The Hawker HX sits in the Meta tier for Warzone snipers, and the numbers back it up: 960 m/s bullet velocity, 300 damage headshots, and a clean one-shot down at all practical ranges. Here are three builds depending on how you want to run it.
ADS
510ms
RPM
48
Bullet Vel.
960 m/s
TTK (close)
0ms
Best Build
Why the Hawker HX Works
The core appeal is straightforward. At 150 HP in Warzone, a single headshot at 300 damage drops a fully plated target instantly. Even the second damage dropoff at 78 meters still delivers 290 to the head — more than enough. Body shots land at 165 damage (chest/stomach/legs) inside 78m and 159 beyond, meaning you'll two-tap to the body at any range.
Bullet velocity at 960 m/s is among the highest in the sniper class, making lead adjustments minimal at distance. ADS sits at 510ms, which is reasonable for a bolt-action but something you'll want to improve with the right attachments.
The trade-offs: a 7-round default magazine limits follow-up capacity, and vertical recoil at 68.72 means you'll lose your sight picture between shots without recoil management.
Build 1: Best Overall
| Slot | Attachment | |------|------------| | Muzzle | Monolithic Suppressor | | Barrel | 23.7" Composite-II Barrel | | Magazine | Flatload Speed Mag | | Rear Grip | Auroral Light Grip | | Fire Mods | 3338 LM Overpressured |
Share Code: R05-21WSG-FI4AP-A311
This is the all-rounder. The Monolithic Suppressor keeps you off the minimap and adds range, while the 23.7" Composite-II Barrel balances bullet velocity with handling. The Flatload Speed Mag addresses the reload weakness without sacrificing a slot to a larger magazine. The Auroral Light Grip tightens up ADS speed and stability, and the 3338 LM Overpressured rounds push damage consistency at range.
If you're only going to build one Hawker HX class, this is it.
Build 2: Long Range
| Slot | Attachment | |------|------------| | Muzzle | Monolithic Suppressor | | Barrel | 27.4" Teleos Range Barrel | | Magazine | Amrita Fast Mag | | Rear Grip | Auroral Light Grip | | Fire Mods | 3338 LM Overpressured |
Share Code: R05-21WSG-FI4AI-XN11
For players who hold long sightlines — think Urzikstan rooftops or Area 99 overlooks. The 27.4" Teleos Range Barrel maximizes bullet velocity and effective range at the cost of mobility. The Amrita Fast Mag keeps your reload crisp so you can re-chamber without being punished. Everything else carries over from the Best Build.
This variant trades close-quarters handling for the most reliable long-distance performance the Hawker HX can offer. You'll want a strong SMG or AR secondary to cover anything inside 50 meters.
Build 3: Rush (Aggressive Sniper)
| Slot | Attachment | |------|------------| | Muzzle | Monolithic Suppressor | | Barrel | 23.7" Composite-II Barrel | | Rear Grip | Auroral Light Grip | | Laser | 1mW Instinct Laser Array | | Fire Mods | 3338 LM Overpressured |
Share Code: R05-21WSL-NFYHD-XS11
This strips the magazine attachment in favor of the 1mW Instinct Laser Array, which improves sprint-to-fire and ADS speed for a more mobile sniper playstyle. You're working with the default 7-round mag here, so shot accuracy matters more. The 510ms base ADS gets a meaningful boost, making quickscope-style plays more viable in mid-range engagements.
Best paired with a fast-handling secondary you can swap to immediately after firing.
Damage Profile Breakdown
| Range | Head | Chest | Stomach | Legs | |-------|------|-------|---------|------| | 0–77m | 300 | 165 | 165 | 165 | | 78m+ | 290 | 159 | 159 | 159 |
At 150 HP (three plates), you get a one-shot headshot at every range. Body shots require two hits regardless of distance. The damage dropoff at 78m is minimal — only a 10-point reduction to the head — so bullet velocity matters more than raw damage at range.
How It Compares
The Hawker HX's closest competition includes the AMR Mod 4 (Good tier), the FJX Imperium (Very Good tier), and the HDR (Very Good tier). The Hawker HX edges all of them in tier placement.
Hawker HX
MetaAMR Mod 4
Good
The AMR Mod 4 is a solid alternative if you prefer a different handling profile, but the Hawker HX's 960 m/s bullet velocity and Meta-tier ranking give it the edge for competitive play. Check the full Hawker HX weapon page for detailed stat comparisons, or browse the full sniper rifle category to see how every option stacks up.
Final Thoughts
- Best Overall for most players — balanced handling and reload speed
- Long Range if you're holding sightlines and want maximum bullet velocity
- Rush if you're pushing aggressively and need faster ADS
The Hawker HX earns its Meta placement with a combination of one-shot headshot potential and high bullet velocity that few snipers in Warzone can match. For the full current rankings, check the meta tier list, and browse our loadout guides for more optimized builds across every weapon class.