Rare Sniper Rifle
Patch 31.1Updated 8/21/2026PUBG
Kar98k
107
Damage
30
RPM
2/10
Recoil Rating
80
🎯
Control
30
✨
Mobility
70
📏
Effect. Range
2
💥
Recoil Lvl
2.5x
☠️
HS Multi
5
📦
Magazine
2.5s
⏱️
Reload Time
3
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RoF Score
📏 Range Performance
| Range | Multiplier | Damage | % of Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close (0-10m) | 1.00x | 107 | 100% |
| Medium (10-30m) | 0.85x | 91 | 85% |
| Long (30m+) | 0.70x | 75 | 70% |
🧠 Combat Intelligence
In combat, the Kar98k boasts 54 DPS and achieves a 2.00s TTK. It fires at 30 RPM, dealing 107 base damage per shot. High headshot multiplier rewards precision. Against armored targets, TTK increases to 6.00s.
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Pro Strategy
🎯 **Marksman Tip**: With a massive 2.5x headshot multiplier, always aim for the head. Bodyshots heavily waste this weapon's potential.
✅ Strengths
- • High headshot multiplier rewards precision
⚠️ Weaknesses
- • Below-average DPS output
- • Slow TTK in close quarters
- • Small magazine limits sustained fire
- • Low fire rate requires careful shot placement
Best For
Aggressive pushes and CQB fights
Avoid
Mid-range duels
Strategic Analysis: Kar98k in PUBG
In the current meta, the Kar98k occupies a niche position. Its moderate time-to-kill of 2.000s 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 5-round magazine, the Kar98k can secure kills within a single magazine. Its headshot multiplier of 2.5x means skilled players can reduce TTK to 0.000s with consistent headshots.
Range performance sees damage drop to 85% at medium range and 70% at long range. Players should prefer close-to-medium range encounters.