How will you operate?
Choose a playstyle to open its loadouts, map and planning tools.
Sniper loadout
A balanced starting kit for the role.
Compare loadouts
| Loadout tier | Primary weapon | Loaded ammunition | Body armor / Helmet | Deployment cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget kit | Scout Rifle TD | — | Level 1 Armor Level 1 Helmet | $3,170 |
| Regular kit | SV986-10x Scope MRAD · Deadeye Flash Hider | 7.62x54mm | Level 2 Armor Level 2 Helmet | $17,250 |
| Full kit | AMR 50Frontier 2.5x-10x Precision Scope · .50 Cal Heavy Suppressor · Pro Tilt Bipod | .50Cal | Level 3 Armor Level 3 Helmet | $37,790 |
Unlock fees are separate.
Standard loadout
Weapon slots
SV98
$5,200 · 5.8 kg
Recon · Level 18 · Earlier recordUnlock once: $100,000 · Earlier recordBolt-action / Magazine fed · 7.62x54mm
Attachments
Weight class: Medium
17 – < 27 kg
Estimated from known weights. Missing item or ammunition weights may change this class.
Sprint restrictions: community tooltip report; not independently verified.
Weight penalties
- Maximum movement speed-12.5%
- Jump velocity-10%
- Stamina regeneration-35%
- Aim sway amplitude+8.5%
- Aim sway speed+10%
- Aim-down-sights time+6%
- Weapon sway stabilization factor+30%
Current class only. Armor and skills may have separate effects. Sources ↗
Editorial templates, not official or verified meta builds. Check item unlocks. Vehicle and aircraft purchases are separate.
Sniper positions
SOURCED LOCATIONS ONLYGuide-backed positions will appear here with their source. Until then, this layer stays empty. Tower landmarks and your personal annotations remain available.
Three built-in game maps. Each map keeps its own markers. Observations and proposed mine positions are personal annotations, not verified traffic probabilities.
These are tactical playstyles within the Recon guide, not additional official progression tracks.
Tool instructions
How to buy guns, magazines and ammo in WARDOGS
Prepare a weapon, loaded spare magazines and loose ammunition. Follow illustrated steps in the WARDOGS Kit simulator and check compatibility before deployment.
WARDOGS backpack space, weapon slings and weight explained
Learn to read backpack cells and sling slots, arrange supplies without losing items, and inspect modeled weight penalties in the WARDOGS loadout simulator.
More illustrated guides & field notes
10 beginner tips to not suck at Wardogs
Infantry positioning, objectives and teamwork.
Read original · English ↗Morgan Park · PC GamerShoot the tires, please
Ground-vehicle recognition and tank mines; older damage tests.
Read original · English ↗External guides retain their original screenshots and author credits. Older mechanics and numbers need checking against the current game.
Watch & learn
Creator tutorials selected for this role. Videos are in English.
Most viewed first · choose Beginner essentials for your first session.
12:53You’re Unlocking Snipers WRONG in WARDOGS..
Recon gadgets, spotting and rifle progression.
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14:32How to Become a DEADLY Sniper in WARDOGS – Complete Recon Guide
Sniper positioning, ranging and spotting.
Views checked:Checked against creator titles, descriptions and chapters. Older recordings may show outdated prices, unlocks, damage or controls.