Warzone Fastest TTK Rankings: One-Shot Weapons Explained
When you sort Warzone weapons purely by time-to-kill, one thing becomes immediately clear: one-shot-capable marksman rifles and sniper rifles sit in a tier of their own. Every weapon in our top 20 records a 0ms theoretical TTK — meaning a single well-placed shot is all it takes. But not all one-shot weapons are created equal.
Below, we break down the full rankings, highlight the key differences in fire rate and damage, and show which weapon leads each category. For a broader look at where every weapon class stands, check the full meta tier list.
Top 20 Fastest TTK Weapons in Warzone
All 20 weapons below share a 0ms TTK (one-shot kill potential to the chest at close range). The ranking is ordered by our database's composite scoring, which factors in RPM as a tiebreaker for practical follow-up potential.
| Rank | Weapon | Type | Tier | RPM | Close Chest Damage | |------|--------|------|------|-----|--------------------| | 1 | Crossbow | Marksman Rifle | — | 48 | 150 | | 2 | Essex Model 07 | Marksman Rifle | Good | 740 | 187 | | 3 | Kar98k | Marksman Rifle | Good | 55 | 180 | | 4 | SA-B 50 | Marksman Rifle | — | 65 | 150 | | 5 | SP-R 208 | Marksman Rifle | — | 59 | 150 | | 6 | Tyr | Pistol | — | 260 | 180 | | 7 | FJX Imperium | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 44 | 165 | | 8 | Hawker HX | Sniper Rifle | Meta | 48 | 165 | | 9 | HDR | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 36 | 207 | | 10 | KATT-AMR | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 33 | 216 | | 11 | LA-B 330 | Sniper Rifle | — | 47 | 247 | | 12 | LR 7.62 | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 39 | 165 | | 13 | LW3A1 Frostline | Sniper Rifle | Good | 45 | 165 | | 14 | MCPR-300 | Sniper Rifle | — | 41 | 165 | | 15 | MORS | Sniper Rifle | Good | 200 | 182 | | 16 | SP-X 80 | Sniper Rifle | — | 51 | 180 | | 17 | Victus XMR | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 36 | 216 | | 18 | VS Recon | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 43 | 207 | | 19 | XR-3 Ion | Sniper Rifle | Very Good | 136 | 150 | | 20 | XRK Stalker | Sniper Rifle | Good | 39 | 180 |
Key Takeaways From the Data
Marksman Rifles Own the Top 5
All five top-ranked weapons are marksman rifles. The Crossbow takes the #1 spot with 150 close chest damage at 48 RPM. It's a niche pick with a low fire rate, but its one-shot capability is undeniable.
The Essex Model 07 stands out dramatically with 740 RPM — over 13 times faster than the Crossbow — paired with 187 close chest damage. That fire rate means missed shots are far more forgiving, making it arguably the most practical marksman rifle on this list. Its "Good" tier rating reflects solid overall viability.
The Kar98k slots in at #3 with 180 close chest damage and 55 RPM. It also holds a "Good" tier rating and offers a middle ground between the Crossbow's raw damage profile and the Essex's rapid cycling.
ADS
350ms
RPM
55
Bullet Vel.
110 m/s
TTK (close)
1101ms
The Essex Model 07 vs. Kar98k
These two "Good"-tier marksman rifles present an interesting choice:
- Essex Model 07: 740 RPM, 187 chest damage — extremely fast follow-up shots
- Kar98k: 55 RPM, 180 chest damage — traditional bolt-action feel, slightly lower damage
The Essex's fire rate advantage is massive. If you miss a headshot or need a second shot to finish a plated enemy, the Essex cycles over 13× faster. The Kar98k deals 7 less damage per chest shot, so it doesn't compensate on the damage side either. For practical one-shot builds, the Essex tends to be the safer pick.
Essex Model 07
GoodKar98k
Good
Sniper Rifle Highlights
Among sniper rifles, the Hawker HX is the only weapon with a "Meta" tier rating in this entire list. It fires at 48 RPM with 165 close chest damage. The FJX Imperium matches that damage at 44 RPM and holds a "Very Good" tier.
For raw damage per shot, the LA-B 330 leads all snipers at 247 close chest damage, though it has no tier rating assigned. The KATT-AMR (216 damage) and Victus XMR (216 damage) also hit hard but cycle slowly at 33 and 36 RPM respectively.
The MORS is a notable outlier: 200 RPM with 182 chest damage. That's the fastest-cycling sniper rifle in the dataset by a wide margin, making it a strong option when you need quick follow-up shots at range.
The Tyr: A Pistol in the One-Shot Club
The Tyr at rank #6 is the only pistol on this list. It delivers 180 close chest damage at 260 RPM. As a secondary weapon, having one-shot capability at close range while freeing up your primary slot for a different role is a significant loadout flexibility advantage.
Fastest Weapon by Category
Beyond one-shot weapons, here's how the fastest TTK breaks down across all weapon types:
| Category | Weapon | TTK | |----------|--------|-----| | Marksman Rifle | Crossbow | 0ms | | Pistol | Tyr | 0ms | | Sniper Rifle | FJX Imperium | 0ms | | Submachine Gun | Nail Gun | 232ms | | Assault Rifle | MXR-17 | 240ms | | Battle Rifle | FTAC Recon | 240ms | | Light Machine Gun | Mk. 78 | 276ms |
The gap between one-shot weapons and the fastest automatic is 232ms (Nail Gun SMG). That's the difference between instant and roughly a quarter-second — a lifetime in a gunfight. But automatic weapons offer consistency, larger magazines, and forgiveness that bolt-actions and marksman rifles simply don't.
Who Should Use These Weapons?
One-shot weapons reward precision above all else. If you're hitting upper chest and head shots reliably, no automatic weapon can compete with a 0ms TTK. But a single miss with a 48 RPM Crossbow means waiting over a full second before your next shot — where an SMG would have already killed.
- High-confidence aimers: The Crossbow, SA-B 50, or SP-R 208 maximize one-shot potential
- Balanced approach: The Essex Model 07 at 740 RPM gives you the best of both worlds
- Long-range specialists: The Hawker HX (Meta tier) or FJX Imperium (Very Good tier) are the top-rated snipers
- Secondary slot pick: The Tyr pistol gives one-shot capability without costing your primary
For the full breakdown of where every weapon sits across all categories, visit our meta tier list or browse all weapons.
ADS
330ms
RPM
740
Bullet Vel.
520 m/s
TTK (close)
0ms
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