SVU

The SVU is a sniper rifle in BlastGen. It appears in all modes.

Campaign
While hard to spot, SVUs are used by the Czech Militia and the Russian Army. However, it is impossible to obtain, as most snipers fire from unreachable areas. It is very worthwhile when it can actually be found. It can one shot kill any enemy, anywhere on the body. However, ammo for it is scarce, so it is ill advised to use this weapon consistently.

Multiplayer
The SVU is unlocked at Rank 4, and is the first sniper rifle unlocked. It is semi automatic, and deals a rather low amount of damage. In terms of optics, the scope is a rather obstructive one, taking up about the entire screen. The reticle is rather simple looking and is easy to track enemies with. It has no firecap, giving it the highest fire rate in its class, however as a downside it cannot get one shot kills unless aiming for the head or neck area. Hollow Points remedies this weakness, allowing one shot kills from the chest up. The ACOG Sight is an excellent fit for the SVU, and essentially turns it into a marksman rifle. It has a large 10 round magazine, which is the highest in its class. Equipping Extended Mags will increase this to 15 rounds, negating the need to reload consistently, many players consider this as overkill, but it is a good option when holding a position. Overall, the SVU is a good weapon, but is often overlooked, however it can be powerful in the right hands.

Zombies
The SVU appears in Zombies, available from the Strongbox for 950 points in all maps.

In terms of damage, its one shot kill profile is mediocre, and lasts only until round 8, or 11 if going for headshots. It has Extended Mags by default, giving it the largest clip capacity for a sniper rifle. However, it has a restricted firecap, being able to fire at a maximum of 650 RPM, similar to most pistols. This doesn’t make much of a difference, however. It has a very quick reload speed, which is about as fast as the M16. When upgraded in the Upgrade Machine, it becomes the Lycanthrope, gaining a large increase in damage and gains a Reflex Sight. It is effective until about round 27 if going for headshots, making it the best sniper rifle to upgrade.

Trivia
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 * In the Campaign, it is possible to find a SVU with wooden furniture instead of synthetic. However, it cannot be picked up.
 * Lycanthrope is a term for a werewolf.
 * It is possible to get a one shot kill to the shoulder without Hollow Points.
 * Technically speaking, the SVU has the fastest fire rate out of all weapons if the player fires the SVU fast enough.
 * It shares ammo with the AK-47 and RPD despite being chambered in 7.62x54mmR.