Sniper Rifles remain at the heart of Warzone 2’s long-range meta, with their ability to one-hit incredibly welcome and contributing to a resurgence in the class. Here are the five best sniper rifles in Warzone 2 Season 3, ranked.
The Season 3 update made widespread changes to Warzone 2’s weapon classes, including the (re)introduction of one-hit sniper rifles under certain conditions. They do need to be bolt-action and have incendiary ammunition equipped, but they’ve remained largely untouched since then – staying in their newfound position of power.
We’ve ranked our favorite five below, with those not featuring too weak to make the cut. We also expect this to change with Season 4, assuming the typical plethora of weapon buffs and nerfs does come.
5) Signal 50
The Signal 50 remains a mediocre option in Season 3 Reloaded. Its main power was its semi-automatic fire-rate, letting players put down multiple shots rapidly and take out enemies in spite of the inability to one-hit.
Our recommended build seeks to balance recoil, bullet velocity and range, ensuring your Signal 50 does as much damage as possible and makes hitting consecutive shots as easy as possible. That’s the best way for it stay viable right now:
- Barrel: 29″ TV Kilo-50
- Muzzle: Nilsound 90
- Rear Grip: SA Finesse Grip
- Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
- Stock: FSS Echo Stock
4) SP-X 80
The SP-X 80 is another all-rounder, but higher damage makes it more consistent than the LA-B 330. Unfortunately, it’s still not really strong enough to warrant a medal position. Its strong handling and quicker ADS make it solid, but players will need to go for headshots almost exclusively to try and compete with the more powerful options.
Our recommended build maintains its power without compromising on the speed that pushes it up to fourth place:
- Stock: PVZ-890 Tac Stock
- Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
- Muzzle: Bruen Agent 90
- Magazine: 8 Round Mag
3) Victus XMR
Most similar to the MCPR-300, the Victus XMR is still below its rival because it’s slower and clunkier than the aforementioned MCPR. Specifically, its ADS speed is incredibly slow and, if you’re taken unawares by an enemy, you’ll certainly struggle to stay alive long enough to return fire.
Getting set up and aiming down a long line-of-sight is a sensible way to extract the most bang for your buck from the Victus. Our loadout maximizes the weapon’s damage and ensures a headshot can one-hit kill:
- Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Grip: Bruen G305
- Stock: XRX Rise 50
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
2) MCPR-300
The MCPR-300 is a slower sniper rifle but has reestablished itself as a top-two sniper in Warzone 2 with Season 3’s changes and the subsequent meta shift. The gun makes up for its slow rate of fire and sluggish handling with significant power and range.
It’s easier to use than the Victus and is only held off top spot by an intervening Intervention. Expect to deal heavy damage at any range using this loadout, even if recoil and ADS remain middling:
- Barrel: 22” OMX 456
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
- Grip: CRONEN ZERO Rear Grip
- Stock: FSS MERC Stock
- Muzzle: FTAC Reaper
1) FJX Imperium
Only introduced in Season 3, the Intervention flies up to first place in terms of Warzone 2 viability. It’s most comparable to the SP-X 80, boasting strong stats in every department and the power to one-hit kill when incendiary ammunition is chosen.
It’s also faster and more forgiving than other sniper rifles, ensuring missed shots don’t punish players all that much and they’re able to quickly re-aim and take out enemies still standing. The best FJX Imperium build improves aim walking speed and damage, without ruining the classic weapon’s handling and mobility:
- Stock: FJX Lux-7
- Rear Grip: Skull-40
- Magazine: 7 Round Mag
- Ammunition: .408 Incendiary
- Carry Handle: Field-Wrapped Handle
That’s all you need to know about the best snipers in Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded. You will most likely need to pair your sniper of choice with one of Warzone 2’s best SMGs or best ARs.
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