


The sniper rife favors medium-range combat.

The SVD is the starting sniper rifle that can be quickly and easily unlocked. The SVD is a semi-automatic sniper rifle and the standard weapon of Pirate Snipers, the player can obtain for free right from the start by picking up from dead Pirate snipers. This weapon will become free after deactivating 3 Radio Towers, or purchased for $1100 at shop. SVDs are fine guns but the ones found on Rook Island are cheap Chinese knock-offs, meaning they'll work fine but you may get lead poisoning." However, it is still recommended to use a submachine gun or light machinegun to deal with enemies at close range.ĭitto Far Cry 3 " This battle-tested Commie semi-automatic sniper rifle can be considered a more accurate and powerful version of the AK47. The Dragunov is a very good rifle for wounding rather than killing outright the M1903 requires more careful aiming and does not allow for quick sharpshooting and the AS50 usually kills with one shot anywhere on the upper body.ĭue to its high fire rate, the Dragunov can be fired rapidly at close range for self-defense if you run into an unexpected enemy at close range. When a friend comes to the aid of the wounded mercenary, the player can easily finish the two of them off with a well-placed shot, or even wound both of them and use them as bait.

For example, a player can use this rifle to wound an enemy by shooting him in the leg, and rather than finishing the job, wait for the enemy to call for help. Manipulation of enemy AI is made relatively easy with this rifle. As with all other weapons, a headshot will still be a one-hit kill.īeing the least powerful sniper rifle in terms of firepower, the Dragunov is one of the most tactical weapons in-game. The Dragunov is the weakest sniper rifle in the game, however, it also has the highest fire rate, largest magazine size, and is the most durable weapon (Compared to other sniper rifles). The Dragunov SVD can be purchased after completing four Convoy Missions for the weapon shop.
