How to Find Sniper Rifles in Starfield: A Comprehensive Guide

In Starfield, Sniper Rifles are prized for their long-range precision and lethality, making them valuable assets in your arsenal. While some of the top-tier rifles have level prerequisites, this guide will help you locate them with ease.

Easiest Sniper Rifles to Find in Starfield

1. Old Earth Hunting Rifle

   • Location: Available for purchase at Centaurion Arsenal in New Atlantis's Residential District or Rowland Arms in Akila for 5000 credits.
   • Alternative Location: A non-purchasable Old Earth Hunting Rifle can be found on a desk at UC Surplus at The Well, but you'll need to steal it.

   Old Earth Hunting Rifle Stats:

   • Accuracy: 86.8 percent
   • Damage: 36 Physical
   • Fire Rate: 40
   • Magazine Size: 20
   • Range: 100

2. Despondent Assassin

   • Location: Acquire the Legendary Old Earth Hunting Rifle by completing three linked missions in Akila City, starting with "Defensive Measures." There's no level requirement, so you can initiate this questline early in your playthrough.

   Despondent Assassin Stats:

   • Accuracy: 86.8 percent
   • Damage: 62 Physical
   • Fire Rate: 40
   • Magazine Size: 12
   • Range: 78

3. Hard Target

   • Location: The Hard Target is an affordable yet potent sniper rifle. You can obtain it by reaching level 30 and visiting Rowland Arms in Akila. While it comes at a cost of 25,000 to 30,000 credits, it offers significantly higher damage than the Old Earth Hunting Rifle.

   Hard Target Stats:

   • Accuracy: 74.2 percent
   • Damage: 139 Physical
   • Fire Rate: 25
   • Magazine Size: 5
   • Range: 100

Where to Find the Best Sniper Rifle in Starfield

1. MagSniper
   • Location: The MagSniper stands as the premier sniper rifle in Starfield. It becomes available at level 30 from weapons stores like Rowland Arms and Neon Tactical, albeit at a price exceeding 30,000 credits. This rifle is rarer than the Hard Target, so you may need to rest nearby frequently to refresh stocklists.
   MagSniper Stats:
   • Accuracy: 86.1 percent
   • Damage: 268 Physical
   • Fire Rate: 17
   • Magazine Size: 12
   • Range: 100

While you might encounter Sniper Rifles as loot drops from specific Starfield enemies in places such as the Abandoned Mines, purchasing them remains a more reliable option. With this guide, you'll have the necessary information to acquire these formidable long-range weapons, enhancing your combat capabilities in the boundless universe of Starfield.

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