In the world of Resident Evil, sniper rifles hadn’t been in the game very often. Players were first able to use a sniper rifle in Code Veronica. Since then, the concept of sniper rifles has been in the Resident Evil series a little more. Here, we will look at the top 3 sniper rifles in Resident Evil 5 and how to get them.

#3 S75

The S75 is one of the first sniper rifles you can find in the game. Players can find it in Chapter 2-1 in the port area of the chapter. It will be in a building in front of you on the northeastern part of the map. This sniper rifle is mirrored after the one in Resident Evil Code Veronica that you have to use to take down the Nosferatu boss. The S75 is a bolt action rifle, so you will have to readjust your aim after every shot. What this rifle lets down in speed, it makes up for in power.

Here's a video on where to find the S75 in the game.

What makes the S75 great:

• Highest firepower among all rifles when upgraded
• Highest ammo capacity among all rifles when upgraded
• Solid rifle for body shot kills when upgraded

#2 Dragunov SVD

Players can find the Dragunov SVD in Chapter 2-2 in the Mining Area of the chapter. It will be in a silver locker inside the building overlooking the mining complex. This sniper rifle is a massive upgrade from the S75. Unlike the S75, this is a semi-auto rifle. This makes it easier to keep your target in the crosshairs while firing off rounds at them.

Here's a video on finding the Dragunov SVD in the game.

What makes the Dragunov SVD great:

• Its semi-auto firing makes sniping easier
• It has solid firepower of 1,300 when upgraded
• Holds 18 rounds when fully upgraded

#1 H&K PSG-1

And coming in at number one is the H&K PSG-1. Players can find the H&K PSG-1 in Chapter 5-3 in the missile area on the second floor. It’s in a silver case in a room with a switch you need to use to activate the sliding platform. There is also a random chance of encountering a Reaper right before you make it to the door. The H&K PSG-1 has been in other video games but is just known as the PSG-1. This rifle will be essential to completing one side task of getting all the BSAA emblems.

Here's a video on finding the H&K PSG-1 in the game.

What makes the H&K PSG-1 great:

• Fastest reload speed among rifles when upgraded 
• Has an upgradable scope to enhance zoom distance 
• A key weapon if you want to get all the BSAA emblems in the game

So there you have it, the top 3 sniper rifles in the game. Whether you need one with the best stopping power or one that can scout ahead and give a much clearer headshot on enemies, you now know which ones are right for the task ahead of you. Now it’s time to get out there and stop those people from releasing their new bioweapon on the world!

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