In the wide and untamed world ofGhost Recon: Wildlands,drug cartels have plagued the government and the livelihood of the people. As unnamed ghosts assigned to work under the system to liberate the country,assassination and sabotage are key; stealth is an important element inGhost Recon: Wildlands’gameplay.
RELATED:Best Sniper GamesThis, together with thehuge open areasand towering vantage points in the game,determines snipers as a necessary iteminGhost Recon: Wildlands.Almost every player reserves one weapon slot for a sniper because, besides being effective weapons, they immerse the players in their roles as ghosts.
Updated September 4th, 2022, by Jerrad Wyche:With Ghost Recon: Wildlands recently being added to Xbox Game Pass, there is a whole new slew of players hopping into its crime-filled desertous landscape for the first time. Some may also be returning after a long hiatus, considering the game was originally released back in 2017. The game lets players explore and affect the world in whatever way they see fit, and knowing which weapons reign supreme can drastically increase the entertainment potential. So, we’ve updated this list of theGhost Recon: Wildlands best sniper riflesto include a few more entries.
14SRSA1
SRSA1 Stats
The SRSA1 isn’t particularly world-class in anything outside of accuracy, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth checking out at least once inGhost Recon: Wildlands.
It may land near the bottom when looking at the best snipers in the game, but outside of its penetration rating, it’s more than usable. Just make sure the targets this weapon is used on are visible and not hiding behind a wall or vehicle door in order to ensure a one-shot elimination. In the northwest of Bolivia is the Mojocoyo province, which in addition to the Ubisoft weapons store, is the only place in-game where players can get their hands on the SRSA1.
13Dragunov
Dragunov Stats
Located in Villa Verde, a northeast province in Bolivia, players can get their hands on the Dragunov sniper. This weapon has been popularized for its inclusion in theCall of Dutyseries, but those playingGhost Recon: Wildlandscan also get their hands on the legendary Soviet Union-developed sniper. Though it lacks in overall damage, it more than makes up for it with solid accuracy, range, and noise reduction. For those who may not want to seek it out on the giant map, it can also be purchased through the Ubisoft weapons store.
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M1891 Stats
At first glance, the M1891 doesn’t look like a traditional sniper rifle or long-range weapon, but boy, is that not the case. It happens to be the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. When comparing its statistics to other weapons, it comes in near the top in both accuracy and range. Its weakest trait happens to be its handling, but that can be overcome with a bit of practice with the weapon itself. Originally it was a Russian model weapon that was modernized. Players will need to travel to La Cruz in order to obtain it, an area in the southeast area of the map.
11L115A3
L115A3 Stats
The Monte Puncu province, which sounds like a fictitious take on Machu Picchu in name alone, is where players can snag the L115A3. Having both its accuracy and range maxed out is enough of a reason to take this sniper rifle for a spin. Then, considering that its damage, penetration, and noise reduction are all above average and the case for it being one ofGhost Recon: Wildlands’best snipersbecomes clear as day. The L115A3 also looks the part, so carrying it around could be just as intimidating as hearing it fire a single shell.
10HTI
HTI Stats
This thing can take down an APC tank in two shots. The HTI is is a powerful bolt-action rifle that fires .50 cal rounds. It deals great damage, and its shots pierce through cover as thick as concrete. Its power, coupled with its armor-piercing rounds, allows it to destroy vehicles in a single shot.
It can also down a full-sized helicopter in the same manner. Though this weapon is effective in taking out infantry units, it is also a viable weapon to put down incoming reinforcements when the alarms go off. This weapon is also great for ambushing convoys, but due to its really low rate of fire, it doesn’t do too well when swarmed with enemies.
9G28
G28 Stats
What the G28 lacks in range and damage, it makes up for in rate of fire and handling. It’s a semi-automatic rifle that shoots 7.62x51 NATO rounds. Itsrapid rate of firefor a sniper rifle allows it to deal with swarms quite effectively.
It can also silently take out a compound. But, because of the higher firing rate, it has the added functionality of silently taking down a trio of grouped enemies without leaving anyone to notice and without the need for sync shots. Unlike the HTI, however, it cannot take down vehicles with a single round. It also rapidly chews through ammo while doing so.
8MSR
MSR Stats
The MSR is a bolt-action rifle that fires .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. It does slightly less damage than the HTI but compensates a bit more in every other area: accuracy, range, rate of fire, noise-reduction, and has even better penetration abilities.
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The increased range and accuracy make it a well-rounded sniper rifle for that nesting approach. It can take out enemies through thicker cover with the added penetrability. It is also more silent than the HTI, allowing for more concealed placement. However, this Sniper cannot one-hit vehicles.
7M40A5
M40A5 Stats
The M40A5 does less damage and penetration than the MSR and the HTI. But, it’s more accurate, faster shooting, and is more silent than both of them. The slightly faster round chambering, partnered with the increased accuracy, allows for fewer chances of committing a mistake, with the more silent attribute being a cherry-on-top and thus preventing detection.
This weapon is obtained early on in the game in the easiest province on the map, Itacua. It’s a goodstarting weaponto have when venturing out deeper into the Wildlands. This bolt-action NATO round-firing rifle is a reliable one used by U.S. Marines.
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PSG-1 Stats
Between single-shot stopping power and rapid-firing bullet rain, this weapon is in the comfy middle. This weapon does virtually the same damage as the bolt-action M40A5 and the rapid-firing G28. However, it is also more accurate, longer-ranged, and penetrating than the latter but handles worse.
The PSG-1 is a flexible weapon that can pick off enemies in a compound silently and doesn’t struggle when getting swarmed either. The PSG-1 is a rapid-firing weapon that does decent damage per shot, making it a nice hybrid option for a sniper and an assault rifle.
5MSR Eagle Shot
MSR Eagle Shot Stats
The MSR “Eagle Shot” variant is a bright aqua version of the MSR rifle. It has a golden French-curve pattern on its side, complementing its cool shiny color. Though it has much less penetration (but better noise reduction) than its original counterpart, it also has less damage and range than the MSR; two attributes that matter in a bolt-action rifle.
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However, it’s highly effective against armored units and can still pick them off when they’re behind cover. Because of the slight differences between this and a modded MSR, the choice would eventually boil down to which goes better with the wielder’s outfit.
