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Sniper Rifles are among the strongest class of weapons in Modern Warfare 2 but boast the highest skill gap when compared to full auto weapons like Assault Rifles and Submachine Guns. Only the most skilled players are able to dominate their lobbies with such a weapon, and it is always a good choice to take one into Battle Royale for long-range combat. In this guide, you will be introduced to the Signal 50, which is among the best Sniper Rifles in Modern Warfare 2.
The Signal 50 is arguably the best Sniper Rifle for chaining eliminations in quick succession because of its high fire rate. While this gun is beaten by the Victus XMR in terms of damage, the Signal 50 packs quite the punch at range, and is the best Sniper for providing follow-up shots on damaged players - perfect against armored opponents in Warzone 2. Fortunately for most, this Sniper Rifle is the base weapon of its Weapon Platform and is unlocked at Level 44.
Best Signal 50 Warzone 2 Build
Our first Signal 50 build is built specifically for Warzone. Equipping the below attachments leads to an increase in damage, range, accuracy, and recoil control - at the cost of diminished mobility and handling.
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BRUEN COUNTER-OPS (Muzzle) |
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29'' TV KILO-50 (Barrel) |
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.50 CAL HIGH VELOCITY (Ammunition) |
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7 ROUND MAGAZINE (Magazine) |
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DS FARSIGHT 11 (Optic) |
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Best Signal 50 Modern Warfare 2 Build
Our second Signal 50 build is better suited for regular Core Multiplayer. Running the below attachments will provide an increase in accuracy, recoil control, and handling - but does reduce range and damage by a small amount.
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BRUEN AGENT 90 (Muzzle) |
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21.5'' FLUTED FIFTY (Barrel) |
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FTAC RIPPER 56 (Underbarrel) |
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FSS OLE-V LASER (Laser) |
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SP-X 80 6.6X (Optic) |
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The Best Perk Package
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Base Perks |
Bonus Perk (Earned in Match) |
Ultimate Perk (Earned in Match) |
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Double Time & Battle Hardened |
Fast Hands |
Ghost |
For your first Base Perk, we recommend Battle Hardened. Running this perk will reduce the effectiveness of enemy tactical equipment, which is especially useful for maintaining your position in certain areas of the map. Next, take Double Time to lessen the impact of reduced mobility by increasing the duration of your tactical sprint.
Your next option should undoubtedly be Fast Hands. The reload speed of the Signal 50 is unbearably slow, even with the standard 5 round magazine. Therefore, equipping Fast Hands will minimize the amount of time your gun is put out of action whilst reloading. Lastly, go ahead and equip Ghost. Ghost will make you immune to enemy UAVs, thus hiding your position from the minimap. This is especially useful for those times when you are camping at key vantage points.
For Warzone 2, go ahead and drop Battle Hardened for Overkill. Overkill will allow you to equip an additional primary weapon for your secondary slot, thus allowing you to be prepared for any situation.
Swap-To-Secondary Recommendations
Picking a reliable swap-to-secondary is a no-brainer for Modern Warfare 2. Here we recommend running the X13 Auto, a Machine Pistol that can be given tonnes of customization options if the IMPACT POINT barrel is equipped. Go ahead and equip an extended magazine attachment to decrease the number of times you need to reload, along with an under barrel or rear grip that reduces recoil.
For your Warzone 2 loadout, go ahead and take an Assault Rifle, a weapon category that can perform quite well up close and afar. The TAQ-56, the M4, and the Kastov 545 are some of the top-performing weapons in the Assault Rifle Category. However, the M13B and the STB 556 are considerable choices for their high mobility and ability to perform well from close to mid-range.