Strategy:Sniping (Battlefield 2)From EncyClanPediaSo you want to be a Battlefield 2 sniper? Good for you! Snipers aren't an easy kit to play, especially when you take into consideration the great number of disadvantages that they suffer in comparison to the other kits. We can't heal yourselves. We aren't capable of harming enemy vehicles, and we don't have any automatic weapons. Worse yet, despite the long range of their sniper rifles we get, there are a great deal of things that we have to compensate for. Bullet Drop being one of the biggest. So, to be a great sniper you have to use your brain, this is a thinker's kit. While you could technically run-and-gun with a sniper rifle, you won't get the same satisfaction or the same high kill/death ratios as you'd get if you played the kit properly.
The BasicsYou'd be surprised how often common sense is overlooked in Battlefield 2. Many players are capable of strongly grasping one aspect of the game, but in the meantime, they still ignore any one of the other more important aspects such as stealth, situational awareness, or the use of their pistol. This section of the guide will go into detail on the basics, hopefully to make people aware of what is needed to excel as a sniper in Battlefield 2. AwarenessNothing kills a sniper more than his own inability to see through the scope of his sniper rifle. Too often sniper's can be found in the middle of streets, gazing down a long corridor in hopes that some random passerby will be dumb enough to walk into his sights. Of course, this sniper is always surprised when somebody goes up to him and sticks a knife in his neck. Pay attention to your surroundings! Don't sit in scoped vision all the time, and most of all, spot enemies that you know you can't kill. Spotting EnemiesThis function seems to be new to some players. It's simple. Press and hold Q, and then click the left mouse button. You'll notice that on your mini-map, a small red circle will appear if you hear, "Enemy Infantry Spotted!" - This gives you a good idea of where your enemy is running off to. The best part about this feature, is that your allies will know where this person is as well! That way even if you aren't able to kill him, your team-mates will at least be able to do the job, before this sneaky individual flanks you with a gun or knife. Always spot when you aren't able to kill an enemy! It's crucial to your survival as a sniper. Using CoverThis basic suggestion is more complicated than most people know. Cover doesn't include the foliage on the ground where your guile suit fits in. Camouflage is extremely nice, but a ledge is even better. Enemy snipers have an extremely difficult time plucking you off, when only 10% of your body appears on their screen. So get to know how to use ledges, corners, trees, objects, or essentially anything else that is bullet-proof that you can use to hide behind, under, around, or within. Notice I didn't say rooftops? RooftopsRooftops are a bad idea, merely because that is the first place that an enemy will look for you. Chances are, if you're being shot at by a sniper, hes hiding up on a rooftop, just waiting for you to shoot back. Naturally, snipers do this, because rooftops can provide cover. However, this kind of cover doesn't work in the favor of the sniper. Much of his body is exposed when hes trying to aim or shoot at a target of opportunity, making him a prime target of opportunity for an enemy sniper, or even somebody on the ground with an assault rifle. To actually use the cover of a rooftop, the sniper must run back and hide, and hiding doesn't earn a sniper very many kills, does it? Try using remote locations in long alleyways, or far off mountainous regions with plenty of cover surrounding you as your kill zones, rather than the top of the tallest building. You may not get as many targets of opportunity as with a rooftop in the middle of a city; but at least this way you are guaranteeing yourself the kill on most targets that come your way. The claymore, grenade or pistol will be able to mop up any people that chase you down. After that, just find another location, so that when those people try to chase you down again. StealthOne of the key aspects to playing a proper sniper is to remain stealthy. Remember that there are many ways of being stealthy though. You can hide in mountainous regions, inside of bush foliage, or behind a ledge, rock or hill. Since we're snipers, you can even hide in plain sight, between dozens of your team-mates! Just make sure to move fast if you happen to notice any enemies running towards you, or shooting at you. It's always smart to relocate when a good hiding spot has been compromised, and it's always wise to do so by making use of the long sprinting distance that Snipers get. Using the PistolThe Silenced Pistol is such a completely underestimated tool of destruction. The sniper's pistol is a godsend to any sniper who knows how to use it. Sadly, it's often underused merely because a lot of snipers don't realize that the pixel your scope was last pointed at, remains in it's static position even after you press the #1 button on your keyboard to switch from your sniper rifle to your pistol. So if you've shot a target with your Bolt-Action Rifle, but didn't kill him, switch to your pistol! Once you switch to your pistol, just shoot a couple times. Sure bullet drop (more on this later) is indeed a real killer for a pistol, but don't worry. Even if you clip him in the heel, he'll still die if you've already shot him once with your sniper rifle. The best part about the pistol is that it's rapid fire. So just chase down the target as he runs and jumps around. One lucky shot is all you need to finish the job. The two styles of snipingBattlefield 2 snipers are not designated to only one role. People tend to forget that a sniper's place on the battlefield isn't just hiding in the back, waiting for someone to walk into their scope's range. It's also very advisable for a sniper to be aggressive, and to go out looking for targets, so long as he remembers his limitations and advantages over other combatants and vehicles. Scout SniperThe Scout Sniper in tradition is the man in a guile suit, who moves away from the main force to a secluded location with plenty of cover, or camouflage around him. This allows him to remain relatively unseen and difficult to spot for enemy snipers. His role is simple. As a scout, it's his job to spot enemy forces, alert the team-mats to key vantage points whether it's terrain, or an enemy force's flanks. In Battlefield 2, where the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and Mini-map provide all of this information already, the Scout Sniper's main duty is simply enough, to pick targets of opportunity and important targets. To be a successful Scout Sniper you have to be capable of the following:
Designated MarksmanThe Designated Marksman in tradition is a sniper who is assigned to a squad. It is his purpose to not only protect his squad from enemy snipers, but it is his job to adapt to the situation, taking out important targets of opportunity, breaking through enemy defenses by removing dangerous gunners or targets, and to simply provide cover. The entire purpose of a Designated Marksman is to indeed be stealthy, but to do so in a manner that is less subtle. You're supposed to fit into a crowd, using every amount of cover around you to your advantage. It is also your place to be constantly on the move, because unlike a Scout Sniper, there is going to be a lot of people who are gunning for you. To be a successful Designated Marksman you have to be capable of the following:
Bullet DropBullet Drop for a long time was considered a myth in Battlefield 2. However, with the help of a Battlefield 2 Knowledge Guru, known as [DUCKS]Black_Duck_1 - Proof has come to fruition through his rigorous testing. Here are some of his findings.
Fog DistanceIt is also important for a sniper to know the viewing distance of each stage. Jemme101 a prominent member of the Total Battlefield 2 Forums managed to compose this list.
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