Hi there. I'm looking for all the proficient snipers out there to post up all the tips and tricks of the class. I'm hoping this becomes a good place for people to read up on how to use their class effectively, and not just be a rifleman with an easier to use weapon.
Weapon Selection:
I prefer the bolt action. It always hits exactly where it's pointed. The lack of speed isn't really an issue because, as a sniper, you shouldn't be touchable by others while you line up your second shot. The only time I pick the semi-auto is when I know I'll be needed in the front line with the assault, or if an attack is coming.
Cover: I prefer visibility over cover to a certain extent when I pick my location. My first choice is a window that looks over a broad range of the battlefield, but still has places I can duck into. I love having altitude because people are more visible while prone.
When I'm moving to a location I like and need to make a shot, I like to find it useful not to rest a weapon on top of a piece of cover (a derelict vehicle, fences, overturned furniture) but below it. You can still get the shot, but you will not expose your location as easily
Where to aim:
On stationary targets I find it best to aim for the space where their helmet ends and you can first see skin. At medium range, it's a headshot, and at very long range, you hit, at worst, their sternum... which is a kill shot.
So... put the very tip of your sniper sight on that location.
Target Priority:
I generally like to attack people in this order: Immediate threats to me, people call out for me to kill, snipers, mgs, people firing (you may save someone, plus they're often an easy shot because they're stationary), people with funny hats, and then others.
My moving rule:
The rule I follow when deciding when to move is:
After 3 shots they know where you are
After 10 there's someone trying to kill you for sure
After 15 there's someone behind you with an smg
You have to keep moving to keep the enemy guessing. Try to duck between locations, switch windows, or move 10 feet down the line.
One final note:
Learn to use your pistol, it is your friend.
Weapon Selection:
I prefer the bolt action. It always hits exactly where it's pointed. The lack of speed isn't really an issue because, as a sniper, you shouldn't be touchable by others while you line up your second shot. The only time I pick the semi-auto is when I know I'll be needed in the front line with the assault, or if an attack is coming.
Cover: I prefer visibility over cover to a certain extent when I pick my location. My first choice is a window that looks over a broad range of the battlefield, but still has places I can duck into. I love having altitude because people are more visible while prone.
When I'm moving to a location I like and need to make a shot, I like to find it useful not to rest a weapon on top of a piece of cover (a derelict vehicle, fences, overturned furniture) but below it. You can still get the shot, but you will not expose your location as easily
Where to aim:
On stationary targets I find it best to aim for the space where their helmet ends and you can first see skin. At medium range, it's a headshot, and at very long range, you hit, at worst, their sternum... which is a kill shot.
So... put the very tip of your sniper sight on that location.
Target Priority:
I generally like to attack people in this order: Immediate threats to me, people call out for me to kill, snipers, mgs, people firing (you may save someone, plus they're often an easy shot because they're stationary), people with funny hats, and then others.
My moving rule:
The rule I follow when deciding when to move is:
After 3 shots they know where you are
After 10 there's someone trying to kill you for sure
After 15 there's someone behind you with an smg
You have to keep moving to keep the enemy guessing. Try to duck between locations, switch windows, or move 10 feet down the line.
One final note:
Learn to use your pistol, it is your friend.
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