"A German bolt action rifle firing a very fast projectile, excellent for long range use."
— In-game description
The Gewehr 98 is a weapon featured in Battlefield 1. It can be identified by the distinct shape of the action, which sets it apart from the contemporary M1903 Springfield. The Gewehr 98 is best left to sniping, as the slower fire rate compared to the Gewehr M. 95 leaves much to be desired in close quarters combat. However, the Gewehr 98 has the distinct advantage of having the fastest muzzle velocity in the game, bar none, at 880 m/s, meaning the bullet will reach its destination the fastest. Additionally, the flat trajectory of the bullets means that sniping at long range is easier than with other weapons.
Together with its long-range sweet spot of 80-125 meters, the Gewehr 98 is arguably the most suitable sniper rifle for long-range sniping. It compares closely with the M1903 Springfield, which has the farthest sweet spot, but a slower bullet velocity of 820 m/s.
SingleplayerEdit
The Gewehr 98 is one of the several weapons that equip the German Empire, and can also be found in the hands of the Ottoman Empire as well. The variant used is named the Infantry variant and has a bayonet as its only attachment. The Sniper variant is also present in the campaign and can be picked up from some enemy snipers.
MultiplayerEdit
Three variants of the Gewehr 98 are featured in Battlefield 1 for the Scout kit: Infantry, Marksman, and Sniper.
The Gewehr 98 Sniper is equipped with a bipod and a high-magnification scope for long-range shooting.
The Gewehr 98 Marksman variant is equipped with a lower magnification scope and a palm rest.
The Gewehr 98 Infantry variant is equipped with iron sights and a bayonet. It also has higher spread and recoil decrease than other variants. A functionally identical variant, the Gewehr 98 Standard Issue, is available only to the German Empire on a Custom Gamemode like Back to Basics.