The AK-47 is a common assault rifle appearing throughout the Uncharted series. It serves as a reliable, mid-tier weapon, frequently used by enemy forces during the early to middle chapters of each game. While it has average stopping power, it is highly effective in medium-range encounters or at point-blank range. However, its accuracy decreases significantly during sustained fully automatic fire.
In The Nathan Drake Collection, a gold-plated version of the AK-47 is available as a reward for completing the game on Brutal difficulty.
History[]
Drake's Fortune[]
Nate battling mercenaries with the AK-47.
Nathan Drake first acquires the AK-47 from a mercenary during "A Surprising Find" in the Amazon rainforest, and later from pirates in "Plane-wrecked". Due to its widespread use by pirate factions, the rifle is Nate's primary long-range option until "Sanctuary?", where it is largely superseded by the mercenaries' M4 rifles. The weapon makes a final appearance in "The Heart of the Vault", where Nate discovers a cache of AK-47s and Moss - 12s left behind by pirates who fell to the descendants.
Among Thieves[]
Nate firing the rifle at a pursuing armored truck.
In Among Thieves, the AK-47 first appears in Zoran Lazarević's camp during "Borneo". It remains a common sight throughout the Nepalese city levels. During the "Urban Warfare" intro, Nate uses an AK-47 found in his jeep to defend himself against a pursuing armored truck, eventually destroying the vehicle.
Nate firing the AK-47 at his foes.
The rifle is largely replaced by the M4 between "Locomotion" and "Tunnel Vision" on Lazarević's train, though it can still be scavenged from the wreckage in "Train-wrecked". It resurfaces in "Siege" during the assault on the Tibetan village, where it is used by both the enemy and Tibetan civilians. Nate also utilizes the rifle during the vehicle chase in "Convoy".
In the final act, Nate recovers an AK-47 from ancient remains while entering Shambhala. However, the rifle proves less effective against the Shambhala Guardians, who require concentrated fire to be brought down.
Drake's Deception[]
The AK-47 is less prevalent in Drake's Deception, appearing in only five chapters. It is introduced in "The Chateau", used by both Hired thugs and Katherine Marlowe's agents. Following the betrayal in "Stay in the Light", Marlowe's agents remain the primary users of the rifle through "The Citadel" and "The Middle Way". Its final appearance occurs during the ambush in "As Above, So Below". From the chapter "Abducted" onward, the AK-47 is replaced by the KAL-7 as the standard-issue enemy rifle.
Additionally, the Yemeni Police utilize the AK-47 while attempting to apprehend Nate as he pursues Talbot through the city.
The weapon's design received a visual update for the campaign, while the Multiplayer version features a distinct stock, magazine, and foregrip, giving it the appearance of a custom or knock-off variant rather than a standard Kalashnikov.
Multiplayer[]
Among Thieves[]
In the Among Thieves multiplayer, the AK-47 is the default primary weapon for standard matches, making it the most frequently seen firearm. It is scattered across all maps. While it deals high damage, its effectiveness is limited by high recoil and low accuracy at long ranges, making it best suited for close-quarters skirmishes.
Drake's Deception[]
The recoil for the AK-47 was slightly reduced for Drake's Deception. It is available from the start alongside the G-MAL. Players can customize the rifle with seven different mods: Call Out, Scope Zoom, Reload Speed, Clip Size, Blind Fire Accuracy, Accuracy, and Max Ammo.
| Image | Name | How to acquire | Mods |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jade AK-47 | Reach Rank 65 | Blindfire Accuracy, Max Ammo |
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Eddy's AK-47 | Complete the Alexandria Legendary Treasure Set (Classic). | Call Out, Scope Zoom, Magazine Size |
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Drake's AK-47 | Complete the End of Death Legendary Treasure Set (Three Team Deathmatch). | Reload Speed, Blindfire Accuracy |
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Navarro's AK-47 | Complete the Mortician's Curse Legendary Treasure Set (Free for All). | Max Ammo, Reload Speed |
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Pirate's AK-47 | Included in the Drake's Deception Special Edition (EU). | Clip Size, Max Ammo |
| Naughty Dog AK | Obtained via contests or the "Find the Ring" competition (now unavailable). | ||
| NDI AK | Exclusive to Naughty Dog developers. | ||
| PAX Prime AK | Available via PAX promotional code. | Reload Speed, Clip Size |
Medals and trophies[]
In Drake's Fortune and its Remastered version, killing 50 enemies with the rifle unlocks the "20 Kills: AK-47" bronze trophy and a 10-point medal. In Among Thieves, reaching 50 kills unlocks the "50 Kills: AK-47" medal, rewarding the player with $10,000.
Behind the scenes[]
During the Drake's Deception beta, the AK-47 could be equipped with a rapid-fire modification, though this was removed from the final game.