Want to know what the best sniper rifle is in Warzone Pacific? There are plenty of options to pick from in the battle royale game, but there’s nothing quite as satisfying as a sniper rifle. While this weapon type used to be a sure-fire pick for players back when Verdansk was around, that hasn’t been the case since new Warzone map was introduced. That’s not to say sniping is dead, far from it, but you do have to think carefully about your surroundings before calling in the best Warzone loadouts.
The latest Warzone Pacific Season 3 update drastically changes how one-shot kills work. Warzone now uses damage range to calculate each bullet’s total damage when it hits an enemy player. As a result, you should avoid picking rifles without any potential for headshot kills with a single bullet, as they cannot compete with the best snipers in Warzone.
There are a lot of factors to consider, including which attachments you choose to equip your chosen Warzone sniper with, how confident you are at judging travel time, and what your peeking skills are like. We’ve analysed the lot to give you the definitive answer on which Warzone Pacific sniper is best for your playing style.
BEST SNIPER RIFLE IN CALL OF DUTY WARZONE PACIFIC
Here’s the best sniper rifle in Call of Duty Warzone Pacific:
- ZRG 20mm
- Pelington 703
- Swiss K31
- Kar98k (Modern Warfare)
- LW3 Tundra
- HDR
- SP-R 208
- SKS
- RYTEC AMR
- Dragunov
ZRG 20MM
This sniper rifle released to little fanfare when it was introduced in Season 2, but there have been a number of tweaks to the meta sniper rifles to make this weapon more appealing. Featuring the highest bullet velocity in the game, in addition to very little bullet drop, the ZRG 20mm presents itself as the obvious choice for players who want to pick enemies off from a very safe distance. As it can also get one-shot kills at any range, it’s become one of the best options after a recent Season 3 update, especially if you tune it for an extra speedy ADS time. Read our guide to the best ZRG loadout to see how you should put together this lethal sniper rifle.
PELINGTON 703
If you like to play aggressively, the Pelington 703 may be the best sniper rifle for you. Similarly to the Kar98k, this sniper rifle is great for fast-scoping, allowing players with steady hands to rack up quick headshots as soon as they see a fellow sniper. The Pelington 701 is a much stronger pick following the big one-shot headshot nerf, as its bullet velocity and 1-shot headshot range are the best of all the aggressive snipers in the game. Check out our best Pelington 703 Warzone loadout to see which attachments you should use.
Swiss K31
Looking for a different type of bolt-action sniper rifle? The Swiss K31 is a great option for players wanting the form of a Kar98k or Pelington 703, but want to go for long-distance shots. The recent Season 3 changes mean you need the enemy to be within the K31’s max damage range to get a one-shot kill with a headshot, though this is now increased to 1,650 from 900. The default version of this weapon isn’t anything to write home about – read our best Swiss loadout guide to see which attachments you’ll need.
KAR98K (Modern Warfare)
The best Kar98k loadout has remained one of the strongest sniper rifles in the game ever since it was introduced. There are few better options for aggressive players who want to use an agile sniper rifle that allows you to be mobile on the battlefield. The Kar98k is especially effective in frantic, mid-range team fights, where a single round from a sniper be the difference between an enemy staying on their feet or getting downed.
LW3 TUNDRA
The LW3 Tundra has one of the fastest bullet velocities of any sniper rifle on this list, earning it a high ranking. Our specific loadout features a unique scope that can go from 2x to 20x without producing any lens flare glint. This is extremely powerful in Warzone as your target won’t be able to tell which direction they are being shot from. Give our best Warzone LW3 Tundra loadout a look to see which attachments you’ll need to upgrade this weapon.
HDR
Another Warzone sniper that’s capable of downing with a single headshot at any distance, the HDR is great for extremely long-range sniping shenanigans as – with the right attachments – you can mod this sniper to have almost no travel time or bullet drop. In most situations, that range advantage won’t really help you out, but it can make the HDR a little more user-friendly. Here’s our go-to HDR Warzone setup.
SP-R 208
The SPR sniper rifle has been ignored by the Warzone community after it was quickly nerfed back in October 2020. Since then, the strength of the Cold War weapons has kept this gun out of loadouts until a relatively recent balance patch. The SPR is a bolt-action rifle – these weapons tend to fare better in close-range battles, but this sniper excels when used in mid-range encounters as its bullet velocity and handling will give you an edge. Just make sure you’re opponent is in max damage range if you’re going for headshots. Try out our best SP-R 208 loadout to see how powerful this weapon can be.
SKS
The SKS is easily the best of the semi-auto marksman rifles thanks to its manageable recoil and greater attachment versatility. Read our guide on how to level up your Modern Warfare battle pass fast in order to unlock the SKS and Renetti.
Rytec AMR
It might take even longer for the this Warzone sniper rifle to bed into the meta, especially as it now has no one-shot potential. The main reason for this low placement is that the Rytec can no longer down an enemy with a single headshot. It does fire very quickly, so if your aim is on point then you can put out an awful lot of damage in no time at all. Check out our complete Rytec AMR Warzone guide here for more build options.
Dragunov
More lethal than the EBR-14, but trickier to use in close-quarters. The Dragunov is a little underrated in mid-range battles, but overall it’s just a bit weaker than its bolt-action counterparts.
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And there you have it, our tier list of the best sniper in Warzone. Hopefully this helps you perfect your setups and bag a few more wins. You’ll want to pair your sniper rifle with a powerful secondary weapon, such as the PPSh-41, the Cooper Carbine, or the best STG 44 loadout. If you like to stay in the same spot, it’s worth packing some claymores or C4 to ensure no one can easily flank you.
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