How to Snipe in Counter Strike
Choose your rifle., Explore all the maps in Counter Strike to find sniping spots., Stick with your team and stay back., Equip your sidearm while running to your sniping spot., Build your eye-hand coordination to minimize aiming time., Switch to your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose your rifle.
Different snipers have different preferences, but the most widely preferred sniper rifle is the AWP (Arctic Warfare Police) for its high power which results in a one-shot kill almost every time but remember that it is very hard to shoot when the enemy is near to you.
Alternatively, you can choose the semi-automatic sniper rifle, which boasts increased fire rate at the cost of power. -
Step 2: Explore all the maps in Counter Strike to find sniping spots.
Each map has its own set of vantage points and sniping locations.
Choose a location that provides good cover, but a wide view of the battlefield. , Your team provides good suppressed fire, so utilize it.
While your enemies try to kill your teammates, you can snipe them from far behind.
Remember to stay behind, as snipers tend to get killed quickly in the heat of battle. , After you spawn, equip your side arm to reach your camping position faster as most sniper rifles tend to slow you down considerably.
Ideally, you should choose a sidearm with good movement rate and damage. , The more time you take to aim, the higher the chance of your opponent killing you. , Ideally, you should try to escape to a vantage point, but if there's none nearby, try to get to your closest team member.
When you are far enough, snipe your enemy. , As a sniper, every second is precious.
If you waste time panicking, your enemies will most likely spot you and kill you. , Most sniper rifles in Counter Strike take time to reload, being bolt-action.
Immediately get to cover after you shoot. , Don't stay in one place too long! This gives your enemies time to organize a strike to take you out. , Hone your skills offline by playing against bots of increasing difficulty. ,,, A sniper isn't a soldier who runs or jumps into a battlefield.
In fact, you have to try to stay out of the battlefield as much as you can.
Your rifle gives you the advantage of shooting from a distance.
So don't get too close to the enemy.
Wait until someone walks by, and shoot.
It's not exciting, but you can get a lot of kills without dying. -
Step 3: Stick with your team and stay back.
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Step 4: Equip your sidearm while running to your sniping spot.
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Step 5: Build your eye-hand coordination to minimize aiming time.
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Step 6: Switch to your sidearm if your opponents get close.
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Step 7: Avoid panicking on seeing an enemy.
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Step 8: Get out of their line-of-sight.
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Step 9: Travel from place to place.
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Step 10: Keep practicing.
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Step 11: Listen to some music while playing to keep your mind from getting tensed.
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Step 12: Communicate with your team with the quick radio keys (c and x).
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Step 13: Be Patient.
Detailed Guide
Different snipers have different preferences, but the most widely preferred sniper rifle is the AWP (Arctic Warfare Police) for its high power which results in a one-shot kill almost every time but remember that it is very hard to shoot when the enemy is near to you.
Alternatively, you can choose the semi-automatic sniper rifle, which boasts increased fire rate at the cost of power.
Each map has its own set of vantage points and sniping locations.
Choose a location that provides good cover, but a wide view of the battlefield. , Your team provides good suppressed fire, so utilize it.
While your enemies try to kill your teammates, you can snipe them from far behind.
Remember to stay behind, as snipers tend to get killed quickly in the heat of battle. , After you spawn, equip your side arm to reach your camping position faster as most sniper rifles tend to slow you down considerably.
Ideally, you should choose a sidearm with good movement rate and damage. , The more time you take to aim, the higher the chance of your opponent killing you. , Ideally, you should try to escape to a vantage point, but if there's none nearby, try to get to your closest team member.
When you are far enough, snipe your enemy. , As a sniper, every second is precious.
If you waste time panicking, your enemies will most likely spot you and kill you. , Most sniper rifles in Counter Strike take time to reload, being bolt-action.
Immediately get to cover after you shoot. , Don't stay in one place too long! This gives your enemies time to organize a strike to take you out. , Hone your skills offline by playing against bots of increasing difficulty. ,,, A sniper isn't a soldier who runs or jumps into a battlefield.
In fact, you have to try to stay out of the battlefield as much as you can.
Your rifle gives you the advantage of shooting from a distance.
So don't get too close to the enemy.
Wait until someone walks by, and shoot.
It's not exciting, but you can get a lot of kills without dying.
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