
Viper Reflex SightViper Reflex SightReflex sight of Russian origin.
Stippled Grip Tape (Rear Grip)Stippled Grip Tape (Rear Grip)Stippled pistol grip tape maintains control performing high speed maneuvers. Less stable but very agile.
Snatch GripSnatch GripCanted foregrip improves vertical recoil and provides a better stance for raising and lowering the weapon.

Fast ADS Speed With Good Recoil Control

This setup balances ADS speed, recoil control & stealth into 1 package for the faster dynamics of multiplayer. It can deal with most of the challenges PKM is faced with like close quarter encounter or ranged shootouts.

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PKM - Compatible Attachments For Setup

Muzzle

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
Flash Guard【Effects】
- Bullet Velocity
+ Muzzle Flash Concealment
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 2
Monolithic Suppressor【Effects】
- Aim Down Sight Speed
- Aiming Gun Steadiness
+ Sound Suppression
+Damage Range
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 7
Muzzle Brake【Effects】
- Aim Down Sight Speed
- Aiming Stability
+ Recoil Stabilization
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 12
CQB Breacher Device【Effects】

+ Melee Damage
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 15
Lightweight Suppressor【Effects】
- Damage Range
+ Sound Suppression
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 21
Compensator【Effects】
- Aim Down Sight Speed
- Aiming Stability
+ Recoil Control
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 32
Tactical Suppressor【Effects】
- Aim Down Sight Speed
- Aim Walking Steadiness
+ Sound Suppression
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 49

Barrel

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
18.2 Compact Barrel【Effects】

+ Aim Down Sight Speed
+ Movement Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 22
26.9 Extended Barrel【Effects】

+ Damage Range
+ Bullet Velocity
+ Recoil Control
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 36
25.9 Heavy Barrel【Effects】

+ Damage Range
+ Bullet Velocity
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 46

Laser

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
1mW Laser【Effects】

+ Hip Fire Accuracy
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 18
5mW Laser【Effects】

+ Hip Fire Accuracy
+ Sprint to Fire Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 35
Tac Laser【Effects】
- Laser Visible to Enemies
+ Aim Down Sight Speed
+ Aiming Stability
+ Aim Walking Steadiness
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 54

Optic

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
Operator Reflex Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 3
Corp Combat Holo Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 6
Aim-Op Reflex Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 9
VLK 3.0x Optic【Effects】
- Zoom Level
+ Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 11
Solozero Optics Mini Reflex【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 14
PBX Holo 7 Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 16
Cronen LP945 Mini Reflex【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 20
Integral Hybrid【Effects】

+Reflex & Scout Toggle
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 23
Solozero NVG Enhanced【Effects】

+Thermal Target Identification
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 26
Scout Combat Optic【Effects】
- Zoom Level
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 28
Monocle Reflex Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 31
Sniper Scope【Effects】

+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 34
APX5 Holographic Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 37
G.I. Mini Reflex【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 40
Cronen C480 Pro Optic【Effects】
- Zoom Level
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 43
Merc Thermal Optic【Effects】
- Zoom Level
+Thermal Target Identification
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 47
Canted Hybrid【Effects】

+Reflex & Scout Toggle
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 51
Viper Reflex Sight【Effects】

+ Precision Sight Picture
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 53
Thermal Hybrid【Effects】

+Reflex & Thermal Toggle
+Zoom Level
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 56

Stock

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
FORGE TAC Stalker【Effects】

+ Aiming Stability
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 8
FORGE TAC Ultralight【Effects】

+ Aim Walking Movement Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 27
FSS Close Quarters Stock【Effects】

+ Aim Down Sight Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 36
No Stock【Effects】

+ Movement Speed
+ Aim Down Sight Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 44

Underbarrel

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
Commando Foregrip【Effects】

+Recoil Stabilization
+ Aiming Stability
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 4
Merc Foregrip【Effects】

+ Recoil Control
+ Hip Fire Accuracy
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 19
Tactical Foregrip【Effects】

+ Aiming Stability
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 29
Bipod【Effects】

+Crouch/Prone Recoil Control
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 39
Snatch Grip【Effects】

+ Recoil Control
+Aim Down Sight Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 45
Operator Foregrip【Effects】

+ Recoil Control
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 55

Magazine

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
150 Round Belt【Effects】

+ Magazine Ammo Capacity
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 13
200 Round Belt【Effects】

+ Magazine Ammo Capacity
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 42

Rear Grip

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
Stippled Grip Tape (Rear Grip)【Effects】

+ Aim Down Sight Speed
+ Sprint to Fire Speed
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 25
Rubberized Grip Tape (Rear Grip)【Effects】
- Aiming Stability
+Recoil Control
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 35
Granulated Grip Tape (Rear Grip)【Effects】

+ Aiming Stability
+ Aim Walking Steadiness
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 48

Perk

AttachmentEffect &
Unlock Requirements
Heavy Hitter【Effects】

+ Melee Stun Power
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 5
Recon【Effects】
+Enemy Nameplate Range

【Unlock Requirements】
Level 10
Frangible - Wounding【Effects】

+Inflict Wounding Effect
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 17
Fast Melee【Effects】

+ Melee Quickness
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 24
Mo' Money【Effects】

+ Headshot XP
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 33
Fully Loaded【Effects】

+ Max Starting Ammo
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 41
Sleight of Hand【Effects】

+Reload Quickness
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 50
FMJ【Effects】

+Bullet Penetration
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 52
Frangible - Disabling【Effects】

+Crippling Power
【Unlock Requirements】
Level 57
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PKM Traits

Weapon Traits

Hits Fast & Hard

The Russian PKM not only boasts in high ammo capacity, it also performs excellently in mid range combat due to its high caliber rounds, rate of fire and reliable accuracy.

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Subway Opens Up For Battle In Warzone

Subway Opens Up For Battle In Warzone

Subway trains & stations has been opened up in Verdansk and is available for looting & transportation! Run down to these stations and fight off the competition to get a ride to other stations!

Check out Subway Map & Guide here!

New Operators: Farah & Nikolai

Farah & Nikolai

2 familiar faces are joining the chaos in Warzone! These 2 Allegiance operators will become available once you purchase the Season 6 Battle Pass.

New Operators

Bunkers Hiding Loot

Bunker Warzone

Bunkers around Verdansk can be still found and entered. What secrets do they contain inside? Better weapons? Or death traps to those that try to open them?

Check Out Bunker Locations Here!

Access Bunkers With Red Access Cards

To crack in a bunker, you'll need a Red Keycard mostly found in Legendary Crates. You can also loot them from dead players that have them, making it a interesting turn of events if you do find one.

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