Warzone guru reveals secret attachment to replace one-shot sniping
ActivisionDespite Warzone 2 adding one-shot sniping after popular demand, Metaphor argued high-velocity ammunition offers more than explosive rounds.
Season 3 returned sniper rifles to their former glory in Warzone. The update made it possible for bolt-action rifles to down fully armored players in one shot by equipping explosive ammunition. This applies to the MCPR-300, FJX Imperium, and Victus XMR.
However, explosive ammunition doesn’t come without its weaknesses. The ammunition type increases damage range by a whopping 40% but also reduces bullet velocity by 40%. This makes it harder to line up shots, as the rifles suffer from extreme bullet drop-off. And to make matters worse, the devs nerfed explosive ammunition bullet velocity by a further 25% in Season 3 Reloaded.
Despite that, players still gravitate towards one-shot snipers, and Metaphor asked why.
Metaphor downplays importance of one-shot sniping in Warzone
High-velocity ammunition increases bullet velocity and doesn’t suffer the same drop-off penalty as explosive rounds.
Metaphor tested high velocity ammunition for one round and concluded: “I want to shout out to the high-velocity ammunition. I truly believe that there is no competition if you are good enough with the ammunition. At extremely long range, you get insane bullet velocity.”
Metaphor explained that transitioning from one-shot sniping to a normal build is “quite massive” as players can “shoot people you normally wouldn’t be able to with ease.”
The YouTuber believes that using a sniper without explosive rounds is “viable” and could sometimes give players a leg up in certain engagements.
Best SPX-80 Warzone loadout
- Barrel: 22.5″ Elevate-11 (0.00, -0.40)
- Laser: FSS OLE-V Laser (-0.24, -47.71)
- Ammunition: .300 High Velocity (+0.70, +9.00)
- Stock: MAX DMR Precision (-4.00, +2.40)
- Rear Grip: Schlager Match Grip (-1.00, +0.45)
Players can use .300 High velocity on any rifle, so check out our guide on the best Warzone sniper rifles if the SPX-80 doesn’t get the job done.