Part 12

Master the W2000 sniper rifle in Hitman: Blood Money! Discover its history, available upgrades, and how to customize it for maximum precision and stealth.

Alright, let's talk about one of the coolest, rarest sniper rifles in Hitman: Blood Money – the W2000. This thing is a beast, based on a real-life Walther WA 2000. Fun fact: only 176 of these were ever made in reality because they were just too expensive to produce widely. That rarity makes it a super valuable find in the game, and it even comes with its own special rifle case. Unlike in the older game, Contracts, you can't use this case to stash other sniper rifles, unfortunately. Still, the W2000 is one of the best sniper rifles out there, and you can make it even deadlier with a bunch of upgrades.

Here's a breakdown of the upgrades you can get for the W2000, broken down by tiers:

Tier 1 Upgrades

• Low Velocity Ammo: This ammo fires slower and hits with less power than standard rounds, but it's much quieter and has less recoil. If you equip this, you can't use any other ammo types.
• Double Capacity Clip: This doubles how many rounds your clip can hold and speeds up your firing rate. You can't use this with the Bolt Action upgrade.

Tier 2 Upgrades

• Extra Ammo: You get one extra clip, and all your existing clips are expanded.
• Scope Type 1: This is a big scope that attaches to the rifle, offering a three-level zoom for high precision. It can't be used with Scope Type 2.
• Lightweight Frame: This replaces parts of the rifle with lighter materials, and it's actually required if you want to use the Bolt Action upgrade later on.

Tier 3 Upgrades

• Silencer Type 1: A basic silencer that makes the weapon quieter but reduces its damage. You can't use this with Silencer Type 2.
• Armor Piercing Ammo: These rounds pack more punch and can even go through doors, but they increase recoil. Like the other ammo types, if you choose this, you can't use any other ammo.

Tier 4 Upgrades

• Extra Ammo: This time you get two extra clips, and all your clips are expanded.
• Carbon-Fiber Barrel: This upgrade improves precision and cuts down on recoil.
• Bolt Action: This turns the W2000 into a single-shot weapon, but it drastically increases precision. Keep in mind, this upgrade requires the Lightweight Frame and means you can't use clips anymore.

Tier 5 Upgrades

• Silencer Type 2: This is the best silencer available, but like its predecessor, it does reduce the weapon's damage. It can't be used with Silencer Type 1.
• Scope Type 2: Another large scope with a three-level zoom, this one is better than Scope Type 1, offering improved targeting capabilities.