The Recon class inBattleBit Remasteredis the master of long-range engagements. What they lack in utility, they make up for with deadly precision, taking out entrenched targets from extreme distances and letting friendly troops claim objectives more easily.
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Playing as a sniper in a game as big as this can be both satisfying and frustrating, especially since players need to fight against bullet physics, aiming mechanics, and enemies in general. With that being said, here are seven tips on how to become a better sniper inBattleBit Remastered.
7Use Mid-Range Scopes
Mid-range scopes like the ACOG sight do not have scope glint, which means players can stay scoped in without having to worry about giving away their position. This makes engaging frontline troops less risky while encouraging a faster-paced playstyle that relies on flanking and repositioning.
Using such scopes is highly recommendedfor beginners as it keeps them in the midst of the action without slowing down the gameplay. It also gives players a better sense of how sniper rifles perform inBattleBit Remasteredand what the best engagement distances are from them.
6Always Use a Rangefinder
Players should always have a rangefinder attached to the side of their rifles regardless of what type of scope they use. This will help in gauging the distance from the shooter to the target while eliminating all the guesswork involved in bullet drop compensation.
To unlock the rangefinder, players needto score about 100 kills or sowith a sniper rifle. This is part of the reason why mid-range scopes are the first tip in this list—keep engagement ranges within 200 meters to limit the penalties of muzzle velocity and bullet drop to unlock this attachment faster.
5Zeroing Sights
The sights on any weapon in the game can be adjusted to better fit the range players are shooting. Zeroing sights makes it so bullets will go directly to where players are aiming, saving them the effort of having to aim upward to compensate for bullet drop. A sniper rifle that’s zeroed to 500m, for example, will always hit exactly where the crosshairs are pointed when shooting at targets at that range.
By default, players can zero a sight by holding down the Alt key and moving the mouse scroll wheel up and down. Players might want to rebind this elsewhere, such as the arrow keys or the numpad, so they won’t have to zoom out while adjusting their sights.
4Cover vs. Concealment
When playing as a sniper, players should always put themselves in a position where enemies can’t shoot back at them. Firing from a concealed position should take priority over firing from good cover if possible—the latter protects against incoming fire while the former outright prevents retaliation.
The importance of cover and concealment will vary greatly depending on the map, and it’s up to the players to determine which they should prioritize.
3Make Murder Holes
This ties in directly to the concealment aspect of the tip above. When firing from indoors, players should avoid shooting out of windows. Instead, bring a Pickaxe and create tiny murder holes that are just big enough for a sniper rifle to shoot through. Not only does this hide players from sight, but it also protects them from stray gunshots.
In urban maps like Lonovo and Sandysunset, it’s often better to make multi-layered murder holes by punching holes through several walls. This will limit the sniper’s cone of fire, but it will greatly decrease the odds of them getting spotted by other marksmen.
2Build a Sniper’s Nest
In areas where there’s very little cover, the best thing players can do is make their own. Protect the flanks with traps and barricades or create a small sandbag fort up a hill to protect against small-arms fire while maintaining a good sight line on the enemy’s blind spots.
It’s important not to make sniper nests too obvious, as this will attract the attention of RPG engineers and vehicles. Make a perch that’s surrounded by foliage or one that’s inside a bombed-out building to shake the enemy’s gaze away.
1Stick With One Scope
A change in perspective can drastically affect a sniper’s aim. Using a scope with a high zoom value may warp a player’s perspective of a sniper rifle’s bullet drop and muzzle velocity, so attempt to stick with just one scope when playing as a Recon soldier.
Pick either the 6x or 8x scope for long-range shooting and either the 20x or PTR scope for ultra-long ranges. Sticking to just one scope lets players get a feel for how quickly a bullet flies and how harshly it curves to the ground. Just make sure to pick the right sight for the right range.
Players shouldstick with one sniper rifleas well as each gun has different muzzle velocities. This can drastically affect how well snipers can hit their shots against moving targets.
