DUST Search - The Role of the Sniper

Fox Gaden wrote:

Chojine Dentetsu wrote:

I'm relatively new to Dust, and hate most other FPS games.
That said, I love Dust and really enjoy playing as a sniper.

I have tested different methods of play and have come up with one that while may not give the best KDR, helps my team and nets me big points in the process.

I spawn at match start, and head for a rail gun installation, hack it.
Enter rail gun installation and take out enemy installations.

I then load the map and locate the enemy supply depot and choose an angle of approach.
I then use my sniper rifle to clear enemies at the depot, then hack it.

If I can't hack it, I use a rail gun installation to destroy it, 50 points to me, 1 less spawn point to the enemy.

I continue to bunny hop round the map hacking clone reanimation units and installations, clearing the path with my sniper rifle before hand.

If the enemy deploys a vehicle, I run to an installation and rail gun it to death.

Like I said, this method gets me quite a few deaths, but on average about 1000-1200 points a match, which is not amazing but for a newb is pretty good imo.

It also makes me feel as though I am contributing, if even in a small way to the match, instead of just sitting on a hill.

You have gone beyond just being a Sniper. If you wore an Assault suit you would be a Marksman. I am still trying to come up with a good name for the Scout Suit version that you run. Any suggestions?

Either way, I normally recommend people train their sidearm skills for when they go in close to hack. (I like SMG, but if you are quick and accurate you may prefer the Scrambler Pistil.) Since you are good at melee this might not be as important for you.

Read my Marksman Guide


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Chojine Dentetsu Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 0	Posted - 2013.03.09 17:09:00 - [1] - Quote I'm relatively new to Dust, and hate most other FPS games. That said, I love Dust and really enjoy playing as a sniper. I have tested different methods of play and have come up with one that while may not give the best KDR, helps my team and nets me big points in the process. I spawn at match start, and head for a rail gun installation, hack it. Enter rail gun installation and take out enemy installations. I then load the map and locate the enemy supply depot and choose an angle of approach. I then use my sniper rifle to clear enemies at the depot, then hack it. If I can't hack it, I use a rail gun installation to destroy it, 50 points to me, 1 less spawn point to the enemy. I continue to bunny hop round the map hacking clone reanimation units and installations, clearing the path with my sniper rifle before hand. If the enemy deploys a vehicle, I run to an installation and rail gun it to death. Like I said, this method gets me quite a few deaths, but on average about 1000-1200 points a match, which is not amazing but for a newb is pretty good imo. It also makes me feel as though I am contributing, if even in a small way to the match, instead of just sitting on a hill.
Chojine Dentetsu Crux Special Tasks Group Gallente Federation 1	Posted - 2013.03.13 20:17:00 - [2] - Quote Matticus Monk wrote: Hmmm... nice tactic. I'm suprised that you don't take more hits/deaths on the ground when clearing the path for objectives. I am challenged when sniping targets at closer range twofold: 1.) scoping is more difficult due to their higher movement speed relative to my scope field of view 2.) It seems those pesky AR guys always come after me in droves if they are clustered around an objective (or being more in the open I'll get sniped from an enemy sniper) Kudos to you for being able to make it work so effectively. Any tips? I would imagine the key is just getting to good cover, and taking them out as quickly as possible. Do you use the TAC SR? If you come up against an organised squad my tactic can become difficult to maintain, but in those circumstances I fall back to a blaster installation and highlight the enemy to my team mates / lay down covering fire whenever they pop their heads out. As for traversing the maps, I stick close to walls and scope up before I turn a corner, and make sure I'm already crouched. I also pay close attention to my radar display, this has saved me a heap of times. As for close combat, I just mellee, it's amazing how many people are like WTF when a scout runs at them with the butt of his rifle :P! I also find that if you're going to hack an enemy held objective, waiting a few seconds to see if they hack one is a good indicator of whether the bulk of the enemy force is near by.
Chojine Dentetsu Academy Inferno 3	Posted - 2013.03.27 21:42:00 - [3] - Quote Fox Gaden wrote: Chojine Dentetsu wrote: I'm relatively new to Dust, and hate most other FPS games. That said, I love Dust and really enjoy playing as a sniper. I have tested different methods of play and have come up with one that while may not give the best KDR, helps my team and nets me big points in the process. I spawn at match start, and head for a rail gun installation, hack it. Enter rail gun installation and take out enemy installations. I then load the map and locate the enemy supply depot and choose an angle of approach. I then use my sniper rifle to clear enemies at the depot, then hack it. If I can't hack it, I use a rail gun installation to destroy it, 50 points to me, 1 less spawn point to the enemy. I continue to bunny hop round the map hacking clone reanimation units and installations, clearing the path with my sniper rifle before hand. If the enemy deploys a vehicle, I run to an installation and rail gun it to death. Like I said, this method gets me quite a few deaths, but on average about 1000-1200 points a match, which is not amazing but for a newb is pretty good imo. It also makes me feel as though I am contributing, if even in a small way to the match, instead of just sitting on a hill. You have gone beyond just being a Sniper. If you wore an Assault suit you would be a Marksman. I am still trying to come up with a good name for the Scout Suit version that you run. Any suggestions? Either way, I normally recommend people train their sidearm skills for when they go in close to hack. (I like SMG, but if you are quick and accurate you may prefer the Scrambler Pistil.) Since you are good at melee this might not be as important for you. Read my Marksman Guide Thank you for your feedback :) Very good advice regarding the sidearm, but as you mention I prefer melee :) As for a name for the scout version I run, i'd lean towards the name 'Saboteur', as I effectively sabotage the enemies installations and locations throughout the match :) Again thank you for the feedback :)