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SKS vs SVD
Up close the SVD kills an unarmored target faster (125 ms against 143 ms). Against Level 4 armor the SVD is faster (375 ms against 714 ms). The SVD holds full damage further (800 m against 400 m). The SKS is cheaper at $2,400 against $4,800.
Stats side by side
| SKS | SVD | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Marksman Rifle | Marksman Rifle |
| Calibre | 7.62mm | 7.62x54mm |
| Damage per round | 42 | 55 |
| Rate of fire | 420 RPM | 480 RPM |
| Fire modes | semi-automatic | semi-automatic |
| Full damage to | 400 m | 800 m |
| Damage at longest range | 20% at 1,200 m | 20% at 1,200 m |
| Muzzle velocity | 735 m/s | 800 m/s |
| Effective range | 400 m | 800 m |
| Accuracy | 0.73 MOA | 0.45 MOA |
| Price | $2,400 | $4,800 |
| Unlock | Recon level 5 + $25,000 | Recon level 12 + $50,000 |
| Weight | 3.85 kg | 5.3 kg |
Where each one wins
Against an unarmored torso, from 0 m to 1,000 m the SVD kills faster.
Torso TTK by range and armor
| Range | SKS no armor | SVD no armor | SKS Level 2 Armor | SVD Level 2 Armor | SKS Level 4 Armor | SVD Level 4 Armor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 50 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 100 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 200 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 300 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 400 m | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 500 m | 286 ms3 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 429 ms4 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 800 m | 429 ms4 shots | 125 ms2 shots | 714 ms6 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 1,143 ms9 shots | 375 ms4 shots |
| 1,000 m | 571 ms5 shots | 250 ms3 shots | 1,000 ms8 shots | 375 ms4 shots | 1,857 ms14 shots | 750 ms7 shots |
Headshot TTK up close
| Helmet | SKS | SVD |
|---|---|---|
| No helmet | instant1 shot | instant1 shot |
| Level 1 Helmet | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots |
| Level 2 Helmet | 143 ms2 shots | 125 ms2 shots |
| Level 3 Helmet | 286 ms3 shots | 125 ms2 shots |
| Level 4 Helmet | 286 ms3 shots | 250 ms3 shots |
Modelled from the 2026-09-03 game-data snapshot: FMJ rounds, every shot landing on the same zone, a 100-health target, and armor that holds for the whole fight. The clock runs over the gaps between shots, so a one-shot kill reads instant and bullet travel time is not included. Torso means centre mass; an upper-chest hit does about 10% more.
Frequently asked
Is the SKS or the SVD better in WARDOGS?
On time to kill, the SVD has the edge: Up close the SVD kills an unarmored target faster (125 ms against 143 ms). Against Level 4 armor the SVD is faster (375 ms against 714 ms). The SVD holds full damage further (800 m against 400 m). The SKS is cheaper at $2,400 against $4,800.
Which kills faster at range, the SKS or the SVD?
Against an unarmored torso, from 0 m to 1,000 m the SVD kills faster.