Battlefield V Best Sniper Rifle
This list only includes “pure” sniper rifles, meaning weapons must be dedicated anti-personnel bolt-action rifles designed explicitly for long-to-medium range combat. They must be able to achieve one-hit-kill headshots at any range even when enemies are at full health and must give off a scope-glint when using optics. Anti-material rifles are not included due to their anti-vehicle purpose as well as carbines and semi-automatic rifles for their inability to fulfill the requirements listed above.
The Recon class has access to some of the most powerful weapons in the game, at least from longer ranges. This means snipers need to consider positioning both in terms of visibility and defensibility. And be sure to choose a fast-firing sidearm in your loadout to help keep you in the fight when moving through close-quarters combat areas. Being able to switch between the two weapons quickly can mean the difference between taking out an enemy and falling under fire yourself.
The best way to be sure to hit your target from a distance is to aim for the head while making use of the hold breath button to steady your scope. It’s also important to lead your target and compensate for bullet drops. In Battlefield V, bullets don’t instantly hit where you aim, so you’ll need to take target movement and the pull of gravity into consideration.
What is the Best Sniper Rifle in Battlefield V? All BF5 Sniper Rifles Ranked (Best to Worst)
#1 LEE-ENFIELD NO.4 MK I
The Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I is the starting weapon of the Recon class and is unlocked by default. Of all the bolt-action rifles in the game, the weapon has the largest magazine capacity and highest fire rate, at the cost of a categorically lowest muzzle velocity of 600 m/s. These characteristics make the weapon more suited for medium-range engagements than its counterparts, with the rapid cycling and generous capacity being more forgiving in the event of missed shots. Per-shot damage is low but consistent, with only a difference of 5 damage between its maximum and minimum per-shot effect.
Lee-Enfield No4 Mk1 Details
- Unlock: Recon Rank 1
- Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
- Rate-of-Fire: 72 RPM
- Max Damage: 65
- Bullet-Velocity: 600 m/s
- Partial Reload: 3-7.5 seconds
- Empty Reload: 3-7.5 seconds
- Mag: 10/50
#2 KAR98K
The Kar98K is the final unlock for the Recon kit, granted at rank 20 of the respective class. The Kar98k performs best at the range, with both the second-highest muzzle velocity (tied with the Krag-Jørgensen) and damage in class. However, it has the lowest default rate of fire in its weapon category and a mediocre magazine capacity of five rounds, which can be reloaded using a stripper clip unless the Medium or Long Range Scope is equipped.
Kar98k Details
- Class: Scout
- Unlock: Recon Rank 20
- Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
- Rate-of-Fire: 49 RPM
- Max Damage: 75
- Bullet-Velocity: 900 m/s
- Partial Reload: 1.73-3.77 seconds
- Empty Reload: 1.73-3.77 seconds
- Mag: 5/45
#3 GEWEHR M95/30
The Gewehr M95/30 is unlocked for the Recon kit at class rank 6. Compared to its appearance in Battlefield 1 the weapon has a much-reduced rate of fire, having been eclipsed in a class by the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I, however, the weapon is still the second-best in this regard. Maximum damage is the highest in its class, and damage drop-off does not occur until 30m, which is 10m longer than most other bolt-actions, which allows the weapon to stand a better chance of picking off wounded players at medium distance. The Gewehr M95/30 also has a consistent reload time due to its en-bloc clip, resulting in a faster reloading process when the rifle is completely empty, and one that is not affected by the use of long-range optics.
Gewehr M95/30 Details:
- Unlock: Recon Rank 6
- Rate of Fire: 58 RPM
- Max Damage: 80
- Rate-of-Fire: 58 RPM
- Bullet Velocity: 750 m/s
- Partial Reload: 3.2 seconds
- Empty Reload: 3.2 seconds
- Mag: 5/45
#4 ROSS RIFLE MK III
The Ross Rifle Mk III shares the same damage model as the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I, which drops from 65 to 60 damage at a maximum distance 60m distance, but with a higher muzzle velocity of 750 m/s. Its magazine capacity of five is standard, with the Ross capable of being loaded either with single bullets or full clips. The rifle's main strength is its relatively fast rate of fire at 64 RPM, which left unmodified is only exceeded by the Lee-Enfield. Considering its low damage drop-off and mediocre projectile velocity, the Ross is generally suited to closer range engagements favored by the Lee-Enfield, where its ability to deliver quick follow-up shots can be more effectively utilized and the required leading applied to moving targets is minimal.
Ross Rifle Mk III Details
● Unlock Cost: 1,700 Company Coins
● Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
● Rate-of-Fire: 64 RPM
● Max Damage: 65
● Bullet-Velocity: 750 m/s
● Partial Reload: 2.6-4.4 seconds
● Empty Reload: 3.67 seconds
● Mag: 5/45
#5 TYPE 99 ARISAKA
The Arisaka performs almost identically to the Gewehr M.95/30 possessing the same high damage up close that drops off steeply at 30m and RPM of 58 that can be upgraded to 67 with the machined bolt upgrade. Velocity is at 750m/s which is the same as the Ross MkIII and Gewehr M.95/30. One notable aspect of the Arisaka is that none of the scopes get in the way of the loading gate of the gun meaning that unlike the Lee Enfield or the Kar98, the Arisaka can reload using 5 rounds stripper clips on 3x and 6x scopes.
Type 99 Arisaka Details
● Unlocked at: Recon Rank 1
● Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
● Rate-of-Fire: 58 RPM
● Max Damage: 80
● Bullet-Velocity: 750 m/s
● Partial Reload: 3.46-4.96 seconds
● Empty Reload: 3.67 seconds
● Mag: 5/45
#6 KRAG-JØRGENSEN
The Krag-Jørgensen is unlocked at Recon class rank 13. The Krag has the lowest maximum damage per shot of all the bolt-action rifles, however, this damage is consistent across all ranges with no drop-off, meaning that despite lackluster base values the weapon is still capable of a one-shot headshot even at extreme range. Combat at such ranges is aided by the high muzzle velocity of 900 m/s, which ties it with the Kar98k. Possibly the most unique feature of the Krag-Jørgensen is its reload process, as it is the only bolt-action with a +1 capacity, one more than all its contemporaries barring the Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I. However, it cannot use stripper clips and must be reloaded one round at a time. As such, using Iron Sights does not convey any reload speed benefits.
Krag-Jorgensen Details
● Unlocked at: Recon 13
● Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
● Rate-of-Fire: 55 RPM
● Max Damage: 60
● Bullet-Velocity: 900 m/s
● Partial Reload: 3.1-6.9 seconds
● Empty Reload: 3.1-6.9 seconds
● Mag: 6/48
All in all, the Lee Enfield sniper rifle is the perfect choice for an all-rounder when you’re looking for the best sniper rifle in Battlefield 5.
The others that we have listed above are better if you’re more experienced with sniper rifles and are after pure firepower.
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