Kraber-AP Sniper

The Kraber-AP (Armor Penetrating) .50 Caliber Sniper Rifle is a Pilot anti-personnel bolt-action heavy sniper rifle that appears in Titanfall and Titanfall 2. It is manufactured by Lastimosa Armory.

Overview Edit

The Kraber is an exceptionally bulky weapon and it handles as such, with slow weapon handling and long reload times. It does however have immense power, in that it is capable of outright killing any human-size enemy with a single round. Rounds fired by this weapon have a considerable arc and travel time, both of which must be taken into account beyond close range engagements.It takes true skill to effectively wield a Kraber, and it is this trait that endears the rifle to many players.

DesignEdit

The Kraber-AP is a straight-pull bolt-action sniper rifle with a side-mounted magazine. As expected from its large-caliber 14.5x114mm rounds, it has unparalleled damage amongst Pilot weapons, able to kill any infantry in one shot at any range. Pilots must lead against moving targets due to the long projectile travel time between the shot and impact (slightly faster bullet speed than rounds from the 40mm Cannon) of the weapon's projectiles.

The Kraber, as a marksman rifle, supports a wide variety of optical attachments including the AOG, Threat Scope, Variable Zoom Scope, 4.5x Zoom Scope, 6x Zoom Scope and the default Factory Issue sights. It also supports the Stabilizer, Extended Magazine and Suppressor. To increase its anti-materiel capabilities, the Amped variant of the Kraber can be equipped with explosive rounds. Some customisation options also allow Pilots the ability to bounce their bullets, allowing them to ricochet around corners.

StrengthsEdit

• One-shot kill damage
• Great long-range weapon

WeaknessesEdit

• Not effective close range
• Have to lead your shots at a distance
• Bullet goes downward the farther away is the target

Field NotesEdit

• This one-shot-kill weapon is great for long-range fights, but if you get really confident with the weapon, you can be a threat mid-range with a well-placed shot on enemy Pilots.
• This weapon is difficult to snipe Pilots with when they are wall running and double jumping—try to catch them off-guard when they are on top of a roof. Distance is your friend when you are sniping. Get in a elevated perch away from danger so you can pick off enemy Pilots without the risk of dying. Keep in mind that you have to lead your shot due to the weapon’s low bullet velocity. If enemy Pilots are sniping or holding a static position, this is the weapon to take them out with.
• If your goal is to take out minions, this is not the best weapon. With the slowest rate of fire and smallest magazine capacity, this gun is mainly an anti-Pilot weapon.
• If you want to sit back and support, be sure to use the default 6X Zoom Scope or the 4.5X Zoom Scope and find the highest perch available. If you want to move up with your team and be a mid-range threat, equip the AOG scope along with a Suppressor to conceal your position.
• The Supressor attachment removes the Kraber's one-shot potential, making it almost completely useless and requiring a pilot to land at least two shots to kill. It is highly recommended not to use this attachment.

Gameplay Edit

Titanfall Edit

Weapon Attachments Edit

Image	Name	Description	Unlock
	6x Zoom Scope	This scope provides fixed, long-range magnification for engaging very distant targets. However, your situational awareness may be compromised while it is in use, due to the high magnification.	Default Weapon Sight
	AOG	The AOG, or Advanced Optical Gunsight, is fixed at 2.4X magnification, and includes an integrated "current magazine capacity" readout with a backup numerical display. The AOG is ideal for combat at extended range.	The Expendables (I) Challenge: Kill 5 Grunts
	4.5x Zoom Scope	This scope provides fixed, mid-range magnification for highly fluid combat situations. It provides a balance of precision and ranged situational awareness.	If It Moves... (II) Challenge: Kill 15 Enemies

Weapon Mods Edit

Image	Name	Description	Unlock
	Extended Magazine	This mod increases the ammo capacity of the weapon, making it so that you don’t have to reload as often.	Machine War (II) Challenge: Kill 1 Spectre
	Suppressor	This mod reduces the firing noise and muzzle flash of the weapon, making it ideal for taking your enemies by surprise.	If It Moves... (II) Challenge: Kill 5 Enemies
	Stabilizer	This mod reduces the amount of instability in the view when looking through the scope, making it easier to keep the crosshairs steady on a target.	Top Gun (I) Challenge: Kill 1 Pilot

Challenges Edit

Completing any tier of a Kraber challenge awards the player with one Amped Kraber Burn Card alongside their other awards.

• If It Moves... - Completing tier one of this challenge will unlock the Suppressor, while completing tier two will unlock the 4.5x Zoom Scope.
• Top Gun - Completing tier one (killing one Pilot) will unlock the Stabilizer.
• Machine War - Completing tier one will unlock the Extended Magazine.
• The Expendables - Completing tier one unlocks the AOG scope.
• This Is My Weapon - this challenge does not award any rewards aside from XP and Amped Kraber Burn Cards.

Titanfall 2 Edit

The Kraber reappears as a sniper weapon in Titanfall 2, largely unchanged from the first game. In general, the Kraber is best used with a pistol sidearm rather hang the conventional AT weapon, as pilots are extremely vulnerable in CQB should they eschew such a weapon. It is worth noting that if you are able to overcome this problem, an AT weapon will make you a versatile and lethal force, capable of slaughtering all foes. As of The War Games, players can now wield an AT weapon and a sidearm at the same time, so player's opting for the Kraber will always have a CQC option in their arsenal.

Parkour will greatly hinder the accuracy of this weapon, so it is advisable to remain fairly still when aiming the weapon. Relocating between shots will allow you to get the drop on your opponent, making shots much easier to land.

The Longshot Banner can be unlocked by getting the Kraber to Generation 2.9 (Standard), 3.9 (FIRE) and 4.9 (GOLD). The =) Patch can be unlocked by getting the Kraber to Level 20. The Kraber For Life Banner can be unlocked by purchasing the Banner pack released with Monarch's Reign.

Weapon Mods Edit

Image	Name	Description	Unlock
	Extra Ammo	Increased ammo capacity.	Kraber Level 2
	Speedloader	Faster reload.	Kraber Level 4
	Gun Ready	Fast transition into aiming down the sights.	Kraber Level 5
	Quick Swap	Faster transition when switching to this weapon.	Kraber Level 6
	Tactikill	Pilot kills increase Tactical availability (Faster cooldown).	Kraber Level 7
	Ricochet	Bullets bounce off of surfaces.	Kraber Level 9

Weapon Attachments Edit

Image	Name	Description	Unlock
	Factory Issue	Stock sights.	Kraber Level 1
	Variable Zoom Scope	Press [BUTTON] to toggle between two magnification levels.	Kraber Level 3
	Threat Scope	Makes enemies easy to spot by applying an AR overlay to them. Warning: Disables extra mod slot.	Kraber Level 8
	Pro Screen	Attachment that displays lifetime weapon XP count for the weapon.	Kraber Regeneration

Titanfall: Assault Edit

The Kraber appears in Titanfall: Assault, wielded by the Sniper Pilot.

TriviaEdit

• The Kraber's name is a reference to Erik Kraber, the audio lead of Titanfall.
• The weapon is most likely based off the South African NTW-20 and the Indian Vidhwansak, both are multi-calibers (using 12,7x108, 14,5x114 and various 20mm shells) anti-materiel rifles. Besides the incredible size of the rifle, the most distinct shared trait is the side-mounted magazine, an oddity among other weapons of its type. Concept art also describes the weapon as being inspired from competition shooting rifles.
• The Kraber is the strongest weapon in both Titanfall 1 and 2 being the only weapon to have 100 damage per shot.
• According to Grunt chatter, academy training includes target practice with the Kraber, firing at parasites on Behemoths. Despite this, no AI forces ever deploy with Krabers.
• Despite being called an Armor Piercing rifle, the Kraber can not penetrate a Titan's armor without hitting the weak spots highlighted in red.

Gallery Edit

The Amped Kraber Burn Card

First-person view in Titanfall

Titanfall 2 Concept art

The Masterwork Elite Warpaint

Titanfall 2 Kraber icon

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