Kraber .50-Cal Sniper
Legendary mythic bolt-action rifle delivering 140 body and 280 headshot damage, instantly downing any player regardless of helmet or armor tier.
Weapon Overview & Ballistic Profile
Legendary mythic bolt-action rifle delivering 140 body and 280 headshot damage, instantly downing any player regardless of helmet or armor tier.
Shield Tier TTK & Damage Breakdown
Below is the empirical Time-to-Kill (TTK) performance matrix for the Kraber .50-Cal Sniper across all four standard shield tiers in competitive Apex Legends:
| Target Armor Tier | Total Effective HP | Time to Kill (TTK) | Body Hits Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Shield (Tier 1) | 150 HP | Instant (1 shot) | 1 shot |
| Blue Shield (Tier 2) | 175 HP | Instant (1 headshot / 2 body) | 1 headshot / 2 body |
| Purple Shield (Tier 3) | 200 HP | Instant (1 headshot / 2 body) | 1 headshot / 2 body |
| Red Evo Shield (Tier 4) | 225 HP | Instant (1 headshot / 2 body) | 1 headshot / 2 body |
Ballistic Handling & Recoil Smoothing Mechanics
Recoil Tendency: Colossal bolt recoil; complete screen shake.
In the Source engine underlying Apex Legends, engaging targets at an angular crosshair speed of 3.7 degrees per second or greater triggers Recoil Smoothing. When tracking strafing enemies between 20 and 45 meters with the Kraber .50-Cal Sniper, counter-strafe to eliminate horizontal recoil kick and maintain pinpoint accuracy.
Optimal Attachments & Loadout Synergy
- Supported Attachments: Fixed 6x-10x Variable Optic.
- Recommended Secondary Pairing: Pair with Volt SMG or VK-47 Flatline to cover close-quarters corner peeks.
- Best Legend Synergy: Pathfinder, Horizon, Vantage.