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Snipers are an advanced infantry unit in Warfare 1917 and Warfare 1944.

Warfare 1917[]

In this game, they are highly effective against infantry, even those in trenches, and have the longest range of any infantry unit. However, if the enemy gets close enough to return fire, they will be killed easily.

British Army[]

British Sniper menu icon

The British Sharpshooter uses a Lee-Enfield Mk III rifle. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
  • Hard Headed, which increases defense.
  • Entrenched, which increases defense while entrenched.
  • Rally, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Range Training, which greatly increases damage.

Imperial German Army[]

German Sniper menu icon

The German Sharpshooter uses a Gewehr 98 rifle. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases rifle damage.
  • Trench Armor, which increases defense.
  • Entrench, which increases defense while entrenched.
  • Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.

Warfare 1944[]

In this game, they are still effective against enemies at long range, and will still be killed easily by return fire. They work best when placed in cover or when used to eliminate high-value enemy infantry units like the Officer.

US Forces[]

American Sniper menu icon

The American Sniper uses a scoped M1903A4 Springfield and costs 500 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases damage.
  • Take Cover, which increases defense.
  • Hit 'Em Hard, which increases damage when attacking from the flank.
  • Post Haste, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Resupply Inbound, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Go! Go! Go!, which increases movement speed.
  • In Good Supply, which reduces their RP cost.
  • Smoke Grenades, which unlocks the Smoke Grenade ability.

Wehrmacht[]

German Sniper W1944 menu icon

The Wehrmacht Sniper uses a scoped Karabiner 98k and costs 500 RP. In the campaign, they can be upgraded with:

  • Ballistics, which increases damage.
  • Take Cover, which increases defense.
  • Fortified, which further increases defense.
  • Secure Flanks, which increases defense against attacks from the flank.
  • Reinforcements, which speeds up reinforcement.
  • Rapid Deployment, which speeds up reinforcement even further.
  • Scharfschtze, which increases damage.
  • Smoke Grenades, which unlocks the Smoke Grenade ability.
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