Sniping in Warzone has always been an integral part of Call of Duty’s battle royale, but not all of the game’s Sniper Rifles are worth your time. Here’s our breakdown of the best one-shot Sniper Rifles loadouts to use in Warzone, ranked from worst to best.
Back in the original Warzone, sniping was incredibly strong with powerhouses like the Kar98k and 3-Line Rifle running the show. Its sequel nerfed snipers heavily leaving them in a difficult spot and almost permanently out of Warzone’s meta.
The arrival of Urzikstan saw snipers gain popularity once again with there now being several one-shot options all benefitting from a range of playstyles. This has continued into Season 2 with more options becoming viable.
There are currently five different snipers capable of downing enemies in a single shot and this is our ranking of them.
Best Warzone One-Shot Sniper Rifles ranked
5. FJX Imperium
Best FJX Imperium Warzone Loadout
- Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor L
- Optic: KR Intlas LSJ-3
- Stock: FJX Kilo-Tac
- Ammunition:. 408 Explosive
- Bolt: FJX Blast
While the Intervention may be as stylish as it is iconic, this reimagination of the anti-materiel rifle isn’t all that great. It has a slightly lower bullet velocity than the other one-shot MW2 Sniper Rifle but fails to make up elsewhere. It’s not a terrible choice but there’s little reason to use the FJX Imperium over its competition.
4. Victus XMR
Best Victus XMR Warzone Loadout
- Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
- Optic: KR Intlas LSJ-3
- Stock: XRK Rise 50
- Ammunition:. 50 Cal Explosive
- Rear Grip: Bruen Q900 Grip
The Victus XMR is a solid choice thanks to its above-average ADS speed and bullet velocity. It does struggle when used at long distances – beyond 150 meters – but is still a good option for sniping more aggressively at close to medium range.
3. MCPR-300
Best MCPR-300 Warzone Loadout
- Barrel: 22″ OMX-456
- Optic: KR Intlas LSJ-3
- Stock: FSS Merc Stock
- Ammunition:. 300 Mag Explosive
- Magazine: 5 Round Mag
CoD’s latest rendition of the ever-popular Barrett is the best MW2 Sniper Rifle to use in Warzone. The MCPR-300 is effectively a better Victus XMR offering comparable bullet velocity but noticeably better ADS speed. It is the strong choice for aggressive sniping and can be lethal in the hands of a skilled player.
2. XRK Stalker
Best KATT-AMR Warzone Loadout
- Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
- Barrel: Fission 60 Barrel
- Laser: SL Razorhawk Light
- Ammunition: .50 Cal High Grain Rounds
- Bolt: XRK Stalker Light Bolt
As of Season 2, the XRK Stalker can now one-shot down enemy players which has some incredible implications. This sniper is much faster than any of the others making it by far the best option for more aggressive sniper players. The only catch is that its maximum one-shot range is capped at around 70 meters limiting its usefulness as a true marksman weapon.
1. KATT-AMR
Best KATT-AMR Warzone Loadout
- Muzzle: Sonic Suppressor XL
- Barrel: Zang-34 Barrel
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser
- Stock: Tactical Stock Pad
- Ammunition: .50 Cal Spire Point Rounds
Introduced with the MW3 integration, the KATT-AMR is the only new Sniper Rifle capable of one-shot kills. Furthermore, it can do so without having to use a special ammunition type giving it twice the bullet velocity of its competitors. That alone is enough to ensure the KATT-AMR keeps its crown as the best one-shot Sniper Rifle in Warzone.