DMR
SKS vs SVD
The SVD kills faster: 125 ms against 286 ms for the SKS, on a 100 HP target with no armor and every shot landing. The SKS is $2,400 cheaper, which matters when every death costs you the gun. They use different ammo: 7.62x39mm and 7.62x54mm.
| Stat | SKS | SVD |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 42 | 55 (better) |
| RPM | 420 | 480 (better) |
| DPS | 294 | 440 (better) |
| Shots to kill | 3 | 2 (better) |
| Time to kill | 286 ms | 125 ms (better) |
| Price | $2,400 (better) | $4,800 |
| Caliber | 7.62x39mm | 7.62x54mm |
| Stats won | 1 | 5 |
Yellow marks the better value. DPS, shots to kill and time to kill are best case numbers.
Through armor
Chest shots to kill with the best ammo for each armor level, and head shots through a level 2 helmet. FMJ is standard ammo, AP armor piercing and HP hollow point. Full durability, every shot hits.
| Target | SKS | SVD |
|---|---|---|
| Chest, no armor | 1 shotHP | 1 shotHP |
| Chest, level 2 | 3 shots · 286 msAP | 3 shots · 250 msFMJ |
| Chest, level 4 | 4 shots · 429 msAP | 3 shots · 250 msAP |
| Head, level 2 helmet | 2 shots · 143 msFMJ | 2 shots · 125 msFMJ |
Which should you buy?
On our tier list the SKS is B tier and the SVD is S tier.
The SVD kills faster in 3 of the 4 armor matchups above.
The SKS is $2,400 cheaper. Buy the SVD when you can afford to lose it, and the SKS when you are rebuilding your cash or learning a map.
You unlock the SKS at Recon level 5.
Questions
- Is the SKS better than the SVD?
- No, the SVD kills faster in most armor matchups. The SKS is $2,400 cheaper.
- Which is cheaper, the SKS or the SVD?
- The SKS, at $2,400 against $4,800.
- Which is better against level 4 armor?
- The SVD: 3 shots to the chest with armor piercing ammo, against 4 shots for the SKS.
- Do the SKS and SVD use the same ammo?
- No. The SKS fires 7.62x39mm and the SVD fires 7.62x54mm.