Photon Sniper Rifle

Photon Sniper Rifle
General Information
Type	Sniper
Grade	Rare
Released	11.3.0
Statistic Information
Fire Rate	69
Mobility	100 (Mobility)/20 (Weight) 50 (Current Mobility)
Capacity	5
Other Information
Cost	365
Level Required	38
Theme	Photon themed
Gallery Number	199
Remodel Of	No Weapon
Attributes
Hidden Attributes	N/A
Gallery Chronology
🡨 Previous Weapon	N/A
🡨 Previous Weapon	N/A
Next Weapon 🡪	N/A
Next Weapon 🡪	N/A

The Photon Sniper Rifle is a Sniper weapon introduced in the 11.3.0 update.

Appearance

This weapon has a dark red finished body with several bright yellow parts that are similar to the Photon Shotgun. It has a skeleton stock that is connected to the handle. The weapon also has a dark red/bright yellow barrel with an illuminated green front sight and a gas tube underneath. A scope is mounted on top of the body that gives the user 8x magnification.

Strategy

Surprisingly, this weapon can 2 head-shot max armored players which can be contradicting to its grade and efficiency. However, it is not recommended to be used at higher levels(27+) if it’s not upgraded. In the 16.3.0 update, this weapon can be used at any level as long it’s maxed out.

Tips

• The burning effect is useful for weakening players to low health after hitting them on the face. Then an assault rifle such as the Hellraiser can finish them off.
• Be wary of the low magazine capacity and make every shot count.
• Aim for the head to maximize damage.
• When you are in sniper forts, this is an effective weapon with an 8x.

Counters

• Take cover behind objects as the weapon lacks the ability to penetrate through players or objects.
• If hit, avoid the player's firing range and heal up.
• This weapon’s shots are powerful so try avoiding the shots at all costs

Supported Maps

• Sniper Forts
• North Pole

Weapon Setups

Have a Backup weapon that has a fast firing rate such as the Infiltrator to finish enemies off or in close combat.

Trivia

• It is the second sniper weapon that has the ability to deal additional damage over time when hit, first being the Poison Hunter.
• It is the third photon-based weapon to be added to the game.
  • Like the Photon Shotgun and the Photon Pistol, it can set enemies on fire.
  • This, the Laser Crossbow and the Elf's Revenge are the only weapons with an 8x scope.
• It is the first sniper rifle with the "Burning" attribute.
  • It is also the second weapon in the "Sniper" category to have the "Burning" attribute, the first being the Magic Bow.
• It is very similar to the Elf's Revenge.
• The idea of a photon sniper rifle may have possibly originated from a moderator and two members in the Pixel Gun World forums.
• This is currently the only Photon-type weapon to not have a grade of Common.
• In the 13.5.0 update, this weapon has been given an efficiency of 21, making it so that newer players won't really have to upgrade this weapon anymore. It was also given a combat level of 10.
• Similarly, to the Railgun, it has a charging sound after the weapon has been fired.
• In the 16.3.0 update, this is a 2 shot headshot maxed out.

Gallery

In first person

Scoped In