Best Warzone sniper rifles

What are the best sniper rifles in Warzone? There are few things more satisfying in Warzone than a long-range headshot. Or a short-range headshot, really, but watching your bullet arch as it travels hundreds of meters before embedding itself in your mortal enemy elicits a primal satisfaction that nothing else can match. With that, you’ll need the best kit to perform to your maximum potential, so we’ve built a list of the best sniper rifles in Warzone.

With Verdansk back and Warzone seemingly entering a new golden age of sniping, it’s time to dust off those old rifles and get to work. We have the top five Warzone sniper rifles, all of which will see you right if you choose to take them with you into battle. Consider pairing them with one of the best Warzone assault rifles or the best Warzone SMGs to fully round out your loadout.

Here are the top five sniper rifles in Warzone right now:

1. HDR
2. LR 7.62
3. Kar98k
4. LW3A1 Frostline
5. KATT-AMR

HDR

With the return of Verdansk came the return of the HDR, the name in long-range sniping. The HDR is a heavy piece of kit capable of one-shotting enemies at any range. Because of that, we’ve crafted a build that maximizes bullet velocity and idle aim sway so you’ve got the best chance of hitting those distance targets. Here is the best Warzone HDR build:

• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
• Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lightweight Bipod
• Stock: Combat Stock
• Fire Mods: 109mm Overpressured

Black Ops 6 sniper rifles got a shot in the arm with the release of the Monolithic Suppressor, a muzzle attachment that keeps you off the minimap and increases bullet velocity, which is a game-changer. The Gain-Twist Barrel and 109mm Overpressured rounds increase that bullet velocity further, and the Lightweight Bipod and Combat Stock serve to reduce idle aiming sway.

LR 7.62

The LR 7.62 is another rifle that has gained massively with the inclusion of the Monolithic Suppressor. It boasts high damage and an incredibly fast bullet velocity, making it a deadly option for those stalking the streets of Verdansk. Here is the best Warzone LR 7.62 build:

• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
• Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lightweight Handguard
• Stock: Combat Stock
• Fire Mods: 7.62 NATO Overpressured

The key components to the best LR 7.62 build are the Monolithic Suppressor, the Gain-Twist Barrel, and the 7.62 NATO Overpressured rounds. These three attachments boost the bullet velocity of the LR 7.62, making it extremely easy to hit targets even at extreme distances.

Kar98k

While technically a marksman rifle, the Kar98k plays more like a hyper-mobile sniper. Capable of one-shotting enemies like the best of them, albeit at a slightly shorter range, our build focuses on upping bullet velocity and keeping idle aim sway down as much as possible. Here is the best Warzone Kar98k build:

• Muzzle: HMRES Mod Suppressor
• Barrel: Prazisionsgewehr 762 Long Barrel
• Fire Mods: 7.92x57mm High Grain Rounds
• Sling: Recon Sling
• Optic: Range Caller V3.4 Optic

The three main components of this build are the HMRES Mod Suppressor, Prazisionsgewehr 762 Long Barrel, and the High Grain Rounds; these combine to turn the Kar98k into a whip-quick weapon capable of aiming and dispatching enemies in an instant. The Recon Sling keeps idle aiming sway to a minimum, with the Range Caller V3.4 Optic giving adequate magnification with a clean sight picture.

LW3A1 Frostline

The LW3A1 Frostline is a relatively straightforward sniper, except it includes a comb attachment slot, meaning we can get a bit more creative with this build. The primary focus is still on bullet velocity to make distance shooting simple, but the comb attachment makes this one a bit easier to handle. Here is the best Warzone LW3A1 Frostline build:

• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
• Barrel: Gain-Twist Barrel
• Stock Pad: Lightweight Pad
• Fire Mods: 7.62 NATO Overpressured
• Comb: Commando Riser

The Monolithic Suppressor, Gain-Twist Barrel, and 7.62 NATO Overpressured attachments all serve to increase the bullet velocity of the LW3A1 Frostline. The Lightweight Pad and Commando Riser slot in to increase the handling of the sniper rifle, making it feel snappy and reducing idle aiming sway.

KATT AMR

An oldie but most definitely still a goodie, the KATT AMR is perhaps the most quintessential of sniper rifles on this list. It is a no-frills weapon of destruction, and our build follows suit; bullet velocity increases are vital, with minor damage range increases aiding those long-range one-shot kills. Here is the best Warzone KATT AMR build:

• Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor XL
• Barrel: Zang 34 Barrel
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
• Rear Grip: Singer LR Grip
• Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt

Getting the basics out of the way first, the Monolithic Suppressor XL, Zang 34 Barrel, and .50 Cal High Velocity rounds all serve to push that bullet velocity and damage range to the extreme. The Singer LR Grip reduces idle aiming sway, and the Ephemeral Quickbolt allows you to chamber rounds faster, making follow-up shots much easier to hit.

Those are the best sniper rifles in Warzone right now. While having extreme range and extreme power is great in the BR, you’ll need a plan B for when things get a little tight. We suggest the best C9 loadout, a highly mobile SMG that can also deal huge damage. If the C9 doesn’t quite suit your playstyle, we also have the best Warzone guns here, so you can choose for yourself.