Scout Rifle

Scout Rifle
Lore/Real Name	Mini-21
Based on	Ruger AC-556 Ruger Mini-14 GB
Tier	1
Weapon Slot	Primary
Weapon Type	Semi-automatic Rifle
Prestige Weapon Version	✓
DLC Weapon Version	✗
Challenge Coins Version	✗

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.

Weapon Stats

Early levels

Level 1–Level 4 stats
Level	Power	Accuracy	Handling	Fire Rate	Max Penetration	Magazine capacity	Max Carried Ammo
1	3	7	6	3	1	20	120
2	4	7	6	3	1	20	120
3	5	7	6	3	1	30	180
4	5	8	6	3	1	30	180

Base stats after level 5

Power	Accuracy	Handling	Fire Rate	Max Penetration	Magazine capacity	Max Carried Ammo
5	8	6	3	1	30	180

Perks

Unique perks

Name	Effects	Available at weapon level	Unlock conditions
Wolf Pack	+10% Damage per teammate carrying a weapon with the same perk (including yourself, up to 40%)	6	Fixer prestige rank 2
Veteran II	+25% Reloading speed. The reloading speed bonus is stackable but can't be higher than 50%	6	500
Sweet Leftovers	+25% Damage while you have less than 50% ammo left for this weapon	12	100
Brain Buster	Headshots from this weapon increase damage by 15% and reduce spread for the next shot	11	100

Common perks

Name	Effects	Available at weapon level	Unlock conditions
Custom Mag II	+10 Magazine capacity, -1 Handling	8	500
Custom Rounds I	+1 Accuracy, +30% Efficient range	8	500
Custom Barrel	+1 Accuracy, +10% Damage	9	500
Ergonomics II	+2 Handling, -10% Reloading speed	10	500
Fine Motor Skills I	+25% Weapon switching speed	13	New York 4: Dead In The Water completed on Extreme difficulty
Bounty Hunter	+15% Damage to special zombies	14	500
Ammo Pouches	+10% Max ammo	15	500

Weapon Progression

Unlock requirements by level

Level-up requirements
Level	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
XP	150	250	400	550	550	600	600
	150	500	750	1000	1000	1250	1250
Level	9	10	11	12	13	14	15
XP	650	650	700	700	750	750	750
	1500	1500	1750	1750	2000	2000	2000

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.

Gallery

Default Scout Rifle

Level 1

Scout Rifle (Main Branch)

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Scout Rifle (Alternate Branch)

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Scout Rifle (Unique Versions)

Prestige Version

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.

Legacy stats & level-up model
Level	Icon	Power	Accuracy	Handling	Fire Rate	Max Penetration	Magazine	Carried Ammo Capacity	Silencer Upgrade
1		3	6	6	3	1	20	120	✗
Main Branch
2		4	8	6	3	1	20	120	✗
3		4	8	6	3	1	30	180	✗
4		5	9	6	3	1	30	180	✗
5		5	9	6	3	1	30	180	✓
Alternate Branch
2		4	6	6	3	1	30	180	✗
3		5	7	7	3	1	30	180	✗
4		6	7	7	3	1	30	180	✗
5		6	7	7	3	1	30	180	✓
Unique Versions
Prestige		7	8	6	3	1	30	180	✓