Advantages:
- ➢ Delivers fatal damage with 1 shot to the head against even armored targets
- ➢ High tagging factor (the amount the enemies movement speed is reduced when hit)
- ➢ Extremely accurate at long range
- ➢ High rate of fire for a scoped sniper rifle
- ➢ Low recoil
- ➢ Average reload time
Disadvantages:
- ➢ One of the most expensive weapons in the game
- ➢ Heavier weapon
- ➢ No crosshair and low accuracy when not using the scope
- ➢ Smaller magazine size
Tactics:
- ➢ The SCAR-20 is a powerful weapon in the right hands. It’s long range, high damage, and automatic firing mode can be abused by expert players
- ➢ The SCAR-20 is an extremely expensive weapon and should not be used by frontline players
- ➢ Force stopping or standing still before firing the SCAR-20 is highly recommended
- ➢ The SCAR-20 can become widely inaccurate when firing at its maximum rate of fire
- ➢ The SCAR-20 is one of the best anti-rush weapons
Techniques:
- ➢ For long range plays, attempt to crouch and fire in order to increase accuracy and decrease recoil
- ➢ It’s not necessary to attempt headshots with the SCAR-20 (unless the enemy is completely standing still and unaware of your position), instead aim for the torso/stomach (the largest part of the hitbox)
- ➢ Attempt to find a sniper’s roost or cover when using this weapon➢ While the SCAR-20 is an automatic rifle, it is not recommended to rapid fire. Instead wait ~0.3 seconds between shots
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