Tactics Sharpshooter loadout suggestions

[Althamus]

Hey guys. I'm starting to return to the sharpshooter once more, after a period of getting bored with it and going off to pastures new.

However, the M99 is too cheesey for my liking, and the LAR/EBR is (IMHO) now a weaker choice, leaving me with the crossbow.

However, while LAR/EBRing, it did teach me just how versatile the 9mm is, and I'm quite comfortable killing sirens and below with the 9mm, and husks and above with the Xbow (especially with the cheesey firing speed).

TLR; I don't find it necessary to take a sidearm (Mk23) with the Xbow. So forum, what would you suggest I try taking as an extra weapon for the Xbow, and why? You have 5 weight... go!

 

[Amber Glass]

scar
med gun
katana
m79
mac10

can all be effective in different circumstances

you could also try some unconventional loads like LAR/husk gun, LAR/M32, or my personal favorite mk23/hunting

 

[Althamus]

I am actually trying to get better at taking otu FPs with the LAR, because assuming you can do that, a sharpshooter can EASILY survive with just a LAR and 9mm (assuming you don't run out of ammo).
I only really tended to use the EBR in emergency OMGWTF situations or to kill FPs anyhow.

Plus, if you run around with a 9mm and LAR only, it's dead cheap. Plus, everyone thinks you're a badass.

 

[Amber Glass]

i actually dont like carrying the LAR anymore as sharp, if im going to M14, i will carry dual magnums or mk23s instead, id rather flinchlock these days instead of stunning. im also too bad to do the FP lever kill unless i aim down sight, and even then i can only do it maybe 1 in 5 tries.

 

[Sir Razor]

I quite like: 9mm, HC, LAR, MP5
Xbow and SCAR is also solid, but I tend to ditch the xbow since..."that patch"

 

[Lacedaemonius]

mac10

Surely you jest!

 

[Merdic]

I quite like: 9mm, HC, LAR, MP5
Xbow and SCAR is also solid, but I tend to ditch the xbow since..."that patch"

LAR + SCAR + .44 / Mk23 is pretty fun

 

[Sir Razor]

Surely you jest!

With the sharpshooters headshot bonus, the Mac10 is pretty much a 9mm on crack.
Also, this is a thing

 

[C_Gibby]

I don't see how the LAR/EBR has become a weaker choice exactly. To me it still seems great and doesn't feel nooby.

Though can anyone explain to me the value of an offperk MAC10? Honestly, I want to find a way I can use it offperk in other perks like mando and suppie. This is in HOE of course.

 

[Sir Razor]

Treat it like a 9mm with infinite ammo and infinite swag.
Full auto on a stunned scrake's head is pretty strong too.

 

[Amber Glass]

Mac10 is awesome as sharpshooter, and pretty decent as commando with the reload buff, just be sure to watch your ammo reserves if you are really spammy. i also like using it as support with M14 and the hunting shotgun

 

[scary ghost]

MAC10 has the same base damage as 9mm but gets the full head shot bonus, whereas 9mm only gets 140% bonus. Anyways, you should use:

• mk23
• magnum
• katana or mp5m
• m32

 

[Althamus]

I don't see how the LAR/EBR has become a weaker choice exactly. To me it still seems great and doesn't feel nooby.

It's become comparatively weaker because it's stayed the same, but the M99 and Xbow are stupidly OP.
Taking out a FP with an EBR, I needed to get a couple free shots and have good conditions at close range. With the Xbow, I can do it at any range, any conditions.

I've been rolling with katana/Mk23 lately. The former helping me to clutch if needed, and the latter helping with small/medium zeds that need to go DOWN quickly. Might try the SCAR as well, could be fun.

Also, M32? Does that even work as a sharp? Explosive damage means it doesn't get the HS bonus, right?

 

[Amber Glass]

M32 blunt shots get the HS bonus, so you can take out scrakes with 2 LAR, 3 nades, and FPs with 6 nades 1 lar

 

[Althamus]

M32 blunt shots get the HS bonus, so you can take out scrakes with 2 LAR, 3 nades, and FPs with 6 nades 1 lar

Surely using the M32 as blunt damage only is just a very short-ranged LAR though?

 

[Amber Glass]

well yeah the blunt nades should only really be used against the big guys, otherwise blow up trash from a distance and use the lever

 

[Islidox]

Eh, I like the tried and true loadouts. LAR/M14EBR for me as it's so versatile. (mk23/.44magnum/xbow in other cases)

Dualies never appeal to me because of the odd aiming system and that the left side I believe is somewhat off-centered.

Other perks like the Medic, Commando, Zerk, and Support I like to mess around with the weapon loadout more. I haven't tested out the combat shotty/SCAR combo yet but I will as it seems pretty practical.

 

[Surkov]

I like using a Machete, Mac 10, M14, and pipes (when affordable)

Even on six man HoE the Mac 10 pops heads like crazy.

 

[ArmoredPuppy]

Definitely second Mac10. It's basically accurate dual 9s with a damage buff. 9mm+ is what I always think of it as with Sharpshooter. I'd love to have a reskin for the mac10 that looks a little something like this for when I use it as sharp.

Tommy Gun and Scar are also super awesome, Scar especially. Axe and Katana are pretty solid too. M79 and Flare Pistol are good too.

But speaking of other sharpshooter loadouts.

Handcannon/Mk23+.44, Swagger Action Rifle, M79
m14, M79, .44/Mk23
m14, mac10, mk23/.44

The last two ones are really nice as your 3 main guns are on different keys.

And if you want everything within 40m to die, and want to flinchlock all day every day.

m14, Handcannon, Mk23

Dual Handcannons also works if the spot has notable focus and diarrhea spawns.

 

[Nnnarekkk]

Hunting shotty is fun as sharp!

HS/MK/Magnum. You can take scrakes with 3-5 magnum shots and a jumpshot. And a damaged FP with HS and 4 nades