How to Be a Sniper in Call of Duty

How to Be a Sniper in Call of Duty

Here's a comprehensive guide on how to be an effective sniper in Call of Duty:

Weapon Selection and Loadout

Choose a sniper rifle that suits your playstyle. Popular options include:

- Pelington 703: Fast handling, 1-shot kill to head or upper chest[2] - LW3-Tundra: High damage, 1-shot kill to head, upper chest, and shoulders[2] - M82: Semi-auto with heavy recoil, 1-shot kill to head or upper chest[2]

Optimize your loadout: - Use the Gunfighter Wildcard to equip more attachments[5] - Recommended attachments:

 - Optic of your choice (e.g. Blandwell 7x Scope)
 - Ranger Handguard for sprint speed
 - Extended Mag I for more shots between reloads
 - Muzzle Brake to reduce recoil[5]

For perks, consider: - Paranoia to detect when enemies are aiming at you - Assassin to boost score output - Ghost to stay off enemy radar[12]

Aiming Techniques

1. Centering: Keep your crosshair at chest level where enemies are likely to appear1

2. Quickscoping: Quickly aim down sights and fire immediately without fully zooming in[1]

  - Practice timing and muscle memory
  - Use weapons with fast ADS speed like Kar98k or AX-50[1]

3. Hardscoping: Traditional method of fully aiming down sights[1]

  - Best for long-range precision shots
  - Find strategic positions with clear lines of sight[1]

4. Drag scoping: Aim down sights and drag crosshair over target before firing[1]

  - Useful when enemy isn't directly in crosshair when ADS begins
  - Practice smooth, controlled movements[1]

Positioning and Map Knowledge

- Use high ground and power positions for advantage[12] - Learn common sniping spots and anticipate enemy locations[10] - Utilize cover effectively (boxes, windows, walls)[10] - Relocate after taking shots to avoid becoming an easy target[1]

Movement and Tactics

- Practice strafing and jumping while aiming for aggressive play[4] - Use smoke grenades for cover when moving or repositioning[8] - In close quarters, consider hip-firing or quick melee attacks[12] - For objective modes, use lower magnification optics to cap zones[12]

Practice and Training

- Use private matches or training modes to practice aim[7] - Focus on crosshair placement and target acquisition[7] - Practice dragging your scope across moving targets[7] - Work on timing your shots with weapon fire rates[13]

Additional Tips

- Learn to estimate factors affecting bullet trajectory (range, wind, elevation)[3] - Use your secondary weapon to finish off hit-marked enemies[8] - Prioritize threats - focus on the most dangerous enemies first[7] - Utilize scorestreaks like UAV to reveal enemy positions[12] - Adjust sensitivity settings for precise aiming[13]

Remember, becoming an effective sniper takes practice and patience. Focus on improving your aim, positioning, and map awareness to excel in this role.