With which perk combinations do I create the ultimate sniper rifle?
Since you mainly want to max out the stability of your sniper, we will not distinguish between the different types in the following tips:
| Perk Column | Combination 1 | Combination 2 | Combination 3 |
| Column 1 | Longview SLR10 | Shortview SLH10 | ScopeSys SLS20 |
| Column 2 | Hidden Hand | Clown Cartridge | Hidden Hand |
| Column 3 | Injection Molding | Hand-laid Stock | Snapshot |
| Column 4 | Unyielding | Performance Bonus | Unyielding |
With the suggested combinations, you will be able to respond quickly to new situations. Handling is significantly improved, you can aim easier and have a greater margin of error.
Conclusion
If we were still in the era of the first DLC, the perks selection would definitely look different. Bungie has made significant changes to sniper rifles and removed many perks for sniper rifles. A small selection:
Field Scout – Increases magazine size AND reserve ammo
Outlaw – Precise kills greatly improve reload speed
Sentinel – Increases range and precision
Fireball – Precise kills cause the target to explode
Last Round – The last round in a magazine deals bonus damage
Wondering why so many people play with Efrideet’s Spear? Despite the pathetic aim assist value of 10 and the abysmal stability? The Last Round perk is the answer. It ensures that you can also go down in the Crucible with a body shot. Before House of Wolves, the Spear could only be targeted for this perk, but with House of Wolves, it’s no longer possible.
The weapons presented here offer the best that has been possible since this DLC. If you own an LDR 5001 (DLC1), a Longbow Synthesis (DLC1), or a Foresight II from the original game with the perks mentioned here but removed, you may be better off.
This informative and in-depth guest article comes once again from our reader Shin25_HH. That is not his baptismal name, but his PSN ID. Impressive work, Guardian!
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