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Starfield Shattered Space

Best Scoped Weapons

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Here's a guide on the Best Scoped Weapons for Starfield to help you decide whether to keep or sell your other Scoped Weapons. Read on to learn what are the Best Scoped Weapons to keep in the game!

Best Scoped Weapons Tier List

Scoped Weapons Ranked

Tier List
SS Rank Icon Magsniper
S Rank Icon Hard Target
A Rank Icon ・Despondent Assassin
・Speechless Fire
B Rank Icon Old Earth Hunting Rifle
Feather
Hunterwulf
C Rank Icon Head Ranger
Orion
Tempest

The best Scoped Weapon in Starfield is the Magsniper due to its whopping huge damage added with its ease of use and range, making it a deadly weapon for players who decide to pick off enemies from a distance.

Tier List Criteria

① Damage
The goal of a Scoped Weapon is to make every bullet as efficient as possible, this means being able to take down enemies in a single shot, which is why damage is an important aspect when choosing Scoped Weapons.
② Range and Accuracy
Range and Accuracy are important aspects of a Scoped Weapon, as scoping requires stability for better target acquisition, while the weapon's Range allows you to take out enemies from greater distances.
④ Mass
Though it's not a dealbreaker, a weapon's mass could be put into consideration so you can carry more items while exploring.

How to Get the Best Early Scoped Weapon

Marksman's AA-99

Starfield - Marksman

The best Scoped Weapon you can find in the game early is a Marksman-modified AA-99, which can be bought from the Centurian Arsenal shop in Jemison, New Atlantis's Residential District for 27884 credits. The weapon has built-in high range, and damage that can be further boosted with modifications.

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