Common Throwable
Patch 1.72Updated 10/14/2026GTA Online
Snowball
100
Damage
30
RPM
0%
Armor Pen
90
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Accuracy
50
✨
Movement
-
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Range
-
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Reload Level
1x
☠️
HS Multi
1
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Magazine
0.5s
⏱️
Reload Time
-
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RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 100 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.90x | 90 | 90% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.75x | 75 | 75% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
Analyzing the Snowball, we find a 50 DPS profile and a 2.50s time-to-kill at close range. It fires at 30 RPM, dealing 100 base damage per shot. Pinpoint accuracy for reliable hits. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 7.50s.
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Pro Strategy
⚠️ **Ammo MGMT**: Low magazine capacity. Always reload immediately after a knock; don't try to squad-wipe without a reload.
✅ Strengths
- • Pinpoint accuracy for reliable hits
⚠️ Weaknesses
- • Below-average DPS output
- • Slow TTK in close quarters
- • Low headshot bonus limits skill ceiling
- • Small magazine limits sustained fire
- • Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Mid-range duels
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Last Updated: October 2026
Strategic Analysis: Snowball in GTA Online
In the current meta, the Snowball occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 2.500s at close range makes it viable in most combat scenarios. The weapon requires 2 shots to eliminate a full-health target at close range, 3 at medium range, and 3 at long range.
With 30 rounds per minute and a 1-round magazine, the Snowball can may require a reload mid-fight. Its headshot multiplier of 1x allows skilled players to reduce TTK to 2.500s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 90% at medium range and 75% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.