Call of Duty: Warzone has already amassed a respectable amount of sniper rifles, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. MeinMMO shows you the best snipers for all situations – short, medium, and long range.
The sniper rifles in Call of Duty: Warzone have one thing in common: They take down enemies with just one headshot. It’s clear that many players want to use this special property to their advantage.
To give you an overview of which sniper rifle is worth it for your playstyle, here are the 3 best sniper rifles categorized by usage, complete with verified setups from experts:
- Aggressive Sniper: Kar98k from CoD MW
- Medium Range: SP-R 208
- Long Range: ZRG 20mm
Aggressive Sniper Rifle
How do I use aggressive sniper rifles? These are the rifles for quick-scoping – you briefly zoom in, take a precise shot, and leave the scope again. Ideally, you land a headshot and take down your enemy outright.
When aggressive sniping, you utilize the strength of individual hits to suppress enemies and get closer to them. Once you’re close enough, switch to your secondary weapon with less range and finish them off with automatic fire.
Key Features Aggressive Distance
- High scope speed
- Moderate resistance to flinching from incoming hits (Flinch)
- Aim stability is negligible
- Bullet speed is not as important
Which weapon should I use? The Kar 98k from CoD MW continues to dominate the weapon meta for aggressive sniper rifles. The weapon simply has everything you need for this:
- Clear scope
- High scope speed
- Flinch is okay
- As a bonus, there’s good aim stability
However, the Swiss K31 from Cold War is not far behind. Find out here why controller players should prefer the Kar 98k.
The downside of the Kar 98k from CoD MW: With a scope, you have to reload the bullets individually.
What does a strong setup look like? Compared to previous setups of the Kar from CoD MW, you should now focus on the perk “Focus”. This reduces flinching significantly when you take a hit. The other attachments provide higher scope speed, more range, and stability.
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
- Laser: Tactical Laser
- Scope: Sniper Scope
- Perk: Focus
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
- Barrel: Singuard Custom 27.6″
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Scope: Sniper Scope
- Perk: Focus
Alternative aggressive Sniper
- Kar 98k from Vanguard – For Vanguard Royale
- Swiss K31 – Better for PC players
Sniper for Medium Distances
How do I use sniper rifles at medium distance? At medium range, you are more likely to be in the second frontline, supporting your more aggressive teammates. You’ll stay in the scope longer, but you’re not a stationary hard-scoping sniper.
It is important to have strong resistance to flinching when you take incoming hits (Flinch). Enemies will fire at you more often. This resistance has become significantly more important since the release of Warzone: Pacific because flinching has become stronger.
Key Features Medium Distance
- Moderate scope speed
- Strong resistance to flinching from incoming hits (Flinch)
- Moderate aim stability
- Good bullet speed is a bonus
Which weapon should I use? The SP-R 208 from CoD MW currently offers the greatest resistance to flinching when enemies shoot at you. Also, it barely shakes when you move while aiming and has decent chest damage.
The scope speed could be better. However, overall, the SP-R provides the safest feeling when you support your squad with precise shots.
What does a strong setup look like? Especially important for the SP-R is the perk “Focus”. This gives you unmatched flinching resistance in the current Warzone, which is a major advantage for this playstyle.
- Barrel: SP-R 26″
- Laser: Tactical Laser
- Scope: Variable Zoom Scope
- Magazine: .300 Norma 5-R Mag
- Perk: Focus
Attachments in English
- Barrel: SP-R 26″
- Laser: Tac Laser
- Scope: Variable Zoom Scope
- Magazine: .300 Norma 5-R Mag
- Perk: Focus
Alternative Sniper for Medium Distances
- Kar 98k from Vanguard – For Vanguard Royale
Long Range Sniper
How do I use sniper rifles at long distance? With the large sniper rifles, you are the nasty player who delivers hard hits over long distances. It’s often irrelevant how long you take to zoom in. What matters is that you can aim well with your large scopes.
Moreover, high bullet speeds are essential so that the bullets hit where you want them to.
Key Features Long Distance
- Slow scope speed
- Low resistance to flinching from incoming hits (Flinch)
- High aim stability
- High bullet speed
Which weapon should I use? The ZRG 20mm from Cold War offers you the best stats in the game for long distances.
In terms of bullet speed, this weapon is among the best, and the re-centering is outstanding – the weapon returns to the point you aimed at quickly after a shot. Additionally, the aim stability is very pleasant, allowing you to keep your crosshair easily on a point.
What does a strong setup look like? Range, aim stability, and a larger magazine – everything that helps you take down your enemies at long distances.
- Muzzle: Agency Moderator
- Barrel: 43.9″ Combat Recon
- Underbarrel: Bipod
- Magazine: 5 Rnd
- Grip: Serpent Wrap
Attachments in English
- Muzzle: Agency Moderator
- Barrel: 43.9″ Combat Recon
- Underbarrel: Bipod
- Magazine: 5 Rnd
- Grip: Serpent Wrap
Alternative Sniper for Long Distances
- Three-Line Rifle – For Vanguard Royale
- HDR from CoD MW
Many players enjoy using sniper rifles in Warzone. The power to eliminate an enemy with just one hit can feel very rewarding.
However, be mindful of how you use sniper rifles. If you like to play aggressively and want that one-shot option in your loadout, choose a fast sniper rifle.
If you prefer to support your squad from the second or third row, then grab one of the more stable options.
If you’re looking for more strong options for your loadouts, check this out: CoD Warzone: The best weapons with setups – constantly updated
