Best Sniper Rifles in Warzone: Meta loadouts for Season 1

Sniper rifles have seen their ups and downs in the Warzone meta, but the strongest options consistently rank among the best weapons in the battle royale.

They excel in long-range engagements, offering unmatched power to suppress and eliminate enemy teams from a distance. To ensure they’re balanced, the devs have adjusted snipers with various balancing changes, with the latest update bringing significant buffs to their overall effectiveness.

Staying informed and optimizing your sniper class is crucial to remain competitive. So, we’ve put together the best sniper loadouts for Warzone and ranked all of them from best to worst.

Best Sniper Rifle loadouts for Warzone

1. LR 7.62

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• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Underbarrel: Lightweight Handguard
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
• Laser: Target Laser
• Fire Mods: Rapid Fire

Warzone’s meta constantly evolves, but the LR 7.62 currently stands out as the best sniper rifle in the battle royale. With its exceptional performance at extremely long ranges and notably high bullet velocity, the LR 7.62 minimizes the need for drop prediction, making it a top-tier choice for Urzikstan.

However, while it excels in traditional battle royale settings, it may face challenges in Resurgence game modes where lighter, more mobile snipers are often preferred. Careful attachment customization can help address these shortcomings and make the LR 7.62 more competitive in faster-paced scenarios.

2. LW3A1 Frostline

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• Muzzle: Suppressor
• Barrel: CHF Barrel
• Stock Pad: Lightweight Pad
• Fire Mods: 7.62 Nato Overpressured
• Comb: Quickdraw Riser

The LW3A1 Frostline is a formidable new addition to Warzone’s meta with the launch of Season 1, excelling in medium to long-range combat.

Equipping the CHF Barrel allows this sniper to down opponents with a single shot from the knees up, making it a devastating option in the right hands. However, the barrel’s slower ADS time requires pairing it with the Quickdraw Riser Comb to balance its handling. This sniper is perfectly suited for players who prefer to establish a vantage point and pick off enemies with precision.

3. Kar98k

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• Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor L
• Barrel: Prazisionsgewehr 762 Long Barrel
• Optic: Range Caller v3.4 Optic
• Ammunition: 7.92x57mm High Grain Rounds
• Slings: Recon Sling

The Kar98k continues to hold its place as a top-tier weapon in Warzone, and it’s easy to see why. With the ability to secure one-shot downs up to 76 meters, it combines exceptional stopping power with incredibly fast handling, setting it apart from other snipers. This makes it particularly effective in Resurgence, where it stands out as one of the best weapons in the game.

4. KATT-AMR

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• Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
• Barrel: Zang-34 Barrel
• Laser: SL Razorhawk Laser Light
• Ammunition: .50 Cal High Velocity
• Bolt: Ephemeral Quickbolt

Unlike other meta snipers, the KATT-AMR is slow and heavy, but it remains an exceptional choice due to its ability to down enemies with a single shot at any range. While it hits like a truck, its mobility pales in comparison to other weapons on this list, a drawback that can’t be mitigated using attachments. Despite this, the KATT-AMR is one of the best options in the game if you’re aiming for one-shot kills from hundreds of meters away.

Our loadout maximizes its damage output, starting with the Zang-34 Barrel that bumps up the bullet velocity. Using special ammunition isn’t a must but using .50 Cal High Velocity rounds helps in making sure that full-plated enemies go down in a single shot.

5. AMR Mod 4

• Muzzle: Ported Compensator
• Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
• Stock Pad: Weighted Pad
• Magazine: Extended Mag I
• Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip

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The AMR Mod 4 joined the game as part of the Archie’s Festival Frenzy event and it quickly cemented its place in the meta. Not only was it a fan-favorite on day one, but it even attracted comparisons with the iconic Barret .50 Cal. The semi-automatic sniper can rack up one-shot kills in quick succession, although your aim will have to be on point.

The sniper is far from perfect, however, with its shortcomings being low bullet velocity and a heavy kick after every shot. The Ported Compressor and Reinforced Barrel attachments help add a bit of stability to the weapon but it still needs capable hands to shine in Urzikstan.

All Warzone Snipers ranked

Rank	Sniper	One-shot kill range
1	LR 7.62	86m
2	LW3A1 Frostline	64m
3	Kar98k	67m
4	KATT-AMR	100m
5	AMR Mod 4	99m
6	Victus XMR	99m
7	MORS	200m
8	FJX Imperium	72m
9	XRK Stalker	72m
10	MCPR-300	43m
11	LA-B 330	41m
12	SP-X 80	33m
13	KV Inhibitor	Requires two shots
14	SVD	Requires two shots
15	Longbow	Requires two shots
16	Signal 50	Requires two shots
17	Carrack .300	Requires two shots

These rankings take into consideration the best loadout possible for each gun, with the main goal being maximum damage range. This is by far the most important stat for a sniper rifle as it impacts how far away you can down enemies in a single shot.

Meta analysis

Snipers are at the forefront of the long-range meta at the moment, thanks to the recent changes to weapon idle sway and reticle placement while aiming in. This makes the top options extremely consistent when it comes to one-shot kills from almost any range.

At the top of the pile is the LR 7.62, which offers excellent range, high bullet velocity, and relatively solid mobility. In second place is the LW3A1 Frostline, which feels smoother to handle but you’ll have to sacrifice a bit of damage output. The ever-reliable Kar98k lands in third and is easily the best option for the Resurgence mode.

Another weapon worth considering is the AMR Mod 4. It brings top-tier bullet velocity and impressive damage output to the table, all while having a quick fire rate due to being semi-automatic. Aside from BO6 weapons, older snipers Victus XMR, KATT-AMR, and the MORS are still capable of dominating lobbies.

Sniping requires absolute precision, so make sure to use the best PC settings and controller settings for an extra edge over your opponents.