SRS99D-S2 AM sniper rifle: Difference between revisions

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*The Sniper Rifle shot can be used in close combat as a shield remover, followed by a [[melee]] which will kill your opponent, although this is hard, and often considered cheap.
*The Sniper Rifle shot can be used in close combat as a shield remover, followed by a [[melee]] which will kill your opponent, although this is hard, and often considered cheap.
*If you don't feel like moving to a new position after you take a shot, you should at least find a good piece of cover.
*If you don't feel like moving to a new position after you take a shot, you should at least find a good piece of cover.
*Always aim your shots carefully with the sniper rifle. If you are unable to perform headshots, always aim for the body. The key to sniping is simply getting the kill not getting a headshot every time.
*Always aim your shots carefully with the sniper rifle. If you are unable to perform headshots, always aim for the body. The key to sniping is simply getting the kill, not getting a headshot every time.
*On Last Resort, you can hide in the water and still see clearly, this can confuse players
*On Last Resort, you can hide in the water and still see clearly, this can confuse players
*A tactic performed by professional snipers today is to move from location to location after each kill or round fired, never revealing your location.
*A tactic performed by professional snipers today is to move from location to location after each kill or round fired, never revealing your location.
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*Always carry a secondary close ranged weapon such as an Assault Rifle or SMG. Even more preferably are a shotgun or a Battle Rifle.
*Always carry a secondary close ranged weapon such as an Assault Rifle or SMG. Even more preferably are a shotgun or a Battle Rifle.
*Watch your back! You can be absorbed into the little scope on your rifle, allowing someone to splatter or assassinate you.
*Watch your back! You can be absorbed into the little scope on your rifle, allowing someone to splatter or assassinate you.
*Sometimes the best place to snipe, is out in the open, away from the main warzone, but after you fire, you are immidiately exposed due to revealing your location.
*Sometimes the best place to snipe, is out in the open, away from the main warzone, but after you fire, you are immediately exposed due to revealing your location.
*When you are in close combat with a sniper but you are in scope, a quick way to remove scope is quickly pressing the Y Button twice. This will remove your sniper rifle out of its scope. Another way is to melee, though this will leave you vulnerable to nearby enemies.
*When you are in close combat with a sniper but you are in scope, a quick way to remove scope is quickly pressing the Y Button twice. This will remove your sniper rifle out of its scope. Another way is to melee, though this will leave you vulnerable to nearby enemies.
*Some players panic when they see an enemy at close range, most likely wasting ammunition. It is much easier to either run or defend. Stay calm and pull out another weapon.
*Some players panic when they see an enemy at close range, most likely wasting ammunition. It is much easier to either run or defend. Stay calm and pull out another weapon.