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Subject: How can I become a better sniper?
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I just tried landing only bodyshots at first because it's easier to hit (just land two in rapid succession to get the kill). Once I became confident in my abilities I then started to go for headshots. Don't aim for the head too much when you're starting out because it's a hard target to hit and it can be discouraging to miss a whole lot.

  • 06.19.2007 12:44 PM PDT
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Oh and another thing. I like using the beam rifle until it overheats then switching to human. Once you run out on human switch back to beam cuz it will have cooled down

  • 06.19.2007 12:47 PM PDT
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dang nice Done DL thats impressive but hey like many people and I have said most people have a sensitivity they are comfortable with =D

[Edited on 06.24.2007 4:32 PM PDT]

  • 06.24.2007 4:32 PM PDT
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Only aim for the head, the bodies' most vital organ, (also the heart, but in Halo this does not matter).

  • 06.24.2007 4:45 PM PDT

move after every shot and if they hide in a spot after u shot them then dont stay where u are quickly move to a dif snipin spot so they wont know where u are. Dont zoom in all the way unless theyre super far.. i never use x10

  • 06.24.2007 4:47 PM PDT

You generally always want to keep moving. Also, remember that you don't always need the headshot kill, two body shots is fine. In some situations going for the two body shots is a better strategy. Lastly, if you're in a snipers match and are hit with one body shot, don't jump. In fact you should pretty much never jump in a snipers match. If you get hit, run to cover in zigzags and other movements that won't be predictable for your opponent.

This is the guide that I used to get a lot better, it's got a lot of helpful info. http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=126046

  • 06.24.2007 5:23 PM PDT
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Well, if sniping isn't working out, it's probably not for you. Try another playstyle, like Berserker or turtle.

  • 06.24.2007 5:34 PM PDT
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Posted by: Zafen
Only aim for the head, the bodies' most vital organ, (also the heart, but in Halo this does not matter).


HOW THE -blam!- IS THE HEAD AN ORGAN!?

  • 06.24.2007 5:35 PM PDT
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Practice no scoping in customs, it is important to to look at the tiny little aimer and not the gun itself, thiscan be a fatal error since the gun isn't really straight

  • 06.24.2007 5:39 PM PDT
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Posted by: Zafen
Only aim for the head, the bodies' most vital organ, (also the heart, but in Halo this does not matter).


HOW THE -blam!- IS THE HEAD AN ORGAN!?


How is it not?

  • 06.24.2007 6:09 PM PDT
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Posted by: Zafen
Posted by: GezaB
Posted by: Zafen
Only aim for the head, the bodies' most vital organ, (also the heart, but in Halo this does not matter).


HOW THE -blam!- IS THE HEAD AN ORGAN!?


How is it not?


The brain is an organ, not the head.

  • 06.24.2007 6:11 PM PDT
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Posted by: FKxPandemic
The brain is an organ, not the head.


Whoops, I guess my brain wasn't working there.

  • 06.24.2007 6:14 PM PDT
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Posted by: Zafen
Posted by: GezaB
Posted by: Zafen
Only aim for the head, the bodies' most vital organ, (also the heart, but in Halo this does not matter).


HOW THE -blam!- IS THE HEAD AN ORGAN!?


How is it not?


Because organs don't have bones.

  • 06.24.2007 6:32 PM PDT

Sorry for typos and poor grammar in my posts. I try to spend as little time in here as possible.

play snips all day, everyday, for the rest of your life.

  • 06.24.2007 6:41 PM PDT

Slowly increase the look sensitivity. Once you feel secure at one, increase it by one until you get a high sensitivity which will let you move your head around quicker and get shots on the opponent faster.

  • 06.24.2007 8:02 PM PDT

Pretty much all of the above posters focused on aiming. Personally I think it's more about predicting players movements, communication and remaining concealed until you have your shot.

Aiming is important but a good sniper has this in spades, if you don't then practice and not on still targets either! I don't believe campaign is the answer either, practice on Live with the maps you want to get good in and with real opponents. It is free to do so and stop caring about your rank while you're trying to improve. A calm collected sniper is much more deadly than an excited frantic one.

- Snipe practice I tend to use in game -

1. Stay in and pop in/out of cover at mid to long range where possible. No scope as a last resort and generally only at close range, when you cannot evade or switch to your grenades/secondary weapon. Also use willing team mates as cover, although a quality sniper can be more deadly roaming on their own. I prefer the latter, but if you're losing the sniper then stick with your team mates unitl you get better or you're on fire for that game.

2. Predict where and when your opponents will be and with what counter weapons they'll have, leading to easy targets with plenty of time to align your shots. Preferrably you'll have your shot pretty much lined up prior to having your target on screen. Then just adjust and shoot, rinse and repeat. Also know the other teams positions so you know where your next move is going to. Team chat is useful! Obviously don't chat when you're deep behind enemy lines.

3. Use two quick body shots in emergency situations or where your opponent is close to cover before you can align a headshot. Know when to flee a fight or to tackle it head on. (Again point 1 should give you ample time to assess or move or call for backup). Alos know when NOT to shoot at all, this can be a major benefit, do you think a sniper assassin would always take the first shot they're presented with?

4. Communicate to your team mates all your kill failures (misses) and successes (kills), thus allowing your team to clean up wounded opponents and strategise directly from your successes. Obviously if you just sniped 3/4 opponents communication is vital in objective games. Also don't forget to ask for assistance and constantly communicate opponents positions, spawns and weaponary to your team mates. After all you are the eyes of your team when holding the sniper (you have this sole responsiblity so use it for the sake of all your team).

5. Know what your next move, kill or shot is before you make it. Having an escape route or grenade cover from your current position is vital. The ol' plan B.


-General Tips -
Most snipe shots of mine I already know where I am going to be aiming and exactly when my opponent(s) are about to appear on my screen, generally I am already aiming for the head of my opponents elevation and then I make small adjustments for the single headshot. Forget sensitivity, your headshots will come from out thinking/positioning your opponents and very small adjustments to your thumbsticks, not wild jerking movements and rambo heroics.

  • 06.24.2007 9:21 PM PDT
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1. Only zoom once unless they are really, really far off
2. Go for head first but if you don't get your headshot within the first couple of shots go for the body
3. Human is good and has more shots but it shoots slower so practice with the beam its faster
4. Try to find a comfortable spot where you aren't under fire but have a good view of the board
5. Try to stay loose and focused, i play music when i snipe and i think it helps but thats just me
6. Play swat every once in a while and practices getting headshots from afar
7. Get in to a groove or in the zone in another playlist then play snipes
8. Try to find a group of skilled friends so your not always getting shot at

  • 06.24.2007 9:50 PM PDT
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Just Practice! Load up the game and go into Team Snipers, really it doesn't matter if you lose because, it is just a game and losing is not the end of the world...

  • 06.24.2007 9:54 PM PDT

Thou hast been out BR'ed and now wilst feast most succulently upon my bageth of tea

1KNow all map hotspots
2 never stand comepletely still
3 swipe snipe
4 sensitivity at ur comfort
5play with people a little better than you..cause if you play w/ 35+ its not even fun to get destroyed every time
6work at it

  • 06.25.2007 12:25 AM PDT
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1.) aim you're -blam!- sniper at someones head
2.) press the god damn r trigger

  • 06.25.2007 1:43 AM PDT
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The only way is to play alot of snipers. Just forget the rank and start playing. The more you practice, the more skill you develop. It's as simple as that.

  • 06.25.2007 3:18 AM PDT

Posted by: HarlemPiff
1.) aim you're -blam!- sniper at someones head
2.) press the god damn r trigger


Wow, just wow. Why do you even bother posting a reply? No seriously, put some thought into your responses, not just your frustration mate.

  • 06.25.2007 3:33 AM PDT

Posted by: yEARzERO
The only way is to play alot of snipers. Just forget the rank and start playing. The more you practice, the more skill you develop. It's as simple as that.


I agree with the forgetting about rank, good call.

However, I disagree with just practicing develops more skill.

Practice aiming but learn from opponents; how, why, when and what they beat you with when you're sniping. A quick analysis when your waiting to spawn will help immensely.

  • 06.25.2007 3:35 AM PDT
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Change your sensitivity to a lower number, to aim better, or change it to whatever suits you best. Also, in a sniper game, keep your crosshair high. What you should do is determine how tall a Spartan or an Elite is in order to determine where the head would be located so you can aim there.

  • 06.25.2007 4:07 AM PDT
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Sorry Oddley765 I didnt know that it took thought and creativity to do something as simple as puting a -blam!- little circle over somebodies head until it turns red then push a -blam!- button God forbid

  • 06.25.2007 4:42 AM PDT

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