Wanna Be the Sniper of Snipers, Heres Your Guide!

To succeed as a sniper in multiplayer games in the popular PC (and Xbox 360) game Call of Duty 2, follow these simple steps:

Choose your poison: Each side's weapon is very similar, except for the sights and the Enfield's loading system. The Enfield carries two five round clips, and can only reload in five round increments, while the others carry five rounds and can top off at any time. All rifles have the same damage and accuracy. Choose the side with the rifle whose scope you prefer.

If you're new to sniping, stay in the general area of your team mates. Infiltrating enemy territory may net you more kills, but if you're not careful, it greatly increases your chances of being discovered. By having your team mates around you, enemy infantry will probably not be able to sneak up on you.

Sniping in the countryside is considerably more difficult than in an urban setting. Your distinct human silhouette will stand out against the wilderness's bushes and trees. Be especially careful when hiding outdoors.

With those in mind, find a good hiding spot. You want a good field of fire, but also cover from enemy fire (see tips for more help).

When you see an enemy, press [Shift] to hold your breath (or whichever button you assigned it to).

This steadies your scope. Line up the shot and fire!

Use COVER, not CONCEALMENT. Concealment hides you visually from the enemy. Examples of this is tall grass or bushes. Cover hides you visually AND protects you from enemy fire. Examples of this are low walls, tree trunks, or buildings.

Look for cracks in the walls of a building's rubble. Usually, you can see through them to the areas outside. These are perfect sniping locations because you are almost perfectly concealed by the building, but you can still shoot out at the enemy.

When in an urban setting, avoid sniping from a building where people spawn. Eventually, it may be overrun and enemies will be spawning behind you! Also, enemy snipers will already be attacking that building, and you don't want to draw any unneccesary attention to yourself.

When in a building, imagine the window is a picture frame. It frames the area you want to shoot. Make it as small as possible around a choke point, like a building entrance or street intersection by stepping away from the window. This focuses your attention on your target area, and also hides you from enemy snipers. DO NOT stand right up to a window; now it frames you as a perfect target!

Avoid unnecessary shots; continous misses will only reveal your position.

Switch your pistol for a better weapon as soon as possible. Preferably, get an assault rifle, trench gun, or submachine gun. These will be extremely handy when defending yourself against enemy infantry.

If an enemy sneaks into your building, stay away from the entrance to your room. Hide behind a piece of furniture or etc., and when they enter, shoot them quickly with your pistol or other side arm. Aim for the head. Surprise is a MUST, if they catch you first with their more powerful weapon, you're toast!

If an enemy countersniper sees your position, don't hesitate to hide. He now knows exactly where you are and is scoped in on your position. If possible, leave and find a new position.

When in a very dangerous or exposed position (a balcony, large window, etc.) or any sniping position where you have cover, use the Duck-and-Shoot techique. For example, let's assume you're at a balcony with a low ledge protecting you. Even when crouched, you're very vulnerable to enemy fire.

Stay crouched to search for enemies. When you see one, take a quick shot (don't hold breath or really aim, just shoot), then go prone so you can chamber the next round. Do not move your mouse. Then, pop back up, shoot, and prone. Rinse and repeat. By not moving your mouse, your crosshairs will be at the same place, allowing you to quickly fire at the same enemy. This technique is very usefull against enemy snipers.

Always duck back to cover when reloading or working the bolt to chamber the next round. There is no sense in leaving yourself exposed.

Countersniping enemy newbie snipers is an easy way to get kills. Find good cover, and watch the window of buildings occupied by enemies. If you see some irregular blob... shoot! If you're not sure, shoot!

Enemy snipers are one of your greatest dangers from the outside when sniping. Only they share your advantage of accuracy, one hit kill, and magnification.

PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE: Practice makes perfect! Only through online practice against human beings will you learn the skills necessary to be a good sniper!

NEVER stand on the window ledge or lean out the window of a building. Yes, you'll have a much larger field of fire, but now many more enemies can shoot back at you!

Keep your distance from large windows or open balconies. There is no need to expose yourself.