Sniper Rifles

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Sniper Rifles refers to both a type of weapon and its corresponding unlockable combat-oriented talent available to soldiers and infiltrators.

Sniper rifles are slow and usually overheat after two shots in quick succession. However, they make up for this in range and damage; higher-level Sniper Rifles retain accuracy at incredible ranges, and they will often kill weaker enemies in one shot. Beware, though; close-range encounters are not recommended, due to the fact that you will more than likely miss any shots in close combat. To counter this inaccuracy at close range, kneel but do not zoom in, and then fire when the reticle turns red.

Increases accuracy and damage with sniper rifles. Grants the Assassination ability.

Contents 1 Talent Levels 2 Assassination 2.1 Assassination 2.2 Advanced Assassination 2.3 Master Assassination 3 Specialization 4 Classes 5 Sniper Rifle types 5.1 Avenger 5.2 Equalizer 5.3 Hammer 5.4 Harpoon 5.5 HMWSR 5.6 Naginata 5.7 Punisher 5.8 Reaper 5.9 Striker 5.10 Volkov 6 See Also

[edit] Talent Levels

Level 1: Increases damage by 5%. Increases accuracy by 10%

Level 2: Increases damage by 8%. Increases accuracy by 14%

Level 3: Assassination

Level 4: Increases damage by 10%. Increases accuracy by 17%

Level 5: Increases damage by 12%. Increases accuracy by 20%

Level 6: Increases damage by 14%. Increases accuracy by 22%

Level 7: Increases damage by 16%. Increases accuracy by 24%

Level 8: Advanced Assassination

Level 9: Increases damage by 18%. Increases accuracy by 26%

Level 10: Increases damage by 19%. Increases accuracy by 28%

Level 11: Increases damage by 20%. Increases accuracy by 30%

Level 12: Master Assassination

[edit] Assassination

Assassination is a powerful damage boost to the next shot from the sniper rifle which can quickly dispatch enemies that would normally take two or three shots with a single round. Though slow, this attack is deadly when combined with the right ammunition. While lining it up, direct your squad members to give you cover, or use Lift to bring enemies out for a clear shot.

Some enemies, such as mercenaries, Geth Hoppers or Geth Snipers, also use Assassination. This is characterised by a distinct red beam just before they fire. On higher difficulty settings, or if your shields are already damaged, one shot can kill you instantly. Once you see the red beam, either get behind cover, put up a Barrier or Shield Boost, or take down the attacker before they have time to fire.

[edit] Assassination

Only available when using sniper rifles.

• Next shot will inflict weapon damage +50%
• Duration: 20s
• Recharge time: 45s.

[edit] Advanced Assassination

Only available when using sniper rifles.

• Next shot will inflict weapon damage +125%
• Duration 20s
• Recharge time: 45s.

[edit] Master Assassination

Only available when using sniper rifles

• Next shot will inflict weapon damage +225%
• Duration 20s
• Recharge time: 45s.

[edit] Specialization

Commandos gain Assassin Specialization at level 12.

Level 12: Assassin Specialization: Reduces the recharge time on Assassination and Marksman by 25%.

[edit] Classes

These classes have access to the Sniper Rifles talent:

• Infiltrator Unlockable
• Soldier Unlockable
• Turian Agent Unlockable

[edit] Sniper Rifle types

Below is a list of types of Sniper Rifles and their base stats:

[edit] Avenger

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Hahne-Kedar
Damage:	82	II	101	110	120	130	139	149	158	168
Shots Before Overheat:	1.3	II	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
Accuracy Rating:	41	II	44	45	46	47	48	50	51	52

[edit] Equalizer

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Haliat Armory
Damage:	I	II	III	179	195	211	226	242	257	273
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	50	51	52	54	55	56	57

[edit] Hammer

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Elanus Risk Control
Damage:	92	103	113	124	135	146	157	167	178	189
Shots Before Overheat:	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.4
Accuracy Rating:	35	37	38	39	41	42	43	45	46	47

[edit] Harpoon

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Kassa Fabrication
Damage:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	244	260	277	294
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.9
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	69	70	80	71

[edit] HMWSR

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Master Spectre Gear
Damage:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	278	VIII	IX	336
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	1.8	VIII	IX	2
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	85	VIII	IX	86

[edit] Naginata

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Ariake Technologies
Damage:	I	II	III	166	180	194	209	223	238	252
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	55	56	57	58	59	60	61

[edit] Punisher

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Armax Arsenal
Damage:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	226	242	257	273
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	1.8	1.9	1.3	2
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	72	72	46	74

[edit] Reaper

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Elkoss Combine
Damage:	102	114	126	138	150	162	174	186	198	210
Shots Before Overheat:	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
Accuracy Rating:	24	25	27	28	30	31	33	34	36	38

[edit] Striker

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Devlon Industries
Damage:	I	II	III	152	165	178	191	205	218	231
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	1.5	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.8
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	59	60	60	61	62	63	64

[edit] Volkov

Weapon Level:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX	X
Manufacturer:	Rosenkov Materials
Damage:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	261	279	297	315
Shots Before Overheat:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.8
Accuracy Rating:	I	II	III	IV	V	VI	66	67	68	69

[edit] See Also

• Equipment
• Assault Rifles
• Pistols
• Shotguns