Sniper glint in Battlefield 6 is a deliberate visibility mechanic: a bright reflection off your optic that gives away your position once you aim down sights. It exists on every sniper rifle, even with low‑magnification glass, and it was toned down from the beta, but still matters in the shipped game. You won’t see glint at point‑blank distances, but expect it to become visible once targets are roughly 15–20 meters away. The brighter the optic, the brighter the glint—high‑power scopes at 6x and above are the most conspicuous, while 3x optics can still produce a noticeable shine.

Reduce scope glare with AG Coating (Optic Accessory)

The only direct way to cut your glint is the AG Coating attachment in the Optic Accessory slot. This anti‑glare treatment doesn’t remove glint outright; it makes the reflection dimmer and the reflective lines thinner, which makes you harder to pick out unless someone is actively scanning your firing lane. It’s a must‑equip once unlocked.

  • Slot: Optic Accessory
  • Effect: Duller glint, thinner reflective streaks, lower detection at a glance
  • Unlock pacing: Earned through weapon mastery; for example, the M2010 ESR receives AG Coating at Mastery 36
Note: Since glint intensity scales with magnification, pairing AG Coating with lower‑power optics further reduces how obvious your sight picture appears at range—though even 3x optics still produce some shine.

Read the signal: what enemy glint tells you

Glint isn’t just a warning light for everyone else—it can also tell you how much danger you’re in. When a sniper aims at a target within their rifle’s “sweet spot” one‑shot range, their glint can take on a rainbow sheen instead of a pure white flare. If you see that rainbow hue, you’re standing in their optimal damage window and are at higher risk of a single upper‑chest shot knocking you out. As an example, the PSR’s sweet spot spans roughly 75–150 meters.

What does and doesn’t glint in Battlefield 6

  • Sniper rifles: All produce glint, regardless of optic; brighter with 6x+ scopes.
  • Close distances: No glint at very short range; visibility starts around 15–20 meters.
  • Gadgets: Some long‑range tools, like the Recon Laser Designator, also emit glint.
  • Other weapons: Non‑sniper guns are glint‑free, even with long‑range optics.

Quick reference: glint behaviors and counters

Factor Behavior Practical takeaway
Weapon type All sniper rifles produce glint Plan concealment and sightlines any time you ADS
Magnification 6x and higher = brighter glint; 3x still visible Use lower power when possible to reduce how loud your glint looks
Distance to target No glint at very close range; appears from ~15–20m and beyond Expect to reveal your position once you engage mid‑ to long‑range
AG Coating (Optic Accessory) Dulls glint and thins reflective lines Equip when available; it’s the only attachment that directly reduces glint
One‑shot “sweet spot” Rainbow‑tinted glint indicates you’re in lethal range If you see a rainbow hue, reposition or break line of sight
Gadgets Recon Laser Designator can glint Use cover and shorter exposures when painting targets
Non‑sniper weapons No glint, even with long‑range optics DMRs/ARs with glass won’t broadcast your position via glint
Release tuning Glint toned down from beta, still impactful Don’t overhold your sight picture; treat glint as a hard constraint

The bottom line: glint is always on the table for snipers, and it scales with both range and magnification. Equip AG Coating as soon as you unlock it, favor lower‑power optics when your engagement distances allow, and treat a rainbow flare as a high‑risk warning that you’re standing in someone’s one‑shot window.