In the wide and untamed world of Ghost Recon: Wildlands, drug cartels have plagued the government and the livelihood of the people. As unnamed ghosts assigned to work under the system to liberate the country, assassination and sabotage are key; stealth is an important element in Ghost Recon: Wildlands' gameplay.
RELATED: Best Sniper GamesThis, together with the huge open areas and towering vantage points in the game, determines snipers as a necessary item in Ghost Recon: Wildlands. Almost every player reserves one weapon slot for a sniper because, besides being effective weapons, they immerse the players in their roles as ghosts.
Updated September 4th, 2022, by Jerrad Wyche: With Ghost Recon: Wildlands recently being added to Xbox Game Pass, there is a whole new slew of players hopping into its crime-filled desertous landscape for the first time. Some may also be returning after a long hiatus, considering the game was originally released back in 2017. The game lets players explore and affect the world in whatever way they see fit, and knowing which weapons reign supreme can drastically increase the entertainment potential. So, we've updated this list of the Ghost Recon: Wildlands best sniper rifles to include a few more entries.
14 SRSA1
SRSA1 Stats
- Damage - 55/100
- Accuracy - 95/100
- Handling - 55/100
- Range - 55/100
- Rate of Fire - 65/100
- Noise Reduction - 75/100
- Penetration - 50/100
The SRSA1 isn't particularly world-class in anything outside of accuracy, but that doesn't mean it isn't worth checking out at least once in Ghost Recon: Wildlands.
It may land near the bottom when looking at the best snipers in the game, but outside of its penetration rating, it's more than usable. Just make sure the targets this weapon is used on are visible and not hiding behind a wall or vehicle door in order to ensure a one-shot elimination. In the northwest of Bolivia is the Mojocoyo province, which in addition to the Ubisoft weapons store, is the only place in-game where players can get their hands on the SRSA1.
13 Dragunov
Dragunov Stats
- Damage - 55/100
- Accuracy - 80/100
- Handling - 55/100
- Range - 75/100
- Rate of Fire - 65/100
- Noise Reduction - 75/100
- Penetration - 50/100
Located in Villa Verde, a northeast province in Bolivia, players can get their hands on the Dragunov sniper. This weapon has been popularized for its inclusion in the Call of Duty series, but those playing Ghost Recon: Wildlands can also get their hands on the legendary Soviet Union-developed sniper. Though it lacks in overall damage, it more than makes up for it with solid accuracy, range, and noise reduction. For those who may not want to seek it out on the giant map, it can also be purchased through the Ubisoft weapons store.
12 M1891
M1891 Stats
- Damage - 60/100
- Accuracy - 90/100
- Handling - 55/100
- Range - 90/100
- Rate of Fire - 65/100
- Noise Reduction - 70/100
- Penetration - 65/100
At first glance, the M1891 doesn't look like a traditional sniper rifle or long-range weapon, but boy, is that not the case. It happens to be the perfect example of not judging a book by its cover. When comparing its statistics to other weapons, it comes in near the top in both accuracy and range. Its weakest trait happens to be its handling, but that can be overcome with a bit of practice with the weapon itself. Originally it was a Russian model weapon that was modernized. Players will need to travel to La Cruz in order to obtain it, an area in the southeast area of the map.
11 L115A3
L115A3 Stats
- Damage - 80/100
- Accuracy - 100/100
- Handling - 55/100
- Range - 100/100
- Rate of Fire - 65/100
- Noise Reduction - 75/100
- Penetration - 76/100
The Monte Puncu province, which sounds like a fictitious take on Machu Picchu in name alone, is where players can snag the L115A3. Having both its accuracy and range maxed out is enough of a reason to take this sniper rifle for a spin. Then, considering that its damage, penetration, and noise reduction are all above average and the case for it being one of Ghost Recon: Wildlands' best snipers becomes clear as day. The L115A3 also looks the part, so carrying it around could be just as intimidating as hearing it fire a single shell.
10 HTI
HTI Stats
- Damage - 45/100
- Accuracy - 85/100
- Handling - 5/100
- Range - 95/100
- Rate of Fire - 4/100
- Noise Reduction - 6/100
- Penetration - 77/100
This thing can take down an APC tank in two shots. The HTI is is a powerful bolt-action rifle that fires .50 cal rounds. It deals great damage, and its shots pierce through cover as thick as concrete. Its power, coupled with its armor-piercing rounds, allows it to destroy vehicles in a single shot.
It can also down a full-sized helicopter in the same manner. Though this weapon is effective in taking out infantry units, it is also a viable weapon to put down incoming reinforcements when the alarms go off. This weapon is also great for ambushing convoys, but due to its really low rate of fire, it doesn't do too well when swarmed with enemies.
9 G28
G28 Stats
- Damage - 30/100
- Accuracy - 83/100
- Handling - 12/100
- Range - 80/100
- Rate of Fire - 44/100
- Noise Reduction - 40/100
- Penetration - 60/100
What the G28 lacks in range and damage, it makes up for in rate of fire and handling. It's a semi-automatic rifle that shoots 7.62x51 NATO rounds. Its rapid rate of fire for a sniper rifle allows it to deal with swarms quite effectively.
It can also silently take out a compound. But, because of the higher firing rate, it has the added functionality of silently taking down a trio of grouped enemies without leaving anyone to notice and without the need for sync shots. Unlike the HTI, however, it cannot take down vehicles with a single round. It also rapidly chews through ammo while doing so.
8 MSR
MSR Stats
- Damage - 43/100
- Accuracy - 93/100
- Handling - 1/100
- Range - 100/100
- Rate of Fire - 23/100
- Noise Reduction - 20/100
- Penetration - 96/100
The MSR is a bolt-action rifle that fires .338 Lapua Magnum rounds. It does slightly less damage than the HTI but compensates a bit more in every other area: accuracy, range, rate of fire, noise-reduction, and has even better penetration abilities.
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The increased range and accuracy make it a well-rounded sniper rifle for that nesting approach. It can take out enemies through thicker cover with the added penetrability. It is also more silent than the HTI, allowing for more concealed placement. However, this Sniper cannot one-hit vehicles.
7 M40A5
M40A5 Stats
- Damage - 27/100
- Accuracy - 100/100
- Handling - 32/100
- Range - 84/100
- Rate of Fire - 33/100
- Noise Reduction - 37/100
- Penetration - 44/100
The M40A5 does less damage and penetration than the MSR and the HTI. But, it's more accurate, faster shooting, and is more silent than both of them. The slightly faster round chambering, partnered with the increased accuracy, allows for fewer chances of committing a mistake, with the more silent attribute being a cherry-on-top and thus preventing detection.
This weapon is obtained early on in the game in the easiest province on the map, Itacua. It's a good starting weapon to have when venturing out deeper into the Wildlands. This bolt-action NATO round-firing rifle is a reliable one used by U.S. Marines.
6 PSG-1
PSG-1 Stats
- Damage - 30/100
- Accuracy - 100/100
- Handling - 1/100
- Range - 100/100
- Rate of Fire - 45/100
- Noise Reduction - 38/100
- Penetration - 64/100
Between single-shot stopping power and rapid-firing bullet rain, this weapon is in the comfy middle. This weapon does virtually the same damage as the bolt-action M40A5 and the rapid-firing G28. However, it is also more accurate, longer-ranged, and penetrating than the latter but handles worse.
The PSG-1 is a flexible weapon that can pick off enemies in a compound silently and doesn't struggle when getting swarmed either. The PSG-1 is a rapid-firing weapon that does decent damage per shot, making it a nice hybrid option for a sniper and an assault rifle.
5 MSR Eagle Shot
MSR Eagle Shot Stats
- Damage - 48/100
- Accuracy - 57/100
- Handling - 1/100
- Range - 59/100
- Rate of Fire - 11/100
- Noise Reduction - 35/100
- Penetration - 43/100
The MSR "Eagle Shot" variant is a bright aqua version of the MSR rifle. It has a golden French-curve pattern on its side, complementing its cool shiny color. Though it has much less penetration (but better noise reduction) than its original counterpart, it also has less damage and range than the MSR; two attributes that matter in a bolt-action rifle.
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However, it's highly effective against armored units and can still pick them off when they're behind cover. Because of the slight differences between this and a modded MSR, the choice would eventually boil down to which goes better with the wielder's outfit.
4 SR-25 Liberator
SR-25 Liberator Stats
- Damage - 27/100
- Accuracy - 46/100
- Handling - 15/100
- Range - 44/100
- Rate of Fire - 20/100
- Noise Reduction - 51/100
- Penetration - 27/100
The "Liberator' variant of the trusty SR-25 is one of the quietest snipers in the game, tying with the MK14 Occult. It is easier to handle than other rifles and has an adaptable G28 Scope that can switch between 5x magnification and a red-dot sight.
This is the perfect weapon for infiltrating compounds due to its versatility in range yet very silent shots. Enemies wouldn't hear a thing when an infiltrator goes about shooting infantry with this rifle. Its decent rate of fire also allows it to eliminate groups of enemies stealthily without leaving anyone to notice.
3 MK14
MK14 Stats
- Damage - 27/100
- Accuracy - 70/100
- Handling - 37/100
- Range - 74/100
- Rate of Fire - 45/100
- Noise Reduction - 23/100
- Penetration - 50/100
Impeccable handling and rapid-fire assault are intertwined in this fully automatic sniper rifle. Switching between semi-automatic and fully automatic, the MK14 is an unhinged sniper that can mow down incoming enemies. Besides being a sniper than can one-shot infantry units, it can also double as an assault rifle when things don't go according to plan.
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To maximize this hybrid between a sniper and an AR, an ACOG is the recommended scope attachment for this weapon, including a foregrip attachment. The MK14 has options for a Burst-3 trigger and a Semi-Automatic trigger.
2 Desert Tech HTI BDC
Desert Tech HTI BDC Stats
- Damage - 95/100
- Accuracy - 58/100
- Handling - 1/100
- Range - 56/100
- Rate of Fire - 3/100
- Noise Reduction - 28/100
- Penetration - 52/100
The "Desert Tech BDC" variant of the HTI is a straight upgrade from its original counterpart. As a weapon with unstoppable damage, this variant significantly increases both those attributes with a few drawbacks on the other stats.
It also comes with a silencer attached, making the vehicle-destroying rounds silent as a cat yet deadly as an elephant. Enemies will only notice the presence of this sniper after all of their vehicles explode in a fiery blaze. This weapon is awarded to players who reach Tier 40 progression in the game, making it one of the most widely used snipers by intermediate-professional players.
1 SR-25 Jungle
SR-25 Jungle Stats
- Damage - 42/100
- Accuracy - 100/100
- Handling - 10/100
- Range - 100/100
- Rate of Fire - 35/100
- Noise Reduction - 23/100
- Penetration - 69/100
The "Jungle" variant of the SR-25 is one of the most powerful weapons in the game. This rapid-firing ACOG rifle fires unusually fast for a sniper but also has the same armor-piercing kick as the HTC in each of its shots. Like the HTC, it can one-shot vehicles and cause them to explode.
This amount of power, partnered with its high rate of fire, makes it the perfect weapon for wreaking havoc. The SR-25 Jungle obviously isn't tailored to a stealthy approach, hence the absence of a suppressor. Though technically a sniper, it caters more to an assault-guns-blazing role with some long-range support on the side.
Ghost Recon: Wildlands is available now on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Google Stadia.
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