Sniper Rifle

A long-barrelled, bolt-action precision rifle paired with a high-magnification optic, built around a single guiding principle: accuracy at a range where almost nothing else on a typical loadout can compete. A trained shooter can neutralise a threat from a rooftop or treeline well before anyone on the ground is aware they are even being watched.

It demands a stable firing position, clear sightlines, and time to set up - none of which suit a fast-moving confrontation - so it is almost always a planned, pre-positioned tool rather than something drawn mid-fight.