SVDM
VersatileLong RangeSemi-Auto
In-game description
“A classic marksman's rifle modernized for the 21st century. The right configuration can offer extreme mobility or ranged eliminations.”
Stats as of 1.4.1.0
| Damage | 41 |
| Rate of fire | 300 |
| Magazine | 10 |
Ratings
| Hipfire | 40 | |
| Precision | 55 | |
| Control | 17 | |
| Mobility | 44 |
Availability
| Signature Weapon | Any |
| Unlock | Assignment: Deadeye 1 |
| Requirement | Perform a headshot with DMRs (100)Inflict damage over 75m with DMRs (5,000) |
| Added in | 1.0.1.0 (Launch) |
Patch history
14 patch notes mentioning the SVDM, newest first. Each entry is the exact line from EA's Game Update notes.
2.1.1.0Oct 12, 2026REDSEC
- The SVDM can no longer upgrade to or be found as loot with a 20-round magazine.
- 7.62mm DMRs (M39 EMR, SVDM) now take an additional bullet to kill vs armor past 21m and no longer deal bonus headshot damage to downed enemies.
- Recoil Direction on the SVDM changed from 4° to 20°
- Recoil Decrease Time Exponent on the SVDM and M39EMR increased from 0.75 to 1.1
- Reduced recoil compensation for gamepad input from 11% to 5%.
- The Canted Iron Sight no longer clips into the NFX 8.00X optic on the GRT-CPS.
- The Match Trigger now functions correctly on the SG 553R in semi-automatic fire mode.
- The SU-230 LPVO no longer incorrectly reduces visual recoil on the following weapons: M433, GRT-BC, M123K, M250, M121A2, M417A2.
- Updated several melee quick attacks to prevent bullpup rifles from obscuring visibility.
- Updated the M87A1 pose animations when using the Folded Stubby Grip to prevent the soldier’s fingers from intersecting with the grip.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 2.1.1.0 in the balance log
1.3.3.0Jun 26, 2026balance
| From | To | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVDM | 800 m/s | 760 m/s | -5.00% |
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.3.3.0 in the balance log
1.2.3.0Apr 10, 2026weapons
- The TH-RDS optic now appears correctly on the B36A4 and SVDM.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.3.0 in the balance log
1.2.1.0Feb 13, 2026REDSEC
- Improved attachment setups for M4A1, M277, SVDM, Mini Scout, UMG-40, and 18.5KS-K, ensuring these weapons use their intended attachments and are better balanced when found as loot.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.2.1.0 in the balance log
1.1.2.0Nov 17, 2025weapons
- Reduced recoil and variation for LMR27, M39, and SVDM for improved long-range reliability.
Full patch entry and EA source link: 1.1.2.0 in the balance log