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Razer’s On Target column features gaming tips, insights and commentaries from elite pro-gamers of Team Razer. From real-time strategy games to first-person shooters, members of Team Razer will be contributing their thoughts on the world of competitive gaming.
In the art of modern warfare, the sniper by far, is the most sophisticated fighter in the battlefield. Especially in the popular first-person shooter, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (1 and 2), the sniper’s role is essential. From recon to long range killing, the sniper can easily turn the tide in favor of victory. So what does it take to be one of the best snipers in Call of Duty?
You’re better off learning from one of the masters.
Nick “solz” Schrunik teaches the art of CoD Sniping
Meet Nick “solz” Schrunik, a veteran Call of Duty fighter of Serious Gaming, a decorated e-Sports gamer and also the designated team sniper. He is the Grand Champion of the following tournaments: ShgOpen 2007, Netgamez 2007, CPC2 2007 and Outpost on Fire 2009. His victories highlight his capability as the team’s marksman and he will be sharing his skills and knowledge to all Razer fans today.
So, without further ado, welcome to solz’ Call of Duty Sniper Training.
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Solz: It is a pleasure to be talking to all of you Call of Duty soldiers out there. Welcome to my Sniper Training Session. Here, I will talk to you about some tips and tricks I have learned during my course of sniping enemies from afar. Also, I would like to instruct you on how to optimize your performance using specific settings for your Razer gear.
Solz: After this session, you will learn that careful aim and great positioning are a CoD Sniper’s best friend.
Suggested Razer Lineup:
- Mouse: Razer Imperator
- Keyboard: Razer Lycosa
- Headset: Razer Carcharias
- Mousepad: Razer Goliathus Control
Razer Imperator Calibration:
- 900 DPI
- 1000 hz
Solz: This by far is my most recommended lineup and setup to get the most out of your role as a Team Sniper. The Razer Imperator and the Razer Goliathus Control Alpha give me the 1st thing every sniper needs, careful aim. The Imperator is calibrated as such in order to give you low mouse sensitivity. This is key in giving you better aim. As a sniper, your knowledge of the map gives you the foresight of where the enemies will be moving and thus, giving you great vantage points. If you already know where the enemies will come, the only thing left is to make your shots count. Having high sensitivity only counts for close-combat when quick reflexes are needed. Low sensitivity meanwhile assures you of steady and precise aiming.
Best armament for a sniper: Razer Imperator
So remember:
- Low sensitivity = better aim.
- Better aim = enemies are dead before they even know what hit them.
Positioning:
Solz: If you want to be a sniper then study the map! More than half of the sniper’s job happens before the fight. You have to know the spawn points, potential entry points, and alleys that are susceptible to wall-banging (shooting through walls to get the kill). Knowing these specific points in the map is as good as having a recon plane. You then have to adjust accordingly and position yourself at certain leverage points that can fully exploit these “map weaknesses”. Remember to also have a variety of sniping points to choose from. In real life, a shot fired by the sniper gives off his position. What more in Call of Duty where people you kill can respawn and hunt you down?
Kill the target without being seen – A true CoD Sniper (img c/o ~wiilco)
So remember:
- Study the map
- Acquire great position
- Frequently change sniping positions
Here is a video about sniping positions:
(video c/o mpsteen3)
Grenades and Wall-Banging:
Solz: Most of you already know this but remember to use your frag grenades. Especially at the start of every round, a well-tossed grenade usually generate the first frags. Now that you know the map, tossing a frag grenade to get a kill will be easy. Also, since you know the point of entry of your enemies, a smoke grenade at choke points will really mess up their game and will hinder them from scouting your team moves.
These little things can score you a frag even before clashes
Solz: Another thing I want to discuss is the art of “wall-banging”. Wall-banging is when you have high-penetration guns which shoot through walls. Most sniper guns have very high penetration. Utilizing this to your advantage is another trademark skill of a sniper. One optimal way of using wall-banging is positioning yourself behind a wall that is directly facing a point of entry. Shooting through the wall once the action starts usually guarantees you a kill and traumatizes your opponents from using that corridor again or to be paranoid and shoot blindly through walls, giving away their position. A proper wall-bang maneuver instantly eliminates the enemy’s game plan. Mission accomplish for the sniper.
Properly calculated wall-bangs win games
So remember:
- Frag wisely at the start of the round
- Smoke the point of entry
- Own the walls, own the game
Solz: So that’s it for the meantime. Try to use these things I taught you. With these points and your properly calibrated Razer gear, you’d be making a name for yourself as a sniper in no time.
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