The best sniper rifles in Season 1 2021
Sniper rifles are designed for the longest distances in CoD and should eliminate enemies before they come within range of their own weapons. There is also only one option among snipers that has risen to the top through the Gunsmith update.
Locus
What kind of weapon is this? The Locus is a bolt-action rifle that needs to be reloaded after each shot. It has the highest damage per shot in the game.
What makes it so good? As a base weapon, the Locus is inferior to the DL Q33, which is a bit faster and does slightly less damage. However, with the right attachments that increase damage, you can make the Locus a one-shot weapon for the entire body.
This means that you only need to get the opponent in your crosshairs to kill him at almost any distance. Hardly any map in CoD Mobile has an area that is far enough to weaken the Locus.
Only your mobility suffers, and if opponents with a strong Run&Gun build, such as the Fennec, sneak up on you, you will be at a disadvantage.
The best shotguns in Season 1 2021
Shotguns, like submachine guns, are intended for close combat. Unlike SMGs, they rely on high damage per shot rather than high rates of fire.
Echo
What kind of weapon is this? In fact, the Echo is not among the strongest weapons, but it has a special feature that can make it quite powerful.
As a semi-automatic shotgun, the Echo is a feared weapon, especially in ranked mode. Under the name “Origin 12”, it is less popular in Modern Warfare, but with the right build, it is really strong even there.
What makes it so good? Its high rate of fire compared to other shotguns allows the Echo to kill opponents faster with a follow-up shot when the first one is not enough. This gives it a significant advantage over other weapons of the class.
This makes it particularly suitable for players who want to overwhelm their opponents. In close combat, nothing stands a chance against it, and up to 3 meters, it can easily kill with two shots. With its standard magazine of 8 rounds, this is usually enough for four opponents before reloading.
BY15
What kind of weapon is this? In contrast to the Echo, the BY15 is a pump-action shotgun that must be reloaded after each shot. Its rate of fire is therefore lower.
What makes it so good? The strength of the BY15 lies in its slightly higher range and with the right attachments, it has lower spread. Thus, it is easier to hit all shotgun pellets on target. It can also kill with one shot.
The BY15 has a slightly different playstyle than the Echo. Instead of aggressively overwhelming opponents, you can tactically hold positions or surprise enemies around corners. Additionally, it is ideal for countering enemy SMG players, as you can kill them faster at short range than they can kill you, thanks to the stopping power of the shotgun.
In the gameplay from YouTuber HawksNest, you can see how the BY15 looks in action:
