Sniper

From Team Fortress Wiki
Revision as of 04:08, 21 May 2012 by MLGM (talk | contribs) (Re-written, un-done revert.)
Jump to: navigation, search


Sniper
https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/1/1b/Sniper_RED_3D.jpg?1708614370.4288213417,259,280,1,0,253,0,182,257,4,357,261,19,523,266,45,668,272,79,778,274,76,886,275,76,987,273,78,1112,268,81,1263,261,81,1433,254,82,1609,246,80,1786,240,77,1956,237,78,2110,236,77,2244,234,72,2360,236,70,2473,237,71,2585,239,76,2690,240,79,2788,241,55,2911,241,33,3055,243,16,3216,248,4https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/f/fa/Sniper_BLU_3D.jpg?1708614469.5868823417,259,280,1,0,253,0,182,257,4,357,261,19,523,266,45,668,272,79,778,274,76,886,275,76,987,273,78,1112,268,81,1263,261,81,1433,254,82,1609,246,80,1786,240,77,1956,237,78,2110,236,77,2244,234,72,2360,236,70,2473,237,71,2585,239,76,2690,240,79,2788,241,55,2911,241,33,3055,243,16,3216,248,4https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/f/ff/Sniper_%C3%9CberCharged_RED_3D.jpg?1708614638.1533863417,259,280,1,0,253,0,182,257,4,357,261,19,523,266,45,668,272,79,778,274,76,886,275,76,987,273,78,1112,268,81,1263,261,81,1433,254,82,1609,246,80,1786,240,77,1956,237,78,2110,236,77,2244,234,72,2360,236,70,2473,237,71,2585,239,76,2690,240,79,2788,241,55,2911,241,33,3055,243,16,3216,248,4https://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/5/50/Sniper_%C3%9CberCharged_BLU_3D.jpg?1708614724.2469533417,259,280,1,0,253,0,182,257,4,357,261,19,523,266,45,668,272,79,778,274,76,886,275,76,987,273,78,1112,268,81,1263,261,81,1433,254,82,1609,246,80,1786,240,77,1956,237,78,2110,236,77,2244,234,72,2360,236,70,2473,237,71,2585,239,76,2690,240,79,2788,241,55,2911,241,33,3055,243,16,3216,248,4
Sniper.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class sniper.png
Type: Support
Health: 125 /Medic emblem RED.png185
125 /Medic emblem RED.png185 with the Darwin's Danger Shield equipped
Speed: 100%
(See Speed below for further details)
Meet the Sniper
SniperVidSplash.png
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 Australian Outback, the Sniper is a tough and ready crack shot. The Sniper's main role on the battefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his Sniper Rifle and its ability to headshot. He is effective at long range, but weaker at close range, 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 instanteously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the Huntsman to get closer to the enemy. On the other hand, the Sydney Sleeper, or the mysterious Jarate, allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take increased damage.

The Sniper is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie.

Bio

Speed

Main article: Speed
Modifier Speed
Standard
100 .0%
With a rifle zoomed in.
26 .7%
With a rifle zoomed in and the Cozy Camper equipped.
2 .7%
With the Huntsman drawn.
53 .3%
With the Huntsman drawn and the Cozy Camper equipped.
5 .3%

Basic strategy

Main articles: Sniper tips, Sniper strategy
Sniperava.jpg
  • The longer you spend zoomed in using the scope, the more damage the shot will inflict.
  • Aim for the head to inflict critical headshots.
  • 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 a enemy, it will make every shot you hit a mini-crit, therefore 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:
50150

Headshot:
150450

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:
50120

Headshot:
150360

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:
50150
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:
50150

Headshot:
150450

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:
50173

Headshot:
150518

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:
40120

Headshot:
150450

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:
45135

Headshot:
50450

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.


Attack taunt

Snipertaunt4.PNG Associated item DescriptionKill icon
Main article: Skewer
The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely to stun the enemy momentarily. He then brings the arrow back to his bow again, killing the enemy. Can also kill enemies behind the Sniper when he withdraws the arrow.
  • 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

Main article: Item sets
Lawrence of Australia
Item icon Timbuk-Tuesday Bundle.png
Effect

No effect

Main article: Item sets
The Camper Van Helsing
Item icon Camper Van Helsing.png
Effect

No effect

Main article: Item sets
Dual-Purpose Fruit
Item icon Fruit Shoot.png
Effect

Reduces the chance of hunger by up to 13%.

Cosmetic items

Main article: Hats

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 21, 2007 Patch
  • Fixed occasional sniper zoom crash.

September 28, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed third-person sniper aim animation not matching player's view exactly.

October 31, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed a weapon switching exploit that allowed Snipers to fire slightly faster than intended.

December 20, 2007 Patch

  • Dustbowl
    • Fixed gaps in stage gates that allowed Snipers to kill defenders during setup.
    • Limited line-of-sight at the first control point in stage 3 to remove a griefable Sniper spot.

December 31, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed Sniper quick-switch exploit allowing them to avoid zoom/unzoom times.

January 14, 2008 Patch

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

January 15, 2008 Patch

  • Fixed being able to zoom too quickly after firing a zoomed shot.

February 14, 2008 Patch

  • Added a small delay (200 ms) before a zoomed Sniper shot can get a Critical hit.

February 2, 2009 Patch

  • Sniper rifle now supports Crit Boost state like all other weapons (i.e., Kritzkrieg makes all shots critical hits).

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

  • Added new sniper rifle replacement, The Huntsman. Instead of a sniper rifle, you have a bow that allows you to move around faster while firing, and fire more quickly than the sniper rifle. Works better at medium range than the standard rifle.
  • Added new SMG replacement, Jarate. If thrown on an enemy they will take more damage for short period of time. Also extinguishes flames on yourself or allies.
  • Added new SMG replacement, The Razorback. Will protect you against a single spy backstab, and stun the spy for a short period of time. Comes with a 15% move speed penalty for the wearer (speed penalty has since been removed).
  • Standard sniper rifle now shoots through friendly players.
  • Added 54 new Sniper voice lines.
  • Added 35 new Sniper achievements.
  • The Heavy and Sniper now have new custom death animations.
  • Added hat Trophy Belt.
  • [Undocumented] Added a scar to the Sniper's face.

May 22, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed Jarate effect on DX8 machines.

May 26, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed server crash related to the Jarate.

May 29, 2009 Patch

  • Added Sniper/Spy milestone achievements as an additional way players can get the new unlockables.
  • Fixed attackers seeing the Mini-Crit particle effect for full Crits if the victim has the Jarate effect enabled.

June 8, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed The Huntsman drawing a muzzle flash under lagged conditions.
  • Fixed Jarate instantly exploding when thrown in some places, like the final area of Badwater Basin.
  • Fixed Sniper "civilian" exploit where players could crash the server.

June 23, 2009 Patch

  • Added log entries for player extinguished events using the Jarate.
  • Changed the description of the "Triple Prey" achievement so it better describes how to get it.
  • Critical arrows now have a trail and correctly deal enhanced damage.
  • The Huntsman now defaults to be right handed.
  • Friendly arrows will no longer trigger the near miss sound on you.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed a bad detection case in the "Friendship is Golden" achievement.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed several sources of floating arrows.
  • [Undocumented] Removed the speed penalty from the Razorback.

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

September 15, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed Sniper using the reference pose if he has the Huntsman deployed when his team loses.
  • Fixed the Huntsman not firing crit arrows when the Sniper is being CritBoosted.
  • Fixed being able to fire the Huntsman under water if you jump into the water with the arrow charged.

December 18, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed a client crash related to arrows.

December 22, 2009 Patch

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

January 6, 2010 Patch

  • Changes to the TF Bots
    • Tuned Sniper spot finding algorithm to generate more diverse locations, partially addressing the "Predictable Sniper camping spots" issue.

January 13, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed Sniper rifle not penetrating friendlies
  • Changed Huntsman pullback force so that it goes in the right direction (was still pulling as if the Huntsman was on the left hand side of the screen, which was default until a later update).

January 27, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed Snipers being able to shoot enemies through gates.

March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)

April 28, 2010 Patch

  • The Huntsman changes
    • Removed restriction that arrows need to be aimed before they can be lit by a Pyro.
    • Bow can now be lowered without losing the lit arrow.
    • Changed bow so you can start charging it while you're jumping, but you can't fire until you're on the ground.
    • Fixed bug where flame effect would get stuck on if you change weapons with a lit arrow.
  • Fixed a client crash that could result from players with arrows embedded in them.

May 20, 2010 Patch (Second Community Contribution Update)

July 8, 2010 Patch (Engineer Update)

  • The Tribalman's Shiv bleed duration reduced to 6 second (was 8), and its damage penalty increased to 50% (was 35%).

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

October 6, 2010 Patch

November 19, 2010 Patch

  • Updated some item capabilities:
    • Improved the Spine-Chilling Skull and Voodoo Juju hat positions on the Sniper.
  • Fixed not being able to light arrows after the first arrow is fired unless they're drawn back.

December 2, 2010 Patch

December 17, 2010 Patch (Australian Christmas)

  • Added new hats: 'Larrikin Robin'.
  • Fixed the arrow burning effect getting stuck on if you changed class in a respawn room with your arrow lit.
  • Throwing the Jarate now returns you to your previous weapon, instead of your Primary.

December 22, 2010 Patch

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

January 19, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed being able to attack teammates using arrows fired by the Huntsman.
  • Fixed the Sniper Rifle and SMG view models having Red skins while on the Blue team.
  • [Undocumented] Fixed the Sydney Sleeper view models having Red skins while on the Blue team.

April 14, 2011 Patch (Hatless Update)

  • Item changes:
  • Bot changes:
    • Improved Sniper bot algorithm for finding good sniping spots for both Capture Point and Payload scenarios.
    • Sniper bots will take opportunistic shots at targets while they move to their desired sniping spot.
    • Fixed bug where Sniper bots would sometimes stand around in their spawn room doing nothing.

April 20, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The ability '+25% Charge Rate' for the Sydney Sleeper is now indicated as a positive (blue) attribute in the backpack. Previously it was negative (red).

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

June 8, 2011 Patch

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

June 23, 2011 Patch (Über Update)

August 3, 2011 Patch

August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

October 27, 2011 Patch (Very Scary Halloween Special)

December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)

January 4, 2012 Patch

January 11, 2012 Patch

  • Updated the Desert Marauder and the Villain's Veil so they can be equipped together
  • The Bazaar Bargain functionality has changed: only one stored head is lost on a miss or a bodyshot and no heads are gained when missing while crit-boosted

February 2, 2012 Patch

February 9, 2012 Patch

March 1, 2012 Patch

March 15, 2012 Patch

April 17, 2012 Patch

  • The Cozy Camper’s description now correctly reflects the actual speed reduction while scoped and is now applied correctly when using the Huntsman (speed for the other rifles remains unchanged) [2]

April 18, 2012 Patch

May 3, 2012 Patch

Bugs

  • The Sniper's world model is only seen with a fingerless glove on his left hand and a watch on his left arm, where all of his view models have a glove on both hands and no watch.

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.
  • 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 citizens in Half Life 2.
  • The first BLU team Sniper resembled Template:W.
  • 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 is referred to as a "camper" by the other classes due to the fact that sniping is most often associated with the act of camping in a video game.

Gallery


Related merchandise


See also

References

  1. a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released in September 2006.

External links