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    Choose a sniper rifle that is right for you. Don't just use what "everyone else" is using, but find a weapon that makes you comfortable. There are currently four different snipers in Black Ops 2 and they are as followed: SVU-AS, DSR 50, Ballista and XPR-50. There are strengths and weaknesses on each and it also corresponds to your play style. The DSR 50 is the best weapon to land a one-shot kill because everything from the waist up is one bullet, it's a great weapon for inexperienced snipers who don't quite have that amazing accuracy...yet. Then the Ballista. The Ballista is more for the experienced players because it kills from the chest up in one shot however, it has faster handling speeds for scoping in and out. Lastly there are the two semi-automatic sniper rifles, the SVU-AS and the XPR-50. Both are great for spamming the controller and sending a torrent of bullets in your opponents path. All of these are great choices, but the important thing is finding what works for you!

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    Know that movement is a very important element in sniping. If you stay in one place but are picking off every member of the enemy team, eventually one of them will become very vengeful and kill you. So for the sake of staying alive, move around. Movement is important because if you stay in one area, that little red dot on the radar will do you in. You want to keep your enemies on their toes so they cannot pinpoint your location. You could do this by taking a few shots and moving on to another location. Just like a real life sniper.

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    Learn the map you are playing on. This is crucial, because if you know nothing about the map you are in, well that's just asking to get owned. The other great advantage it gives you is knowing all the spots to get people from.

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    Keep the distance, never close the distance. Because you are a sniper, it isn't ideal to go chaotic in a CQC battle against an opponent with an assault rifle or sub machine gun. You will more than likely lose. It is a sniper rifle for the reason that you keep your distance, and take the shot where the deck is stacked more in your favor than theirs, giving you that guaranteed kill.

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    Shoot at what you can kill. If in your mind, you know for a fact that you probably will not land the shot, then don't take it in the first place, it will give away your position and that is a big no no.

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    Avoid rushing, unless you are experienced and know what you are doing. If you take your time in the field, you will find yourself not in so many sticky situations as you were before, and you will find yourself ending up with less deaths at the end of the match.

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    Use attachments that are good for you. For some, it would be fast mag or variable zoom, this is really a matter of personal preference though as it can vary greatly depending on the player.

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    Take a slower starting approach if you are inexperienced. When you take your time shooting, you may get killed more at first, but it will greatly help you with that time on target. The speed will come after that.

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    Improving your Accuracy. To help improve your accuracy laser sight is a great attachment and works as steady aim making your cross-hairs smaller helping you hit the shots without much effort.

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    Rushing. If you're an experienced sniper user then by now you've probably learned to rush with it but in order to do this just keep a fair distance away from your opponent. Take the shot, if you miss then whip out your pistol and show off your trigger finger.

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  • Question

    Can I use assault rifles or sub machine gun instead of pistols?

    Community Answer

    It is not recommended, as you will also have to equip the Overkill perk, but yes. If you can manage without other typical sniping perks, you will be fine.

  • Question

    What is the best map for sniping?

    Community Answer

    Nuketown or Hijacked are favorites.

  • Question

    Which attachments will help me not hitmarker online?

    Community Answer

    It does not really matter, as long as you shoot in the one-hit-kill zone. But for those longer range targets, I suggest Variable Zoom, Ballistics CPU and Dual Band.

  • Question

    Do I have to use a pistol with a sniper rifle?

    Community Answer

    No. It's just it's recommended to grab a fully automatic weapon as well with overkill.

  • Question

    How do I use a scope in Black Ops 2?

    Community Answer

    Aim with the left trigger by holding it down, or for a quick scope, tap it if you are on console.

  • Question

    Is the Executioner a good choice for the secondary?

    Community Answer

    If you are rushing the executioner is only good at short range it's like a shot gun pistol.

  • Question

    Are iron sights ok for sniping fast?

    Community Answer

    If you feel like they are, then, by all means, use iron sights. They give you a clearer view around you, although you don't get really any magnification when you aim.

  • Question

    Whats your favorite sniper load out?

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    Community Answer

    The DSR-50 with Ghost, Fast Hands, Scavenger, and Extreme Conditioning. The sniper has fast mags, FMJ, and CPU to reduce sway. My secondary is the Executioner with Dual Wields, and then I have shockwave grenades and bouncing betties for when I'm inside of buildings.

  • Question

    What are the best attachments for sniper rifles?

    Community Answer

    Ballistics CPU is always helpful. Fast Hands is good if you use a semi-automatic.

  • Question

    Doesn't the suppressor mask the red dot on the map?

    Community Answer

    Mo. The only thing that will mask your location on the map is the ghost perk.

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  • Play with bots on combat training to get a good feel for the sniper you are using.

  • If you see a UAV in the air, take it down (or use ghost) because you don't want to be visible on the minimap.

  • If you see an enemy closing in with a superior weapon, then it is time to move again.

  • When rushing, use the cover, especially if four men are around you. You won't kill them all, but your best chance is to hide and seek when necessary.

  • Take a chance to look around so then you can tell if you can take the shot so enemies don't go behind obstacles you can see and once you shoot they don't take cover and the shoot gives out your position.

  • This article is useful even for experienced players to brush up on certain things.

  • Stick to the perimeter of the map the best you can.

  • You will find sniping to be much slower in Black Ops 2 than in Modern Warfare 3.

  • Use fast mag if you're in a sticky situation where hostiles know where you are. It won't certainly kill all of the enemies but you will certainly get more kills than before.

  • The DSR 50 Has been patched, so the recommended snipers are the Ballista and XPR-50.

  • Keep in mind that the DSR and the Ballista have been Nerfed, or weakened. This makes it much harder to snipe with them.

  • If you`re in a room with only one entrance behind you. Put a Claymore or a Bouncing Betty inside the entrance. (Bouncing Betties can be avoided by some players, so you should use a Claymore which only backfires if they have Flak Jacket).

  • Ballista has better range and use laser sight for more accuracy DSR 50 has been patched but use it till you get the ballista.

  • Use the DSR, for a good, fast kill.

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  • Don't run into the enemy spawn.

  • Remember this is still just a game, have fun!

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