Sniper combat | Tactics

Rule number 1 - get familiar with the battlefield's map

Familiarity with every vantage point in the whole game is very important in sniper's job. Rooftops, hills, tops of stairs - in most cases, each high accessible place on the map can be an observation point and - in the same time - potential sniper's position.

Section Maps' analysis in this game-guide contains information about vantage points.

Rule number 2 - often change your position

Changing location is extremely important for a sniper. When you get to a position, from which you will be able to gun down a few enemies, already think about your next vantage point. Necessity of moving comes out of the fact that the sniper has advantage only when the enemy doesn't know where he is.

I advise to change location after about three kills or when the opponent will spot us and open fire. While moving from one vantage point to another, use IT-33 Active Camouflage device in order to sprint more safely.

Rule number 3 - move fast

Speed is life on the battlefield, and it doesn't matter if you play Recon, Assault or any other kit. Do not lose waste time on aiming at the enemy's head, but try to shoot at anything as fast as it is possible. Moreover, swift getting to another vantage point, turning on and off the zoom mode and spotting targets is useful while fighting against enemy snipers.

Rule number 4 - watch your back

When a sniper observes something or rather someone with his scope, the whole world disappears for him. This may be fatal for the sharpshooter, because enemy units can get close to him attack even with a knife. In order to make the vantage point a safe place, deploy anti-personnel APM mines on routes, which may be used be the opponent.

Battlefield 2142

October 17, 2006

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