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| * The Razorback deprives a Sniper of his secondary weapon, so attack him just outside his melee range. | | * The Razorback deprives a Sniper of his secondary weapon, so attack him just outside his melee range. |
| * A Sniper wearing the Razorback may discourage Spies from backstabbing him, but it shouldn't deter you from attacking the Sniper from outside his view anyway. | | * A Sniper wearing the Razorback may discourage Spies from backstabbing him, but it shouldn't deter you from attacking the Sniper from outside his view anyway. |
− | ** Additionally, a Spy wielding the [[Ambassador]] may aim for a [[headshot]] to deal 109 damage to the Sniper and finish him off with another shot or a slash of the Knife. | + | ** Additionally, a Spy wielding the [[Ambassador]] may aim for a [[headshot]] to deal 102 damage to the Sniper and finish him off with another shot or a slash of the Knife. |
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Revision as of 21:44, 31 October 2012
The Sniper is an extremely dangerous class at long range due to his ability to kill any class instantly with a fully charged headshot. Generally, the best way to engage a Sniper is to get as close as possible because he lacks substantial close-ranged weaponry. However, at far range, one should generally try dodging the Sniper by moving erratically, using a mix of random crouches and jumps. This however, may be less effective against more skilled Snipers. A cornered Sniper has few options available except to run or engage you with weaker weapons, such as his Submachine Gun or melee weapon. Keep in mind that a Sniper can inflict bleeding damage or Mini-Crit vulnerability, depending on his weapon loadout. Further, Snipers who use the Huntsman can quickly shoot arrows which are effective at short to mid range, although this weapon takes away from the Sniper's long-range effectiveness.
General
Role
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- Make use of any available cover; if you must expose yourself, keep moving or else you will be an easy target.
- A Sniper is most effective when he fights from a distance, so close the gap between you and him to increase your chances of survival.
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Health
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- The Sniper has a rather low amount of health; he is quite vulnerable at close range and will generally lose a fight against sturdier classes.
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Speed
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- The Sniper walks and runs at an average pace, but he lags behind his team's main force for protection. In addition, he moves very slowly while scoped in. This makes the Sniper's ability to flee from fights rather poor.
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Power
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- The Sniper's primary weapons are unaffected by damage ramp-up and fall-off, making the Sniper very dangerous even at long ranges. They also have the ability to kill players instantly, so try to not get hit by them at all.
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Weapon-specific
A list of useful tidbits about the Sniper's tools, and how to counter them.
Primary weapons
- If you cannot escape a Sniper's sights, try to injure him, causing him to flinch and possibly miss the shot.
- You can also try to force Snipers to move (thus, denying them a clean shot) by firing projectiles (such as rockets) at them.
![AWPer Hand](/w/images/thumb/2/24/Item_icon_AWPer_Hand.png/100px-Item_icon_AWPer_Hand.png) Sniper Rifle / Festive Sniper Rifle / AWPer Hand
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- A Sniper has a very limited field of vision while he scopes in with his Sniper Rifle; ambush him from the side or the back.
- If you believe Snipers are watching the upcoming path, find an alternate one to bypass or attack them from, if possible.
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![Huntsman](/w/images/thumb/f/f8/Item_icon_Huntsman.png/100px-Item_icon_Huntsman.png) Huntsman
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- While Huntsman arrows are nowhere as fast as bullets, they are just as dangerous, even moreso the closer the Sniper is to his target. Keep moving to deny him an accurate shot.
- If you can, send a Huntsman Sniper airborne, as this will prevent him from firing an arrow until he lands.
- A Pyro can reflect an enemy Sniper's Huntsman arrow, but this takes considerable skill. It is usually wiser to conserve ammo for attacking or reflecting other projectiles.
- Beware of narrow passageways. where it is harder to avoid many projectiles, and corners, where you may be ambushed (possibly by the Huntsman taunt-kill).
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![Sydney Sleeper](/w/images/thumb/6/6a/Item_icon_Sydney_Sleeper.png/100px-Item_icon_Sydney_Sleeper.png) Sydney Sleeper
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- Don't underestimate the Sydney Sleeper due to its inability to perform headshots; it can reach full charge faster than the standard Sniper Rifle (a fully charged shot can kill classes that have 150 HP or less), and will coat you in Jarate when charged over 50%. The Jarate effect proves to be very hazardous if you have just run into enemy forces, since they will likely target you now.
- If you are using Dead Ringer and recieved damage from a 50% charge, you will be covered in Jarate even after leaving a fake corpse.
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![Bazaar Bargain](/w/images/thumb/f/f4/Item_icon_Bazaar_Bargain.png/100px-Item_icon_Bazaar_Bargain.png) Bazaar Bargain
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- Snipers spawning with the Bazaar Bargain are at a disadvantage, requiring a longer time to charge high-damage shots. However, any headshot will hasten the Bazaar Bargain's charge rate; make sure to take constant cover.
- Scoped bodyshots and misses reduce the bonus - if you can't make a Sniper miss, at least force him to strike your body instead of your head.
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![Machina](/w/images/thumb/a/ae/Item_icon_Machina.png/100px-Item_icon_Machina.png) Machina
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- The tracer rounds this weapon fires makes locating a Sniper much easier; however, fully utilize cover as you approach him, for a fully charged shot will cause massive damage.
- Be wary of lining up with another teammate out in the open; a Sniper may succeed in shooting (and killing) you both.
- The Machina can only fire while scoped, so attack the Sniper up close; close enough so that the Sniper cannot get an accurate shot with this weapon, and just out of range of his secondary and/or melee weapons.
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![Hitman's Heatmaker](/w/images/thumb/1/18/Item_icon_Hitman%27s_Heatmaker.png/100px-Item_icon_Hitman%27s_Heatmaker.png) Hitman's Heatmaker
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- The Hitman's Heatmaker does less damage when landing a successful body shot than any other Sniper Rifle. This gives you a better chance against a Sniper who chooses to fight you up close with one.
- With each kill and assist achieved with this weapon gains Focus which, once active, gives the user a 25% faster charge rate and doesn't require them to unscope between rounds. Try to kill the Sniper before he goes on a rampage, or locate him from the tracer rounds he fires once he does.
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Secondary weapons
![Submachine Gun](/w/images/thumb/1/12/Item_icon_Submachine_Gun.png/100px-Item_icon_Submachine_Gun.png) SMG
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- The Submachine Gun is surprisingly accurate, yet ineffective at longer ranges. If a Sniper attempts to attack you with it, try to move away from him while attacking with a more powerful weapon.
- The SMG only contains three clips of ammo, so it may not take long before the Sniper must resort to another weapon.
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![Razorback](/w/images/thumb/0/0f/Item_icon_Razorback.png/100px-Item_icon_Razorback.png) Razorback
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- The Razorback deprives a Sniper of his secondary weapon, so attack him just outside his melee range.
- A Sniper wearing the Razorback may discourage Spies from backstabbing him, but it shouldn't deter you from attacking the Sniper from outside his view anyway.
- Additionally, a Spy wielding the Ambassador may aim for a headshot to deal 102 damage to the Sniper and finish him off with another shot or a slash of the Knife.
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![Jarate](/w/images/thumb/b/b3/Item_icon_Jarate.png/100px-Item_icon_Jarate.png) Jarate
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- It is often best to retreat for cover if covered in Jarate, as you will most likely be pursued by the Sniper's teammates, who can now inflict Mini-Crits on you. Jarate can be removed by extended Healing, entering water, or touching a Resupply cabinet.
- Beware of Snipers pursuing you with the Bushwhacka, which deals crits instead of mini-crits.
- As a Pyro, you can reflect Jarate into the Sniper or his teammates.
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![Darwin's Danger Shield](/w/images/thumb/4/44/Item_icon_Darwin%27s_Danger_Shield.png/100px-Item_icon_Darwin%27s_Danger_Shield.png) Darwin's Danger Shield
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- Do not underestimate the health of a Sniper using the Shield; take advantage of his lack of a secondary weapon and kill him outside of his melee range.
- As a Spy, do not be intimidated by the presence of the Darwin's Danger Shield on a potential victim; the item does not prevent backstabs like the Razorback does.
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![Cozy Camper](/w/images/thumb/0/01/Item_icon_Cozy_Camper.png/100px-Item_icon_Cozy_Camper.png) Cozy Camper
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- A Sniper equipped with the Cozy Camper will not flinch if you attack or burn him, allowing him an extended chance to shoot you. Use this bonus against him by attacking him from where he can't see you. By the time the Sniper realizes where he's being damaged, it should be too late for him to react.
- A Sniper with the Cozy Camper equipped moves very slowly while scoped in. This makes it easier to pick him off.
- A Sniper with the Cozy Camper equipped will automatically regenerate health in a rate similar to the Medic, but only restores one health per second. Kill the Sniper before he gets away, or he may come back to continue harrassing you and your team.
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![Cleaner's Carbine](/w/images/thumb/6/64/Item_icon_Cleaner%27s_Carbine.png/100px-Item_icon_Cleaner%27s_Carbine.png) Cleaner's Carbine
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- The Cleaner's Carbine, like the Submachine Gun, is very accurate yet suffers from a smaller clip size, lower fire rate, and no random critical hits. The weapon's negative attributes give you a chance to damage him faster than he can damage you.
- On kill, the Cleaner's Carbine will be granted 3 seconds of guaranteed critical hits making it very deadly. Keep your distance until the bonus wears off, or overpower the Sniper.
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Melee Weapons
Item set effects
See also
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