The new Warzone 2.0 has brought along a whole new range of weapons and metas to bring to the battlefield of Al Mazrah, begging the question, what is the best sniper rifle in Warzone 2? Snipers have not been given the best treatment in their killing abilities due to pesky armour plates robbing players of those sweet one-shot headshots from a distance. That didn’t stop players from figuring out rather quickly the best sniper rifles in Warzone 2 so far.
Lucky for you, we’ve piled together all the best sniper rifles in Warzone 2 to help make sniping a little bit meaner in Season 2.
If you’re looking to get straight into the nitty-gritty of the weapons in Warzone 2, check out this list of The Best Loadouts for Warzone 2.0
Victus XMR
The Victus XMR is many players’ favourite on our list for one-shot headshots for a variety of reasons. With .50 CAL Explosive Bullets attached in the gunsmith, this Sniper is extremely effective from long range. Armor Plates become obsolete when hit anywhere from the chest and up, making one shot headshots a go to tactic from a distance.
The Victus XMR is targeted at the headshot only sharpshooters of Al Mazrah and is the perfect weapon for the silent but deadly players on the battlefield. However, every weapon comes with pros and cons. We’ve listed these below, along with what we believe to be the best loadouts to use in combat
Pros
- Great from long range
- Very high damage
- Next to no bullet drop
- One shot headshots
Cons
- Higher level of skill required
- Hard to use at close range with a zoomed scope
To unlock .50 CAL Explosive rounds, You will have to put the work in and level up the Signal 50 Rifle to level 23 before Unlocking them for the Victus XMR.
Take a look at the ideal build for the Victus XMR to optimize its efficiency in combat.
- Barrel: Mack 8 33.5 Super
- Laser: VLK LZR 7MW
- Ammunition: .50 Cal Explosive
- Stock: XRK Rise 50
- Optic: SP-X 80 6.6X
This loadout will make them one shot headshots count every time without fail. You think that’s good? Wait till you see our other picks for the best sniper rifles in Warzone 2.
MCPR-3000
Woah, this bad boy is known as the MCPR-3000. Cool name for an even cooler gun. Players consider this to be one of the most deadly long range rifles to grace the Warzone 2 arena, and considering it’s one of the base starting weapons in the game it’s a go to for new players.
This rifle does have a bit more bullet drop than the Victus XMR and is less powerful; however, it performs better at close range and in tight situations. This sniper is strong enough to break 3 armor plates and damage your enemies with one shot, but sadly one shot headshots are not possible on a full HP armored player.
Pros
- Great from long range
- Very high damage
- Reasonable Bullet drop
- Quickest heavy sniper ADS time
Cons
- Higher level of skill required
- Harder to kill armoured enemies
The MCPR-3000 isn’t the quickest to fire like the Signal 50 is, but it packs one of the heaviest punches of all the snipers in Call of Duty Warzone 2.0.
In the Warzone of today one shot sniper kills are a lot more difficult than in the olden days, so this build is formulated with the main goal of speed and power. To achieve this, we need to tweak the MCPR-3000 to be able to fire quick, accurate, and consecutive shots.
Check out the perfect build for the MCPR-3000 below.
- Stock: Cronen LW-88 Stock
- Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip
- Bolt: Cronen Smooth Bolt
- Muzzle: XRK Kraken
- Barrel: 22″ OMX-456
Take this weapon to the Warzone with confidence and find the perfect place to pick them off.
Signal 50
Speed is the name of the game nowadays in Warzone 2. With the Signal 50 speed is what you get. Its quick firing capabilities are second to none paired with its decent ADS time, which is important when you aren’t quite able to eliminate players with one shot headshots like you used to.
Even with its fast firing rate the Signal 50 has similar damage to the MCPR 3000 and the Victus XMR, making it a top contender in this list. With a large enough magazine, you can drop players quickly with accurate, consecutive shots and become more than a nuisance to your opponents. All this combined makes the Signal 50 a go-to choice for the Warzone 2 of today.
Pros
- Good from long range
- Very high damage
- Reasonable Bullet drop
- Very quick firing rate
- Decent ADS time
Cons
- Higher level of skill required
- Harder to kill armoured enemies
The Signal 50 is a beast on the battlefield and a lot of players go to sniper for all the right reasons.
By adding these attachments, you can turn the Signal 50 into a dominant weapon on the battlefield.
- Stock: SO Inline Stock
- Rear Grip: SA Finesse Grip
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
- Optic: Raptor – FVM40
- Barrel: 21.5” Fluted Fifty
Keep your shots quick and accurate, and you will dominate players with speed.
SA-B 50
We’ve talked about long range snipers. Now let’s talk about getting up close and personal with the SA-B 50. Whether you’re an old school quick-scoper or just can’t stay holed up in a sniper position waiting for your prey to walk into your sights, this rifle is the best from up to 40 Meters or below.
Its quick ADS time makes getting up close and personal with this Marksman rifle great fun and can be extremely effective considering its high damage. However, trying to take out enemies from range with this weapon is difficult, and one shotting an opponent with the SA-B 50 is harder.
Pros
- Good at close range
- High damage
- Lower level of skill required
- Quick ADS time
- Quick firing rate
Cons
- Difficult to use at range
- Harder to kill armoured enemies
Similar to the Signal 50 the SA-B 50 has a quick firing rate which allows you to land more shots in a faster time-frame.
If you’re more of an aggressor in battle, check out the build we’ve put together for this sniper below.
- Stock: SRK Spectre Mod
- Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip
- Laser: FSS Ole-v Laser
- Magazine: 5 Round Mag
- Barrel: 12.5” Carbon Barrell
Take out enemies in quick concession while maintaining serious speed with this build. The fun doesn’t stop there. Check out more of the best Sniper Rifles in Warzone 2.
SP-R 208
The SP-R 208 is yet another Marksman rifle that boasts a decent ADS time and quick firing rates with high enough damage to drop players with 2 shots when equipped with the right attachments.
The SP-R 208 is great at range but performs best at a medium range where you can easily drop opponents with 2 quick consecutive shots. Try to keep a good level of distance from your enemies and take them out one by one, and this sniper will work wonders for you.
Pros
- Good at long range
- Great at medium range
- High damage
- Decent ADS time
- Medium level of skill needed
Cons
- Harder to kill armoured enemies
The SP-R 208 is great for newer players trying to get a good understanding of sniping in Warzone 2.
That being said, here is our build we believe to best suit the SP-R 208.
- Stock: PVC-890 TAC
- Rear Grip: SA Finesse Grip
- Laser: FSS Ole-v Laser
- Ammunition: .300 Mag High Velocity
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
Remember to stay accurate and aim high with this Sniper and you should find success very quickly.
Lockwood MK2
The Lockwood MK2 is one of the most efficient Marksman rifles that gets a bad wrap in the community for all the wrong reasons. This lever action rifle is surprisingly powerful with a fast ADS time and proves to be an extremely effective weapon from close range making it a high-risk high reward weapon.
This rifle can consistently drop shielded opponents from medium to close range and when utilized, its quick-firing capabilities can become very annoying for your opponents. Don’t skip over this old school killing machine because when it comes down to action, the Lockwood MK2 is more than ready to put up a fight.
Pros
- Excellent at close to medium range
- Fast ADS time
- Very accurate
- Good mobility and handling
- Low level of skill required
Cons
- Very hard to kill armored enemies from long range
The Lockwood MK2 might take some getting used to, but when used at close range can deliver deadly results in battle.
If you’re ready to get some action up close, we’ve included what we feel is the strongest build for the Lockwood MK2.
- Stock: Lockwood Bullseye Stock
- Barrel: 25” Buffalo Barrel
- Laser: FSS Ole-v Laser
- Comb: Lockwood Merciless
- Muzzle: FTAC Dreadnaught
Be quick and accurate, and you’ll have a great time using this sniper.
SP-X 80
The SP-X 80 would not be many players’ first option but it does stand its ground in terms of functionality and efficiency in combat. It is ideal for its very fast ADS speed and accuracy, however it does bring stress in the heat of battle with its bang average recoil and handling and the fact it takes up to three shots to drop an enemy who is fully armoured.
This sniper is not to be underestimated however as it can hang with the best of them at long range. If used correctly this weapon can cause serious problems for your enemies.
Pros
- Good at long range
- Very fast ADS time
- Accurate
Cons
- Higher level of skill required
- Very hard to kill armored enemies
Take caution yielding this rifle as it takes a high level of skill to get consistent victories in battle when using it.
We’ve included what we believe to be the best optimal build for the SP-X 80 below.
- Stock: PVC-890 TAC
- Barrel: SA Finesse Grip
- Laser: FSS Ole-v Laser
- Ammunition: .300 Mag High Velocity
- Bolt: FSS ST87 Bolt
Remember to get practice with this weapon if you’re willing to take it to the Warzone 2 battlefield.
Conclusion
You’ve made it through our top picks of the best Sniper Rifles in Warzone 2; whether you’re the rooftop camper with eagle eyed vision and accuracy or the up close and personal assassin who rather see the eyes of his enemies as they are eliminated, you need not look much further than the Snipers listed above.
Which Sniper Rifle will you use in combat? Why not leave a comment below and tell us what you think is worthy of being on the list!
Since you’ve made it this far, why not have a look at The Best Assault Rifles in Warzone 2.0 to give you a better understanding of the weapons of Al Mazrah!
