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'''No-scoping''' is the act of shooting an enemy with a scoped [[weapon]], but without using your scope. The term typically applies to scope-less shots pulled off with a [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]]; less often, it may refer to scope-less headshots performed with a [[Spartan Laser]], [[Carbine]], or [[Battle Rifle]]. | '''No-scoping''' is the act of shooting an enemy with a scoped [[weapon]], but without using your [[Scope|scope]]. The term typically applies to scope-less shots pulled off with a [[Sniper Rifle]] or [[Beam Rifle]]; less often, it may refer to scope-less [[Headshots|headshots]] performed with a [[Spartan Laser]], [[Carbine]], or [[Battle Rifle]]. | ||
Learning to no-scope is a definite must for advanced players. In situations where a charging enemy must be quickly neutralized, switching weapons or zooming in would waste valuable seconds and likely result in the sniper's death. No-scoping is a valuable skill to possess in a repertoire, especially when armed primarily with a sniper-only weapon. | Learning to no-scope is a definite must for advanced players. In situations where a charging enemy must be quickly neutralized, switching weapons or zooming in would waste valuable seconds and likely result in the sniper's death. No-scoping is a valuable skill to possess in a repertoire, especially when armed primarily with a sniper-only weapon. | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
*When you are practicing, don't just keep aiming for the target's head when you are completely under control and in an easy situation. Rehearse the no-scope shot under pressure, so when you are panicked, you know you are capable of handling the pressure. Also, try to shoot them once, then [[melee]] if they get close enough. This is the best way to do it, since you use only one shot and still get the kill. It's easy and doesn't waste ammo unless you miss the original shot. | *When you are practicing, don't just keep aiming for the target's head when you are completely under control and in an easy situation. Rehearse the no-scope shot under pressure, so when you are panicked, you know you are capable of handling the pressure. Also, try to shoot them once, then [[melee]] if they get close enough. This is the best way to do it, since you use only one shot and still get the kill. It's easy and doesn't waste ammo unless you miss the original shot. | ||
*Another strategy for no-scoping is jumping. Instead of taking the time to line up the shot on their head, get the target on the center of their body and jump. Pull the trigger as it passes their head on the way up or on the way down. It's almost like face painting but with no auto-aim. It works most of the time, as long as they don't move. | *Another strategy for no-scoping is jumping. Instead of taking the time to line up the shot on their head, get the target on the center of their body and jump. Pull the trigger as it passes their head on the way up or on the way down. It's almost like face painting but with no auto-aim. It works most of the time, as long as they don't move. | ||
*No-scoping is especially easy in narrow corridors, as well as effective. Sometimes players will take a [[Shotgun]] into a narrow passageways and just charge you to get close enough for the fatal shot. No-scoping with a Sniper Rifle is a great counter-measure to this technique. This is especially true for the shotty tunnels on [[Sanctuary (Level)|Sanctuary]]. | *No-scoping is especially easy in narrow corridors, as well as effective. Sometimes players will take a [[Shotgun]] into a narrow passageways and just charge you to get close enough for the fatal shot. No-scoping with a Sniper Rifle is a great counter-measure to this technique. This is especially true for the shotty tunnels on [[Sanctuary (Level)|Sanctuary]]. | ||
*When in a pressured situation, always tell yourself you will be able to pull off that no-scope. Being pessimistic will make it a lot harder, so always view your magazine as half full rather than half empty. | *When in a pressured situation, always tell yourself you will be able to pull off that no-scope. Being pessimistic will make it a lot harder, so always view your magazine as half full rather than half empty. | ||
*An easy no-scope trick is to put your reticule in front of a moving player. When the player walks into your reticule, shoot him in the head. | *An easy no-scope trick is to put your reticule in front of a moving player. When the player walks into your reticule, shoot him in the head. | ||