Sniper

Sniper
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Basic Information
Icon:
Type:	Support
Health:	125 /185 (See Health below for further details)
Speed:	100% (See Speed below for further details)
Meet 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. — The Sniper on his profession

”

Hailing from the lost country of New Zealand and raised in the unforgiving Australian 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 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

Name: Mr. Mundy (Birth name: Mun-dee) Location of origin: New Zealand Job: Precision Elimination Motto: "Pink Cloud of Death" Emblems:    Beta emblems:    Description: 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.

Health

Main articles: Health, Overheal

Class	Health	Overheal	Quick-Fix Overheal
Sniper	125	185	158

Speed

Main article: Speed

Condition	Normal	Backward	Crouched	Swimming
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, Sniper strategy

• 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
Stock Sniper Rifle		25	N/A	Base: 50–150 Headshot: 150–450	Charges while zoomed.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  No random critical hits.
Promotional / Craft AWPer Hand
Unlock Huntsman		1	12	Base: 50–120 Headshot: 150–360	Bullets replaced with an arrow projectile.  Hold primary fire to draw (and charge) the arrow; press secondary fire to retract the arrow.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  No laser pointer indicator.  Friendly Pyros can light arrows to add fire damage.  -70% maximum charge time.  +96% charging movement speed (total of 53% movement speed while charging)  -20% maximum charge damage.  Base damage unchanged.  -48% total ammo.  No random critical hits.  Arrows can be reflected, shot down, and vaporized.  Arrows lose their accuracy if the bow is drawn for more than 5 seconds.  Arrows can pin enemies to a wall upon being killed (purely cosmetic feature).
Promotional Fortified Compound
Craft Sydney Sleeper		25	N/A	Base: 50–150	Charges while zoomed.  On scoped hit, applies Jarate effect to the target for 2 to 5 seconds based on amount charged.  Charge rate increased 25%.  Nature's Call: Scoped headshots always mini-crit and reduce the remaining cooldown of Jarate by 1 second.  Scoped shots extinguish flames on wielder and allied players.  Headshots do not crit.  No random critical hits.
Craft Bazaar Bargain		25	N/A	Base: 50–150 Headshot: 150–450	Charges while zoomed.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%.  No random critical hits.  -50% base charge rate penalty.
Promotional / Craft Machina		25	N/A	Base: 50–173 Headshot: 150–518	Charges while zoomed.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  Fully charged shots deal +15% damage.  Fully charged shots penetrate players and damage enemies behind them.  Only fires when zoomed.  Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.  No random critical hits.
Uncrate Shooting Star
Craft Hitman's Heatmaker		25	N/A	Base: 40–120 Headshot: 150–450	Charges while zoomed.  Shots are more quiet.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  Gain Focus on kills and assists.  Press 'Reload' to activate focus.  When Focus is active:  Doesn't unscope between shots.  +25% faster charge rate.  Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.  -20% damage penalty on body shot.  No random critical hits.  Headshot kills cause decapitation.
Craft Classic		25	N/A	Base: 50–150 Headshot: 50–450	Does not automatically start charging when zoomed.  Hold down fire button to charge, release to fire.  Doesn't unscope between shots.  Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.  Can charge without zooming.  Cannot headshot unless fully charged.  -10% damage penalty on body shot.  Shots leave a dim, clear line behind them.  No random critical hits.  Charged shots will gib victims.

Secondary

Weapon	Kill icon	Ammo Loaded	Ammo Carried	Damage Range	Notes / Special Abilities
Stock SMG		25	75	Base: 8 Crit: 24 [10 rounds / sec.]
Unlock Jarate	N/A	1	∞	N/A	Doused enemies take mini-crits on hit.  Partially nullifies cloak on enemy Spies.  Extinguishes flames on wielder and allied players.  +20% increase in recharge rate when you extinguish an ally.  Enemy Pyros can reflect Jarate.  Has a 20 second recharge.
Uncrate Self-Aware Beauty Mark
Unlock Razorback	N/A	1	N/A	N/A	Nullifies a single backstab attempt, temporarily "shocking" the Spy, preventing him from switching weapons or attacking (Spy can still cloak).  -100% overheal penalty  Regenerates after 30 seconds.  Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.
Craft Darwin's Danger Shield	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	+50% fire damage resistance on wearer.  The wearer is immune to the effects of afterburn.  Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.
Craft Cozy Camper	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	No flinching when aiming and primary weapon is fully charged.  Knockback reduced by 20% when aiming.  Regenerates health per second depending on time since damage was last taken; max is +4.  Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.
Craft Cleaner's Carbine		20	75	Base: 8 Crit: 24 [7.4 rounds / sec.]	Dealing damage charges a "Crikey" meter.  Alt Fire When Charged: Mini-crits for 8 seconds.  Mini-crits apply to all weapons.  -20% clip size.  -25% firing speed.  No random critical hits.

Melee

Weapon	Kill icon	Ammo Loaded	Ammo Carried	Damage Range	Notes / Special Abilities
Stock Kukri		N/A	N/A	Base: 65 Crit: 195
Promotional Frying Pan
Craft Conscientious Objector
Promotional / Craft Freedom Staff
Drop Bat Outta Hell
Distributed Memory Maker
Promotional Ham Shank
Unlock Necro Smasher
Uncrate Crossing Guard
Promotional Prinny Machete
Distributed Saxxy					Limited item from the Replay Update.  Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).
Distributed Golden Frying Pan					Limited item from the Two Cities Update.  Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).
Craft Tribalman's Shiv		N/A	N/A	Base: 33 Crit: 98 Bleeding: 8 / sec. × 6 secs.	On hit: causes bleed for 6 seconds.  Deals 50% less damage.
Craft Bushwacka		N/A	N/A	Base: 65 Crit: 195	Crits whenever it would normally mini-crit.  Raises damage vulnerability by 20% when active.  No random crits.
Craft Shahanshah		N/A	N/A	Base: 49 / 81 Crit: 146 / 244	+25% increase in damage when health is less than 50% of max.  –25% decrease in damage when health is more than or equal to 50% of max.

Taunt Attack

	Associated items	Description	Kill Icon
	Huntsman  Fortified Compound	Main article: Skewer 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.

Item sets

Main article: Item sets

The Croc-o-Style Kit
	Sydney Sleeper Darwin's Danger Shield Bushwacka Ol' Snaggletooth
Effect	Leave a Calling Card on your victims

Main article: Item sets

Lawrence of Australia
	Bazaar Bargain Shahanshah Desert Marauder
Effect	No effect

Main article: Item sets

The Camper Van Helsing
	Holy Hunter Silver Bullets Garlic Flank Stake
Effect	No effect

Main article: Item sets

Dual-Purpose Fruit
	Huntsman Fruit Shoot
Effect	Reduces the chance of hunger by up to 13%.

Main article: Item sets

The Urban Professional
	Hitman's Heatmaker Cleaner's Carbine Liquidator's Lid
Effect	No effect

Main article: Item sets

The Straight Shooter Pack
	Scoper's Smoke Triggerman's Tacticals
Effect	No effect

Main article: Item sets

The Manngaroo
	Marsupial Muzzle Kanga Kickers Roo Rippers
Effect	No effect

Main article: Item sets

The Reptiloid
	Scaly Scrapers Cranial Conspiracy
Effect	No effect

Cosmetic items

Main article: Cosmetic items

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set	RED ÜberCharged set	BLU ÜberCharged set
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original

Achievements

Main article: Sniper achievements Sniper pack: 42 achievements, 3 milestones. 1 General achievement

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)

• Added 35 Sniper achievements.
• Added 54 Sniper voice lines.
• The Heavy and Sniper now have new custom death animations.
• [Undocumented] Added a scar to the Sniper's face.

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)

• The Bushwacka can no longer randomly crit.
• The Hitman's Heatmaker now activates focus by pressing 'reload'.

December 12, 2014 Patch

• Fixed The Swagman's Swatter not being held by the Sniper for lower LOD settings during the melee taunt

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

• While having the Huntsman or Fortified Compound equipped, it is possible to still use the Skewer taunt while stunned. The taunt's animation won't be played but the Sniper still says the taunt's line "Stab, Stab, Stab", and can still kill a nearby enemy player by moving the camera towards them before taunting.
  • If this happens with a 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.

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 brain 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.
• 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.
  • This SMG can be seen in the 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.
• The Sniper's selection screen pose, as well as his sunglasses and his rifle, are likely inspired by a photograph of Carlos Hathcock, arguably the most famous sniper of the Vietnam War.

Gallery

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  Team Fortress Sniper model

• SniperTFC.jpg

  The Sniper class from Team Fortress Classic.

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  Concept art of the Sniper.

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  Concept art of the Sniper.

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  Concept art of the Sniper.

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  Concept art of the Sniper.

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  Concept art of the Sniper.

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

• Sniper1.jpg

  Trading card front

• Sniper2.jpg

  Trading card back

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  Steam Trading Card

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  Steam Profile Background

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

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  Updated Class Portrait BLU

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  Updated Class Portrait

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  FortressForever Sniper Model

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  Sniper's Appearance in the Main Menu

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  Sniper's Appearance as a Zombie during Halloween

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  Sniper's Class Card

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  Sniper's Arsenal

Related merchandise

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  Sniper Poster As Shown In The Valve Store

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  T-Shirt Art of Assassination

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  Team Poster

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  Mouse Team

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  Sniper Class Patches

See also

• Headshot
• Sniper taunts
• Sniper responses
• Sniper voice commands
• Basic Sniper strategy
• Community Sniper strategy
• Sniper match-ups
• Anti-Sniper strategy
• Sniper (Classic)

External links

• The Sniper page on the Official TF2 Website
• Sniper update
• TF2 Official Website - A sneak preview of the next class update!
• TF2 Official Website - You better hold onto your head, mate
• TF2 Official Website - The Sniper vs. Spy Update, Day 7
• TF2 Official Website - The Sniper vs. Spy Update