Sniper rifle (Fallout)

For an overview of sniper rifle models, see sniper rifle.

Fallout weapon
Sniper rifle
Damage	14 - 34
Damage type	Normal
Ammo	.223 FMJ
Capacity	6
Attack modes
Primary	Single
AP cost	6
Range	50
Secondary	Aimed
AP cost	7
Range	50
Miscellaneous
Weight	10 pounds
Value	2200
STR req.	5
Hands req.	2
Weapon perk	Weapon Long Range
Prototype ID	00000143

“A DKS-501 Sniper Rifle. Excellent long range projectile weapon. Originally .308, this one is chambered in the more common .223 caliber.”— Fallout 2 in-game description

The DKS-501 sniper rifle is a long range projectile small gun featured in Fallout.

Characteristics

This rifle allows the user to cause high damage to enemies from long range, especially if the player character has the necessary attributes to induce the more destructive critical hit effects.

The sniper rifle boasts good damage, excellent max range, and ammo for it is quite common. It has two drawbacks, including a small ammo capacity and costing extra AP to fire. This means targeted shots, although accurate, can take up to 7 AP to complete.

Locations

• Sold by Jacob in the Hub.
• Robots in the Glow carry sniper rifles.
• Given by Mathia for the assignment from General Maxson.
• Next to one of bodies at the left entrance in Sierra Army Depot.

Behind the scenes

The sniper rifle, unlike most of the rest of the game's weapons, has a reused sprite: the Wattz 2000 laser rifle uses the same basic sprite, lacking a scope and having several wires jutting out. It also lacks the sniper rifle's long barrel, though retains the barrel shroud.

Sounds

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