Mass Effect Legendary Edition sniper rifle guide: M-92 Mantis, M-97 Viper, M-98 Widow, and M-29 Incisor details.
M-92 Mantis Sniper Rifle
This sniper rifle is very effective against armor, but weaker against shields and biotic barriers. You obtain it by default at Freedom's Progress.
M-97 Viper Sniper Rifle
The M-97 Viper is a semi-automatic sniper rifle with a higher ammo capacity. It is highly effective against armor and somewhat effective against shields and biotic barriers. You can obtain it on Illium after you recruit the Assassin.
M-98 Widow Anti-Material Rifle
This rifle is especially effective against armor, but also against shields and biotic barriers. It is a researchable upgrade that is only usable by the team member who suggested it, and/or usable by Soldier or Infiltrator classes if chosen as Advanced Weapon Training.
M-29 Incisor Sniper Rifle
The M-29 Incisor fires a 3-shot burst, designed to overload active defenses. It is not particularly accurate, similar to a zoomable M-4 Submachine Gun. This rifle is only available via the Digital Deluxe DLC (downloadable content — extra missions or items released after launch).
- Consider the enemy's defenses (armor, shields, biotic barriers) when choosing your sniper rifle.
- The M-98 Widow is a powerful upgrade, but its availability is restricted to specific research or class choices.
- The M-29 Incisor is a unique weapon obtained through DLC.
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