Greetings! This guide will help you learn about Soviet Sniper Teams and sniping strategies.
Use snipers to your advantage when playing as Soviets in Multiplayer and skrimish.
 
I hope you find it useful!
 
(All artworks, screenshots, and videos are mine)
 
 

Basic sniper features and usability

First, let's talk about Snipers in general(at Company Of Heroes 2 –
 
Snipers are one the most elite units of the Red Army, and certainly the deadliest.
 
It is important to not compare snipers with classic infantry units when discussing their lethality.
 
 

 
 
 

Sniper weapons

Let's discuss Soviet sniper guns.
 
First, Soviet snipers are just like Wehrmacht or British snipers, equipped with a long-range, deadly rifle that can kill infantry models instantly, except for the rare case of a total miss.
 
 

 
 
 

Other capabilities

Ambush Camouflage
 
One of the most important characteristics of a sniper is his ability to camouflage.
 
Sniper squads have the passive ability to enter ambush camouflage under light or heavy cover, or when they are hidden in the bush or deep snow. This makes them invisible to nearby enemies and gives them an additional damage boost.
 
Please note that camouflage may temporarily be broken by firing or using a flare
 
 
Hold on to the Fire
 
Scout Sniper Squad won't fire unless they are specifically ordered to. This prevents them from destroying their camouflage.
 
 
Flare
 
Sniper Squad will shoot a slow-falling parachute flame above the target area for approximately 35 seconds. This is great for detecting enemy positions or locating vehicles and units.
 
 

 
 
 

Veterancy

Veterancy is a significant characteristic of Soviet snipers.
 
The Soviet unit scout-sniper can attain three levels of veterancy.
 
Each level has its own benefits.
 
 
Level 1 Veterancy:
 
Unlock the "Flare" ability
 
 
Level 2 Veterancy:
 
Reload time cut by 20%
 
Increased sight range by 20%
 
Cooldown reduced by 20%
 
 
Level 3 Veterancy:
 
Increased range of "flare", 25%
 
Reload time reduced by 30%
 
Cooldown reduced by 30%
 
 
 

Useful tips and tactic

This section will discuss tactics and useful tips for using the unit.
 
First, sniper teams should be patient and careful. If the enemy is approaching your sniper and firing at you, immediately call the retreat command. This will save your sniper's life.
 
 
I recommend using snipers to stop:
 
Light machine guns(I suggest using 2 snipers)
 
Opponent sniper squads
 
All types of infantry
 
Engineers(to stop them from building bunkers,minefields…)
 
Mortar squads
 
Anti-tank guns, field guns
 
 
Place a sniper in an apartment or building if you are fighting in a city. It will increase his scouting skills and lethality.
 
You can further enhance your attack capabilities to kill opposing teams by using 2 sniper groups.
 
 

 
 

 
 
 

Bulletins

Bulletins are essential if you plan to base your game or tactics on snipers.
 
Bulletins can further enhance your capabilities.
 
 
"Point and Click"
 
Scout Snipers have a 5% increase in sight and their rifles cool off 2% faster between shots.
 
 
"Master Flanker"
 
Soviet Sniper Teams reload 5% faster.
 
 

 
 
 

Weaknesses

We will now discuss the other side of this coin, which is the weaknesses in sniper teams.
 
First, snipers are 1 person squads and are therefore very vulnerable to vehicles, artillery , and blobs.
 
Very weak armor
 
Soviet snipers fire faster than German snipers
 
They aim and shoot slowly without veterancy.
 
They are not effective against light vehicles and tanks, even though they are enemy infantry-killing machines.
 
Scout Sniper Squad can't board transport vehicles.
 
 
 

A little bit of history.

The Soviet Union's snipers played an important role on the Eastern Front of World War II.
 
During World War II, 428,335 individuals, including partisans, are believed to have received Red Army sniper training, and of those 9,534 obtained higher-level qualifications.Unlike the militaries of other states, these snipers could be men or women. Between 1941 and 1945, there were 2,484 Soviet female-snipers who served this role. Only 500 of them survived the war.
 
 
In memory of:
 
Lyudmila Pavlichenko
 
Vasily Zaytsev
 
Roza Shanina
 
Nina Lobkovskaya
 
Aliya Moldagulova
 
Ivan Sidorenko
 
 
Among many others, the Red Army's heroes who gave their lives in the fight against Nazism.
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
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