Hello all, this is my first post on Bungie forums. Previously I've been on reddit, but have wanted to start reading posting here. Here's my first weapon guide I'm posting here, covering how to use the No Land Beyond. Enjoy folks :) [b]Favorable Engagements/Benefits[/b] - Keep to mid/long range engagements - sweetspot at mid range - Crosshair sway can make long range more difficult than other snipers - Great way to always have sniper at disposal - Sniper has hidden perk unflinching; remains accurate even when being shot at - Use headshot "red dot" (shown in video) to align headshots while being shot by primary weapon and take advantage of unflinching - More effective against primary fire than other snipers [b]Limitations[/b] - Avoid close range gunfights, although skilled snipers may be able to make this gun effective at close range, it is still more difficult to use - Harder to follow up with bodyshots or get 2 shot kills than other snipers - When out of special ammo, your playstyle is limited due to only having a sniper rifle [b]Effective Techniques (Video Guide shows visual examples/instructions)[/b] - Aiming for the head is crucial, as it is harder to follow up with body shots as mentioned earlier - Best technique for headshots is to keep your eyes focused on center of screen, wait for red dot to appear to pull trigger - "Red Dot" always appears when a headshot is lined up (on any sniper), but is easiest to see on NLB - "Red Dot" helps as an indication of when to shoot - "Reload Cancelling" - Button combo to avoid bolt cocking of NLB and fire much faster - To reload cancel - Fire -> Reload immediately -> Click Sprint forward -> Repeat [b]Recoil Compensation[/b] - Not much to say here, best way to counter the recoil to make bodyshots easier to follow up with is reload cancelling - Immediately scope out and reload cancel after shots to counter recoil [b]Weapon Combos[/b] - NLB works best with shotgun/sidearm - Shotgun allows for faster/aggressive pushes; potentially more explosive plays - Use shotgun more as primary and NLB as secondary for range that shotgun can't cover - Sidearm combo allows for better close-mid range coverage, but still great for very close range that NLB lacks - Sidearm provides ammo every spawn - Sidearm allows for better gradual map movement, but still needs to maintain gap from shotgunners [b]Summary[/b] - Maintain a gap, NLB performs best at mid-long range - Reload cancelling speeds up weapon drastically, practice and do it instinctively - Headshots are crucial, use red dot for reference when aiming - Pair with shotgun/sidearm based on playstyle