Scopes & Sights

30 optics, from Iron Sights to Thermal Hybrid

In-game description (1.00x optics)

“Basic optic with a clear sight picture.”
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Scopes & Sights

30 in the game, transcribed from the in-game screens. Point cost is the number on the tile; every weapon has 100 points to spend across all its slots. Each one has its own page - follow the name for its own patch history. This page keeps the lines that name no single model.

NameTilePointsIn-game description
Iron SightsBasic Sight5Basic sights with reduced weapon sway.
Mini Flex 1.00x1.00x10Basic optic with a clear sight picture.
R-MR 1.00x1.00x10Basic optic with a clear sight picture.
OSA-7 1.00x1.00x10Basic optic with a clear sight picture.
CQ RDS 1.25x1.25x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
RO-S 1.25x1.25x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
2PRO 1.25x1.25x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
ROX 1.50x1.50x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
SU-123 1.50x1.50x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
1P87 1.50x1.50x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
A-P2 1.75x1.75x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
RO-M 1.75x1.75x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
3VZR 1.75x1.75x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
CCO 2.00x2.00x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
R4T 2.00x2.00x10Slightly magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
BF-2M 2.50x2.50x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
Baker 3.00x3.00x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
SDO 3.50x3.50x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
PVQ-31 4.00x4.00x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
LDS 4.50x4.50x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
ST Prism 5.00x5.00x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
SF-G2 5.00x5.00x10Moderately magnified optic with a clear sight picture.
SU-230 LPVOVariable 1-4x20Provides a clear sight picture with 1x and 4x magnification levels, which can be manually cycled through.
1P86 LPVOVariable 1.5-4.5x20Provides a clear sight picture with 1x and 4x magnification levels, which can be manually cycled through.
MARS-F LPVOVariable 1-5x25Provides a clear sight picture with magnification levels between 1x and 5x, which can be manually cycled through.
MC-CO LPVOVariable 1-6x25Provides a clear sight picture with magnification levels between 1x and 6x, which can be manually cycled through.
DVO LPVOVariable 1-6x25Provides a clear sight picture with magnification levels between 1x and 6x, which can be manually cycled through.
GRIM 1.50xThermal 1.50x25Slightly magnified optic with thermal mode that detects heat signatures. Smoke volumes can disrupt thermal detection.
PAS-35 3.00xThermal 3.00x25Moderately magnified optic with thermal mode that detects heat signatures. Smoke volumes can disrupt thermal detection.
TH-RDS 1.00xThermal Hybrid35Basic optic overlaid with a thermal mode that detects heat signatures, which can be manually cycled through.

Patch history

38 patch notes mentioning the Scopes & Sights, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.

1.4.2.0Aug 14, 2026weapons
  • Mini Scout 50 mW Violet attachments now correctly adjust to the lower rail when used alongside larger optics.
  • The description for the 1/4x LPVO 5 sight now matches its intended behaviour.
  • The LMR27 no longer causes canted red dot sights and larger optics to clip into the first-person camera.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.2.0 in the balance log
1.4.1.5Aug 3, 2026weapons
  • The 1P86 Variable Scope can no longer be used while operating an underbarrel launcher.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.1.5 in the balance log
1.4.1.0Jul 16, 2026gadgets
  • Aiming with the Incendiary Airburst Launcher in third-person no longer causes the launcher’s optic to disappear.
  • Sight attachment indicator alignment has been improved when customising the RPK-74M and M39 EMR with Iron Sights.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.4.1.0 in the balance log
1.3.3.0Jun 26, 2026weapons
  • Thermal Scopes no longer cause sudden full-screen brightness spikes while playing on Eastwood.
  • M320A1 SMK and M320A1 THRM icons now display optics in the correct position.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.3.0 in the balance log
1.3.2.0Jun 5, 2026weapons
  • Thermal optics now apply exposure more consistently while zoomed, reducing overexposure in the surrounding world view.
  • The Attack Helicopter Radar System is now innate, and Thermal Optics have been added
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.2.0 in the balance log
1.3.1.0May 8, 2026player & movement
  • Corrected an issue where iron sights could show incorrect green highlighting on squadmates’ weapons when using upscalers.
  • Added the Magnifier as a shared optic accessory.
  • Updated the ordering of iron sights on the M121 A2.
  • Updated the DVO LPVO cost on the GRTCPS, M121 A2, and CZ3A1 from 10 to 25 points.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.1.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026weapons
  • Fixed camera recoil being lower than intended on the TH-RDS 1.00x optic attachment.
  • The TH-RDS optic now appears correctly on the B36A4 and SVDM.
  • Corrected the CZ3A1 Iron Sights icon alignment in the soldier inventory.
  • Improved the SU-230 LPVO unlock flow so it no longer appears as "Currently Unavailable" after completing its unlock challenge.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.2.2.0Mar 13, 2026player & movement
  • Resolved an issue where scope glint would sometimes not display at long range when aimed at by an enemy sniper.
  • Restored the 9K38 IGLA scope icon in the Loadout screen.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.2.0 in the balance log
1.2.1.0Feb 13, 2026weapons
  • Fixed an issue where Scope glints and laser sight lens flares would be visible through the cover of smoke grenades.
  • Fixed multiple weapon attachment visual issues, including lasers, flashlights, and optic alignment.
  • Improved scope glint orientation at long distances so enemy aim direction is more accurately telegraphed.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.1.0 in the balance log
1.1.3.5Jan 16, 2026weapons
  • Fixed an issue where the GRIM 1.50x optic on the DB-12 cost fewer loadout points than intended (15 instead of 25).
  • Fixed an issue where the RPKM iron sights would shoot low when using the short barrel.
  • Fixed an issue where the Sniper Decoy did not properly hide scope glints from nearby snipers.
  • Added a new option allowing players to customize the reticle colour inside weapon and gadget scopes.
  • The Reticle Colour option now correctly updates reticle colours for Thermal Scopes and other supported gadgets.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.3.5 in the balance log
1.1.3.0Dec 5, 2025weapons
  • Fixed a rare visual glitch that could cause scopes to be displayed incorrectly.
  • Fixed an issue causing the first bullet fired during early zoom transitions on certain weapons and scopes to be more inaccurate than intended.
  • Fixed an issue where some scopes unintentionally received thermal or depth-of-field blur.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.3.0 in the balance log
1.1.2.0Nov 17, 2025weapons
  • Fixed multiple instances of Canted Reflex and Canted Iron Sight optics clipping with higher-magnification scopes
  • Fixed the issue where the SU-230 LPVO 4x variable scope lacked a smooth transition and audible zoom toggle when aiming down sights.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.2.0 in the balance log
1.1.1.0Oct 24, 2025weapons
  • Fixed a misalignment issue with top-mounted red dot sights.
  • Fixed an issue where mounting a bipod while zoomed only changed the FOV instead of using the correct optic.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.1.0 in the balance log
1.0.1.0Oct 9, 2025gadgets
  • Thermal scopes improved: soldiers now appear colder when prone/dying and hotter when sprinting.
  • Fixed visual issues when firing certain Rocket Launchers and scopes.
  • Fixed clipping and reticle issues in the scope.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.0.1.0 in the balance log

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