Sniper
The Sniper can one-shot kill any class from a large distance using his Sniper Rifle with zoom, and makes a great support player to aid both the offense and defense of his team.
| Property | Rating |
|---|---|
| Role | Support |
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| Key | Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | slot1 |
Equip the Sniper Rifle |
| 2 | slot2 |
Equip the Sniper Rifle on Full Auto |
| 3 | slot3 |
Equip the Nailgun |
| 4 | slot4 |
Equip the Axe |
| e | special |
Toggle zoom mode |
| mousewheel up | zoomin |
Zoom in (while in zoom mode) |
| mousewheel down | zoomout |
Zoom out (while in zoom mode) |
| mouse2 | +gren1 |
Throw a Hand Grenade |
| f | +gren2 |
Throw a Flare |
| Alias | Description |
|---|---|
zoomtoggle |
Toggle zoom mode |
zoomin |
Zoom in (for adjusting zoom while in zoom mode) |
zoomout |
Zoom out (for adjusting zoom while in zoom mode) |
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
cf_zoomfov <fov> |
The default zoom fov which zoomtoggle zooms to (defaults to 30) |
cf_zoomsteps <fov> |
The fov increments/decrements used by zoomin/zoomout (defaults to 5) |
The default zoom fov is applied on map change. As soon as you alter your zoom during a game, the default zoom fov will be replaced with a temporary zoom fov setting for the duration of the map.
The following are in-game class tips that are displayed when spawning as a Sniper.
Position yourself strategically so you can easily take cover from incoming fire.
The sniper rifle (1) does more damage the longer you hold down fire (mouse1).
Use full auto mode sniper rifle (2) to pick off a weak enemy.
Head shots with the sniper rifle (1) deal double damage.
Leg shots with the sniper rifle (1) slow your enemy.
Throw flares (f) to illuminate a dark area.
Zoom in (e) to get a better view of your enemies.
Use the mouse wheel to adjust zoom while zoomed in.
Your mouse sensitivity will automatically adjust to your zoom level.