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| type  = [[Classes#Support|Support]]
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Sniper'''| Snipin's a good job, mate! It's challengin' work, outta doors. I guarantee you'll not go hungry. 'Cause at the end of the day, long as there's two people left on the planet, someone is gonna want someone dead.}}
 
{{Quotation|'''The Sniper'''| Snipin's a good job, mate! It's challengin' work, outta doors. I guarantee you'll not go hungry. 'Cause at the end of the day, long as there's two people left on the planet, someone is gonna want someone dead.}}
  
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Hailing from the lost country of [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]] and raised in the unforgiving [[w:Australia|Australian]] [[w:Outback|outback]], the '''Sniper''' is a tough and ready crack shot. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his [[Sniper Rifle]] and its ability to deal guaranteed [[critical hit]]s with a [[headshot]] (with some exceptions). He is effective at long range, but weakens with proximity, where he is forced to use his [[Submachine Gun]] or his [[Kukri]]. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily pin down enemies at [[Chokepoint|chokepoints.]]
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Hailing from the lost country of [[w:New Zealand|New Zealand]] and raised in the unforgiving [[w:Outback|outback]] of [[w:Australia|Australia]], the '''Sniper''' is a tough and ready crack shot [[Classes|mercenary]]. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his [[Sniper Rifle]] and its ability to deal guaranteed [[Critical hit]]s with a [[headshot]] (with some exceptions). He is effective at long range, but weakens with proximity, where he is forced to use his [[Submachine Gun]] or his [[Kukri]]. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily pin down enemies at [[chokepoint]]s.
  
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Although he is typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the [[Huntsman]] to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the [[Sydney Sleeper]] and the mysterious contents of [[Jarate]] allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|mini-crits]].
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Although he is typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the [[Huntsman]] to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the [[Sydney Sleeper]] and the mysterious contents of [[Jarate]] allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take [[Critical hits#Mini-crits|Mini-Crits]].
  
 
The Sniper is [[Voice actors|voiced]] by [[John Patrick Lowrie]].
 
The Sniper is [[Voice actors|voiced]] by [[John Patrick Lowrie]].
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=== Bio ===
 
=== Bio ===
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| description = <!-- descriptions generally come from the class trading card -->Half rugged outdoorsman, half alien observer, this taciturn strip of beef jerky has spent the better part of his life alone in the bush, slow baking under the Australian sun.
 
| description = <!-- descriptions generally come from the class trading card -->Half rugged outdoorsman, half alien observer, this taciturn strip of beef jerky has spent the better part of his life alone in the bush, slow baking under the Australian sun.
 
| image = Meetthesniper3.PNG
 
| image = Meetthesniper3.PNG
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| betaemblems = [[File:Sniper emblem RED beta.png|50px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[File:Sniper emblem BLU beta.png|50px]]
 
 
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== Basic strategy ==
 
== Basic strategy ==
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{{main|Tips#_Sniper|l1=Sniper tips|Basic Sniper strategy|Community Sniper strategy}}
 
[[File:Icon sniper.jpg|right|150px]]
 
[[File:Icon sniper.jpg|right|150px]]
  
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* Zoom in with the sniper rifle by hitting {{tooltip|{{Key|MOUSE2}}|The secondary fire command will change to match a custom control scheme or console controller.}}.
 
* Zoom in with the sniper rifle by hitting {{tooltip|{{Key|MOUSE2}}|The secondary fire command will change to match a custom control scheme or console controller.}}.
 
* Use your secondary slot [[Submachine Gun]] to deal with nearby enemies.   
 
* Use your secondary slot [[Submachine Gun]] to deal with nearby enemies.   
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* When you use Jarate on an enemy, it will make every shot dealt to them by friendly players a mini-crit. Jarate is also useful for revealing cloaked enemy spies. Because it takes a large amount of time to regenerate, try not to waste it.
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* When you use Jarate on an enemy, it will make every shot dealt to them by friendly players a mini-crit. Jarate is also useful for revealing cloaked enemy Spies. Because it takes a large amount of time to regenerate, try not to waste it.
 
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{{main|Weapons#Sniper|l1=Weapons}}
 
{{main|Weapons#Sniper|l1=Weapons}}
  
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Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.
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''Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.''
  
 
{{Class weapons table sniper primary}}
 
{{Class weapons table sniper primary}}
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| weapon-1 = Huntsman
 
| weapon-1 = Huntsman
 
| weapon-2 = Fortified Compound
 
| weapon-2 = Fortified Compound
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| special = Skewer
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| special = Arrow Stab
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| description = {{Main|Skewer}}
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| description = {{Main|Arrow Stab}}
 
The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely while quickly muttering menacingly: "Stab, stab, stab". The enemy is stunned momentarily, until the Sniper then brings the arrow back to his bow again, killing the enemy. The taunt may also kill enemies behind the Sniper when he withdraws the arrow. If the Sniper is killed while the enemy is stunned, the taunt will not inflict any damage.
 
The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely while quickly muttering menacingly: "Stab, stab, stab". The enemy is stunned momentarily, until the Sniper then brings the arrow back to his bow again, killing the enemy. The taunt may also kill enemies behind the Sniper when he withdraws the arrow. If the Sniper is killed while the enemy is stunned, the taunt will not inflict any damage.
 
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== Cosmetic items ==
 
== Cosmetic items ==
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{{Main|Cosmetic items}}
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{{Main
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{{Sniper class hat table}}
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|Cosmetic items|l1=Cosmetic items
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{{All class hat table}}
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|List of Sniper cosmetics|l2=List of Sniper cosmetics
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|List of All class cosmetics|l3=List of All class cosmetics
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}}
  
 
== Official class avatars ==
 
== Official class avatars ==
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'''{{Patch name|5|5|2011}}''' ([[Replay Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|5|5|2011}}''' ([[Replay Update]])
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* Community contributed voice responses rules have been implemented for the [[Skewer]].
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* Community contributed voice responses rules have been implemented for the [[Arrow Stab|Skewer]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|8|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|6|8|2011}}'''
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'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|13|2011}}''' ([[Manniversary Update & Sale]])
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* Reduced chattiness when getting many sequential kills
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* Reduced chattiness when getting many sequential kills.
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* Added a missing line to the scoped revenge response
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* Added a missing line to the scoped revenge response.
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* Added additional [[Jarate]] hit responses  
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* Added additional [[Jarate]] hit responses.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|9|4|2012}}'''
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* Fixed non-robot Snipers playing some of the robot Sniper lines  
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* Fixed non-robot Snipers playing some of the robot Sniper lines.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
 
'''{{Patch name|10|26|2012}}''' ([[Spectral Halloween Special]])
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed a glitch wherein sniper rifles were unable to destroy [[Pumpkin Bombs]] and hurt halloween bosses.  
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed a glitch wherein sniper rifles were unable to destroy [[Pumpkin bomb|Pumpkin Bombs]] and hurt halloween bosses.  
  
 
'''{{Patch name|6|18|2014}}''' ([[Love & War Update]])
 
'''{{Patch name|6|18|2014}}''' ([[Love & War Update]])
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'''{{Patch name|12|12|2014}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|12|12|2014}}'''
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* Fixed The [[Swagman's Swatter]] not being held by the Sniper for lower [[Model optimization#LOD|LOD]] settings during the [[Sniper taunts#Melee|melee taunt]]
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* Fixed The [[Swagman's Swatter]] not being held by the Sniper for lower [[Model optimization#LOD|LOD]] settings during the [[Sniper taunts#Melee|melee taunt]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|1|7|2015}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|1|7|2015}}'''
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* Fixed the Marksman's Mohair hiding the Sniper's hat
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* Fixed the Marksman's Mohair hiding the Sniper's hat.
  
 
'''{{Patch name|1|15|2015}} #1'''
 
'''{{Patch name|1|15|2015}} #1'''
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== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
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* While having the [[Huntsman]] or [[Fortified Compound]] equipped, it is possible to still use the [[Skewer]] [[Taunts|taunt]] while [[stun]]ned. The taunt's animation will not be played, but the Sniper will still say the taunt's line "Stab, Stab, Stab", and can still kill a nearby enemy player by moving the camera towards them before taunting.
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* The Sniper's primary weapons do not produce reload sounds from the perspective of other players.
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** If this happens with an enemy Sniper that has the Huntsman or Fortified Compound, this bug can go on until one of the Sniper's dies, or stops pressing the Taunt button.
 
 
* During the Sniper's [[Sniper taunts#Melee|melee taunt]] where he doffs his hat, there is a positioning issue with some [[cosmetic items]] on the Sniper's head.
 
* During the Sniper's [[Sniper taunts#Melee|melee taunt]] where he doffs his hat, there is a positioning issue with some [[cosmetic items]] on the Sniper's head.
  
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* The Sniper's portrayed parents are, in fact, his adopted parents. Instead, his biological father and mother, New Zealanders Bill-Bel and Lar-Nah, had accidentally crashed Sniper via rocket ship into Australia whilst fighting for the same rocket ship.
 
* The Sniper's portrayed parents are, in fact, his adopted parents. Instead, his biological father and mother, New Zealanders Bill-Bel and Lar-Nah, had accidentally crashed Sniper via rocket ship into Australia whilst fighting for the same rocket ship.
 
* The Sniper's [[Voice actors|voice actor]], John Patrick Lowrie, is married to Ellen McLain who voices the [[Administrator]], as well as GLaDOS from the ''[[p2:Main Page|Portal]]'' series and ''Half Life 2'''s Combine Overwatch Voice. Lowrie also voices all of the male citizens in ''Half Life 2''.
 
* The Sniper's [[Voice actors|voice actor]], John Patrick Lowrie, is married to Ellen McLain who voices the [[Administrator]], as well as GLaDOS from the ''[[p2:Main Page|Portal]]'' series and ''Half Life 2'''s Combine Overwatch Voice. Lowrie also voices all of the male citizens in ''Half Life 2''.
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* Just like the rest of the classes, the Sniper makes an appearance in the ''[[Saints Row: The Third]]'' in the form of a wearable head mask.
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* Just like the rest of the classes, the Sniper makes an appearance in ''[[Saints Row: The Third]]'' in the form of a wearable head mask.
 
* The [[Non-player characters#BLU team (original)|first BLU team]] Sniper resembled [[w:Davy Crockett|Davy Crockett]].
 
* The [[Non-player characters#BLU team (original)|first BLU team]] Sniper resembled [[w:Davy Crockett|Davy Crockett]].
 
* The Sniper's sunglasses, hair and hat make an appearance in ''[[Worms: Reloaded]]'' as one of the hats selectable for the players' worms.
 
* The Sniper's sunglasses, hair and hat make an appearance in ''[[Worms: Reloaded]]'' as one of the hats selectable for the players' worms.
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* The Sniper can play the Tenor Saxophone, as seen in [[Expiration Date]].
 
* The Sniper can play the Tenor Saxophone, as seen in [[Expiration Date]].
 
* In the original concept for the Sniper, he was to wield a Fish whacker, but was later replaced with the Kukri.
 
* In the original concept for the Sniper, he was to wield a Fish whacker, but was later replaced with the Kukri.
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* The Sniper's SMG was originally intended to be the Scout's primary weapon, as seen in early posters, but was scrapped later in development. A file called tf_weapon_smg_scout still exists in the game files.
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* The Sniper's SMG was originally intended to be the Scout's primary weapon, as seen in early posters, but was scrapped later in development. A file called <code>tf_weapon_smg_scout</code> still exists in the game files.
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** This SMG can be seen in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks4OmbtHhEM Team Fortress 2 - Teaser].
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** This SMG can be seen in the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7ZafWA2jd8 Team Fortress 2 - Teaser].
 
* Although Sniper is always portrayed with a glove only on his left hand, in first-person view, he appears to be wearing gloves on both hands.
 
* Although Sniper is always portrayed with a glove only on his left hand, in first-person view, he appears to be wearing gloves on both hands.
 
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== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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{{Related images|Sniper images}}
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px>
 
File:Sniper concept.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
 
File:Sniper concept.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
 
File:Sniper4 concept2.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
 
File:Sniper4 concept2.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
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File:Sniperfinal.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
 
File:Sniperfinal.jpg|Concept art of the Sniper.
 
File:SniperParents.jpg|A cropped panel from page 9 of the ''Meet the Director'' comic showing the Sniper's adopted parents and their home.
 
File:SniperParents.jpg|A cropped panel from page 9 of the ''Meet the Director'' comic showing the Sniper's adopted parents and their home.
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File:Sniper1.jpg|[[Trading cards|Trading card]] front
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File:Sniper card back.jpg|[[Trading cards|Trading card]] front
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File:Sniper2.jpg|Trading card back
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File:Sniper card front.jpg|Trading card back
 
File:Steam Game Card Sniper.png|Steam Trading Card
 
File:Steam Game Card Sniper.png|Steam Trading Card
 
File:Steam Profile Background Sniper.png|Steam Profile Background
 
File:Steam Profile Background Sniper.png|Steam Profile Background
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File:Class card sniper.jpg|Sniper's Class Card
 
File:Class card sniper.jpg|Sniper's Class Card
 
File:Arsenal sniper.jpg|Sniper's Arsenal
 
File:Arsenal sniper.jpg|Sniper's Arsenal
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File:Sniper contract drawer.png|[[Contract drawer]] photo.
 
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</gallery>
  
 
== Related merchandise ==
 
== Related merchandise ==
 
<gallery>
 
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File:Merch Sniper Portrait.png|[https://valvestore.welovefine.com/sniper-portrait-10894.html Sniper Poster As Shown In The Valve Store]
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File:Merch Sniper Portrait.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120703105858/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3446 Sniper Poster As Shown In The Valve Store]
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File:Merch Sniper Art Of Assassination.jpeg|[https://valvestore.welovefine.com/art-of-assassination-10987.html T-Shirt Art of Assassination]
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File:Merch_sniper_tee.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20110323151917/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=C01500 Sniper T-Shirt]
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File:Merch TF2 Poster Team.jpg|[https://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-group-shot-10887.html Team Poster]
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File:Merch Sniper Art Of Assassination.jpeg|[https://web.archive.org/web/20160702053031/https://valvestore.welovefine.com/art-of-assassination-10987.html T-Shirt Art of Assassination]
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File:Merch mousepad team.jpg|[https://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-group-shot-10871.html Mouse Team]
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File:Merch SpySniper Poster.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130117002652/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P0140 Sniper vs. Spy poster]
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File:Merch Sniper Class Patches.jpeg|[https://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-sniper-class-patches-9271.html Sniper Class Patches]
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File:Merch TF2 Poster Team.jpg|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130117002639/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P0110 Team Poster]
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File:Merch mousepad team.jpg|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120208105049/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=M0204 Mouse Team]
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File:Sniper Decal White.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130305114846/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=STF223 Sniper Class Decal, White]
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File:Sniper Decal Black.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130305114840/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=STF221 Sniper Class Decal, Black]
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File:Merch Sniper Class Patches.jpeg|[https://web.archive.org/web/20160727141121/https://valvestore.welovefine.com/tf2-sniper-class-patches-9271.html Sniper Class Patches]
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File:MeettheSniperLithograph.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130704230107/http://store.valvesoftware.com/product.php?i=P3417 Meet the Sniper Lithograph]
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File:GamingHeadsSniperRED.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130102215302/https://www.gamingheads.com/index.php?option=com_myphp&Itemid=3&product=104 The RED Sniper Figurine]
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File:GamingHeadsSniperBLU.png|[https://web.archive.org/web/20130301101857/https://www.gamingheads.com/index.php?option=com_myphp&Itemid=3&product=106 The BLU Sniper Figurine]
 
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* [https://tf2.com/classes.php?class=sniper The Sniper page on the Official TF2 Website]
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* [https://www.teamfortress.com/classes.php?class=sniper The Sniper page on the Official TF2 Website]
 
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day01_english.htm Sniper update]
 
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/spyupdate/day01_english.htm Sniper update]
 
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2391 TF2 Official Website - A sneak preview of the next class update!]
 
* [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=2391 TF2 Official Website - A sneak preview of the next class update!]

Latest revision as of 22:52, 20 August 2024

Sniper
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Sniper.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class sniper.png
Type: Support
Health: 125 /Medic emblem RED.png185
(See Health below for further details)
Speed: 100%
(See Speed below for further details)
Meet the Sniper
SniperVidSplash.png
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Snipin's a good job, mate! It's challengin' work, outta doors. I guarantee you'll not go hungry. 'Cause at the end of the day, long as there's two people left on the planet, someone is gonna want someone dead.
— The Sniper
 ”

Hailing from the lost country of New Zealand and raised in the unforgiving outback of Australia, the Sniper is a tough and ready crack shot mercenary. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his Sniper Rifle and its ability to deal guaranteed Critical hits with a headshot (with some exceptions). He is effective at long range, but weakens with proximity, where he is forced to use his Submachine Gun or his Kukri. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily pin down enemies at chokepoints.

Although he is typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the Huntsman to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the Sydney Sleeper and the mysterious contents of Jarate allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take Mini-Crits.

The Sniper is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie.

Bio

Health

Main articles: Health, Overheal
v • d • e
 Class 		Health Overheal Quick-Fix Overheal
Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper 125 185 158

Speed

Main article: Speed
Condition Normal Backward Crouched Swimming
Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper
100 %
90 %
33 %
80 %
With any Rifle, except the Classic, zoomed in
27 %
27 %
9 %
21 %
Charging the Classic at either zoom level
27 %
27 %
9 %
21 %
With the Huntsman drawn
53 %
53 %
18 %
N/A

Basic strategy

Main articles: Sniper tips, Basic Sniper strategy, Community Sniper strategy
Icon sniper.jpg
  • The longer you spend zoomed in using the scope, the more damage the shot will inflict due to it being charged. You will know if the sniper rifle shot is fully charged by the bars to the right of the crosshair inside the scope or a sound is played if you have enabled it.
  • Aim for the head to inflict critical damage.
  • Zoom in with the sniper rifle by hitting MOUSE2.
  • Use your secondary slot Submachine Gun to deal with nearby enemies.
  • When you use Jarate on an enemy, it will make every shot dealt to them by friendly players a mini-crit. Jarate is also useful for revealing cloaked enemy Spies. Because it takes a large amount of time to regenerate, try not to waste it.

Weapons

Main article: Weapons

Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.


Primary

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded 		Ammo
Carried 		Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Sniper Rifle
Stock
Sniper Rifle 		Killicon sniper rifle.png 25 N/A Base:
50–150

Headshot:
150–450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
AWPer Hand
Promotional / Craft
AWPer Hand 		Killicon sniper rifle.png
Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Huntsman
Unlock
Huntsman 		Killicon huntsman.png 1 12 Base:
50–120

Headshot:
150–360

Pictogram info.png Bullets replaced with an arrow projectile.

Pictogram info.png Hold primary fire to draw (and charge) the arrow; press secondary fire to retract the arrow.
Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram plus.png No laser pointer indicator.
Pictogram plus.png Friendly Pyros can light arrows to add fire damage.
Pictogram plus.png -70% maximum charge time.
Pictogram plus.png +96% charging movement speed (total of 53% movement speed while charging)
Pictogram minus.png -20% maximum charge damage.

Pictogram info.png Base damage unchanged.

Pictogram minus.png -48% total ammo.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.
Pictogram minus.png Arrows can be reflected, shot down, and vaporized.
Pictogram minus.png Arrows lose their accuracy if the bow is drawn for more than 5 seconds.
Pictogram info.png Arrows can pin enemies to a wall upon being killed (purely cosmetic feature).

Killicon huntsmanhs.png
Killicon flaming huntsman.png
Killicon flaming huntsman afterburn.png
Fortified Compound
Promotional
Fortified Compound 		Killicon huntsman.png
Killicon huntsmanhs.png
Killicon flaming huntsman.png
Killicon flaming huntsman afterburn.png
Sydney Sleeper
Craft
Sydney Sleeper 		Killicon sydney sleeper.png 25 N/A Base:
50–150 		Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram plus.png On scoped hit, applies Jarate effect to the target for 2 to 5 seconds based on amount charged.
Pictogram plus.png Charge rate increased 25%.
Pictogram plus.png Nature's Call: Scoped headshots always mini-crit and reduce the remaining cooldown of Jarate by 1 second.
Pictogram plus.png Scoped shots extinguish flames on wielder and allied players.
Pictogram minus.png Headshots do not crit.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.

Bazaar Bargain
Craft
Bazaar Bargain 		Killicon bazaar bargain.png 25 N/A Base:
50–150

Headshot:
150–450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram plus.png Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.
Pictogram minus.png -50% base charge rate penalty.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Machina
Promotional / Craft
Machina 		Killicon machina.png 25 N/A Base:
50–173

Headshot:
150–518

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram plus.png Fully charged shots deal +15% damage.
Pictogram plus.png Fully charged shots penetrate players and damage enemies behind them.
Pictogram minus.png Only fires when zoomed.
Pictogram minus.png Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Killicon machina penetrate.png
Killicon machina penetratehs.png
Shooting Star
Uncrate
Shooting Star 		Killicon shooting star.png
Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Killicon machina penetrate.png
Killicon machina penetratehs.png
Hitman's Heatmaker
Craft
Hitman's Heatmaker 		Killicon hitman's heatmaker.png 25 N/A Base:
40–120

Headshot:
150–450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram info.png Shots are more quiet.
Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram plus.png Gain Focus on kills and assists.
Pictogram plus.png Press 'Reload' to activate focus.
Pictogram info.png When Focus is active:

Pictogram info.png Doesn't unscope between shots.
Pictogram plus.png +25% faster charge rate.
Pictogram minus.png Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.

Pictogram minus.png -20% damage penalty on body shot.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.
Pictogram info.png Headshot kills cause decapitation.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Classic
Craft
Classic 		Killicon classic.png 25 N/A Base:
45–135

Headshot:
50–450

Pictogram info.png Does not automatically start charging when zoomed.

Pictogram info.png Hold down fire button to charge, release to fire.
Pictogram info.png Doesn't unscope between shots.
Pictogram plus.png Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
Pictogram plus.png Can charge without zooming.
Pictogram minus.png Cannot headshot unless fully charged.
Pictogram minus.png -10% damage penalty on body shot.
Pictogram minus.png Shots leave a dim, clear line behind them.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.
Pictogram info.png Charged shots will gib victims.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png


Secondary

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded 		Ammo
Carried 		Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Submachine Gun
Stock
SMG 		Killicon SMG.png 25 75 Base: 8

Crit: 24

[10 rounds / sec.]

Jarate
Unlock
Jarate 		N/A 1 ∞ N/A Pictogram plus.png Doused enemies take mini-crits on hit.

Pictogram plus.png Partially nullifies cloak on enemy Spies.
Pictogram plus.png Extinguishes flames on wielder and allied players.
Pictogram plus.png +20% increase in recharge rate when you extinguish an ally.
Pictogram minus.png Enemy Pyros can reflect Jarate.
Pictogram info.png Has a 20 second recharge.

Self-Aware Beauty Mark
Uncrate
Self-Aware Beauty Mark
Razorback
Unlock
Razorback 		N/A 1 N/A N/A Pictogram plus.png Nullifies a single backstab attempt, temporarily "shocking" the Spy, preventing him from switching weapons or attacking (Spy can still cloak).

Pictogram minus.png -100% overheal penalty
Pictogram info.png Regenerates after 30 seconds.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Darwin's Danger Shield
Craft
Darwin's Danger Shield 		N/A N/A N/A N/A Pictogram plus.png +50% fire damage resistance on wearer.

Pictogram plus.png The wearer is immune to the effects of afterburn.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Cozy Camper
Craft
Cozy Camper 		N/A N/A N/A N/A Pictogram plus.png No flinching when aiming and primary weapon is fully charged.

Pictogram plus.png Knockback reduced by 20% when aiming.
Pictogram plus.png Regenerates health per second depending on time since damage was last taken; max is +4.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Cleaner's Carbine
Craft
Cleaner's Carbine 		Killicon cleaner's carbine.png 20 75 Base: 8

Crit: 24

[7.4 rounds / sec.]

Pictogram plus.png Dealing damage charges a "Crikey" meter.

Pictogram plus.png Alt Fire When Charged: Mini-crits for 8 seconds.

Pictogram info.png Mini-crits apply to all weapons.

Pictogram minus.png -20% clip size.
Pictogram minus.png -25% firing speed.
Pictogram minus.png No random critical hits.


Melee

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded 		Ammo
Carried 		Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Kukri
Stock
Kukri 		Killicon kukri.png N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Frying Pan
Promotional
Frying Pan 		Killicon frying pan.png
Conscientious Objector
Craft
Conscientious Objector 		Killicon conscientious objector.png
Freedom Staff
Promotional / Craft
Freedom Staff 		Killicon freedom staff.png
Bat Outta Hell
Drop
Bat Outta Hell 		Killicon bat outta hell.png
Memory Maker
Distributed
Memory Maker 		Killicon memory maker.png
Ham Shank
Promotional
Ham Shank 		Killicon ham shank.png
Necro Smasher
Unlock
Necro Smasher 		Killicon necro smasher.png
Crossing Guard
Uncrate
Crossing Guard 		Killicon crossing guard.png
Prinny Machete
Promotional
Prinny Machete 		Killicon prinny machete.png
Saxxy
Distributed
Saxxy 		Killicon saxxy.png Limited item from the Replay Update.

Pictogram info.png Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).

Golden Frying Pan
Distributed
Golden Frying Pan 		Killicon golden frying pan.png Limited item from the Two Cities Update.

Pictogram info.png Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).

Tribalman's Shiv
Craft
Tribalman's Shiv 		Killicon tribalman's shiv.png N/A N/A Base: 33

Crit: 98

Bleeding:
8 / sec. × 6 secs.

Pictogram plus.png On hit: causes bleed for 6 seconds.

Pictogram minus.png Deals 50% less damage.

Bushwacka
Craft
Bushwacka 		Killicon bushwacka.png N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Pictogram plus.png Crits whenever it would normally mini-crit.

Pictogram minus.png Raises damage vulnerability by 20% when active.
Pictogram minus.png No random crits.

Shahanshah
Craft
Shahanshah 		Killicon shahanshah.png N/A N/A Base: 49 / 81

Crit: 146 / 244

Pictogram plus.png +25% increase in damage when health is less than 50% of max.

Pictogram minus.png –25% decrease in damage when health is more than or equal to 50% of max.


Taunt Attack

Snipertaunt4.PNG Associated items DescriptionKill Icon
Main article: Arrow Stab
The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely while quickly muttering menacingly: "Stab, stab, stab". The enemy is stunned momentarily, until the Sniper then brings the arrow back to his bow again, killing the enemy. The taunt may also kill enemies behind the Sniper when he withdraws the arrow. If the Sniper is killed while the enemy is stunned, the taunt will not inflict any damage.
  • Killicon arrow stab.png

Item sets

Main article: Item sets
The Croc-o-Style Kit
Backpack The Croc-o-Style Kit Bundle.png
Effect

Leave a Calling Card on your victims


Lawrence of Australia
Item icon Timbuk-Tuesday Bundle.png
Effect

No effect


The Camper Van Helsing
Item icon Camper Van Helsing.png
Effect

No effect


Dual-Purpose Fruit
Item icon Fruit Shoot.png
Effect

Reduces the chance of hunger by up to 13%.


The Urban Professional
Item icon Urban Professional Bundle.png
Effect

No effect


The Straight Shooter Pack
Item icon Scoper's Smoke.png
Effect

No effect


The Manngaroo
Item icon Marsupial Muzzle.png
Effect

No effect


The Reptiloid
Item icon Cranial Conspiracy.png
Effect

No effect

Cosmetic items

Main articles: Cosmetic items, List of Sniper cosmetics, List of All class cosmetics

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set RED ÜberCharged set BLU ÜberCharged set
Sniperava.jpg Buffed red sniper.jpg Buffed blu sniper.jpg
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original

Achievements

Achieved.png
Main article: Sniper achievements

Update history

September 28, 2007 Patch
  • Fixed third-person sniper aim animation not matching player's view exactly.

January 14, 2008 Patch

  • Added option for the Sniper Rifle to the Multiplayer->Advanced dialog. If disabled, the sniper rifle won't re-zoom after firing a zoomed shot.

May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added hat bodygroups to the Sniper.

December 22, 2009 Patch

  • Updated the Baseball and Jarate HUD indicators to stay on screen when full.

January 27, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed Snipers being able to shoot enemies through gates.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added unused "Hi-five" taunt.

December 22, 2010 Patch

  • The Sniper scope is now visible when viewing First Person Spectator mode on a zoomed Sniper.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • Community contributed voice responses rules have been implemented for the Skewer.

June 8, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] New laughing taunt animations have been added but are currently unused.

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • Reduced chattiness when getting many sequential kills.
  • Added a missing line to the scoped revenge response.
  • Added additional Jarate hit responses.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed non-robot Snipers playing some of the robot Sniper lines.

October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special)

  • [Undocumented] Fixed a glitch wherein sniper rifles were unable to destroy Pumpkin Bombs and hurt halloween bosses.

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

December 12, 2014 Patch

January 7, 2015 Patch

  • Fixed the Marksman's Mohair hiding the Sniper's hat.

January 15, 2015 Patch #1

  • Fixed an exploit related to the Sniper's scope HUD panel.

September 12, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed a bug related to the Sniper's zoom and taunting.

November 10, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed not switching Snipers to their melee weapon while under the effects of the "tiny" spell.

Bugs

  • The Sniper's primary weapons do not produce reload sounds from the perspective of other players.
  • During the Sniper's melee taunt where he doffs his hat, there is a positioning issue with some cosmetic items on the Sniper's head.

Trivia

  • In his fight scene with the Spy in Meet the Spy, the Spy makes a cut from the left side of the Sniper's cheek to his nose with his Knife. The scars were added to the Sniper's in-game model with the Sniper vs. Spy Update.
    • Likewise, the exposure of the top of the Sniper's head during his weapon taunt references the cut that the Spy makes to the back of the Sniper's head in the same movie.
  • The Sniper's portrayed parents are, in fact, his adopted parents. Instead, his biological father and mother, New Zealanders Bill-Bel and Lar-Nah, had accidentally crashed Sniper via rocket ship into Australia whilst fighting for the same rocket ship.
  • The Sniper's voice actor, John Patrick Lowrie, is married to Ellen McLain who voices the Administrator, as well as GLaDOS from the Portal series and Half Life 2's Combine Overwatch Voice. Lowrie also voices all of the male citizens in Half Life 2.
  • Just like the rest of the classes, the Sniper makes an appearance in Saints Row: The Third in the form of a wearable head mask.
  • The first BLU team Sniper resembled Davy Crockett.
  • The Sniper's sunglasses, hair and hat make an appearance in Worms: Reloaded as one of the hats selectable for the players' worms.
  • The Sniper class from Monday Night Combat received the Sniper's regular stock hat, under the name "Mental Illness", during a cross promotion with Team Fortress 2. The name of the item is a reference to Meet the Sniper during the Sniper's conversation with his dad explaining that being an assassin (as he claims to be) is a job, while being a crazed gunman (as his dad thinks he is) is mental sickness.
  • The Sniper can play the Tenor Saxophone, as seen in Expiration Date.
  • In the original concept for the Sniper, he was to wield a Fish whacker, but was later replaced with the Kukri.
  • The Sniper's SMG was originally intended to be the Scout's primary weapon, as seen in early posters, but was scrapped later in development. A file called tf_weapon_smg_scout still exists in the game files.
  • Although Sniper is always portrayed with a glove only on his left hand, in first-person view, he appears to be wearing gloves on both hands.

Gallery

Ico camera.png Related images:


  • Concept art of the Sniper.

  • Concept art of the Sniper.

  • Concept art of the Sniper.

  • Concept art of the Sniper.

  • Concept art of the Sniper.

  • A cropped panel from page 9 of the Meet the Director comic showing the Sniper's adopted parents and their home.

  • Trading card front

  • Trading card back

  • Steam Trading Card

  • Steam Profile Background

  • Sniper's biological parents and realizing how he knew he wasn't Australian after all.

  • Updated Class Portrait BLU

  • Updated Class Portrait

  • Sniper's Appearance in the Main Menu

  • Sniper's Appearance as a Zombie during Halloween

  • Sniper's Class Card

  • Sniper's Arsenal

Related merchandise

See also

References

  1. ↑ a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released June 7, 2008.

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