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Sniper
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Sniper.png
Basic Information
Icon: Leaderboard class sniper.png
Type: Support
Health: 125 /Medic emblem RED.png185
(See Health below for further details)
Speed: 100%
(See Speed below for further details)
Meet the Sniper
SniperVidSplash.png

Hailing from the lost country of New Zealand and raised in the unforgiving outback of Australia, the Sniper is a tough and ready crack shot mercenary. The Sniper's main role on the battlefield is to pick off important enemy targets from afar using his Sniper Rifle and its ability to deal guaranteed Critical hits with a headshot (with some exceptions). He is effective at long range, but weakens with proximity, where he is forced to use his SMG or his Kukri. As a result, the Sniper tends to perch on higher grounds or in hard-to-see places, where he can easily pin down enemies at chokepoints.

Although he is typically known for instantaneously killing enemies at a distance, the Sniper can use the Huntsman to get closer to the enemy. Additionally, the Sydney Sleeper and the mysterious contents of Jarate allow him to take on a support role by causing enemies to take Mini-Crits.

The Sniper is voiced by John Patrick Lowrie.

Bio

Health

Main articles: Health, Overheal
Class Health Overheal Quick-Fix Overheal
Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper 125 185 158

Speed

Main article: Speed
Condition Normal Backward Crouched Swimming
Leaderboard class sniper.png Sniper
100 %
90 %
33 %
80 %
With any Rifle, except the Classic, zoomed in
27 %
27 %
9 %
21 %
Charging the Classic at either zoom level
27 %
27 %
9 %
21 %
With the Huntsman drawn
53 %
53 %
18 %
N/A

Basic strategy

Main articles: Sniper tips, Basic Sniper strategy, Community Sniper strategy
Icon sniper.jpg
  • The longer you spend zoomed in using the scope, the more damage the shot will inflict due to it being charged. You will know if the sniper rifle shot is fully charged by the bars to the right of the crosshair inside the scope or a sound is played if you have enabled it.
  • Aim for the head to inflict critical damage.
  • Zoom in with the sniper rifle by hitting MOUSE2.
  • Use your secondary slot Submachine Gun to deal with nearby enemies.
  • When you use Jarate on an enemy, it will make every shot dealt to them by friendly players a mini-crit. Jarate is also useful for revealing cloaked enemy Spies. Because it takes a large amount of time to regenerate, try not to waste it.

Weapons

Main article: Weapons

Note: Weapon damage is approximate and listed at base value. See individual weapon pages for additional figures.


Primary

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Sniper Rifle
Stock
Sniper Rifle
Killicon sniper rifle.png 25 N/A Base:
50150

Headshot:
150450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
− No random Critical hits.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
AWPer Hand
Promotional / Craft
AWPer Hand
Killicon sniper rifle.png
Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Huntsman
Unlock
Huntsman
Killicon huntsman.png 1 12 Base:
50120

Headshot:
150360

Pictogram info.png Bullets replaced with an arrow projectile.

Pictogram info.png Hold primary fire to draw (and charge) the arrow; press secondary fire to retract the arrow.
+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
+ No laser pointer indicator.
+ Friendly Pyros can light arrows to add fire damage.
+ -70% maximum charge time.
+ +96% charging movement speed (total of 53% movement speed while charging)
− -20% maximum charge damage.

Pictogram info.png Base damage unchanged.

− -48% total ammo.
− No random Critical hits.
− Arrows can be reflected, shot down, and vaporized.
− Arrows lose their accuracy if the bow is drawn for more than 5 seconds.
Pictogram info.png Arrows can pin enemies to a wall upon being killed (purely cosmetic feature).

Killicon huntsmanhs.png
Killicon flaming huntsman.png
Killicon flaming huntsman afterburn.png
Fortified Compound
Promotional
Fortified Compound
Killicon huntsman.png
Killicon huntsmanhs.png
Killicon flaming huntsman.png
Killicon flaming huntsman afterburn.png
Sydney Sleeper
Craft
Sydney Sleeper
Killicon sydney sleeper.png 25 N/A Base:
50150
Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

+ On scoped hit, applies Jarate effect to the target for 2 to 5 seconds based on amount charged.
+ Charge rate increased 25%.
+ Nature's Call: Scoped headshots always Mini-Crit and reduce the remaining cooldown of Jarate by 1 second.
+ Scoped shots extinguish flames on allied players.
− Headshots do not Crit.
− No random Critical hits.

Bazaar Bargain
Craft
Bazaar Bargain
Killicon bazaar bargain.png 25 N/A Base:
50150

Headshot:
150450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
+ Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%.
− No random Critical hits.
− -50% base charge rate penalty.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Machina
Promotional / Craft
Machina
Killicon machina.png 25 N/A Base:
50173

Headshot:
150518

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
+ Fully charged shots deal +15% damage.
+ Fully charged shots penetrate players and damage enemies behind them.
− Only fires when zoomed.
− Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.
− No random Critical hits.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Killicon machina penetrate.png
Killicon machina penetratehs.png
Shooting Star
Uncrate
Shooting Star
Killicon shooting star.png
Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Killicon machina penetrate.png
Killicon machina penetratehs.png
Hitman's Heatmaker
Craft
Hitman's Heatmaker
Killicon hitman's heatmaker.png 25 N/A Base:
40120

Headshot:
150450

Pictogram info.png Charges while zoomed.

Pictogram info.png Shots are more quiet.
+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
+ Gain Focus on kills and assists.
+ Press 'Reload' to activate focus.
Pictogram info.png When Focus is active:

Pictogram info.png Doesn't unscope between shots.
+ +25% faster charge rate.
− Shots leave a bright, easily traceable team-colored line behind them.

− -20% damage penalty on body shot.
− No random Critical hits.
Pictogram info.png Headshot kills cause decapitation.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png
Classic
Craft
Classic
Killicon classic.png 25 N/A Base:
45135

Headshot:
50450

Pictogram info.png Does not automatically start charging when zoomed.

Pictogram info.png Hold down fire button to charge, release to fire.
Pictogram info.png Doesn't unscope between shots.
+ Critical hits are guaranteed for headshots.
+ Can charge without zooming.
− Cannot headshot unless fully charged.
− -10% damage penalty on body shot.
− Shots leave a dim, clear line behind them.
− No random Critical hits.
Pictogram info.png Charged shots will gib victims.

Killicon sniperriflehs.png


Secondary

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Submachine Gun
Stock
SMG
Killicon SMG.png 25 75 Base: 8

Crit: 24

[10 rounds / sec.]

Jarate
Unlock
Jarate
N/A 1 N/A + Doused enemies take mini-crits on hit.

+ Partially nullifies cloak on enemy Spies.
+ Extinguishes flames on wielder and allied players.
+ +20% increase in recharge rate when you extinguish an ally.
− Enemy Pyros can reflect Jarate.
Pictogram info.png Has a 20 second recharge.

Self-Aware Beauty Mark
Uncrate
Self-Aware Beauty Mark
Razorback
Unlock
Razorback
N/A 1 N/A N/A + Nullifies a single backstab attempt, temporarily "shocking" the Spy, preventing him from switching weapons or attacking (Spy can still cloak).

− -100% overheal penalty
Pictogram info.png Regenerates after 30 seconds.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Darwin's Danger Shield
Craft
Darwin's Danger Shield
N/A N/A N/A N/A + +50% fire damage resistance on wearer.

+ The wearer is immune to the effects of afterburn.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Cozy Camper
Craft
Cozy Camper
N/A N/A N/A N/A + No flinching when aiming and primary weapon is fully charged.

+ Knockback reduced by 20% when aiming.
+ Regenerates health per second depending on time since damage was last taken; max is +4.
Pictogram info.png Grants its ability passively; does not need to be activated.

Cleaner's Carbine
Craft
Cleaner's Carbine
Killicon cleaner's carbine.png 20 75 Base: 8

Crit: 24

[7.4 rounds / sec.]

+ Dealing damage charges a "Crikey" meter.

+ Alt Fire When Charged: Mini-crits for 8 seconds.

Pictogram info.png Mini-crits apply to all weapons.

− -20% clip size.
− -25% firing speed.
− No random critical hits.


Melee

Weapon Kill icon Ammo
Loaded
Ammo
Carried
Damage Range Notes / Special Abilities
Kukri
Stock
Kukri
Killicon kukri.png N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

Frying Pan
Promotional
Frying Pan
Killicon frying pan.png
Conscientious Objector
Craft
Conscientious Objector
Killicon conscientious objector.png
Freedom Staff
Promotional / Craft
Freedom Staff
Killicon freedom staff.png
Bat Outta Hell
Drop
Bat Outta Hell
Killicon bat outta hell.png
Memory Maker
Distributed
Memory Maker
Killicon memory maker.png
Ham Shank
Promotional
Ham Shank
Killicon ham shank.png
Necro Smasher
Unlock
Necro Smasher
Killicon necro smasher.png
Crossing Guard
Uncrate
Crossing Guard
Killicon crossing guard.png
Prinny Machete
Promotional
Prinny Machete
Killicon prinny machete.png
Saxxy
Distributed
Saxxy
Killicon saxxy.png Limited item from the Replay Update.

Pictogram info.png Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).

Golden Frying Pan
Distributed
Golden Frying Pan
Killicon golden frying pan.png Limited item from the Two Cities Update.

Pictogram info.png Killed enemies freeze into solid Australium statues (purely cosmetic feature).

Tribalman's Shiv
Craft
Tribalman's Shiv
Killicon tribalman's shiv.png N/A N/A Base: 33

Crit: 98

Bleeding:
8 / sec. × 6 secs.

+ On hit: causes bleed for 6 seconds.

− Deals 50% less damage.

Bushwacka
Craft
Bushwacka
Killicon bushwacka.png N/A N/A Base: 65

Crit: 195

+ Crits whenever it would normally mini-crit.

− Raises damage vulnerability by 20% when active.
− No random crits.

Shahanshah
Craft
Shahanshah
Killicon shahanshah.png N/A N/A Base: 49 / 81

Crit: 146 / 244

+ +25% increase in damage when health is less than 50% of max.

− –25% decrease in damage when health is more than or equal to 50% of max.

Taunt attack

Snipertaunt4.PNG Associated items DescriptionKill icon
Main article: Arrow Stab
The Sniper removes the arrow from his bow, twirls it behind him, then stabs it forward fiercely while quickly muttering menacingly: "Stab, stab, stab". The enemy is stunned momentarily, until the Sniper then brings the arrow back to his bow again, killing the enemy. The taunt may also kill enemies behind the Sniper when he withdraws the arrow. If the Sniper is killed while the enemy is stunned, the taunt will not inflict any damage.
  • Killicon arrow stab.png

Item sets

Main article: Item sets
The Croc-o-Style Kit
Backpack The Croc-o-Style Kit Bundle.png
Effect

Leave a Calling Card on your victims


Lawrence of Australia
Item icon Timbuk-Tuesday Bundle.png
Effect

No effect


The Camper Van Helsing
Item icon Camper Van Helsing.png
Effect

No effect


Dual-Purpose Fruit
Item icon Fruit Shoot.png
Effect

Reduces the chance of hunger by up to 13%.


The Urban Professional
Item icon Urban Professional Bundle.png
Effect

No effect


The Straight Shooter Pack
Item icon Scoper's Smoke.png
Effect

No effect


The Manngaroo
Item icon Marsupial Muzzle.png
Effect

No effect


The Reptiloid
Item icon Cranial Conspiracy.png
Effect

No effect

Cosmetic items

Main articles: Cosmetic items, List of Sniper cosmetics, List of Multi-class cosmetics, List of All class cosmetics

Official class avatars

Official class avatars
Original set RED ÜberCharged set BLU ÜberCharged set
Sniperava.jpg Buffed red sniper.jpg Buffed blu sniper.jpg
Get TF2 avatars on Steam: Original

Achievements

Achieved.png
Main article: Sniper achievements

Update history

September 28, 2007 Patch
  • Fixed third-person sniper aim animation not matching player's view exactly.

October 31, 2007 Patch

  • Fixed a weapon switching exploit that allowed Snipers to fire slightly faster than intended

January 14, 2008 Patch

  • Added option for the Sniper Rifle to the Multiplayer->Advanced dialog. If disabled, the sniper rifle won't re-zoom after firing a zoomed shot.

May 21, 2009 Patch (Sniper vs. Spy Update)

June 8, 2009 Patch

  • Fixed Sniper "civilian" exploit where players could crash the server.

August 13, 2009 Patch (Classless Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added hat bodygroups to the Sniper.

December 22, 2009 Patch

  • Updated the Baseball and Jarate HUD indicators to stay on screen when full.

January 27, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed Snipers being able to shoot enemies through gates.

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)

  • [Undocumented] Added unused "Hi-five" taunt.

December 22, 2010 Patch

  • The Sniper scope is now visible when viewing First Person Spectator mode on a zoomed Sniper.

May 5, 2011 Patch (Replay Update)

  • Community contributed voice responses rules have been implemented for the Skewer.

June 8, 2011 Patch

  • [Undocumented] New laughing taunt animations have been added but are currently unused.

October 13, 2011 Patch (Manniversary Update & Sale)

  • Reduced chattiness when getting many sequential kills.
  • Added a missing line to the scoped revenge response.
  • Added additional Jarate hit responses.

September 4, 2012 Patch

  • Fixed non-robot Snipers playing some of the robot Sniper lines.

October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special)

  • [Undocumented] Fixed a glitch wherein sniper rifles were unable to destroy Pumpkin Bombs and hurt halloween bosses.

June 18, 2014 Patch (Love & War Update)

December 12, 2014 Patch

January 7, 2015 Patch

  • Fixed the Marksman's Mohair hiding the Sniper's hat.

January 15, 2015 Patch #1

  • Fixed an exploit related to the Sniper's scope HUD panel.

September 12, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed a bug related to the Sniper's zoom and taunting.

November 10, 2016 Patch

  • Fixed not switching Snipers to their melee weapon while under the effects of the "tiny" spell.

July 29, 2022 Patch

  • Fixed a server crash caused by Sniper trying to eat his gun (switching to Sniper while Heavy is eating a Sandvich)

Bugs

  • The Sniper's primary weapons do not produce reload sounds from the perspective of other players.
  • During the Sniper's melee taunt where he doffs his hat, there is a positioning issue with some cosmetic items on the Sniper's head.

Trivia

  • In his fight scene with the Spy in Meet the Spy, the Spy makes a cut from the left side of the Sniper's cheek to his nose with his Knife. The scars were added to the Sniper's in-game model with the Sniper vs. Spy Update.
    • Likewise, the exposure of the top of the Sniper's head during his weapon taunt references the cut that the Spy makes to the back of the Sniper's head in the same movie.
  • The Sniper's portrayed parents are, in fact, his adoptive parents. Instead, his biological father and mother, New Zealanders Bill-Bel and Lar-Nah, had accidentally crashed Sniper via rocket ship into Australia whilst fighting for the same rocket ship.
  • The Sniper's voice actor, John Patrick Lowrie, is married to Ellen McLain who voices the Administrator, as well as GLaDOS from the Portal series and Half Life 2's Combine Overwatch Voice. Lowrie also voices all of the male citizens in Half Life 2.
  • Just like the rest of the classes, the Sniper makes an appearance in Saints Row: The Third in the form of a wearable head mask.
  • The first BLU team Sniper resembled Davy Crockett.
  • The Sniper's sunglasses, hair and hat make an appearance in Worms: Reloaded as one of the hats selectable for the players' worms.
  • The Sniper class from Monday Night Combat received the Sniper's regular stock hat, under the name "Mental Illness", during a cross promotion with Team Fortress 2. The name of the item is a reference to Meet the Sniper during the Sniper's conversation with his dad explaining that being an assassin (as he claims to be) is a job, while being a crazed gunman (as his dad thinks he is) is mental sickness.
  • The Sniper can play the Tenor Saxophone, as seen in Expiration Date.
  • In the original concept for the Sniper, he was to wield a Fish whacker, but was later replaced with the Kukri.
  • The Sniper's SMG was originally intended to be the Scout's primary weapon, as seen in early posters, but was scrapped later in development. A file called tf_weapon_smg_scout still exists in the game files.
  • Although Sniper is always portrayed with a glove only on his left hand, in first-person view, he appears to be wearing gloves on both hands.

Gallery

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Concept art

In other media

Cards

Main menu

Other

Related merchandise

See also

References

  1. a b Team Fortress 2 Trailer 2, released June 7, 2008.

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