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8x Scopes are a range of 8x magnification scopes that provide incredible magnification, though force the user to sacrifice their peripheral vision to do so.

8x scopes are only available on the longest range weaponry—Sniper Rifles and the NS-AM7 Archer—replacing the weapon's in-built scope with a higher magnification option.

Each faction's 8x scopes, including Nanite Systems', are visually distinct from eachother. However, they are all functionally the same, providing the same magnification regardless of weapon.

 Daybreak Cash As with all other attachments, if any instance of this attachment is purchased with Daybreak Cash it will still only be available for the specific weapon it was unlocked for, however it will be available on other characters who can use that same weapon.

Scope Sway[]

Main article: Scope Sway

Scope Sway is a mechanic unique to high-magnification sights, particularly where in use on sniper rifles, that causes the reticle to naturally drift left to right, up and down, to simulate the characters breathing.

The mechanic automatically moves the player's crosshair and thus cone-of-fire, although can be mitigated in certain ways.

Terran Republic[]

OPS[]

Optical Precision Scope (OPS) 8x scopes are available on most sniper rifles in the Terran Republic.

OPS (8x)
OPS (TR 8X)
The 8x magnification Optical Precision Scope was created for long-distance shots while retaining a respectable field of view for closer targets.
Empire: Icon TR Terran Republic
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 50  Daybreak Cash

New Conglomerate[]

A-Eight[]

Albatross - Eight (A-Eight) 8x scopes are available on most sniper rifles in the New Conglomerate.

A-Eight (8x)
A-Eight (NC 8x)
Using a standard mil-dot reticle and 8x magnification in a circular scope, the NC's Albatross-Eight provides a solid advantage for long-range shots.
Empire: Icon NC New Conglomerate
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 50  Daybreak Cash

Vanu Sovereignty[]

TriGon-8[]

TriGon-8 8x scopes are available on most sniper rifles in the Vanu Sovereignty.

TriGon-8 (8x)
TriGon-8 (VS 8X)
Designed as a longer range option to the standard TriGon, the TG-8 features increased 8x magnification and mil-dot sighting.
Empire: Icon VS Vanu Sovereignty
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 50  Daybreak Cash

Nanite Systems[]

Octal[]

Nanite Systems' Octal 8x scope is currently only available to the NSX Daimyo and NS-AM7 Archer.

Octal (8X)
Octal (NS 8x)
The Octal provides the shooter the ability to maintain a measure of their field of view without sacrificing their effectiveness at longer range.
Empire: Icon NS Nanite Systems
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 50  Daybreak Cash

Wayland[]

The Wayland Long Range Optic (Wayland LRO) is currently only available to the PSA-01 Hammerhead AMR.

Besides magnification, this scope is visually identical to the Wayland LRO (7x), Wayland LRO (10x) and Wayland LRO (12x).

Wayland LRO (8x)
Wayland LRO (8x)
The Wayland Long Range Optic is easily configured for various magnifications. This optic amplifies magnification by 8x.
Empire: Icon NS Nanite Systems
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 29  Daybreak Cash

Nanite Systems Operatives[]

O2-8[]

The O2-8 8x scope is available on select weapons available to Nanite Systems Operatives, currently limited to the ADVX // Mako.

Besides magnification, this scope is visually identical to the O2-7 (7x).

O2-8 (8x)
O2-8 (8x)
An enhanced zoom variant of the O2, this 8x optic boasts precision in open field combat.
Empire: Icon NSO Nanite Systems Operatives
Cert Cost: 30  Certification Points
DC Cost: 29  Daybreak Cash
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