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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Somebody dropped this assault rifle in water. It can still do a decent job if you treat it right.

In-game description

Drowned is a unique AKM-74S available in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Overview[]

Compared to the standard AKM-74S, Drowned has a pre-installed GP-25 under-barrel grenade launcher, along with Coupled AKM-47 Magazines. Despite the rusty appearance, it has the same durability as a normal AKM-74S.

Acquisition[]

Found in low condition dropped into an irradiated ditch outside of the Slag Heap, belonging to Boo. They will ask you to go down and get it, and it can either be returned for no reward or kept.

Upgrades[]

Color-coded upgrades are mutually exclusive. Prices based on Stalker difficulty.

Rebalanced Stock (250 )
Aiming speed 15%
The stock’s center of gravity is shifted forward to facilitate quicker, more efficient aiming.
Enlarged Back Pad (700 )
Aiming accuracy 15%
A back pad with expanded contact area minimizes unwanted sight sway for the shooter
Rubber Stock Rear (1,300 )
Recoil decrease 10%
Effectively dampens recoil, providing a smoother shooting experience.
Milled Parts Replaced with Stamped Parts (300 )
Weight reduction 30%
Using lightweight parts reduces weight without compromising reliability.
Adjusted Bolt Locking Lugs (700 )
Flatness 15%
Reducing powder gas leakage leads to increased muzzle velocity.
Rubber Coating (350 )
Recoil decrease 10%
The rubberized surface dampens the recoil and enhances the weapon’s grip.
Extra Barrel Rifling (800 )
Armor-piercing power 30%
Reduces bullet deterioration within the barrel to preserve its intended design characteristics.
Return Mechanism Sleeve Tightener (700 )
Bullet range 10%
Increases barrel pressure, resulting in increased muzzle velocity.

Modules[]

Flash Suppressor (1,300 )
Spread decrease 25% +0.5kg
Installing a flash suppressor reduces the visibility of the muzzle flash when firing for both the shooter and the enemy.

Bugs[]

A second GP-25 can be attached to the Drowned, causing a bugged animation of both under-barrel launchers being invisible until it is complete. The second GP cannot be detached.

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