How to Use a Sniper Rifle Accurately in Destiny

Equip a sniper rifle from the character menu., Wait for it to materialize in your hands, and check to see if it has ammo., Find a good spot to snipe., Crouch and draw up the sights., Try it on an enemy., Get used to the fire rate and power of your...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Equip a sniper rifle from the character menu.

    If it doesn't, pick some up (in story mode, pick up ammo from fallen enemies.

    In the Crucible, there are ammo crates placed throughout the map). , You need to be semi-hidden (your tag is easy to spot, and you also need to see). , Practice with it at first.

    Line up the reticle with a target, and shoot. , Move the reticle in sync with the enemy, and fire. ,, This is known as a "quickscope" in other first person shooters, but it is rather impractical in Destiny.

    Still, it is a useful skill to master. , As you progress, you will earn more and more options for equipment.

    Find a sniper rifle that works well with you. , As you get used to your weapon, experiment your shooting styles.

    Try shooting from the waist, or "no-scoping". , Pick spots that work for you, and settle yourself properly.
  2. Step 2: Wait for it to materialize in your hands

  3. Step 3: and check to see if it has ammo.

  4. Step 4: Find a good spot to snipe.

  5. Step 5: Crouch and draw up the sights.

  6. Step 6: Try it on an enemy.

  7. Step 7: Get used to the fire rate and power of your sniper rifle.

  8. Step 8: Learn to draw up the sights and take a quick shot.

  9. Step 9: Upgrade your sniper rifle

  10. Step 10: or buy a new one.

  11. Step 11: Fire on the move.

  12. Step 12: Adapt to the maps.

Detailed Guide

If it doesn't, pick some up (in story mode, pick up ammo from fallen enemies.

In the Crucible, there are ammo crates placed throughout the map). , You need to be semi-hidden (your tag is easy to spot, and you also need to see). , Practice with it at first.

Line up the reticle with a target, and shoot. , Move the reticle in sync with the enemy, and fire. ,, This is known as a "quickscope" in other first person shooters, but it is rather impractical in Destiny.

Still, it is a useful skill to master. , As you progress, you will earn more and more options for equipment.

Find a sniper rifle that works well with you. , As you get used to your weapon, experiment your shooting styles.

Try shooting from the waist, or "no-scoping". , Pick spots that work for you, and settle yourself properly.

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