In the early access for Cold War, snipers have had some fun. The game gave sniper rifles a lot of power. They could one-hit kill players despite having higher health than in other Call of Duty titles like Warzone and Modern Warfare. They are going to be receiving a bit of a nerf before the next early access period. So does this mean you should stop sniping altogether? If you’re skilled with the weapon then sniping is a great way to play, you’ve just got to be a bit more proactive. If the nerf comes out particularly heavy then a skilled sniper will still cope, if it doesn’t then snipers can completely dominate. The best Cold War Sniper loadout can help make sure you still perform well with these weapons.
Playing as a Sniper in an online game can be tricky. If you’re playing a Battle Royale like Forntite then you’re relying on luck of the draw, but even in a game with loadouts, it takes a lot of skill. You need to have a steady hand, great aim, reflexes, but also to be adept at calculating things like bullet drop and predicting enemy movement. The best Cold War Sniper class needs to make this job as simple as possible. This loadout works to give you the easiest time as a sniper, so you can focus on taking your shots and getting kills.
The Best Cold War Sniper Loadouts
The most important part of any loadout is your weapon and your Gunsmith attachments for it. In the current early access period, both sniper rifles in Cold War were pretty effective. This is a Gunsmith loadout for each:
The Best LW3 Loadout
- Muzzle – Stabilizer .308
- Barrel – 27.6” Paratrooper
- Underbarrel – Front Grip
- Stock – Tactical Stock
- Handle – Quickdraw Handle
The Best Pellington 703 Loadout
- Barrel – 26” Paratrooper
- Underbarrel – Marshal Foregrip
- Body – Steady Aim Laser
- Magazine – 7 Rd Speed Mag
- Handle – Mike Force Rear Grip
Either of these are helpful for a sniper in Warzone. The choice of weapon to specifically use might come down to preference. Out of these two builds, the LW3 is the best at traditional sniping. The Pelington 703 is a bit more versatile and even has some bonuses for speed, mid-range play, and no-scoping.
Perks
Perks are a vital tool in your Cold War sniper loadout, but they can come down partially to personal preference. These are some recommendations for the best Cold War sniper loadout perks, but feel free to change things up to suit how you play:
- Tactical Mask – This is a solid choice for just about any player. If you’re sniping from a particular spot though, players might look to flashbang you out of there. This makes you resistant.
- Tracker – Seeing enemy players on the minimap after you aim at them is a big plus for snipers.
- Ghost or Cold-Blooded – Either of these provides a partial stealth boost.
Equipment
These are some recommendations for the best sniper loadout for your equipment. This will vary depending on how you like to use your equipment, but these are some choices for a general sniper player:
- Lethal – C4
- Tactical – Stun Grenade
- Field Upgrade – Proximity Mine or Jammer
Wildcard
This is one considerably better choice for a Wildcard here, Lawbreaker. This allows you to carry two primary weapons rather than just one. In the past, this was a perk but here it has to eat up your Wildcard slot. As a sniper, your options are limited in Call of Duty Cold War. You’re going to need this Wildcard if you want to be a bit more versatile. Use it to carry a second more multipurpose weapon.
A great choice for your secondary weapon in the AK74u. This is an SMG that has received a lot of attention in Cold War. It excels at close range and gives you a great option when your sniper rifle isn’t going to work.
Another choice would be the XM4. This is the standout assault rifle in the game. As an assault rifle, it is versatile and can be used in most situations. This is one to carry if you’re primarily a sniper and just need a fallback. There’s no need to spend time learning a whole new weapon with this one of the Cold War weapons.
Those are some recommendations for running the best Cold War sniper loadout. Our other guides can help you get to grips with other aspects of the game as soon as it launches.
- Black Ops Cold War Perks Guide
- Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Field Upgrades Guide
- Black Ops Cold War Wildcards Guide
- Call of Duty Black Ops Multiplayer Game Modes