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Long War Snipers are quite similar to vanilla squadsight snipers, but there are a few differences. '''Squadsight''' no longer works on overwatch, and snipers no longer have access to the '''Opportunist''' perk, making them considerably less good defensively - you'll find snipers can't demolish enemy packs on sight before they can even take cover like they can in vanilla. Squadsight is gained immediately and unconditionally, so there are no more "snap shot" skirmishing snipers (that role goes to the [[Scout (Long War)|Scout]]). However, snipers ''can'' still have '''Snap Shot''' at Gunnery Sergeant rank, and it's not mutually exclusive with Squadsight, allowing high ranking snipers more mobility without greatly compromising their offensive ability. Another notable omission from the Sniper's line up is '''In The Zone''', which is now available only to Scouts. | Long War Snipers are quite similar to vanilla squadsight snipers, but there are a few differences. '''Squadsight''' no longer works on overwatch, and snipers no longer have access to the '''Opportunist''' perk, making them considerably less good defensively - you'll find snipers can't demolish enemy packs on sight before they can even take cover like they can in vanilla. Squadsight is gained immediately and unconditionally, so there are no more "snap shot" skirmishing snipers (that role goes to the [[Scout (Long War)|Scout]]). However, snipers ''can'' still have '''Snap Shot''' at Gunnery Sergeant rank, and it's not mutually exclusive with Squadsight, allowing high ranking snipers more mobility without greatly compromising their offensive ability. Another notable omission from the Sniper's line up is '''In The Zone''', which is now available only to Scouts. | ||
− | Snipers can now use assault rifles in Long War as well as sniper rifles. This isn't particularly useful in practice, since the [[Infantry (Long War)|Infantry]] class generally performs better as a damage dealer with assault rifles, however it may be useful if circumstances push you in to fielding a suboptimal squad. | + | Snipers can now use assault rifles in Long War as well as sniper rifles. This isn't particularly useful in practice, since the [[Infantry (Long War)|Infantry]] class generally performs better as a damage dealer with assault rifles, however it may be useful if circumstances push you in to fielding a suboptimal squad. As in vanilla, Snipers gain the most aim per rank, ending with 7 more aim than any other class at Master Sergeant. |
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+ | ''(In beta 10, the Sniper Rifle can be exchanged with a Marksman Rifle, this essentially gives the Sniper, the '''Snap Shot''' perk, however they lose the ability to fully utilize their Squad Sight ability. The choice between the "normal" Sniper Rifle and the Marksman Rifle, offers a choice between high mobility or high damage, without having to choose the perks for it.)'' | ||
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[[Category: Soldiers (Long War)]] | [[Category: Soldiers (Long War)]] |
Revision as of 18:49, 23 June 2014
Long War Sniper is akin to the vanilla Sniper. With Squad Sight as your first ability, the Sniper is able to inflict long range damage on enemy targets from a position of safety. Squad Sight only works with Sniper Rifles up to beta 9a but will be extended to other weapons in beta 10. Squad Sight no longer functions with Overwatch, and Disabling Shot can now cause crits (so take care if you're trying to wittle down an enemy for stunning purposes).
- Primary Weapon: Sniper Rifles, Assault Rifles
- Secondary Weapon: Pistols
Abilities
Stat Progression
Rank | HP at level | Total HP | Aim at level | Total Aim |
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Specialist | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
Lance Corporal | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 |
Corporal | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16 |
Sergeant | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20 |
Tech Sergeant | 0 | 1 | 4 | 24 |
Gunnery Sergeant | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28 |
Master Sergeant | 1 | 2 | 4 | 32 |
Tactical Advice
Role: Long Range Offense
Long War Snipers are quite similar to vanilla squadsight snipers, but there are a few differences. Squadsight no longer works on overwatch, and snipers no longer have access to the Opportunist perk, making them considerably less good defensively - you'll find snipers can't demolish enemy packs on sight before they can even take cover like they can in vanilla. Squadsight is gained immediately and unconditionally, so there are no more "snap shot" skirmishing snipers (that role goes to the Scout). However, snipers can still have Snap Shot at Gunnery Sergeant rank, and it's not mutually exclusive with Squadsight, allowing high ranking snipers more mobility without greatly compromising their offensive ability. Another notable omission from the Sniper's line up is In The Zone, which is now available only to Scouts.
Snipers can now use assault rifles in Long War as well as sniper rifles. This isn't particularly useful in practice, since the Infantry class generally performs better as a damage dealer with assault rifles, however it may be useful if circumstances push you in to fielding a suboptimal squad. As in vanilla, Snipers gain the most aim per rank, ending with 7 more aim than any other class at Master Sergeant.
(In beta 10, the Sniper Rifle can be exchanged with a Marksman Rifle, this essentially gives the Sniper, the Snap Shot perk, however they lose the ability to fully utilize their Squad Sight ability. The choice between the "normal" Sniper Rifle and the Marksman Rifle, offers a choice between high mobility or high damage, without having to choose the perks for it.)