How to Be a Good Sniper in Black Ops 2

Author Info

Last Updated: June 4, 2020

Being a sniper in Black Ops 2 is not very difficult, anyone can do it including the most inexperienced players.

Steps

Don't just use what "everyone else" is using, but find a weapon that makes you comfortable. There are currently four different snipers in Black Ops 2 and they are as followed: SVU-AS, DSR 50, Ballista and XPR-50. There are strengths and weaknesses on each and it also corresponds to your play style. The DSR 50 is the best weapon to land a one-shot kill because everything from the waist up is one bullet, it's a great weapon for inexperienced snipers who don't quite have that amazing accuracy...yet. Then the Ballista. The Ballista is more for the experienced players because it kills from the chest up in one shot however, it has faster handling speeds for scoping in and out. Lastly there are the two semi-automatic sniper rifles, the SVU-AS and the XPR-50. Both are great for spamming the controller and sending a torrent of bullets in your opponents path. All of these are great choices, but the important thing is finding what works for you!
If you stay in one place but are picking off every member of the enemy team, eventually one of them will become very vengeful and kill you. So for the sake of staying alive, move around. Movement is important because if you stay in one area, that little red dot on the radar will do you in. You want to keep your enemies on their toes so they cannot pinpoint your location. You could do this by taking a few shots and moving on to another location. Just like a real life sniper.

Advertisement
This is crucial, because if you know nothing about the map you are in, well that's just asking to get owned. The other great advantage it gives you is knowing all the spots to get people from.
Because you are a sniper, it isn't ideal to go chaotic in a CQC battle against an opponent with an assault rifle or sub machine gun. You will more than likely lose. It is a sniper rifle for the reason that you keep your distance, and take the shot where the deck is stacked more in your favor than theirs, giving you that guaranteed kill.
If in your mind, you know for a fact that you probably will not land the shot, then don't take it in the first place, it will give away your position and that is a big no no.
If you take your time in the field, you will find yourself not in so many sticky situations as you were before, and you will find yourself ending up with less deaths at the end of the match.
For some, it would be fast mag or variable zoom, this is really a matter of personal preference though as it can vary greatly depending on the player.
When you take your time shooting, you may get killed more at first, but it will greatly help you with that time on target. The speed will come after that.
To help improve your accuracy laser sight is a great attachment and works as steady aim making your cross-hairs smaller helping you hit the shots without much effort.
If you're an experienced sniper user then by now you've probably learned to rush with it but in order to do this just keep a fair distance away from your opponent. Take the shot, if you miss then whip out your pistol and show off your trigger finger.

Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search

Add New Question

Question

Can I use assault rifles or sub machine gun instead of pistols?

Community Answer

It is not recommended, as you will also have to equip the Overkill perk, but yes. If you can manage without other typical sniping perks, you will be fine.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 20
Question

What is the best map for sniping?

Community Answer

Nuketown or Hijacked are favorites.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 4 Helpful 21
Question

Which attachments will help me not hitmarker online?

Community Answer

It does not really matter, as long as you shoot in the one-hit-kill zone. But for those longer range targets, I suggest Variable Zoom, Ballistics CPU and Dual Band.

Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
Thank you for your feedback.
If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
Yes No

Not Helpful 3 Helpful 16

See more answers

Ask a Question

200 characters left

Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.

Submit

Tips

Play with bots on combat training to get a good feel for the sniper you are using.

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
If you see a UAV in the air, take it down (or use ghost) because you don't want to be visible on the minimap.

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
If you see an enemy closing in with a superior weapon, then it is time to move again.

Thanks
Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

Show More Tips

Warnings

Don't run into the enemy spawn.

Thanks
Helpful 89 Not Helpful 30
Remember this is still just a game, have fun!

Thanks
Helpful 97 Not Helpful 34

How to Be a Good Sniper in Black Ops 2

Steps

Community Q&A

Tips

Warnings

You Might Also Like

References

About this article

Did this article help you?

About this article

You Might Also Like

Explore Categories