Like they were in the first Warzone, sniper rifles are players’ go-to weapon when they need to take down an enemy at ultra long-range. Thanks to Season 3, they’re largely able to one-hit and even those that don’t can be deadly. Here, we’re ranking the top five best snipers in Warzone Season 5.
Season 5, among its new maps, modes and operators, also introduced a new semi-automatic sniper rifle in the Carrack .300. It doesn’t make the cut for this list yet because of its lower damage and lacklustre range. However, it could ascend in popularity as it beds in, so we’ll keep an eye on it over the coming weeks and months.
The August 2 update’s weapon buffs and nerfs didn’t really impact sniper rifles, with them still able to one-hit so long as they’re bolt-action and equipped with incendiary ammo. As a result, that’s a recommended attachment on all the bolt-actions that feature. There is one semi-auto sniper that rules the roost without.
5) Victus XMR
The Victus XMR stays in fifth place because of its speed (or lack thereof). It’s exceptionally sluggish in terms of ADS and sprint-to-fire, only really viable if you’re in a well defended location and set up to target enemies who stray to close.
Being caught unawares will likely see you eliminated, increasing the imperative for a strong SMG or AR as your secondary. Equip attachments that speed it up and capitalize on its incredible power, like the ones we’ve detailed below:
- Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Grip: Bruen G305
- Stock: XRX Rise 50
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
4) SP-X 80
The SP-X 80 is a decent if unspectacular sniper in Season 5. It occupies a middle ground between the quicker and weaker snipers (like the SP-R 208 and LA-B 330) and the heavier and clunkier snipers (like the Victus XMR and MCPR-300).
Unfortunately, it’s middling performance in most departments holds it back, with lacklustre power and modest range meaning only a headshot will really give opponents anything to think about. Our recommended build improves its viability without affecting the speed that has it in fourth place:
- Stock: PVZ-890 Tac Stock
- Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
- Muzzle: Bruen Agent 90
- Magazine: 8 Round Mag
3) FJX Imperium
Only introduced in Season 3, we’ve bumped the FJX Imperium down to the bronze medal spot. It’s essentially a boosted SP-X; quick, forgiving and powerful. We once had it as our favorite sniper in the game, a status it’s revoked as more powerful or faster-firing alternatives edge ahead of it.
We think extended mags and the Field-Wrapped Handle are the most important attachments to have on the Intervention, improving its handling and ensuring multiple enemies can be challenged in a short duration. It takes it as close as possible to MW2 2009’s original Intervention:
- Stock: FJX Lux-7
- Rear Grip: Skull-40
- Magazine: 7 Round Mag
- Ammunition: .408 Incendiary
- Carry Handle: Field-Wrapped Handle
2) MCPR-300
Imagine the Victus and FJX have spawned a sniper baby (sorry) and it’s the MCPR. There’s much more speed than the Victus and more damage than the FJX, meaning it occupies a sweet spot that no other sniper does.
Incendiary rounds make it even more formidable, as does the FSS MERC Stock. We’ve moved it down to second place in Season 5, not because it’s lacking but because our pick for first place is just so crazy. Here are your best MCPR-300 attachments:
- Barrel: 22” OMX 456
- Ammunition: .300 Incendiary
- Grip: CRONEN ZERO Rear Grip
- Stock: FSS MERC Stock
- Muzzle: FTAC Reaper
1) Signal 50
The Signal 50 once dominated Warzone. It was then knocked by one-hit changes, making it one of the few snipers that couldn’t drop a fully-armored enemy in a single shot. However, it’s shown resilience we never dreamed of to bounce back as the best sniper in Season 5.
Its fire-rate is unmatched, letting you pin down enemies and eliminate multiple faster than any other sniper. There is recoil to combat, as well as a need to speed up aspects of its handling. We’ve got both covered with our recommended build which makes it comfortably the best sniper in Warzone right now:
- Barrel: 29″ TV Kilo-50
- Muzzle: Nilsound 90
- Rear Grip: SA Finesse Grip
- Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
- Stock: FSS Echo Stock
Those are our definitive rankings of the best sniper rifles in Warzone Season 5. For everything else Warzone, DMZ and Call of Duty, have a look at the related content.
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