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List of the Best Sniper Rifle in Cyberpunk 2077

List of all Sniper Rifle Weapons and their Stats, Mod Slots, and Requirements.

Sniper Rifle Stats
Smart
DPS

None
Requirement

Smart Link Cyberware
Mod Slots

Scope Slot
Power
Nekomata
Stats

290-354 Damage
0.54 Attacks Per Second
203-248 Physical Damage
Effects

Fires piercing projectiles that can ricochet.
Tech
DPS

None
Mod Slots

Scope Slot
Power
SPT32 Grad
Stats

998-1220 Damage
0.26 Attacks Per Second
+
702-858 Damage
42.44% Crit Chance
6% Burn Chance
4.6 Headshot Damage Multiplier
Mod Slots

Scope Mod (HPO Mk.77 Kanone MAX attached)
x2 Mod Slots
Power
SPT32 Grad
Stats

1026-1254 Damage
0.3 Attacks Per Second
+
741-906 Physical Damage
+
40.89% Crit Chance
108.26% Crit Damage
+
54.35% Bonus Ricochet Damage
+
10% Bleeding Chance
2.10 Headshot Damage Multiplier
DPS

None
Mod Slots

Scope Mod (HPO MK.77 Kanone Max attached)
x4 Mod Slots
Effects

Increased reload speed, custom silencer.
Power
DPS

None
Mod Slots

Scope Slot

Best Mods to use with Sniper Rifles

We recommend using mods like Penetrator with the Sniper Rifle weapon type.

Mod Type Effect
HPO Mk.77 Kanone MAX
Common
Sniper ScopeZoom level increased by 3; swapping in and out of aim stance takes 0.2 of a second longer. Zoom level increased by 3;
E305 Prospecta
Common
Sniper Scopeswapping in and out of aim stance takes 0.2 of a second longer.
Autoloader
Rare
Ranged ModReload times after fully emptying an ammo clip are reduced.
Vendetta
Rare
Ranged ModHeadshot damage + 20%.
Pacifier
Random
Ranged ModCrit Chance +6% (with an additional +2% per mod rarity rank).
Penetrator
Random
Ranged ModCrit Chance +2% (with an additional + 1% per mod rarity rank).
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Best Perks to use with Sniper Rifle

We recommend using perks like Frozen Precision with the Sniper Rifle weapon type.

Rank Lvl Perk Effect
A
11Nerves Of SteelIncreases headshot damage with sniper rifles and precision rifles by 20% / 30%
A
14Skull SkipperEach headshot reduces recoil with Rifle and Submachine Gun 5% for 10 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times
B
1Rio BravoIncreases headshot damage multiplier with Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 20% / 30%
S
20BrainpowerAfter a successful headshot with a Pistol and Revolver, crit chance increases by 25% for 5 seconds
A
9SniperIncreases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50%
S
11Frozen PrecisionIncreases headshot damage by 50%
B
1Eagle EyeQuickens Rifle and Submachine Gun aiming by 10% / 25% / 50%
C
1Too Close For ComfortQuick melee attacks with Rifle and Submachine Gun deal 50% / 100% more damage
C
1BulletjockIncreases damage with Rifle and Submachine Gun by 3% / 6% / 10%
A
5Covering KillshotIncreases crit chance with Rifle and Submachine Gun by 10% / 20% when firing from behind cover
B
7BullseyeIncreases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage while aiming by 10%
A
7ExecutionerDeal 25% more Rifle and Submachine Gun damage to enemies whose health is above 50%
C
9Duck HunterIncreases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage to moving enemies by 10% / 20%
B
9Shoot, Reload, RepeatDefeating an enemy with a Rifle and Submachine Gun reduces reload time by 20% / 40% for 5 seconds
B
11Feel The FlowReduces reload time for Rifle and Submachine Gun by 10% / 20%
A
11Nerves Of SteelIncreases headshot damage with sniper rifles and precision rifles by 20% / 30%
A
12Trench WarfareIncreases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage by 5% / 10% when firing from behind cover
B
12Hunter's HandsReduces recoil with Rifle and Submachine Gun by 20% / 40% when firing from behind cover
S
14Named BulletsIncreases crit damage from Rifle and Submachine Gun by 35%
A
14Skull SkipperEach headshot reduces recoil with Rifle and Submachine Gun 5% for 10 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times
B
16Recoil WranglerReduces recoil on Rifle and Submachine Gun by 10%
A
16BunkerIncreases armor and resistances by 15% when shooting with Rifle and Submachine Gun from behind cover
B
18In PerspectiveIncreases crit damage on Rifle and Submachine Gun with mounted scopes by 2%
S
18Long ShotRifle damage increases the farther you are located from enemies
S
20Savage StoicIncreases Rifle and Submachine Gun damage by 35% when standing still
A
1High NoonIncreases crit chance with Pistol and Revolver by 4% / 8% / 12%
B
1DesperadoIncreases damage from Pistol and Revolver by 3% / 6% / 9%
C
1GunslingerReduces reload time for Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 15% / 25%
B
1Rio BravoIncreases headshot damage multiplier with Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 20% / 30%
B
7On The FlyReduces equipping and unequipping time for Pistol and Revolver by 25% / 50%
B
7Long Shot Drop PopIncreases damage to enemies 5+ meters away by 25% / 50%
A
9O.k. CorralDeal 50% more damage with Pistol and Revolver to enemies whose health is below 25%
A
9Steady HandRedcues recoil from Pistol and Revolver by 30%
S
9Vanishing PointEvasion increases by 25% for 7 seconds after performing a dodge when holding a Pistol and Revolver
C
11From Head To ToeIncreases damage to limbs with ranged weapons by 7% / 15%
A
11A Fistful Of EurodollarsIncreases crit damage from Pistol and Revolver by 10% / 20%
A
12AcrobatYou can now dodge while aiming a Pistol and Revolver
B
12Grand FinaleThe last round in a Pistol and Revolver magazine deals double damage
A
14Attritional FireFiring consecutive shots with a Pistol and Revolver at the same target increases damage by 10%
S
14Wild WestRemoves the damage penalty from Pistol and Revolver when shooting from a distance
S
16WestworldIncreases crit chance by 10% for each mod installed on the Pistol and Revolver you're using
A
16Snowball EffectAfter defeating an enemy, fire rate (cycle time) for Pistol and Revolver receives a 5% boost for 6 seconds. Stacks up to 5 times
S
18Lead SpongeEnables you to shoot with Pistol and Revolver while dodging
S
20BrainpowerAfter a successful headshot with a Pistol and Revolver, crit chance increases by 25% for 5 seconds
A
1Roaring WatersStrong attacks deal 30% / 40% / 50% more damage
A
4Slow And SteadyArmor is increased by 15% / 30% while moving
A
1Sting Like A BeeIncreases attack speed by 10% /20% /30%
A
4Crimson DanceCombo attacks have a 15% / 30% chance to apply bleeding
A
6Flight Of The SparrowReduces the stamina cost of all attacks by 30% / 50%
B
6Offensive DefenseDefensive Attacks with Blades deal 200% more damage
A
8Shifting SandsDodging recovers 15% / 30% / 25% stamina
A
8Stuck PigIncreases bleeding duration by 1 / 2 / 3 second(s)
B
10Unbroken SpiritA successful deflect recovers 25% health and stamina
S
10Blessed BladeIncreases crit chance by 20%
A
12BloodlustRecovers 7% / 10% health when applying bleeding to an enemy or hitting an enemy with bleeding
A
12Float Like A ButterflyDodging increases damage dealt by 25% / 50% for 10 seconds
A
15Judge, Jury And ExecutionerDamage is increased by 50% / 75% / 100% against targets with max health
S
15Fiery BlastIncreases damage against a target by 1% for every 1% / 2% / 3% of health they are missing
S
18DeathboltDefeating an enemy recovers 40% health and increases movement speed by 30% for 5 seconds
S
18Crimson TideBleeding applied by blades deal 300% more damage
B
1Pack MuleIncreases your carrying capacity from 200 to 260
A
5True GritIncreases max stamina by 10% / 20% / 30%
C
1RegenerationHealth slowly regenerates during combat
A
5InvincibleIncreases max health by 10% / 20% / 30%
B
7EpimorphosisHealth regenerates up to 70% / 80% / 90% of max health outside of combat
C
7Soft On Your FeetReduces fall damage by 5% / 10% / 20%
A
9GladiatorReduces damage taken while blocking by 20% / 40%
C
9Steel And ChromeIncreases melee damage by 10% / 20%
A
11Like A ButterflyDodging does not drain stamina
S
11MultitaskerAllows you to shoot while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
S
11Divided AttentionAllows you to reload weapons while sprinting, sliding and vaulting
A
12Cardio CureHealth regenerates faster when moving
B
12Stronger TogetherIncreases damage you deal while carrying a body
S
12TransporterAllows you to shoot and sprint while carrying a body
S
14MarathonerSprinting does not drain stamina
A
14Human ShieldIncreases armor by 20% when grappling an enemy
B
16Dog Of WarIncreases health regen in combat by 15% / 20%
B
16WolverineHealth regen activates 50% / 90% faster during combat
A
18Steel ShellIncreases armor by 10%
S
20The RockEnemies cannot knock you down
S
20IndestructibleReduces all incoming damage by 10%
C
5Pump It, Louder!Reduces recoil of shotguns and light machine guns by 10% / 20%
C
1Hail Of BulletsShotguns and light machine guns deal 3% / 6% / 10% more damage
A
5In Your FaceReduces reload time of shotguns and light machine guns by 20% / 40%
B
7Dead CenterIncreases damage to torso by 10% / 20%
A
7BloodrushIncreases movement speed while carrying a shotgun or light machine gun by 5% / 10%
A
9MongooseIncreases evasion by 25% while reloading
A
9BulldozerIncreases crit chance with shotguns and light machine guns by 10%
A
11Momentum ShiftDefeating an enemy increases movement speed by 10% / 15% / 20% for 10 seconds
A
11MassacreIncreases crit damage with shotguns and light machine guns by 15% / 30% / 45%
A
12Heavy Leadshotguns and light machine guns knock back enemies with more force
A
12Skeet ShooterDeal 15% more damage to moving targets
S
14ManicWhen entering combat, your movement speed increases by 20% for 10 second(s)
S
14UnstoppableDismembering an enemy increases fire rate (cycle time) by 10% for 8 seconds. Stacks up to 3 times
S
16Speed DemonYou deal more damage the faster you're moving
A
16Burn Baby BurnDoubles the duration of burn
S
18Poppin' OffShotguns have a 25% / 50% higher chance of dismembering enemies
A
18Hit The DeckIncreases damage to staggered and knocked-down enemies by 10% / 20%
A
20BiathleteWeapon spread does not increase while moving
A
1Crushing BlowsIncreases damage from strong attacks by 30% / 40% / 50%
S
4DazedAttacks have a 15% / 30% chance to apply stun
A
1FlurryIncreases damage from combo attacks by 30% / 40% / 50%
B
4JuggernautIncreases armor while blocking by 50%
A
6RushSucessful atacks recover 3% / 5% health over 2 second(s)
A
6Efficient BlowsReduces stamina cost for all attacks by 25% / 50%
S
8Opportune StrikeIncreases damage against enemies affected by stun by 50%
B
8Human FortressReduces stamina cost of blocking attacks by 50%
A
10ReinvigorateDefeating an enemy with a strong attack restores 10% / 20% / 30% stamina
A
10PaybackIncreases damage by 1% fo revery 1% / 2% / 3% of mising health
B
12Breathing SpaceIncreases stamina restored while blocking by 50% / 100%
A
12RelentlessSuccessful attacks against enemies affected by stun restore 20% / 30% stamina
S
15ThrashStrong attacks reduce the target's armor by 30% for 10 second(s)
S
15FrenzyDefeating an enemy increases damage by 100% for 10 seconds
A
18UnshakableSuccessful attacks against enemies affected by stun restore 5% / 10% % / 15% health and 5% / 10% % / 15% stamina
A
18Biding TimeBlocking attacks restores 5%/ 10% % / 15% health
A
1MechanicGain more components when disassembling
A
5True CraftsmanAllows you to craft rare items
B
5ScrapperJunk items are automatically disassembled
B
7WorkshopDisassembling items grant a 5% / 10% / 15% chance to gain a free component of the same quality as the disassembled item
A
9InnovationEffects from crafted consumables last 25% / 50% longer
A
9SapperCrafted grenades deal 10% / 20% more damage
S
11200% EfficiencyCrafted clothes gain 2.5% / 5% more armor
S
11Field TechnicianCrafted weapons deal 2.5% / 5% more damage
A
12Grease MonkeyAllows you to craft epic items
A
12Efficient UpgradesGrants a 10% chance to upgrade an item for free
A
12Ex NihiloGrants a 20% chance to craft an item for free
A
14Let There Be Light!Reduces component cost of upgrading items by10% 20%
A
14Cost OptimizationReduces component costs of crafting items by 15% / 30%
S
16Waste Not Want NotWhen disassembling an item, you get attached mods back
A
16Tune-upAllows you to upgrade lower quality components into higher quality ones
S
18Edgerunner ArtisanAllows you to craft legendary and iconic items
S
20Cutting EdgeCrafted legendary weapons automatically get one stat improved by 5%
B
1Blast ShieldingReduces damage taken from explosions by 10% 20% / 30%
A
1Mech LooterWhen looting robots, drones and mechs, there is a 25% / 50% / 75% chance of looting a weapon mod or attachment
B
5GrenadierThe explosion radius all grenades is visible
A
5Can't Touch ThisGrants immunity to all effects from your own grenades
A
7ShrapnelAll grenades types deal 20 damage in addition to their normal effects
B
9Lock And LoadIncreases Smart weapon reload speed by 5% / 10%
A
9Up To 11Allows you to charge Teach weapons up to 75% / 100% capacity
A
9BladerunnerIncreases damage to mechanical enemies by 20% / 40%
C
11Bigger BoomsGrenades deal 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25% more damage
B
12Lightning BoltIncreases crit chance with Tech weapons by 3% / 6% /10%
A
12TeslaIncreases the charge multiplier for tech weapons by 15% / 35% / 55%
B
14Gun WhispererFully charged Tech weapons do not shoot automatically
B
14InsulationGrants immunity to shock
A
14UberchargeFully charged Tech weapons deal 50% more damage
A
16Play The AnglesRicochets deal an additional 50% damage
A
16Fuck All WallsTech weapons discharge 50% faster
A
18Lickety SplitTech weapons reload time is reduced by 15% / 30%
S
20SuperconductorTech weapons ignore armor
A
20JackpotGrenades can now randomly deal crit hits
A
1Mass VulnerabilityUnlocks the Mass Vulnerability daemon, which reduces the physical resistance for all enemies in the network by 30% for 3 / 6 minute(s)
B
1Big SleepUnlocks the Big Sleep daemon which disables all cameras in the network for 3 minute(s)
B
5Advanced DatamineUpgrades the Datamine daemon, increasing the amount of eurodollars acquired from access points by 50% / 100%
C
5Almost In!Increases the breach time for Breach Protocol by 20% / 40%
B
7Extended Network InterfaceAutomatically highlights nearby access points
A
9Datamine MastermindUpgrades the Datamine daemon, increasing the amount of components acquired from access points by 50% / 100%.
B
9Turret ShutdownUnlocks the Turret Shutdown daemon, which disables security turrets in the network for 3 / 6 minute(s)
A
11Total RecallThe ICEpick daemon reduces all quickhack costs by an additional 1 RAM unit(s)
A
12Turret TamerUnlocks the Turret Tamer daemon, which sets the status of every turret in the network to friendly for 3 / 6 minute(s)
A
12Datamine VirtuosoUpgrades the Datamine daemon, increasing the chance to acquire a quickhack from access points by 50% / 100%.
A
14Cloud CacheCompleting Breach Protocol restores RAM unites equal to 1 / 2 times the number of daemons uploaded
S
14EfficiencyUploading 3 or more daemon in the same Breach Protocol increases cyberdeck RAM recovery rate by 3 / 6 unit(s) per 60 seconds. Lasts 5 minutes
A
16Mass Vulnerability: QuickhacksUpgrades the Mass Vulnerability daemon, causing enemies in the network to also take 30% more damage from quickhacks.
A
16Totaler RecallThe ICEpick daemon reduces all quickhack costs by an additional 1 RAM unit(s)
A
18HackathonUploading 3 or more daemons in the same Breach Protocol shortens quickhack cooldowns by 25% for 5 minutes
S
20CompressionReduces the lengths of the sequences required to upload daemons by 1. Cannot be reduced below 2
S
20Buffer OptimizationIncreases the duration of daemon effects by 100%
B
1BloodwareQuickhacks deal 10% / 20% / 30% more damage
A
1BiosynergyEnables RAM to recover during combat (at a rate of 4 / 8 /12 RAM unit(s) per minute).
B
5Hacker's ManualUnlocks diagrams for crafting Uncommon quickhacks
A
5I SpyReveals an enemy netrunner when they're attempting to hack you
A
5Forget-me-notEliminating a target affected by a quickhack instantly recovers 1 RAM unit(s)
A
7Weak LinkReduces the required cyberdeck RAM for quickhacks used on devices by 1 / 2 / 3 unit(s)
A
7Daisy ChainEliminating a target that was a quickhacked reduces the cooldown for all other active quickhacks by 10% / 35% / 50%
A
9Signal SupportIncreases quickhack duration by 25% / 50%
A
11Subliminal MessageQuickhacks deal 25% / 50% more damage to unaware targets
S
12DiffusionQuickhack spread distance is increased by 2 times
A
12MnemonicReduces the cost of quickhacks used against an enemy already affected by a quickhack by 1 RAM units
A
12School Of Hard HacksUnlocks diagrams for crafting advanced quickhacks
A
14PlagueQuickhacks that spread can jump to 1 / 2 / 3 additional targets
S
16Critical ErrorQuickhacks can now deal crit hits based on your crit chance and crit damage stats
A
16Hacker OverlordUnlocks diagrams for crafting specialized quickhacks
A
18AnamnesisAvailable cyberdeck RAM cannot drop below 2 / 3 / 4 unit(s)
S
20OptimizationReduces the cost of quickhacks by 1 RAM unit(s)
S
20Bartmoss' LegacyUnlocks diagrams for crafting superior quickhacks
B
1Crouching TigerIncreases movement speed while sneaking by 20%
B
1Silent And DeadlyIncreases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking
A
5Hidden DragonAllows you to perform a lethal or non-lethal aerial takedown on unaware targets
S
5Dagger DealerAllows you to throw knives, hold L2 to aim and press R2 to throw
B
7AssassinDeal 15% more damage to human enemies
A
7Strike From The ShadowsIncreases your crit chance by 15% while sneaking
A
7Leg UpMovement speed after a successful takedown is increased by 30% for 10 seconds
A
9SniperIncreases damage from headshots fire from outside combat by 30% / 50%
A
9CutthroatThrown knives deal 30% / 60% more damage
A
11Aggressive AntitoxinsGrants immunity to Poison
C
11Clean WorkYou can pick up an enemy's body immediately after performing a takedown by holding [Keybind]
B
11Stunning BlowsQuick melee attacks with ranged weapons stagger enemies, giving you an opportunity to grapple them
A
12GhostDetection time is increased by 20% / 40%.
S
12From The ShadowsUpon entering combat, crit chance increases by 25% / 50% for 7 seconds
C
14CommandoYou cannot be detected under water
S
14Venomous FangsAll knives apply poison
A
14RattlesnakeEnemies affected by poison are slowed
A
16Silent FinisherEnemies with less than 25% Health are defeated instantly by thrown knives. Does not work on enemies with a lethal threat level
A
16Hasty RetreatTemporarily boosts movement speed by 50% for 5 seconds when detected by an enemy
A
16Silent And DeadlyIncreases damage dealt by silenced weapons by 25% while sneaking
A
18Hasten The InevitableDeal 20% more damage to enemies affected by poison
S
18Cheat DeathWhen your health drops below 50% reduce all incoming damage by 50% for 10 seconds. Cannot occur more than once per minute
S
18NeurotoxinDamage from poison is doubled
A
20NinjitsuSneak attacks with melee weapons deal 100% more damage and guarantee a crit hit
A
20ToxicologyIncreases the duration of poison applied to enemies by 5 seconds. +0.2 second per Perk point
S
1Cold BloodAfter defeating an enemy, gain Cold Blood for 10 seconds and increase movement speed by 2%. Stacks up to 1/2/3 times
A
5Will To SurviveIncreases all resistances by 2.5% / 5% per stack of Cold Blood
A
5Icy VeinsReduces weapon recoil by 2.5% per stack of Cold Blood
S
7Critical ConditionIncreases duration of Cold Blood by 5/10 seconds
A
7Frosty SynapsesReduces quickhack cooldowns by 3% / 6% per stack of Cold Blood
B
9Rapid BloodflowIncrease health regen inside and outside combat by50% / 100% per stack of Cold Blood
A
9Defensive ClottingIncreases armor by 1% / 2% per stack of Cold Blood
S
11Coldest BloodIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
S
11Frozen PrecisionIncreases headshot damage by 50%
A
12Blood BrawlWhen Cold Blood is active, increases damage with melee weapons by 5% / 10%
A
12PredatorIncreases attack speed by 1% / 3% per stack of Cold Blood
B
12Quick TransferReduces quickhack upload time by 1% per stack of Cold Blood
S
14Cold And CalculatingLanding a crit hit has 25% chance of applying a stack of Cold Blood
A
14BloodswellWhen your health reaches 45%, a max stack of Cold Blood is automatically activated
S
16UnbreakableIncreases max stack amount for Cold Blood by 1
S
16CoolagulantStacks of Cold Blood are removed one by one, not all at once
A
18Pain Is An IllusionWhen Cold Blood is active, reduces damage taken by 5%
S
20ImmunityWhen Cold Blood is active, you are immune to bleeding, poison, burn and shock
A
20Crazy ScienceIncreases the sale price of crafted items by 10%
S
20RevampIncreases damage from Tech weapons by 25&, Increases charge damage from all chargeable weapons and cyberware by 10%
B
16Restorative ShadowsWhile in stealth, Increases Health regen by 25%
S
20MercilessWhile Cold Blood is active, Increases Crit Chance by 10% and Crit Damage by 25%. 1% Crit Chance and 3% Crit Damage per Perk Level.
S
7Mass Vulnerability: ResistancesUpgrades the Mass Vulnerability daemon, reducing all Resistances for enemies in the network by 30%
S
18Head StartAutomatically uploads the first daemon in the list at the start of Breach Protocol
S
20TransmigrationIncreases the breach time of Breach Protocol by 50%. +5% per Perk Level.
S
20Master Ram LiberatorIncreases RAM Recovery rate by 50%. +1% per Perk Level.
S
20Hard MotherfuckerWhen entering combat, Armor and Resistances increases by 10% for 10 Sec. +1% per Perk Level
S
20BloodbathDismembering enemies reduces weapon recoil by 50% for 6 sec. +1% per Perk Level
S
20GuerrillaIncreases Crit Damage by 60% for 10 Sec after entering combat. +2% perPerk Level.
S
20PunisherAfter defeating an enemy with a Rifle or Submachine Gun, weapon sway is nullified and weapon spread deos not increase for 10 sec. +0.2 sec per Perk Level
S
20The Good, The Bad And The UglyAfter a successful Crit Hit with a Pistol or Revolver, damage and Armor increases by 30% for 5 seconds. +1% per Perk Level
S
20Dragon StrikeIncreases Crit Damage with Blades by 25%. +1% per Perk Level.

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