The Ultimate Snipers Guide: MW3

[Legion]

Within MW3, each map has it's pros and cons for sniping. Some maps favor snipers by giving them long, open, high traffic areas to sit and pick people off, while others give a few spots to sit and wait for someone to come along. Most times, the maps will provide enough cover that you can conceal yourself, but a few marked on these maps will leave you open. In those areas, I suggest planning an escape route before you decide to use them. Anyways, check out the maps below. I've marked where you can get decent sniping in. Try them out in a private match to familiarize yourself with them, and remember, the best snipers are never seen, never heard, and never in the same spot twice. Think before you snipe. =]

I've decided to utilize the new Elite HD Maps (which you can find on elite in the "Improve" section.) Also, I will place the dlc maps in here for someone to save and work on themselves. (since I won't be buying them, therefore I can't give any accurate information)

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- This is just for reference on what means what.
- Arkaden (Not the greatest map for sniping, but there are a few spots)
- Bakaara (Definitely one of the more prominent sniping maps)
- Bootleg (Again, not the best, but there are a few spots)
- Carbon (A decent map for sniping, expect to be killed though)
- Downturn (Big map, lots of rubble, horrible for sniping)
- Fallen (A good choice for snipers, lots of spots and getaway routes)
- Interchange (If you pick the right spot, you can get plenty of kills)
- Lockdown (One of those maps that favors both assault and sniping)
- Mission (This was designed for sniping. Pretty much wherever you go you can snipe)
- Outpost (Lots of long sight-lines, cover, and a bunker! Great for sniping [Thermal works great])
- Resistance (Another decent map, more for the assault class)
- Seatown (Stay to the right side of the map and you can dominate)
- Underground (Probably going to get killed a lot. Not a whole lot of spots, easily flanked)
- Village (As you can see there is a very high traffic area with lots of surrounding sniping positions)


You might be wondering where Dome and Hardhat are. Well I've never sniped there, why would I? They're too damn small!

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These are the DLC maps. I'll be adding unedited versions of them as they become available via my elite. If someone (who owns and has played them) wants to take over for me, by all means. Just keep to the legend please. Send me a PM with the photo and I will add it to the list and credit who ever does it. =]



- Piazza
- Liberation
- Overwatch
- Black Box
- Sanctuary
- Foundation
- Aground
- Erosion
- Vortex
- Getaway

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*Spoiler Alert*
This guide can work in two ways. You can be a sniper and be looking at this guide for good spots, but someone who isn't a sniper can also look and see where you'll be sitting. Just keep that in mind. =]

[The_Mack_Attack3]

Great Guide David! Should help alot of people out! Suggest making it Sticky CodCom?

[CodCom]

Suggest making it Sticky CodCom?

Done. Useful thread, should help people out.

[Legion]

Great Guide David! Should help alot of people out!

Thanks Jamie. Managed to do it in a little bit under 6 hours. =]

Done. Useful thread, should help people out.

Yaay! My first sticky! I'm moving up in the world! =D



Hey, Just out of curiosity. Who would like to see videos from each map? Pretty much for more in depth info on which of the spots are best, retreat routes, equipment placement, etc.

[mikkelplays]

Very nice topic! Great guide. Thanks alot!

[Legion]

You are most welcome. Feel free to let us know if it, in fact, does help. =]

[mikkelplays]

You could create an Ebook .. then sell it. :-) could be interessting

[Androiduser38]

Thanks for posting that article of information about the maps.It sure help me knowing where to look on the new maps when i get them.That article is impressive.Thanks for sharing.Even though im not a sniper its good to know where the snipers areas might be at so you can be aware once you get used to the maps. Thanks again. Loved it.

[Flasher]

Thank you !!

Really helpful and useful thread

[XxSENTRALxX]

YES FINNALY someone has actually thought about this coz I snipe a lot thnx