- For the newer variants, see Type 97 (sniper rifle) and Arisaka.
- "The Type 38 Japanese sniper is a deadly fast firing bolt action rifle that offers a one shot kill from mid chest and above."
- — Description
The Type 38 is a bolt-action sniper rifle that was added to Call of Duty: WWII with the Blitzkrieg event on April 17th, 2018.
Nazi Zombies
The Type 38 is available from the Mystery Box in all maps for 1,000 Jolts and from the Sniper Rifle Waffenbox in The Tortured Path for 3,000 Jolts. When upgraded either by the Ubersprengen or via the Freefire perk "MK. II" it becomes the Defaced Chrysanthemum gaining an increased magazine size of 12, increased maximum reserve ammo of 100, increased damage and headshots have a chance to produce a powerful electrical blast, killing or severity wounding any nearby zombies.
Attachments
| Attachment | Unlock level | Stats | Upgraded Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
 4x Optic |
Weapon Level 2 Zombies level |
Optic changed to a 4x Optic. | |
 Ballistic Calibration |
Weapon Level 3 Zombies level |
Reduced idle sway while scoped. Does not work with 4x Optic or Iron Sights. |
|
 Full Metal Jacket |
Weapon Level 4 Zombies level |
Increased surface penetration and extra damage done to Scorestreaks. Increased penetration power against zombies. |
|
 Extended Mags |
Weapon Level 5 Zombies level |
Magazine increased to 7 Reserve ammo increased to |
Magazine increased to Reserve ammo increased to |
 Rapid Fire |
Weapon Level 6 Zombies level |
Rate of Fire increase to 55 RPM. | |
 Iron Sights |
Weapon Level 7 Zombies level |
Changes optic to Iron Sights |
Variants
| Name | Rarity | Zombies Perk | Operation | Unlock | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydra | Epic | Collection Reward | |||
| Ronin II | Heroic | Supply Drop | |||
| Black Hornet | Epic | Supply Drop | |||
| Type 38 | Rare |  Blitzkrieg
|
Quartermaster Contract reward |
Gallery
Default reticle of the Type 38.
Trivia
- Despite the weapon being a Type 38, "九九式小銃" can be seen on the scope, which translates to "Type 99".
- The Type 38 has the Imperial Japanese chrysanthemum seal on the reciever.
