M14
- Chest dmg
- 45.03
- Head dmg
- 93.72
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Somebody's grandfather carried it. Somebody's paying you to carry it now.
- Unlock
- Recon Lv 25
- Price
- $7,400Per life, match cash
- Class rank
- #2 of 3 Marksman Rifles
- Caliber
- .308 Win
- Magazines
- 3 (up to 30 rds)
- Attachments
- 2421 optics · 1 underbarrel · 2 muzzle
Is the M14 good?
The M14 ranks #2 of 3 Marksman Rifles on measured damage per hit (S tier). Within its class, the M14 stands out for magazine size, damage per magazine. It trails its class on price.
- Big magazine
- High damage per magazine
- High price
- Damage per hit
- 45.03 #2 of 3 in class
- Headshot damage
- 93.72 #2 of 3 in class
- Magazine size
- 30 rounds #1 of 3 in class
- Damage per magazine
- 1,351 #1 of 3 in class
- Weight
- 4.2 kg #3 of 4 in class · lower is better
- Price
- $7,400 #4 of 4 in class · lower is better
M14 damage stats
MeasuredPer-hit damage for each ammo type against an unarmored target. FMJ was measured; HP and AP apply the exact multipliers we measured across seven calibers.
| Ammo type | Multiplier | Chest dmg | Head dmg | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMJ | ×1 | 45.03 | 93.72 | — |
| Hollow Point | ×2 | 90.06 | 187.44 | — |
| Armor Piercing | ×0.8 | 36.02 | 74.98 | — |
A headshot deals 2.08× the chest damage. Behaviour against armor and damage falloff over distance are not measured yet.
With its largest 30-round magazine the M14 deals 1,351 damage (chest hits). Change the magazine and headshot share below.
M14 magazine dump
Calculator- Per hit
- 45.03
- Per magazine
- 1,351 30 rounds
- Hits needed
- — Enter a damage total
See where the M14 ranks in its class
Chest, head, RPM and DPS for every weapon, its rank against its own class, and one click to compare it, run the numbers or add it to a loadout.
- Measured damage & DPS
- Rank within each class
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M14 vs other Marksman Rifles
M14 damage per hit vs other Marksman Rifles
Head-to-head
Compare- Damage per hit
- 45.03
- 41.45
- Headshot damage
- 93.72
- 86.25
- Fire rate
- —
- 341
- DPS
- —
- 236
- Magazine size
- 30
- 10
- Damage per magazine
- 1,351
- 415
- Weight
- 4.2 kg
- 5.3 kg
- Price
- $7,400
- $4,800
M14 magazines
In-game dataEvery magazine the M14 accepts, with capacity, weight and the total damage one full magazine can deal.
| Name | Rounds | Weight | Dmg per mag | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 M14 10 Rnd Magazine | 10 | 0.4 kg | 450 | Recon Lv 25 |
 M14 20 Rnd Magazine | 20 | 0.73 kg | 901 | Recon Lv 31 |
 M14 30 Rnd Magazine | 30 | 1.04 kg | 1,351 | Recon Lv 36 |
Best M14 attachments & build
In-game dataOur top-rated M14 build is 6x Precision Rifle Scope, M14 Bipod, .30 Cal Steel Black Flash Hider. Parts are ranked on the in-game tooltip effects, and the optic is picked for the range a Marksman Rifle usually fights at. Use the planner to build for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth instead.
Build your M14
Planner
6x Precision Rifle ScopeDefault · 0.7 kg- 6x
- Moderate ADS speed penalty
M14 BipodRecon Lv 29 · 0.79 kg- Strong ADS speed increase
- Strong spread reduction
- Moderate recoil reduction
- Moderate sway reduction
- Reduced mobility
.30 Cal Steel Black Flash HiderRecon Lv 42 · 0.07 kg- Moderate flash reduction
- Minor ADS speed improvements
- Recoil control
- +2
- Accuracy
- +5
- Handling
- 0
- Stealth
- +2
- Total weight
- 5.76 kg +1.56 kg
- Unlocks needed
- Recon Lv 42
- Weapon price
- $7,400
Best for Recoil control
- M14 BipodUnderbarrel slot · Recon Lv 29
- .30 Cal SS Phosphate Muzzle BrakeMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 37
Best for Accuracy
- M14 BipodUnderbarrel slot · Recon Lv 29
- .30 Cal SS Phosphate Muzzle BrakeMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 37
Best for Handling
- M14 BipodUnderbarrel slot · Recon Lv 29
- .30 Cal Steel Black Flash HiderMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 42
Best for Stealth
- .30 Cal Steel Black Flash HiderMuzzle slot · Recon Lv 42
Close-range optics (≤2x)
Mid-range optics (2–6x)
Long-range scopes (6x+)
Every M14 attachment
Optic slot (21)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 Compact T-2 Red Dot | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 17 |
 Compact P-1 Red Dot | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 21 |
 Kobra Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | WARDOG Lv 4 |
 Four Reticle Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 22 |
 Holographic Sight | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | Medic Lv 6 |
 CQ-2x Prism Combat Scope | Optic | 2x magnification · Minor ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 12 |
 Tricon 1.5x Compact Prism Scope | Optic | 1.5x magnification | WARDOG Lv 26 |
 6x Precision Rifle Scope | Optic | 6x magnification | Default |
 2.5x Combat Optic | Optic | 2.5x magnification | Assault Lv 17 |
 3x Tactical Prism Scope | Optic | 3x magnification | Assault Lv 33 |
 Spitfire 3x | Optic | 3x magnification | WARDOG Lv 31 |
 Spectr 4x | Optic | 4x magnification | Assault Lv 43 |
 Vektor Frenix-X Micro Reflex Sight | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Medic Lv 19 |
 OKP 7 Reflex | Optic | 1.2x magnification · Moderate ADS speed improvements | Assault Lv 26 |
 3x-6x LPVO Short Dot | Optic | 3-6x magnification | Recon Lv 11 |
 4x Combat Prism Scope with Reflex | Optic | 4x magnification | Support Lv 21 |
 Leatherwood ART II | Optic | 3-9x magnification | Recon Lv 27 |
 6-10x Scope MOA | Optic | 6-10x magnification | Recon Lv 19 |
 6-10x Scope MRAD | Optic | 6-10x magnification | Recon Lv 28 |
 6x Marksman Scope + Reflex | Optic | 6x magnification | Recon Lv 43 |
 Frontier 2.5x-10x Precision Scope | Optic | 2.5-10x magnification | Recon Lv 47 |
Underbarrel slot (1)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 M14 Bipod | Bipod | Strong ADS speed increase · Strong spread reduction | Recon Lv 29 |
Muzzle slot (2)
| Name | Type | Effects | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 .30 Cal Steel Black Flash Hider | Muzzle | Moderate flash reduction · Minor ADS speed improvements | Recon Lv 42 |
 .30 Cal SS Phosphate Muzzle Brake | Muzzle | Moderate spread reduction · Moderate vertical recoil reduction | Recon Lv 37 |
M14 ammo (.308 Win)
Hollow point doubles damage against flesh (90.06 per chest hit); armor piercing trades damage against flesh (36.02) for more damage to body armor and vehicles.
| Name | Effects | Chest dmg | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|
 .308 Win Standard (FMJ) | Standard ammunition · Deals even damage to all target types | 45.03 | Default |
 .308 Win Flesh Damage (HP) | Increased damage against flesh. · Decreased damage against armored targets | 90.06 | WARDOG Lv 63 |
 .308 Win Armor Piercing (AP) | Increased damage to body armor and vehicles · Decreased damage to unarmored body parts | 36.02 | WARDOG Lv 140 |
How to unlock the M14
The M14 unlocks at level 25 on the Recon track. You level Recon by playing with Recon gear, so run the weapons that are already unlocked on that track to reach it faster.
Recon track: every unlock by level →
M14 in patch notes
- WARDOGS | Season 02 Patch Notes · 2026-10-15
M14 price & value
CalculatedYou buy the M14 again every life with match cash, so its price is part of the choice. Value here means damage per hit per $1,000: a calculation that leaves out recoil, handling and range.
- Price per life
- $7,400
- Class median price
- $5,525
- Price rank in class
- 4 of 4 (1 = cheapest)
- damage per hit per $1,000
- 6.1 (value rank 3 of 3)
The BMR-308 is cheaper and stronger on paper: it costs $1,150 less per life and delivers 100% of the M14's measured damage per hit.
Cheaper Marksman Rifles that deliver at least 85% of the M14's measured damage per hit:
- BMR-308.308 Win.308 Win$6,250Price100%Output$1,150Saves
- SVD7.62x54R7.62x54R$4,800Price92%Output$2,600Saves
Full vendor prices captured on November 3, 2026. New players pay half until WARDOG level 9 (New Recruit discount). Weapon prices & budget picks → · How to make money in WARDOGS →
M14 alternatives
Other Marksman Rifles you can run instead, with the same measured numbers.
- BMR-308.308 Win.308 Win45.04Chest dmg286DPSLv 20Recon
- SKS7.62x39mm7.62x39mm—Chest dmg—DPSLv 5Recon
- SVD7.62x54R7.62x54R41.45Chest dmg236DPSLv 12Recon
Also chambered in .308 Win: FAL, Evo-3 Ultra, MK22
The M14 is a Marksman Rifle in WARDOGS chambered in .308 Win, weighing 4.2 kg with Semi, Full Auto fire. Somebody's grandfather carried it. Somebody's paying you to carry it now. In our Firing Range tests it dealt 45.03 damage per chest hit and 93.72 per headshot with FMJ. That puts it #2 of 3 Marksman Rifles on measured output (S tier). It takes 3 magazine types holding up to 30 rounds. It accepts 24 attachments: 21 optics, 1 underbarrel parts and 2 muzzle devices. Loaded with hollow point it deals 90.06 per chest hit to unarmored enemies; armor piercing drops that to 36.02 but is the round to use against armor and vehicles. You unlock it at level 25 on the Recon track. Other Marksman Rifles worth comparing: BMR-308, SKS, SVD. With its largest 30-round magazine the M14 deals 1,351 damage (chest hits). Change the magazine and headshot share below. Our top-rated M14 build is 6x Precision Rifle Scope, M14 Bipod, .30 Cal Steel Black Flash Hider. Parts are ranked on the in-game tooltip effects, and the optic is picked for the range a Marksman Rifle usually fights at. Use the planner to build for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth instead.
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M14 FAQ
Is the M14 good in WARDOGS?
The M14 ranks #2 of 3 Marksman Rifles on measured output (S tier), with 45.03 damage per chest hit. Ranking uses DPS for automatic weapons and damage per hit for the rest.
How much damage does the M14 do?
With FMJ against an unarmored target the M14 deals 45.03 damage to the chest and 93.72 to the head. Hollow point raises the chest hit to 90.06; armor piercing lowers it to 36.02 against flesh.
How much does the M14 cost?
The M14 costs $7,400 in match cash at the Equipment Vendor, and you pay again each life you take it. New players get it for $3,700 while the New Recruit discount (-50%) lasts, up to WARDOG level 9. You also need Recon Lv 25 to buy it.
Is the M14 worth the money in WARDOGS?
Not on measured numbers: the BMR-308 costs $6,250 per life ($1,150 less than the M14) and delivers more damage per hit (100% of the M14's).
How do you unlock the M14 in WARDOGS?
Reach level 25 on the Recon track. The Recon track levels up as you play with Recon weapons and equipment.
What attachments can the M14 use?
The M14 accepts 24 attachments: 21 optics, 1 underbarrel parts (foregrips and bipods) and 2 muzzle devices including suppressors. The full list with effects and unlock levels is on this page.
What is the best M14 build?
The top-rated M14 build in our planner is 6x Precision Rifle Scope, M14 Bipod, .30 Cal Steel Black Flash Hider. Parts are ranked on their in-game tooltip effects (Minor, Moderate and Strong), with the optic chosen for the usual range of a marksman rifle; the planner on this page builds for recoil, accuracy, handling or stealth.
What ammo should I use in the M14?
Use hollow point against infantry without armor: it doubles damage to 90.06 per chest hit. Switch to armor piercing (36.02 against flesh) when enemies wear body armor or you need to hurt vehicles. FMJ (45.03) is the even, all-round option.