Common Assault Rifle
Patch 31.1Updated 8/21/2026PUBG
AKM
44
Damage
779
RPM
5/10
Recoil Rating
50
🎯
Control
60
✨
Mobility
70
📏
Effect. Range
5
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Recoil Lvl
2x
☠️
HS Multi
30
📦
Magazine
2.5s
⏱️
Reload Time
78
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RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 44 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.85x | 37 | 85% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.70x | 31 | 70% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
Analyzing the AKM, we find a 571 DPS profile and a 0.31s time-to-kill at close range. It fires at 779 RPM, dealing 44 base damage per shot. Exceptional raw DPS output. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 0.54s.
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Pro Strategy
Use the cover effectively and play to the weapon's effective range of close distance.
✅ Strengths
- • Exceptional raw DPS output
- • Lightning-fast time-to-kill at close range
⚠️ Weaknesses
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Long-range engagements
Strategic Analysis: AKM in PUBG
In the current meta, the AKM occupies a dominant position. Its fast time-to-kill of 0.308s at close range makes it a top-tier pick for aggressive players. The weapon requires 5 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 6 at medium range, and 7 at long range.
With 779 rounds per minute and a 30-round magazine, the AKM can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.154s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 85% at medium range and 70% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.