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 It's time to create Black Ops 7's most insanely powerful Zombies Loadout: the XR3 Ion Sniper. It charges three rounds for each shot, crits as a truck, can spike to almost 300,000.000 damage per sec when fully upgraded. Why should I care? The Ray Gun M2 is outperformed by Ray Gun by about 6x in terms of raw DPS. That changes the way you can approach boss control and high-round clearings.

 What does that in-game mean? If you don't mind a quirky charge-shot and an impractical feel to the base, then you get to use a sniper to collateralize zombie lines, eliminate Zersa quickly, and scale into late rounds as other primaries begin to drop off.

 Why XR3 is not working right now

 - First, XR3 Ion's DPS is currently the highest in BO7 Zombie.

 - Data that backs it:

 - Maximum rarity when crits are present: 38,000 per projectile.

 The weapon is capable of firing 3 projectiles for every charge. That's 114,000 in damage per pull of the trigger.

 - By accounting for fire rate on critical chains, you will achieve 196,000 DPS.

 - When Napalm is used, elemental damage per bullet increases to 57,000. This results in a total of 294,000.

 - If you place your aim in crit zones while maintaining charge cadence, bosses will vanish faster with the M2 and Ray Gun than they would using an M2 or Ray Gun.

 The Catch: Power or Practicality?

 - Compared to another sniper XR3 has more power, but it feels less practical when at the base because of charge delay, ADS lag, and ammo flow.

 If you observe a slowdown in charge speed or damage, it is not your imagination. Both bullet velocity and the damage range play a role.

 - If the upgrade is slow, try box hits or salvage early to get an edge. After Pack-a Punch synergy and perk synergy your weapon will be ready.

 Modifications Step-byStep: Ammo Modification, Perks Modification, and Attachments Mod

 - Optics:

 Kepler's T-Range Holos: manageable FOV without bulky optics. It is good for those who prefer a clean sightline. Although you may not need it, it does make it easier to identify targets.

 - Barrel:

 - LTI Infinity, 21": reduce the drop-off by prioritizing damage range.

 If you experience mid-range bullet falloff, consider a hybrid barrel.

 - Underbarrel/Handguard:

 - The Advanced Step Handguard: This handguard improves the handling of hipfires, strafes, and aim-walking. It is essential for maintaining your reticle in a crit during micro-movements.

 - Magazine:

 - A 21-round extended magazine is the best choice despite Pack-a-Punch (mag reduces to 14 rounds after PaP). You can expect a patch at launch. But for now, be careful with your ammo planning.

 Rear grip:

 - Vertigo Grip L9: horizontal recoil with stabilization of multi-crit chains.

 - Stock:

 - The Mobility Stock improves hipfires, movements, and strafing, which helps to retain crit tracking while charging.

 - Laser:

 IMW instinct: ADS speed is increased; XR3 also benefits from it, as charge + ADS combined can feel slow without it.

 - Ammo Mod:

 - Rapid Fire: Quick Charge reduces charge times and raises ROF.

 - Perk Synergy:

 - Double Tap : Increases the rate of fire; your burst speed increases with the quickening of charge.

 - Deadshot Daiquiri - crit focus. XR3 relies heavily on crit multiplication, so this immediately pays dividends.

 Speed Cola : helps to ease the pain of reloading big mags; this QoL is now essential with the PaP Mag Bug.

 - If you have armor, pick it up early in order to avoid being penalized during charge windows.

 Upgrade Paths for Rarity, PAP Levels, Elemental, and more

 Early game:

 You'll be able to feel the limitations of the weapon - its charge delay and ammo durability. If you find yourself starved, don't linger; push PaP quickly.

 - Pack-a-Punch:

 With perks and rarity, expect close range crit of 2,160.

 - PaP 2. Damage per projectile of around 4,752 on base. Multiplied by 3 shots/charge, you get a lot of throughput.

 - Elemental Choice:

 Napalm Burst, currently the most effective XR3 elemental to scale DPS for overall scaling and boss damage. If Zersa has you down, napalm will turn the gun in to a melt-tool.

 Max Rarity

 Expect to see a crit of 38,000 per projectile on the highest tier.

 - If ADS delay continues after maximuming the ADS, change grips/laser settings to favor faster snaps.

 Salvage economy: Monkey-Bomb Loop to Accelerate

 Chompy can be fed a Monkey Bomb that you've made with 1,000 salvage.

  - Max ammo refills grant you 2 monkeys back.

 - Sacrifice two monkeys for 2,000 in each cycle.

 You can rapidly accumulate 10,000 by repeating the same round.

 If you find that your station undercuts you (e.g. you only get 500 rounds instead of 1,000 during beta), it's a beta quirk. Recycle or use the fresh maximum ammunition to reset.

 Real-World Testing: HVT and Zersa Melts

 - Field note - XR3 Triple-shot, Double Tap and Zersa Faceplate already shred at base rarity. Cadence matters - count your charges (1-2-3-4-5) and realign to crit spot.

 With PaP and Napalm

 - Early crits reach a range of 21k; maximum elemental pops up to 57k/pulse, bosses dissolve in a few rounds.

 What this means: Precision and ammo control are the limiting factors in boss-heavy round (30+) and not raw damage. If you keep up your crit discipline as well as element uptime in XR3, it can anchor boss battles.

 Micro-Flows & Collateral Lines: How to Play?

 - If you have to line up trains, use Instakill's triple-projectiles to collateralize between 4 and 7 zombies. You'll save ammo while achieving a high round speed.

 If you notice damage decreasing at midrange, then aim at tighter trains and push towards crit distance. Don't free fire at long ranges with the hybrid barrel.

 Reloading greedy is punished by XR3 because it encourages standing still.

 FAQ

 Why not use a second sniper? It is more practical.

 You're right. The other sniper feels better at base, due to the hipfire and snapped feel. XR3 has a clear advantage in terms of damage at full-build. If you are looking for boss DPS and time-tokill, then the XR3 has the edge. However, if your main priority is day-today handling, another sniper will be more friendly.

 Q: Is Napalm a mandatory item?

 A: For boss melts and peak DPS, yes. Test different combinations if your XR3 is running low on elemental amplitude. Napalm, however, has been found to be the best option for overkilling enemies and running out.

 Q: How do you fix the PaP bug?

 A: Plan around it. Carry Speed Cola. Use reloading windows to your advantage. And make sure you're maximizing the salvage loops. Treyarch should normalize mags for launch.

 Q: Does Double Tap stack with rapid-charge ammo mod in any meaningful way?

 A: Yes. Double Tap raises effective fire rate; rapid charge reduces charge delay. Together, your volley pace tightens. That's how XR3 reaches a DPS maximum.

 Q: What should I replace if the mid-range damages feel off?

 A: A combination of laser/grip that preserves ADS speeds is best. If ADS feels slow to you, give priority to IMW Instinct. Also consider a lighter grip.

 Summary

 The XR3 Ion Sniper is the best Zombies loadout you can get right now. It's built around crits (which are incredibly powerful), fast charge and Napalm. The math is unapologetically silly--three-projectile charges, ~38k crits per shot, and elemental pulses that push toward ~294k DPS. If you feel the base is clunky then treat it as an important tool. Perk up into Double Tap Deadshot Speed Cola. PaP Early. Fix your range/velocity. And run the monkey-salvage. Then, you can watch Zersas or HVTs tumble in mere seconds as your collateral lines are transformed into highlight reels.