Scout Rifle

The **Scout Rifle**, also known as the **Mini-21**, is a semi-automatic rifle and a Tier I primary weapon in World War Z.

For classes in Co-op Campaign, it is the default starting primary weapon of the Fixer and the Dronemaster. For classes in Multiplayer, it is the default starting primary weapon of the Trapper. The Phantom class can also start with one, but only if a specific perk is activated.

## Overview

The Scout Rifle boasts high accuracy and power at any range. Its semi-automatic firing mode gives it a reduced rate of fire, but provides greater control with each shot.

A suppressor upgrade to make the gun silent can be unlocked at level 5. The cosmetic suppressor add-on is available for all branches of the skin collection.

The Scout Rifle is the only rifle available in Tier I.

### Unique Versions

#### Prestige Weapon

A Prestige version of the Scout Rifle is automatically unlocked after purchasing Prestige rank 2 for the Fixer. This version, like all Prestige weapons, comes with a unique perk and a fitting custom finish. The Prestige Scout Rifle skin can be equipped regardless of the Scout Rifle's current level.

The Prestige Scout Rifle's unique perk is called **Wolf Pack**. This gives the weapon a flat 10% damage bonus. However, if your fellow teammates also happen to be carrying the same Prestige Scout Rifle as you, the damage bonus can stack up in an additive matter to a maximum of three times. With each teammate carrying the same weapon, yourself included, you can get a 20%, 30%, or a full 40% damage bonus. Only the Scout Rifle will benefit from the damage bonus. Any other damaging weapons you carry will not be positively affected.

## Perks

### Unique perks

 Veteran II
 Sweet Leftovers
 Brain Buster

## Design

The Scout Rifle on the main branch of upgrades are based on the Ruger Mini-14. The weapon's actual name, the Mini-21, references that specific weapon model. Unlike its real-world counterpart, the weapon features a wooden stock highly reminiscent of the M14E2, which has a pistol grip. The gun's barrel comes with a stabilizer/strut by default.

The Scout Rifle on the alternate branch of upgrades are based on the Stainless Steel Ruger Mini-14 GB which include the side folding stock and pistol grip. This version also includes a shorter barrel and lacks the default stabilizer/strut.

As with all customizable weapons, subsequent versions include a multitude of accessories to visually represent its improved stats. Attachments on the Scout Rifle include scopes, laser aiming devices, flashlights, grip sleeves, extended magazines, foregrips, and suppressors. As later versions of the Scout Rifle are unlocked, the wooden stock is eventually replaced with an enhanced battle rifle (EBR) chassis with a telescoping stock.

The Prestige version of the Scout Rifle appears to be a mix of the third and fifth versions on the main branch of upgrades, retaining the wooden stock of the former but keeping some of the attachments and the suppressor of the latter. The design of this version incorporates a silver-blue wolf with red eyes and some purple, black, and white mixed in.

## Legacy

Before the Horde Mode XL update (released on January 24, 2023) that redesigned the game's weapon system, the Scout Rifle's progression model looked as follows.

 **Heavy Weapons**
 **Equipment**
 **Defense Systems**
Autoturret • Barbed Wire • Fence • High Voltage Grid • Mortar • Sound Trap • Stationary Machinegun