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The Call of Duty franchise has had its fair share of trends as players constantly attempt to outdo each other with their in-game skills. One trend that has managed to withstand the test of time is the art of quickscoping, the ability to react quickly to incoming opponents with a sniper rifle in hand, and Black Ops 6 is no different.
Sniper rifles in Black Ops 6 are one of the strongest weapon categories in the entire arsenal thanks to their ability to eliminate your enemies with a single bullet. Although many are just starting their journey to unlock all the Prestige rewards, players loading into the action have already managed to uncover a build that’s already asserting its dominance on the meta.
Black Ops 6 snipers are already dominating
If you’re already loading into matches, there’s one sniper build in particular that’s worth utilising at any distance thanks to improvements to its mobility and handling. The LW3A1 Frostline possesses excellent firepower alongside a variety of attachments capable of giving you the upper hand.
After some extensive testing in the gunsmith, this is the best sniper rifle build to use:
- Magazine: Extended Mag I
- Comb: Quickdraw Riser
- Stock: Balanced Stock
- Laser: Strelok Laser
- Ammo Mod: Rapid Fire
You’ll notice major improvements to the LW3A1 Frostline’s rate of fire and aim down sight speed which is perfect for quickscoping and creating any clips worthy of a montage. It’s so good that content creator itzcentric has already created an incredible highlight reel to showcase the sniper’s dominance.
Are BLoPS 6 snipers overpowered?
Sniper rifles in Call of Duty have always had a range of attachments that enhance their mobility and reaction times. With plenty of other categories in the arsenal, there are several ways to counter those attempting to score constant quad-feeds or a final killcam packed with various spins and weapon swaps.
Treyarch has already confirmed it is monitoring the balance of weapons so there’s always a chance this particular sniper ends up in the firing line of hefty nerfs in a bid to level the playing field early on in the cycle.
For the latest Black Ops 6 intel, check out the full campaign mission list and why aim assist is dividing fans once again.
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