Hawks — Accuracy / Cover
Targeting Scope T4
Completely negates an enemy's Cover bonus.
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✦ Why it is used
Used as the Scope mod on this published loadout.
Mod File / Weapon Upgrade
Targeting Scope T1–T4 Stats & Build Guide
Targeting Scope is a Scope mod that changes Cover penalty reduction. That is a different mechanic from Precision Scope, which changes Critical Chance.
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Mod data
Targeting Scope Stats
T1
+10%
Crit
T2
+15%
Crit
T3
+20%
Crit
T4
Removes cover bonus
Cover penalty reduction
Targeting Scope changes by 5 percentage points between adjacent tiers.
See all Cover penalty reduction effects →What Does Targeting Scope Change in a Build?
Example
Hawks — Accuracy / Cover
Hawks · DC-15A
Base Crit Chance
5%
This is a preview value, not a character-specific base stat.
Select tier
Removes cover bonus
◈ Calculated result
Test Targeting Scope in Build Planner →Use in builds
Builds Using Targeting Scope
Which Targeting Scope Tier Should You Use?
T1
+10%
Entry bonus
T2
+15%
+5 pp over T1
T3
+20%
+5 pp over T2
T4
Removes cover bonus
Highest verified Cover penalty reduction bonus
Higher tiers always provide a larger verified Cover penalty reduction bonus. Upgrade cost is not included in this comparison, so the page ranks tiers by their verified Cover penalty reduction bonus—not by cost efficiency.
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Compare Scope Mods
Targeting Scope
Cover penalty reduction
T1
+10%
T4
Removes cover bonus
✦ Use when
✦ You want more reliable shots against cover.
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vs
Long Range Scope
Range penalty reduction
T1
+5%
T4
Removes range penalty
✦ Use when
✦ You want fewer range penalties.
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These percentages represent different mechanics and should not be compared as if a larger percentage is automatically stronger.
Targeting Scope and Long Range Scope solve different problems. These percentages represent different mechanics and should not be ranked by the raw percentage alone.
✦ Guide interpretation
Where Can You Use Targeting Scope?
- Mod Slot
- Scope
- Verified weapon profiles
- Blaster PistolBlaster RifleRepeaterLongarm Blaster
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Compatible weapons are shown only where the current database contains a verified loadout relationship.
Guide
How Targeting Scope works
Targeting Scope is a Scope mod that changes Cover penalty reduction. That is a different mechanic from Precision Scope, which changes Critical Chance.
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Is Targeting Scope worth using?
Targeting Scope is worth considering when Cover penalty reduction is a meaningful part of the build you are creating. Another Scope mod may be more useful when a different effect is the priority.
✦ Guide interpretation
Targeting Scope FAQ
What does Targeting Scope do?
Targeting Scope is a Scope mod that increases Cover penalty reduction.
How much Crit does Targeting Scope T4 give?
Targeting Scope does not grant a verified Critical Chance bonus; T4 is Removes cover bonus.
What are the T1–T4 Targeting Scope values?
Targeting Scope values are T1 +10%, T2 +15%, T3 +20%, T4 Removes cover bonus.
Is Targeting Scope better than Precision Scope?
Targeting Scope and Precision Scope solve different problems. These percentages represent different mechanics and should not be ranked by the raw percentage alone.
Which builds use Targeting Scope?
Published builds using Targeting Scope: Hawks Accuracy / Cover.
Can I test Targeting Scope in the Build Planner?
Yes. Load a published Targeting Scope build in the Build Planner to change the operator, weapon and remaining mods.
Related Weapon Mods
Long Range Scope
T4: Removes range penalty
Range penalty reduction
Compare →
Tracking Scope
T4: +4 Assist Damage
Compare →
Precision Scope
T4: +15% Critical Chance
Compare →