Not every encounter inSpace Marine 2calls for a hulking Ultramarine wielding a weapon that can annihilate small armies of Tyranids. Some instances call for a more precise touch, which is exactly what makes the Sniper sucha solid choicefor the lone wolf players out there who like picking out individual targets and unleashing devastating blows.
The best Sniper build inSpace Marine 2can truly make all the difference in the playstyle of the most cunning of players out there, aspaired with the best weaponsand perks, Snipers are able to dominate the battlefield by punishing the larger targets whilst avoiding fire altogether to be a deadly ghost of the battlefield.
How Does the Sniper Class Work?
Using the Sniper Class requires more skill than the others due to a reliance on stealth and targeting single enemies. The Sniper will use their tactics to attack single enemies with pinpoint accuracy from a safe distance to minimize theirrisk of being overrunwhilst they use the scope of one of their legendary weapons to decimate priority targets, leaving the many minor enemies of the swarm to their battle brothers. The weapons Sniper Class users will want to use are the following:
When using the Sniper Class, players are going to berelying on their Camo Cloakability, which will see them embrace invisibility to hide from enemies completely until their next attack. Sniper Classes also have a permanent increase in Headshot Damage by 10%, so combining these abilities with a high-impact sniper rifle is going to be essential for taking out the meanest targets in the fight.
Best Sniper Perks
Like all other Classes, the Sniper can have 3 Core perks, 1 perk in Team, 3 in Gear, and 1 for Signature. With these 8 perks active, the Sniper Class can become one of the most efficient weapons of war. While the Sniper might not be able to carry the hardest difficulties inSpace Marine 2, they will certainly be essential in assuring teammates are never overwhelmed. The damage output from the Sniper will easily handle the harsher enemies from a safe distance.
Block Break
Shots against blocking or shielding enemies deal 25% of normal Ranged Damage
High Capacity
The maximum amount of Ammo you can carry increases by 10%
Lethal Efficiency
Killing more than 1 enemy with one shot from a Las Fusil restores its charge by 1
Headshot Damage increases by 10% for all Squad Members
A Headshot kill restores Camo Cloak’s Charge by 5%
Targeted Shot
The first Ranged Attack that breaks Camo Cloak deals 75% more Damage
Persistence
When Camo Claok deactivates you take 20% less Health Damage for 5 seconds
Pattern of Excellence
Performing 4 consecutive Headshots restores Equipment Charge by 1. Cooldown is 180 seconds
These Sniper perks serve to provide players with their most essential tool: the Las Fusil. This rifle is truly devastating, so the Sniper perks chosen will provide extra ammunition to this weapon, whilst also ensuring an essential use of Camo Cloak to make sure players are always entering invisibility to keep themselves safe and time their precision hits.
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This scoped, single-fire energy rifle is essential to the Sniper build. Whilst some players might not see the Las Fusil’s potential, they need to understand it is an investment to get the Gathalamor Crusade variant. The ammo count is certainly limited, and the speed at which it fires is slow due to the charge-up time, but it also has the hardest-hitting shot of any weapon, and with the right perks, it can easily wipe outthe toughest of enemies.
The maximum Ammo Reserve of this Weapon increases by 20%
Adamant Restoration
When your Health drops below 30% your Ammo Reserve is restored by 25% of the maximum capacity. Cannot exceed maximum Ammo capacity. Cooldown is 30 seconds
Radius of Beam Weapons increases by 10%
Headshots deal 10% more Damage
Killing an enemy restores Armor 0.5 seconds earlier
Instant Health
When your Health is below 30%, killing 3 enemies or more with one shot restores Health by 5%
Perpetual Velocity
Shots Charge 15% faster
With the best Las Fusil perks, players are going to see a further increase in ammunition reserves, whilst also experiencing over 30% extra headshot damage and faster charge-up times for the weapon. These will turn the Las Fusil into a reliable weapon of instant death for those with the most precise aim.
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Ammo Reserve
180
As a semi-automatic precision pistol, the Bolt Pistol is going to be the primary weapon that players will use for combat when it’s not reliable to use the Las Fusil. As such, the best Bolt Pistol variant is required, and that’s the Ophelian Liberation – Alpha. This variantfocuses on high damage, reload speed, and ammo reserves to ensure that it’s just as effective as the best primary weapons for other classes.
Damage increases by 10% against Terminus enemies
Retaliation
After a perfectly timed Dodge, you deal 25% more Damage for 5 seconds
Iron Grip
After a Gun Strike, Recoil is reduced by 35% for 5 seconds
Damage increases by 10%
Magazine size increases by 15% of the maximum
Rapid Health
When your Health is below 30% killing 10 enemies in rapid succession restores Health by 5%. Cooldown is 30 seconds
Divine Might
The purpose of these Bolt Pistol perks is to greatly increase the damage and ammo capacity of the weapon to make it extremely reliable for situations that do not call for the Las Fusil. With plenty of ammo and an extended amount of damage to each bullet, Tyranids and Chaos alike willfear this secondary weapon.
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Balance
It’s nice to have a well-rounded Class that has access to all three weapons, including the melee weapons. The Sniper Class only has access to the Combat Knife, but this high-speed dueling weapon is the perfect weapon when players equip the Blood of Vossus.This Relic weaponhas high speeds, easy parry windows, and a great amount of strength with each strike, which is further complimented by its selection of perks.
Melee Damage increases by 5%
Kinetic Energy
Each consecutive Heavy Attack increases Heavy Attack Melee Damage by 3% (up to 30%) for 3 seconds
Shoulder Bash
Replace Distant Stab with Shoulder Bash. While evading/sprinting, tap the Attack button to quickly perform an area-of-effect forward attack
Melee Damage against Tyranid enemies increases by 10%
Reeling Blow
Enemies hit by Whirlwind Slash deal 30% less Damage for 4 seconds. Cooldown is 10 seconds
Extremis Slayer
Melee Damage against Extremis-level enemies increases by 15%
Most of the perks involved with theCombat Knife will aid its output of damage, which is going to be great thanks to the increase in speed for this specific Combat Knife variant. The extra damage will ensure that even at close range, the Sniper can be just as deadly.
