Reddit is not only the birthplace of memes and funny videos but also some quite serious tactics. The Fortnite subreddit has been celebrating a sniping technique for a few days now that is extremely successful – and has already found dozens of imitators. What is this technique for snipers? And is it really that successful?
With sniper rifles, opposing players can be quickly eliminated with a well-aimed shot. The problem: a good opponent jumps and weaves back and forth. This often makes it difficult to land a critical hit.
So when should you shoot at the opponent? Quite clearly, when they feel the safest!
What is the Reddit Snipe? Grab a sniper rifle and dig into a self-built fortress. It shouldn’t take long for the prey to appear and take the bait, usually in the form of their own fortress.
Build a staircase towards the opponent’s fortress and add another staircase on top. Now there’s a staircase between you and the opponent. As soon as the enemy starts destroying the stairs right in front of you, you can see through the already destroyed parts of the fortress.
Typically, opponents tend to linger while trying to destroy your dwelling. Once the staircase in front of you is destroyed, the trap is set: the immobile opponent has been in your scope for seconds and is helplessly at your mercy. You can see how this works in the following video:
This technique also works slightly modified with a teammate:
Since the first post, this technique has been known as “Reddit Snipe.” Not because it is particularly creative, but because it has found countless imitators in a very short time.
Does the Reddit Snipe always work? No. It is even to be expected that the tactic will become more widespread and that knowledgeable players will take corresponding countermeasures.
The following video shows the tragic ways this sniping technique can go wrong:
Who knows what tactics the fans will come up with next on Reddit. Maybe someone will find a way to fire two shotguns faster than it would be individually…
Do you already know the Reddit Snipe? What experiences have you had with it?
