The Division 2: Best Marksman Rifles

Interested in what are the top three marksman rifles in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, we will talk about it in this article? 

The Division 2 has showcased some powerful snipers/marksman rifles with the ability to mod and characterize based on the player’s preference.  

Among the numerous weapons in the game, there are player who  want to know which marksman rifles are the best and if there was a way to  get them. 

While looking at these weapons, we’re going to be looking at the weapons’ stats in detail, including rate of fire, reload speed, and the best talents that will make your weapon D.C.’s reckoning. 

1. Nemesis

The Nemesis is a weapon for stalking prey. 

It has high damage that surpasses that of the M700 and the M44, but makes max damage play hard to get as it requires players to set a charge to run all of its damage. 

• Weapon Stats:
• RPM: 50
• Reload Speed: 2.4s
• Optimal Range: Long
• Critical Strike Range: 10-70m
• Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
• Magazine: 5+1 

What Brings Out The Best In The Nemesis:

• Permanent Talents:
• Counter Sniper
  • “Deal 0-100% weapon damage based on how long the trigger is held before releasing. The time to reach max weapon damage is reduced whenever a shot does not kill an enemy it hits”.
• Nemesis
  • “Aiming at an enemy marks them as your nemesis for 15 seconds, letting you see them through walls. Your shots gain +5% damage to the nemesis for each second they are market, to a maximum of 50%.”
• Preparation 
  • “While holstered, gain +25% headshot damage when scoped with your current weapon.”

How To Get Nemesis: 

• Blueprints
• FULL NEMESIS GUIDE - How to Get the New Exotic Sniper + All Talents & Gameplay | The Division 2

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2. Commando (Paratrooper SVD)

The Commando is named Paratrooper SVD marksman rifle. 

Known for its high Mag and rapid fire, the Commando is a fast hitting weapon that deals high damage. 

Weapon Stats:

• RPM: 260
• Reload Speed: 2.30s
• Optimal Range: 34m
• Critical Strike Range: ---
• Fire Mode: Semi-Automatic
• Magazine: 10

What Brings Out The Best In The Commando:

• Ranger
  • “Every 5m you are from the target grants +2% weapon damage. Requires 4 or less batteries.”
• Lucky Shot
  • “Magazine capacity is increased by 20%. Missed shots from cover have a 25% chance to return to the magazine.”
• Extra
  • +20% magazine capacity

How To Get Commando: 

• Blueprints
• THE DIVISION 2 HOW TO GET THE NAMED SVD COMMANDO & 1886 VIRGINIAN | THIS WEEKS NAMED HIGH-ENDS

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3. Classic M44 Carbine

The Classic M44 Carbine is a weapon of damage. 

Despite not having a high Mag like the Commando SVD, it makes up for it with its impeccable damage. 

Weapon Stats:

• RPM: 55
• Reload Speed: 4.20s
• Optimal Range: 60m
• Critical Strike Range: ---
• Fire Mode: Bolt-Action
• Magazine: 5

Why Bring Out The Best In M44:

• Perfectly Naked
  • “When armor is depleted gain +50% weapon damage for 6s (Scope 8x or higher).”
• Optimized
  • +15% weapon handling
• Wascally
  • “While holstered, you are able to resist 5 ensnare attempts. Can occur once every 60s.”
• Vindictive
  • “Killing an enemy with a status effect applied grants all group members within 15m +20% critical hit chance for 10s. Requires 4 or less crosshairs.”

How To Get Commando:

• Farming, Looting
• High-End Tier 4 | Classic M44 Carbine | Sniper| Firing Range Test | THE DIVISION 2

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These are the top three sniper/marksman rifles in Tom Clancy’s The Division 2. 

Did your primary rifle make the cut or do you see yourself switching your game up?

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