A one-shot sniper loadout is now possible in Warzone 2 thanks to some changes made to the game alongside the launch of Season 2. But, with a number of weapons possessing the explosive ammo attachment, which one is best? And, what should you pair with that sniper rifle to really be able to shine and one-shot as many people as possible?
As one of the best battle royale games, Warzone 2 is now a lot like its predecessor and the general sentiment is a lot more positive about the game. One-shot snipers are another great change and unsurprisingly, our choice for this build is one of the best Warzone 2 guns and weapons.
Best Warzone 2 one-shot sniper loadout
The best Warzone 2 one-shot sniper loadout is:
- Sniper rifle: FJX Imperium
- Attachments: FJX Kilo-Tac, Fahrenheit 29″, 1MW Quick Fire Laser, 408. Explosive
- Secondary weapon: KV Broadside
- Perks: Overkill, Battle Hardened, Fast Hands, Ghost
- Equipment: Frag Grenade, Stun Grenade
The best one-shot sniper in the game currently is the FJX Imperium. Introduced in Season 3, this classic sniper rifle really shines in the current state of the game. You will want to use the FJX Blast and FJX Kilo-Tac stock. Both of these complement this quick-scoping loadout, with the ability to one-shot.
Really allowing this weapon to one-shot, is the 408. Explosive ammunition which enables the sniper rifle to be a one-shot sniper in Warzone 2. This is really the core of the weapon in Warzone 2 and why you should be using it.
Next up is the Fahrenheit 29″ barrel which is just the best barrel for the gun. The 1MW Quick Fire Laser is another great tool for crafting a build for the FJX Imperium. It boosts sprint to fire/aim down sight speed, with the other attachments highlighting the strengths of a sniper rifle. Damage range and bullet velocity. This rounds out the gun and allows it to really shine in the battle royale.
Warzone 2 one-shot sniper class setup
In addition to the gun and attachments, pair your sniper rifle with our best Warzone 2 KV Broadside loadout to really be able to cover all ranges and pull it out as a backup if you need to. To use the shotgun, you will need to run Overkill, and you will want to pair that with Battle Hardened to stay on target.
In addition, add Ghost and Fast Hands to your loadout to keep you off the radar and also have your weapon up as much as possible. Finally, on the equipment front, the classic stun and frag combo is more than enough.
With the best Warzone 2 one-shot sniper loadout and build, you can dominate games with the long-range weapon and take enemies out before they even know you are there. This loadout has made its way into the top tier of loadouts for the battle royale, shaken up the Warzone 2 meta, and sits alongside the other Warzone 2 best loadouts and setups.