Battle Rifle Intermediate Overview
By Brick | Published: February 1, 2008 11:48pm EST
 Strafe with your opponent-- Make aiming easier on yourself by lining up your shot with your opponent's head and strafing in the direction that your enemy is moving. This way, you only have to worry about moving to the left and right and not adjusting your aim up and down. Know when to aim for the head-- If you have teammates who are putting shots on enemies, aim for the head when you’re helping out. You might sneak in that last head shot to get the kill; same goes for FFA. In smaller games, 1v1s, or at long range, going for the body can play to your advantage, as you’ll hit more of your shots and more quickly drain an enemy's shields. Close-Range Shooting-- The closer you are to an enemy, the more likely that all of the BR’s three-burst shots will hit. At close range, remember to aim for the head and practice those strafing techniques. As you move up the competitive ranks, four-shotting will become a necessity if you want to stay alive. 
Although difficult to master, the advantages of a strong peak shot make it worth practicing.
Long-Range Shooting-- As we’ve already discussed, deciding whether to aim for the head or body is situational. Remember to take into account the random nature of the BR burst fire means that aiming slightly down from the top of the head, towards the neck or chest, still registers as a head shot and will also ensure that more of your bursts connect. Head Shots-- The aiming reticle, if you look closely, will have a small red dot in its center when locked on the head. Surprisingly, this red dot appears even if you aim down towards the neck/chest area. As this area presents a larger hit-target, it’s not a bad idea to put your shots down there, especially if you’re aiming from a distance. Head shotting is something that you must practice. When an opponent’s shields are down, a single shot to the head will finish him or her off. Work on consistently landing that final head shot whether the opponent tries to jump, crouch, or strafe out of the way. Slightly sweeping the BR across the head while firing can help ensure that your bullets land. |
