Snipers have long been a staple in Call of Duty: Warzone, with timeless weapons rising and falling in popularity. Currently, nine sniper rifles are available, drawn from Modern Warfare and Black Ops Cold War. While many Warzone weapons are viable across scenarios, some snipers clearly outperform others based on damage, bullet velocity, handling, and real-world testing in competitive play.
Warzone Sniper Tier List (Best to Worst):
1. ZRG 20mm
2. HDR
3. LW3 – Tundra
4. AX-50
5. Pelington 703
6. M82
7. Rytec AMR
8. Swiss K31
9. Dragunov
A sniper rifle delivers high-precision, long-range firepower in Warzone. These shoulder-fired systems, available in bolt-action or semi-auto variants, feature telescopic sights for exceptional accuracy. This ranking draws from extensive in-game testing, community data, and performance metrics.
For context, here's a reference list of key Warzone weapons:
Warzone features diverse weapon classes—ARs, SMGs, LMGs, shotguns, and snipers—with top performers in each. Snipers excel for players prioritizing precision. Here's the definitive ranking from hands-on experience and meta analysis.
The ZRG 20mm, Warzone's newest sniper, dominates competitive lobbies. Its rapid fire rate, exceptional bullet velocity, and one-shot headshot potential make it unmatched, especially post-recent nerfs to rivals.
For long-range dominance, the HDR shines with superior bullet speed. Pair it with the right barrel for reliable hits at extreme distances, offsetting its weight with pinpoint precision.
The LW3-Tundra delivers top-tier damage and the fastest bullet velocity among snipers, securing its spot. Use the Royal & Kross 4x optic to eliminate glint for stealthy picks.
The AX-50 offers smooth handling and low recoil, ideal for quick follow-ups. It lacks the velocity of top tiers but provides a faster ADS than the HDR.
With high damage and swift ADS speed, the Pelington 703 suits aggressive playstyles, enabling rapid headshots at mid-to-long range.
The M82 packs one-shot headshot power and a quick fire rate but suffers from bullet drop and velocity issues, making it solid for beginners.
Often overlooked, the Rytec AMR's explosive rounds shred vehicles, but it lags behind elite snipers like the ZRG or HDR.
Lightweight and reminiscent of the Kar98k, the Swiss K31 works for quickscoping but falls short against premier bolt-actions.
The Dragunov's low damage, high recoil, and poor performance make it the weakest sniper—best avoided unless you crave its fire rate.
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