1. Concentrate on aim rather than speed. Aim is the key factor in most FPS games and perfecting it should be your primary objective. Ofcourse you cant perfect it overnight, the trick is to start playing on low sensitivity and placing your aim just ahead of the target (in the direction they are moving) or where you expect the target to move.Remember flashy moves only happen in montages and frag vids, they might earn you some praises but they wont guarantee a kill.
2. Anticipate. If you have played a particular map enough time you will know where your enemies can kill you and where you have the upper hand. This trick is particularly useful at the start of the match/round, make sure you use it to your advantage. Also listening can help you in this regard.
3. Stay hidden/Make less noise. Since you are carrying a long range weapon and the enemy has an advantage at close range its probably better not to alert the SMG’s lingering around . If you dont make a noise they wont know your there. Changing your weapon, Reloading , Jumping , Moving On ledges etc can give you away.
4. Make your shot count. Since you have low reloading and firing rates and you shot will probably appear as a red dot on the mini map and will give away you position.
5. Change your position/stance/weapon after you kill/shoot. The Deagle has a great firing rate and damage output not to mention the hipfire accuracy, use it.
6. Innovate not imitate. When you see 3 people rushing to the same spot for that “early bird catches the worm” kill, its probably not a good idea to join them. Explore in these situations and find new spots that will surprise the enemy. Even the slightest change in position can make the biggest difference.
7. Ditch flash/Get smoke. This is particularly useful when the enemy sniper has an advantage over you. Dont rush when you smoke, its better if you start moving after about 4-5 seconds after you grenade has landed. Keep an eye out for those grenades, people usually throw grenades into smoke. You can also bluff with smoke so that the enemy wastes its grenade.
8. Recon. If you miss or see an enemy target that you cant kill, its a good idea to tell your friends where he is. Remember Teamwork > One man show. A good call will get your team some easy rounds, and this is a morale booster which every team needs, specially in a grudge match. A morale booster for you is a demoralizing low blow for them and makes your job a lot easier.
9. Aim on the upper torso. Remember “nut shots” only count in real life and only if your target is male.
10. Practice. Can and does make you perfect. You can start practice by joining a TDM server, turning off your sound and start concentrating on your aim. Try practicing on the same settings (sensitivity, fps , brightness etc) for a while , week or two.
Technical Stuff
Most snipers play on a comparatively low sensitivity (i play on 1.5 game sensitivity , 400 Dpi , win sensitivity default) as it grants them more control over their aim when they are zoomed in. This doesn’t mean you have to have low sensitivity if you are a good sniper still its not a bad idea to give it a try . Also the “smooth mouse” option is a no go. Smooth mouse = extra sway on your crosshair = inaccuracy.
Try to play on the highest stable FPS (frames per second) you machine allows. Greater fps = smoother gameplay. Also its a good idea to lock you FPS , since fps changes can be easily noticed and can prove to be a distraction. Try lowering your settings for better fps. Gear matters but doesn’t mean that if you have a crappy mouse you cant pawn a “blinged out” pro.
Also change your FOV (field of view) to “80″, command is cog_fov 80.
Comments, corrections , bullshits are highly appreciated.
Guest Post by Basharat Ullah Baig a.k.a {MeTaL} BASH..
Alas! I was never a good sniper in any game.
Hmm . Gud stuff for noobs
but one thing is wrong that u only have to camp while sniping ,
i’m NaQi aka x3 {Triple} Z , almost everyone who will visit this page , will be familier with me and my game , although ppl call me hacker , but this shows there game play to me . anyhow .. i was saying that while sniping camping is not the thing all time .. i never camped . i just to rush in enemy base with sniper and pawning them .
i’ll say that rushing in enemy base or u can say attacking on them may also help u in making ur aim gud .
2nd thing . use the map environment in ur favour , now its upon u how u use it .
thanks ..
Regards .
NaQi Aka x3 {Triple} Z
Thanku , now i am a pro sniper.
LOl Stony !
Practice is that all maters …
@ Naqi
Well these are the basic things…… NO one can assault with Sniper that easily Because it depends on different variables like Gameplay time for example..
hmm .. ya zawad ..
thats why no one assault with sniper . but atlease give it a try haha
Slaam..vey nice topic…specially the last 5-10 steps…
by the way which sniper gun is gud… i have noticed gud sniper use that default class(*green) gun… what special about it…although whenever i snipe i use m21…noobish is know:P
LOL afrdi …
ya M21 is a noobish Gun ..
real is that Green one . Name mujay bhi nai ata uska … And R700 is for pro users .. coz it has a gr8 recoil …
atleast i cant control it …
oh cmon Naqi:P…His sniping pwned all the teams at WCG…rushing at base serious match mey nahi chaltii:P
hmmm sahii ha phr bhi… main na konsa sniping main phd krni ha… m21 and my carbaine and mera special gl class … bs ya 3 best hain:P
@ Fatal
90% agreed
It also does not work in TDM
…..So….Take Coverrrrrrrr
@ Rattlesnake
Well it also depends on the person’s gameplay, And person’s liking how he enjoys the game. Isn’t senpai ?
And here is pro sniping in 3 easy steps
1. Take aim
2. Hold ‘Shift’
3. Shoot!
And dude Naqi…try Bash kii techniques…and the next WCG ppl mite say naqi aala:P
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Bash capped 2 ppl through Smoke nt just once:P
That covers the basics of sniping …
nut shot dont count for female targets -_^
BASHoooo……. well very nyc thought sensitivity and mouse r personal preference dude…..
nice guide though
war gaye fatal tu to merey pechay hi par gaya … chor day jan bhai … maf ker day .. main nai hun sniper
Fatal ! Serious match ki to bat main bhi nai ker rha … wahan to main khud sniping nai kerta lol ..
clan match main or normal game main bohat farak hota hay . normal game main 5-6 banda aik hi side say aa rha hotta hay to u can easily kill 2-3 .. clan match main sayanay hain log gernade ka wait ker kay atay hain smoke wagera u know
anyways …
lol Fatal Naughty
wow 20 comments….im impressed xD
LOL @ Bash ..
MastQalandar
i agree with naqi
time spent in recon is seldom wasted. Peek-a-boo, I see you. You can’t see me, but I see you and my spotter can too. I pull the trigger, the bullet flies. Commies watch as one of their own dies. man or woman, young or old, my sights are steady, and my trigger cold. walk or run, laugh or cry your in my A.O., now you die.
sniping is poetry in slow motion, up until you pull the trigger
hmmm……..
Did someone mention Assault Sniping? I wonder how you forgot Phantom.X.. I can\’t judge my own game, but that\’s one of the guys to look for when it comes to Assault Sniping.
Great list.
) Sniping rocks, as I think I was the first to use it so efficiently in my City. 
Seems to be a good chat going around.
That green sniper gun is called “Magnum” I guess.
I was a good sniper in my time (left CS now).
Though I can say my SCOUT (That White Cheap sniper
@ Genx Bhai
but you are doing it for good 
You are underestimating yourself
@ Jingo Bhai
Sniping is poetry in Slow Motion up until you pull the trigger that explains all
@ Enk
That Sniper is M40A3
No one can ever tell u what to do. Everyone has their own thinking, routes, reflexes, game etc.
Some like to keep a low profile and let the enemy charge the battlefield to come right into their crosshairs.
Others move around, relocation as its called.
@{MeTaL} GenX
Never underestimate yourself. The enemy is just a puff of smoke. Inhale them and let it our from below
@{MeTaL} Jingo
Golden words as always sir.
The sniper’s main role is recon. He’s the only one who gets a first hand chance to cap the enemy rusher and inform his team where the other are rushing off too. A vital and difficult role to play.
@DjFlush
Stick to blogging please.
@R700 Debate
People outside pakistan play ProMod. With a nosway fix they prefer the R700 because of its increased damage.
Talking about PAM4 we see a bug in COD4. The bug tends to sway the R700 more to the left than required. So its not recoil its instability. The R700 is unstable.
You shoot by holding ur breath with both snipers. It’s not like the R700 sways even when ur holding ur breath.
waisey Phantom.X kii sniping is his attempt of reincarnating the BlackMane effect…
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I know so cuz i saw a Strike demo involving BlackMane..and Ph.X pretty much followed the same routes…Ph.X is our local BlackMan3
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Anyways…..i dont see Juba arnd anymore=(…hahahha i tried so hard to recruit Juba into ScuMMs:D
Some one must explain BlackMane effect so that others not so intelligent people like me can understand what fatal is saying
haha:P
Yaar BlackMane is pro pro:D…and the way he sprints the way he takes cover, thats wat Butts and Ph.X try to do(Ph.X does it way better though i guess)
Yeah He is good Copier
Zawad , Make 10 Posts Per Page
OFF TOPIC!!!
Thanks for the suggestion i really appreciate it
Fatal, JuBa was always a semi Scumm, hybrid MeTaL. too bad u never did soul searching, bolt actions speak louder than words:D
I hate imitators, in the end of the day we become nothing but copy cats, I salute d.intel black and tek9 STEVY for their sniping, but I have for my part never tried to mimic them. I love Bash’s sniping coz he has a genuine game, he plays fair and square, he is impulsive and he won’t be found on blackmanes spots. same for Genx cozUniqueness earns my respect.
aww man but ive been imitating Nabore lately=o
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Plus u can only get better if u copy the ppl who play better only then does ur own mind start thinking stuff up:D
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Hahhaha @ Juba being a hybrid…lol..this is epic stuffxD
I rush with sniper o.O
Pro Sniping is time taking skill, It is not so easy to be a Pro Sniper. I m not a pro sniper but trying to be a……..