1000 Yard Stare god roll & best perks

pandapaxxy (M+KB / PvE): "Unfortunately this sniper does not compete in PvE compared to other snipers. I wouldn’t be using a sniper to clear rank-and-file enemies. And I wouldn’t use this sniper for boss damage. It does have Triple Tap and Demolitionist for faster mag dumps, but being an adaptive frame means it sits in the middle of burst damage and sustained damage." Recommended MW: Reload.

Strong alternatives

Tactical Mag Arrowhead Brake Triple Tap Demolitionist Fluted Barrel Corkscrew Rifling Appended Mag Extended Mag Quickdraw Golden Tricorn Dragonfly

[YeezyGT's S16] [MW: Range/Handling] "The PvP player's "1K". Rocking the now-incredibly rare combo of Quickdraw/Snapshot, 1K is one of the most fluid-feeling Snipers in the game. The scope decals may require a small adjustment period, but the benefits of being able to invest primarily in Range (more aim assist at distance) over Handling feel like a great trade-off. This is a familiar-feeling Sniper, a great workhorse, and incredibly easy to farm for. Ticks all the boxes."

Essential perks

Snapshot Sights

Strong alternatives

Quickdraw Fluted Barrel Accurized Rounds No Distractions Tactical Mag Appended Mag Flared Magwell Smallbore Hammer-Forged Rifling Corkscrew Rifling Arrowhead Brake

pandapaxxy (M+KB / PvP): "I do not know why everyone is so hyped by Quickdraw and Snapshot Sights on the 1kys. Quickdraw only works when you swap to the weapon with it, and goes away when you aim down sights or 1 second (whatever happens first). Unless you’re going for style points hot swapping to this sniper for montages the better choice is Firmly Planted. Firmly Planted increases accuracy and handling when crouched and activates on a slide. You do not have to stay crouched for it to be activated and could even crouch mid-gunfight for all the bonuses." Recommended MW: Handling.

Strong alternatives

Firmly Planted Snapshot Sights Fluted Barrel Accurized Rounds Arrowhead Brake Tactical Mag Perpetual Motion Moving Target Quickdraw

Inspired by DMB Podcast 279 with @Saint_Kabr. Backup PvP pick for duelling. Lots of competition in the Energy Adaptive sniper rifle slot, but this does have solid stats including a decent 66 Aim Assistance and a lowish 44 zoom. As with all snipers, you don't really need additional range, so look for handling to improve weapon speed and stability to reduce flinch in your barrel and mag, and it's hard to look past the tried and trusted combination of Quickdraw and Snapshot Sights in your two trait columns. Recommended MW: Handling or Blast Radius, with a Targeting Adjuster, Quick Access Sling or Sprint Grip mod depending on your preference.

Essential perks

Quickdraw Snapshot Sights

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake Flared Magwell Corkscrew Rifling Fluted Barrel Steady Rounds Tactical Mag

Inspired by DMB Podcast 279 with @Saint_Kabr. Backup PvP pick for land control while duelling. Lots of competition in the Energy Adaptive sniper rifle slot, but this does have solid stats including a decent 66 Aim Assistance and a lowish 44 zoom. As with all snipers, you don't really need additional range, so look for handling to improve weapon speed and stability to reduce flinch in your barrel and mag. For lane control, No Distractions reduces flinch by 35% once you've ADSed for 1s, and Moving Target improves your Aim Assistance. Recommended MW: Handling or Stability, with a Radar Tuner (to help you stay aware of your surroundings if hardscoping), or Targeting Adjuster mod depending on your preference.

Essential perks

Moving Target No Distractions

Strong alternatives

Arrowhead Brake Flared Magwell Corkscrew Rifling Fluted Barrel Steady Rounds Tactical Mag

Inspired by DMB Podcast 279 with @Saint_Kabr. First-choice PvP pick for duelling. Lots of competition in the Energy Adaptive sniper rifle slot, but this does have solid stats including a decent 66 Aim Assistance and a lowish 44 zoom. As with all snipers, you don't really need additional range, so look for handling to improve weapon speed and stability to reduce flinch in your barrel and mag, and it's hard to look past the tried and trusted combination of Quickdraw and Snapshot Sights in your two trait columns. Recommended MW: Handling or Blast Radius, with a Targeting Adjuster, Quick Access Sling or Sprint Grip mod depending on your preference.

Essential perks

Quickdraw Snapshot Sights Fluted Barrel Flared Magwell

Inspired by DMB Podcast 279 with @Saint_Kabr. First-choice PvP pick for land control while duelling. Lots of competition in the Energy Adaptive sniper rifle slot, but this does have solid stats including a decent 66 Aim Assistance and a lowish 44 zoom. As with all snipers, you don't really need additional range, so look for handling to improve weapon speed and stability to reduce flinch in your barrel and mag. For lane control, No Distractions reduces flinch by 35% once you've ADSed for 1s, and Moving Target improves your Aim Assistance. Recommended MW: Handling or Stability, with a Radar Tuner (to help you stay aware of your surroundings if hardscoping), or Targeting Adjuster mod depending on your preference.

Essential perks

Moving Target Fluted Barrel No Distractions Flared Magwell

Inspired by DMB Podcast 262 conversation with @ItzShadow. PvP first-choice S-Tier roll for duelling. Decent across-the-board stats and a mid-strength zoom, but the origin trait's not really any use in PvP, unfortunately. Look for range with barrel and mag, without damaging other stats. Firmly Planted improves utility hugely if you can adapt to crouching or sliding into ADS, while Snapshot Sights is still useful to be first to ADS. Recommended MW: Range, with a Targeting Adjuster mod if you're more passive or Quick Access Sling mod if you're more aggressive.

Essential perks

Firmly Planted Snapshot Sights Accurized Rounds Hammer-Forged Rifling

Inspired by DMB Podcast 262 conversation with @ItzShadow. PvP first-choice S-Tier roll for duelling. Decent across-the-board stats and a mid-strength zoom, but the origin trait's not really any use in PvP, unfortunately. Look for range with barrel and mag, without damaging other stats. For controlling a lane, No Distractions helps you shoot through primary weapon flinch after a second of ADS, while Snapshot Sights is still useful to be first to ADS. Recommended MW: Range, with a Targeting Adjuster mod if you're more passive or Quick Access Sling mod if you're more aggressive.

Essential perks

Snapshot Sights No Distractions Accurized Rounds Hammer-Forged Rifling

Inspired by DMB Podcast 262 conversation with @ItzShadow. PvP first-choice S-Tier roll for duelling. Decent across-the-board stats and a mid-strength zoom, but the origin trait's not really any use in PvP, unfortunately. Look for range with barrel and mag, without damaging other stats. Heating Up can help with chaining kills in 6s, while Snapshot Sights is still useful to be first to ADS. Recommended MW: Range, with a Targeting Adjuster mod if you're more passive or Quick Access Sling mod if you're more aggressive.

Essential perks

Snapshot Sights Heating Up Accurized Rounds Hammer-Forged Rifling