Marksman rifles are basically "light snipers". And given that the actual sniper rifles have been nerfed so hard in Warzone 2, marksman rifles now seem fairly viable. But which are the best marksman rifles, and which are worth avoiding? We've ranked every marksman rifle in Warzone 2 for you below.
Marksman rifles (MMRs) are basically lower-caliber, faster-firing sniper rifles. Now, in a world where even heavy snipers can't get a knock with a headshot, you can forget about building some kind of Kar98k / Swiss K31 rifle. But marksman rifles actually do still have a place in Warzone 2.
Because LMGs and ARs are now much less capable of beaming people with zero-recoil, and because the heavy snipers have been nerfed, MMRs are kinda viable. The only really poor thing about marksman rifles is that they use sniper ammo, and you're going to be burning through the ammo much faster than you would with a traditional sniper, so you will need to keep a muni-box on you. Still interested in marksman rifles? If so, you can find a complete ranking of every MMR in Warzone 2 below.
Note: This is a ranking of all marksman rifles in Warzone 2, if you want to know which marksman rifle to use in multiplayer, here's our ranking of MMRs in MW2.
Every Marksman Rifle In Warzone 2 Ranked
8. Crossbow
The Crossbow was added with Season 2 and is a fun but not great weapon. It works just the same as in MW2019 and Warzone 1, but is more of meme-weapon. Use it if you are looking for a challenge and want to be sneaky, otherwise don't bother picking it up.
Here is our Crossbow guide.
7. Lockwood MK2
The Lockwood is actually pretty fast and can be fun in multiplayer, however, the damage is way too low for Warzone 2 and it isn't semi-auto. The MK2 is definitely a cool looking gun, but just not worth using in Warzone 2.0.
Here is our MK2 loadout guide.
6. LM-S
The LM-S can fire in semi-auto, which should make it significantly more viable. However, the LM-S is limited to 15-round mags, and it's handling speeds and recoil is not that great. It just burns through ammo really quickly and doesn't have the necessary damage output.
Here is our best LM-S loadout.
5. SA-B 50
The SA-B 50 would be an amazing sniper... if it was Warzone 1. But in Warzone 2, with headshots being pointless, this weapon will require multiple shots to down, and as a bolt-action you probably won't land them in time before whoever you're aiming at can plate up. Just take a real sniper instead.
4. SP-R 208
The exact same problem as with the SA-B applies here, and it's one you should avoid. We've only placed it slightly higher on the list because it's slightly faster, so you can land those follow-up shots more quickly. But it's still just not worth bothering.
3. TAQ-M
The TAQ-M is probably the least viable of the SCARs in Warzone 2, but because you can have 20-round mags, and the weapon is so controllable, the TAQ-M is capable of doing good work at long-range. If you spot a squad moving through the open at range, you should be able to get at least one knock with the TAQ-M.
Plus, all the SCARs just look dope. Here is our best TAQ-M loadout.
2. Tempus Torrent
The Tempus Torrent was added in Season 2 Reloaded, and it's pretty solid in Warzone. It's similar to the EBR in many ways, but the recoil holds it back from being as good as the EBR right now.
You can find our favorite Tempus Torrent loadout for Warzone here.
1. EBR-14
The EBR has all the benefits of the TAQ-M and the LM-S, but it has a slightly better balance of stats for rapid single-fire. This weapon really might surprise you with just how strong it can be at mid and long-range, and it can even be used to counter-snipe.
You can find the best EBR-14 loadout for Warzone 2 here.
Should You Even Bother With Marksman Rifles In Warzone 2?
Yes, as a third stowed-weapon. We think marksman rifles are probably slightly too situational to be one of your two main weapons, but if you find a medium or large backpack, we do think they can be worth stowing. Marksman rifles like the EBR-14 can be used pretty effectively at longer ranges, and even the very worst marksman rifles can be useful for counter-sniping. Just having the option to flash a glint at someone trying to snipe your squad and putting some shots their way can be enough to make them back off.
And there you have it folks, an overview of marksman rifles in Warzone 2. We hope you found it useful, but if MMRs just aren't for you, check out our tier-ranking of every weapon in Warzone 2 for alternatives.
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