Don't "hunker down". Don't stand still. Honestly, other snipers that stand or crouch are immediately destroyed. This isn't like COD where there are good sniper points to hide in. Rule 1) always strafe left and right while aiming down your scope. Try not to move your actual aim too much and time your shot with your left and right movement when the sight lines up with their head or body. This is the MOST vital rule while fighting other snipers and helps tremendously while fighting anyone else. You're getting killed by Suros because it makes your aim jump while you're being hit. Strafing helps you avoid more shots and keep your aim steady. Rule 2) you're correct on this one - find 2 or 3 good lines of sight on every map (for instance: looking at point B from C in shores of time or standing on top of the hill outside of point A on rusted lands) and make your way to these places after every spawn. Don't stand in any one spot too long. The opponents will eventually find a way to weed you out or start spawning behind you so after a few kills switch spots. Rule 3) Never keep your scope up too long unless you're using P&T or a sniper with third eye (I've only ever seen P&T with it which is why I use it exclusively in the crucible). Spawns change very often or someone will find a way to flank you if you've sniped them already. Make sure you drop scope every so often and take a quick look at your radar. Your primary should be something you can use well at close to medium range. Something you feel comfortable switch to quickly and turn around to kill someone flanking you. I use hand cannons but if you aren't good with them I'd recommend auto rifles since they wreck at close range. Lastly, the sniper you use doesn't make too much difference. If I was to recommend any it would be (in order) P&T for third eye, Praedyths for stability and then anything else with field scout and decent stability. Don't use icebreaker unless you're a Titan using the weapons of light strat. That's about it. The rest comes with practice. Happy head hunting :)

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The pvp maps in this game are poorly designed for sniping. Find the lowest zoom scope you can and practice quick scoping.

How to snipe in Destiny: Step One: Look at the map you are playing on. Step Two: If said map is not Skyshock, switch to a Shotgun/Fusion Rifle. If said map is Skyshock, continue to Step Three Step Three: Wreck Shit.

1. Hide like a bitch and never move 2. Be sure if in a purpose match, don't help your team. 3. Take a screenshot of your uber and put it on the fridge next to your B on the spelling test.

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You've basically got to operate guerrilla-warfare with sniper rifles if you want to actually do well with it. The thing is, any time you kill somebody they know exactly where you are and in most cases, people hate being sniped so much that no matter what else is going on they will try to make it back to your position to flank and kill you out of spite. I guess a few useful tips would be: 1. Stay mobile. If you're hunkered down in one spot for too long, people are quick to become keen to it. If you're constantly changing positions you'll be harder to pin down. When they're coming back to where you were the first time you shot them, try to position yourself so you have eyes on [i]that[/i] spot so you can feed yourself kills from enemies seeking revenge. 2. Exploit your teammates. If you have guys on your team that're keen on run-and-gunning constantly, use them as bait to draw out enemies that you can kill while they're engaged with your teammates. The enemy will be more likely to focus on the asshole blinking around with a shotgun or the dude charging at them with an auto-rifle than scanning the horizon for scope glint. 3. Scope glint is your worst enemy. Don't stay scoped any longer than you actually have to. Even if you're rocking invisibility by sniping as a Bladedancer or have the Patient & Time rifle that cloaks you...staying scoped in basically alerts everyone to what you're doing due to the giant red light coming out of your weapon's optics. There's JJ Abrams movies with less lens flare than Destiny's sniper rifles. Anyhow, I hope this helps. I don't snipe a whole lot but when I do I generally employ these tactics with a decent success rate.

I have a very strong dislike for snipers..................I will call out to my team your location & I will do everything I can to hunt you down!.......as soon as "Heavy Ammo Available" is announced expect to feel the full wrath of my Gjallarhorn!