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Broken Line of Sight: How to Make Sniper Tactics Look Outdated in Alpha Strike<\/h2>\n\n

We’ve all been there at the game table: Your opponent places a heavy ranged mech or a nasty Skill 2 sniper on a hill that has a perfect line of sight across half the battlefield. Every time you try to capture a mission objective, you take damage from a distance. <\/p>\n\n

Having snipers control key areas is extremely effective\u2014but it\u2019s absolutely no reason to despair. In this article, I\u2019ll show you how to analyze this zone-control tactic and completely neutralize it with the right maneuvers. <\/p>\n\n

In a Nutshell: What Is the Sniper Tactic?<\/h3>\n\n

In this tactic , the opponent uses <\/a>long-range units (often equipped with weapons such as Gauss cannons, ER heavy lasers, or LRM launchers) and positions them defensively on elevated ground or at the back of the battlefield.<\/p>\n\n

The goal isn’t necessarily to destroy all your mechs right away, but rather to control the area (area denial)<\/strong>. The enemy forces you to take risky paths, waste valuable turns taking cover, or let your units get wiped out one by one in the open, while he comfortably racks up mission points. <\/p>\n\n

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Sniper Tactics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Your Counterattack Strategies: How to Break the Siege<\/h2>\n\n

To take down a sniper, you need to dictate the pace of the game instead of getting caught up in a long-range duel. Here are my three most proven tactics for your next Alpha Strike matches: <\/p>\n\n

1. The “Speed Blitz” (Maximize the Target Movement Modifier)<\/h3>\n\n

Snipers hate one thing above all else: low hit chances. When a sniper relies on range, he expects a low minimum roll. <\/p>\n\n