Differs from the basic model in its ability to add an optical sight PSO-1.
― In-game description
The Sniper VLA is a unique weapon featured only in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
Description[]
The Sniper VLA is a customized VLA special assault rifle. Unlike the stock model, the Sniper VLA can be fitted with a PSO-1 scope, although this is not supplied with the weapon. In addition, the weapon is significantly more durable, taking four times as many shots as the stock VLA to fully degrade.
Once attached, the scope makes this gun ideal for sniping or assault missions, especially if stealth is a priority. It offers high accuracy, high damage with great armor piercing abilities, and it comes with an integrated silencer. It is easily a good replacement for a Vintar BC, although lacking its damage and accuracy in exchange for a double magazine size and lower weight.
Acquisition[]
General Voronin gives this weapon as a reward for completing his side mission Purge the freedomers, which requires the player to kill Murk and his fellow Freedom stalkers at the Bloodsucker village in the Army Warehouses. The player will also receive 90 rounds of 9x39mm SP-5 ammunition for completing the mission.
The mission that gives this weapon is repeatable, though making it so requires a trick. The bodies of the first two non-unique Freedomers that accompany Murk don't disappear after they are killed and their presence inhibits any Freedom respawns from returning to the village. If these bodies are destroyed in a Vortex anomaly, then Freedom stalkers may settle at the village, and Voronin will offer the mission Purge the freedomers again, allowing one to obtain multiple copies of the weapon.
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