[Killing Floor 2] Sharpshooter - Perk Guide #7

The Sharpshooter is a very powerful perk that relies on precise and devastating weapons. In this video we cover the best ways to employ the sharpshooter and some common pitfalls to avoid.
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[@RollingxBigshot]

M99 AMR + 500. Magnum gets me though the toughest of situations.

[@pussinboots838]

@@Zarrakon large calibers are for anybody, *but* betas such as you.

[@RollingxBigshot]

Zarrakon ? I take down the large zeds for the team, how is that being a pussy???

[@zacarino1827]

Woah same thing for me

[@reaperkillz2420]

Seems to be a popular loadout, same as i use :)

[@davidh9354]

@@Zarrakon it's a fun combo, not sure what's got your panties in a twist

[@johncabrera9745]

I play sharpshooter(P4) way too much there will be times I end up crouching all the time thinking I have crouch peck on even when I’m using a different class entirely lol

[@Carpatouille]

Well crouching helps with the recoil with most classes anyway so it's not that bad

[@jjgarcia156]

@@Carpatouille *crouches while holding Bone Crusher*

[@legaming8784]

Been waiting for this since you said it yesterday in your livestream.Thank you Richard.

[@svmuscle7677]

I very much appreciate movement/reload speed with this class because of how easily you can get trapped... good to be able to escape and reload quickly especially with the given weapons

[@johnmoo8072]

I appreciate your guids, they certainly made me a better player and thanks to you I use the medic pistol in pretty much all my builds. That tip saved a few teammates when there weren't any medics.

[@dustinallan3362]

Mr. Dangles I just want to let you know these guides are great and have helped me have more fun with KF2.

[@JacketIsDead]

These guides are way too well made for your channel size,good job dude. You should have alot more subs.

[@AJisdabombsauce]

Very nice video quality! Quick and concise commentary, and not full of nonsense

[@direraven7735]

Nice to see you cover my favorite perk. I always run the FAL & M14 combo.

[@gustavripperger4713]

Me too, allows you to fill the heashot stack really fast and offers a ton of amo.

[@scotsan3857]

Well thought out guide, am going to give your other videos a watch now!

[@zuzoon437]

Keep up the content brother. I enjoy them a lot. Thanks for uploads

[@michaeltalley170]

Oh yeah, another guide. lets go

[@Fruggggg]

Your vids are so professional, they could be official KF2 guides! Keep it up man

[@dingdong1989]

howdy, combo frog

[@WyrdSyster]

Dangles, good sir, you have illuminated me in many ways in this game and how to interact with other perks. What I mean is thanks dude, hope this videos get you money because its evident you know your shit and have a nice way of teaching it.

[@TheJeferka]

Great guide Richard. Im usually not very patient with this perk but I think I have a better idea of how to use it

[@shadowfalcon1269]

Each time you upload im always happy to hear the intro and im hyped (btw I know the song it’s just that without visuals it’s not the same effect)

[@jjgarcia156]

What is it?

[@rupert5066]

@@jjgarcia156 Abandon All by zYnthetic, it plays whenever the Patriarch shows up in Killing Floor 1

[@CAAStudios]

My favorite loadout is misclicking survivalist and actually having fun.

[@sinanabdulla5780]

Keep em coming Richard!

[@reconiciliono1642]

(Every time I try to play sharpshooter) Me: Looks at team composition Sees Firebug Me: Guess I'll play medic or bezerker

[@21972069450471]

Lol! Agree.

[@thetute59]

Even zerk sucks somewhat tho, can't see shit when all is ablaze and the zeds constantly panic, which can make parrying more annoying

[@casualworks-]

Now I kinda feel bad for trying to level in normal pubs

[@MrDrManPerson]

Idk, I think a good sharp and firebug is a great combo as long as you both play your roles. Firebug will take care of all the the trash, sharp takes care of all the medium and biggies

[@RollingxBigshot]

#STAYAWAYFIREBUGS

[@kraiden3]

I need firebugs. I hate to waste shots from the amr killing bugs and trash. As long as they stay away from hvt, I prefer them. Swat let too much trash through

[@digital107-_-]

no

[@RollingxBigshot]

BishopX I guess good firebugs are ok but most times they cause unintentional enragements that can ruin the flow from time to time especially if they’re constantly making trash blow up right next to scrakes or FP’s

[@immortalnub]

RollingxBigshot The only good firebug is the firebug chilling with demo, or keeping his chaos the hell away from the team.

[@vert3432]

I personally like to have a firebug molotoving an area not far from me whatever class I'm playing, that way if anything gets close it gets burnt to a crisp

[@springcan]

I've been waitin for my KF2 to finish, I should try sharpshooter classes

[@thrillho4849]

Richard you bloody legend

[@jakerslake1055]

Thank you so much this video is very helpful

[@xXFlorianXx10001]

Every time I hear this intro it makes me happy :)

[@giorgospapadopoulos7033]

Small thing, check and compare the stats of M99 and Railgun.I love M99 in general btw but Rail gun is cheaper so you will get it faster and with the upgraded stats from tier V you get Faster reload, 1 less weight, more total ammo, better knockout and penetration and a few more. But less damage.

[@IQUnder30]

I love you Richard. You give me hope for my trash Sharpshooting skills!

[@theachapter]

as always awesome!!

[@davidh9354]

I like watching your guides to see if my weapon/talent choices line up with what is "optimal", usually they do which feels nice, and to see what other weapon loadouts you recommend. I love using the .500 Magnum and the M99 sniper so much, it has grown to become my new favorite perk/weapon combo (otherwise I like Gunslinger or Commando). It is just so dang satisfying popping large zeds heads while on the move. If only I could do a slow motion dive type movement like Max Payne or something, then it would be a complete and perfect experience. I do mostly play Solo Endless HoE though (I like the challenge/XP and/or sometimes don't have the time to commit to a team for very long), which means large zeds have less HP, I think. Still though, the M99 is way too satisfying to use to pass up, even despite that I dislike that I can't upgrade my .500 Magnum with it due to the weight limitations of Sharpshooter. Sometimes I use Survivalist to scratch that itch since you can get to /20 weight limit, but it's a slightly different feel from using the weapon combo with Sharpshooter.

[@gorywriter326]

SS is definitely my go-to perk in this game, though I haven't hit level 25 just yet. Normally, since I tend to play solo more often than not due to a lack of friends who also play this, I usually go for the SPX 464 over the Crossbow when playing Endless, but if I'm just running a few quick Survival games, I'll take the Crossbow and save up for the M99 on the last round, upgrading either weapon as I go. As for secondaries, I usually just stick with the 9mm for clearing trash, though after this guide I'll start buying the .500 Magnum.

[@notyourdad2089]

His voice is so professional

[@Manglet762]

Wait wait what the? You're still making Perk Guides on Killing Floor 2? I remember coming across your perk guides years ago!

[@djtrac3r935]

been trying to play Sharp in pubs, it is usually full of chaos, but i love swats and commandos when they do there jobs in securing down an area for a sharpshooter to take down a big zed.

[@Metasu]

Thanks for guide It's my main class 😁

[@erdanotsabat4599]

if you ask me what is the best secondary for using the M99 AMR, i will says "UPGRADED DUAL 9MM"

[@Carpatouille]

I use this unironically because i find it more fun and convenient to use against trash zeds with the M99.

[@muatring]

The problem is that the 9mm has very few bullets.

[@yungbushwookie6832]

@@muatring The 9mm needs an ammo pool buff of 1 or 2 mags.

[@Carpatouille]

Never mind, I prefer the magnum actually.

[@Carpatouille]

With an M99, the magnum is the best because you can still use a single 9mm, which have the same ammo pool as the dual 9mm, and the damage is pretty much the same. M99 = Big zeds, Magnum = Medium zeds, 9mm = trash zeds (especially spiders and stalkers).

[@jtktomb8598]

No dislike ? not a surprise, your kf2 guides are perfect

[@huntercris4]

I only ever do this on solo, but fully upgrading the Winchester with rack em up and a tier 3 crossbow is really fun

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

I like the Winchester Lever Rifle & SPX combo

[@TheUndeadslayer221]

For sharp, I prefer Sniper and Stability for abilities, as it allows me to one shot most trash and Gorefiends. I should also mention that the crossbow is my favorite for mid game use since it can stun zeds so well. I don't use Rack em up due to me needing that fast reload so often.

[@nekochibi2256]

Nice video. Personally, upgraded Railgun with dual 9mms and a .500 has been the best for most situations. But there isn’t a single sharpshooter weapon i don’t love to use.

[@soldiersandstuff9607]

“Often shortened to SS” 🤔 hmmm

[@WorstChicken]

But if you play the SS with Strasser that makes three S's so it makes it okay. Wait a minute.

[@radec4223]

If you play the SS with the german it makes it way worse

[@nuke4duke167]

miss pre HRG KF2, stuff was magical

[@EdwarioERS]

Centerfire + Railgun or M14 + FAL depending on your perks. You have to choose to crouch still and reload fast or move faster and reload slow.

[@parvusignum261]

it must have been added after this vid was made, but my fav rifle is the mosin nagant. does amazing damage for a tier 3, and has a special melee bash as it has a bayonet making for a nice panic weapon. only 5 round mag hurt sometimes though

[@un-capital3666]

I rely on M14 + Centerfire myself. The M14 can handle small enemies pretty well and has one of the better reload times. The Centerfire meanwhile can reliably one-shot medium enemies, and is much better than the M14 when it comes to taking down big Zeds, although the reload makes it a bit unreliable otherwise. Overall a pretty good and simple combo that doesn't require you to cycle through 4 different weapons in the heat of the moment.

[@leoqu4129]

I know the community bash on perk and skill balance a lot, but can we just stop for a moment and thanks how TWI make a great balance on SS design, skill, and loadout?

[@Lyoko1309]

To be honest, the worst problems with the game are few. Firebugs make precision classes cry, the upgrade system and endless mode need changed, and survivalist needs a re-work. You could easily fix all those by removing fire panic, booting the upgrade system to endless only and letting it scale higher, and allowing survivalists to specialize with their LR choices more (giving damage bonuses to certain perk weapons, like they do reloads, would be nice). Tripwire seems more interested in making new weapons and maps, and I can't fault them on that. That's always nice.

[@immortalnub]

Leo Qu FNFAL. I rest my case.

[@leoqu4129]

@@immortalnub On SS, it is a fine gun. It offer something different in it kit while maintain balance. The OPness of fal shine the shit out on mando tho.

[@krel7160]

@@Lyoko1309 5 months later, and your prayers have been answered. Sort of. At the very least, zedsplosions are more helpful?

[@Lyoko1309]

@@krel7160 Zedsplosion was indeed an excellent change, along with making fire panic pause Scrake and FP rage. And Survivalist re-work is supposed to be in the cards sometime this year. Tripwire's got the changes on a slow burn, but they're good.

[@DNecroRT]

I don’t even need these guides as headshots alone usually get you through almost everything, making almost anything viable. Yet these videos always entertain me. Keep doing what you do!

[@xxxxxx5868]

Literally this

[@synchronium24]

9:10 "Since the Assasin skill is mostly broken..." Why doesn't it work?

[@RichardDangles]

Doesn't provide the full headshot damage bonus!

[@synchronium24]

Thanks! Then Ranger it is.

[@yrag89]

@@RichardDangles does it work now?

[@Punisherfan123]

For sharpshooter I usually go with the m14 and the tommy gun. 50 rounds a mag is too good to passup, and the full auto can clear trash zeds pretty well.

[@adamoles4309]

I prefer medic's HMTech-201 SMG to pair with the "big" rifles, especially in smaller team (no medic) or with a weak medic. It offers better trash ZEDs killing capacity and team-healing option. You usually go for secondary when overwhelmed with trash ZEDs and you can kill more of them with steady smg headshots.

[@bibigreen6533]

That intro music is too badass.

[@notsick_1076]

You know the song?

[@averymusicalperson]

it’s only been 3 years oh my god

[@LipsOfSilver]

Playing the sharpshooter in solo I preffer to use the M99 + magnum but for a multiplayer I like to have the medic pistol no matter what perk I play so with the M99 I can´t carry the magnum. So for multiplayer I sometimes buy the 1858 but most of the time just upgrade 9mm and roll with that and the medic pistol. Has worked for me so far.

[@thomasweberg2283]

This perks best function is throwing frost grenades so everything stands still and the gunslinger can have a bunch of nice headshots.

[@reversal3628]

After I give M14 a chance after M99 man for a while. Yes it's now my favorite one now, decent price, do what it supposed to do nicely, and more importantly, a laser dot for blind shot. So I decided to try FNL and well...I hope it has a laser dot too LMAO.

[@masterzedd4]

I personally run stability with a +1 winchester, +1 Railgun. seems to work quite well. Stability W/ +1 winchester will body shot all small zeds and single headshot all medium zeds.

[@phantomsea8987]

M99 + .500 Mag all the way Though lack in killing in the game of Killing Floor but when any Large Zed goes down with your shot, it's a good feel

[@Hanfgurkenhasser]

What the two player scenes showcase best is that it's horrid to play either solo or with less than 3-4 people since you will be blindsided every fucking second you do not turn around. Which is tedious to say the least and turns me away from this game, the constant sprinting makes me mad and I just need a break after 850 hours. TW's attempt at making players move more throughout the map is also nullified with large zed groups spawning right around the corner and we also have the "Hold your ground" objectives which are the exact opposite of the intent. Quo vadis, KF2? Nobody knows. BTT: SS is a darn fine perk and easily the second most important in your team if you want a decently easy time on HoE (Demo is obviously needed because you will be stomped by FPs/QPs otherwise). Also the bullets of the M99 are scary big.

[@Carpatouille]

Hold your ground objectives are one of the most bullshit things to ever exist in this game, especially in higher difficulties. I hardly ever see any serious group trying to attempt these, unless they are already positioned in the best places to hold on in a given map.

[@Zarrakon]

YES

[@Ikkipepsi]

I miss the sharpshooter on kf1, he's a mix between the sharpshooter and the gunslinger in kf2

[@chatscatman_1570]

Its called sniper

[@Ikkipepsi]

@@chatscatman_1570?

[@chatscatman_1570]

@@Ikkipepsi it was sniper- combination of sharpshooter and gunslinger

[@Ikkipepsi]

@@chatscatman_1570 im pretty sure it was called sharpshooter as well

[@chatscatman_1570]

@@Ikkipepsi we are both right, in Russian localisation its called sniper, but in your sharpshooter. As well as support was called technician

[@jeffrey_young563]

Sniper is a good job mate

[@laffytaffy6930]

LETS GET THIS BREAD!!!!

[@miciso666]

Forgot to add. Crossbow is very newb friendly as the bolts can be picked up. Thus less money wasted on ammo buying. And more for buying armour and nades.

[@miciso666]

Also ur best friend is a support. And gunslinger. Both deal with trash and could back you up. Ussually i give my 1858 to sharp. And get his lever.

[@ApexZer0]

The fal has made me play sharp shooter more

[@vizio32in27]

Hell ya

[@Ayenima]

Can you explain about assassin being broken? Does it just not work? I havent heard about that before so I'm extremely curious as to what other things I'm totally missing.

[@lukassonnet]

As a Sharpshooter you also don’t want to be in a lane with a berserker as he basically is a meat shield for the zeds

[@matthewmassengill1509]

The 464 spx is 30-30, not 45-70. It is possible that the 1894 is also chambered in 30-30, but more likely chambered in 38-55.

[@iKamando]

When can we expect a Commando Guide?

[@icata12345]

is it me or the upgraded SPX is way to strong

[@stolaire]

M99 AMR can be used with Desert Eagle +1 instead of 500.Magnum, because they both can kill light zeds like Clots/Slashers/Cysts with one shot in the body, but Deagle has 7 bullets instead of 5

[@crazedfeel5775]

I've thought about that one too but you don't gain any exp by using this weapon sadly...

[@harriseppala6200]

SS is my favourite perk but I really hate demos using M32 and creating a lot of smoke. I can't see anything through the smokescreen. Another problem with this perk is having team members who rage scrakes lighting them on fire or using explosives. But in general SS is a great perk for almost any team or map. Just make sure you have atleast one team member who is a decent trash killer. Getting swarmed by huge numbers of small zeds is a nightmare. My favourite weapon combinations: M99 + Magnum or Upgraded Railgun + Upgraded Magnum.

[@codname125]

me: types SS in chat also me: gets banned by german government

[@gavzMC-3506]

Can I just say the Moisn Naugant should be used in a load out by far a fantastic gun

[@davorlogarusic9438]

My favorite weapon mosin

[@christianv7177]

Does the increased damage and reload speed for each perk level apply to cross perk weapons?

[@thetute59]

No I dont think so. In most skillselections it is stated that "when using perk weapons"

[@nevokjashin9488]

We need a survivalist :3!!!! btw fucking love this guide xD helped me alot! FNL is my new favorite gun

[@zelpyzelp]

Hey, just a little correction: the SPX 464 is chambered in 30-30 Winchester, not 45-70 Gov't.

[@icy3-1]

Oh wow. This video was uploaded on my birthday. :D

[@jackal1840]

anyonen noticed if u play sharpshooter and use the winchester u also get gunslinger perk exp. and with ur sidearm

[@alkalinecrusader]

Saw some other people say it already, but ye the spx in real life shoots the .30-.30

[@Hey-oj5wv]

STAY HYDRATED

[@DBD120]

Isn't that quote at the beginning by Mitsuyo Meada?

[@MoietchatGaming]

nice

[@mrick1974]

Hey there!

[@parkerr3244]

Anyone know where I can find a good guide on large zed takedowns? The only ones I've been able to find are really out of date (typically not including content from treacherous skies and later)

[@Gamemaniac29]

Mossberg spx 464 fires .30-30 Win round

[@shino911]

Is Assassin bugged? I can't seem to find anything online if it wasn't working or not.

[@Miteusz1]

Do cryo grenades increase damage dealt to frozen zeds?

[@settiaka]

Spx 464 fires .30-30 Winchester, but good and informative video anyway.

[@RichardDangles]

Whoops you are correct. Both the LAR and SPX fire the .30 30

[@settiaka]

@@RichardDangles Btw does the Dead Eye perk skill apply to guns with scopes too even it says iron sights?

[@AlanA-rj7jz]

I’m more of a gunslinger person. .500 magnums all day

[@yungbushwookie6832]

Human is Death's best album.

[@tiocroc4814]

Honestly, I only play with the Rail Gun, .500 and medic pistol.

[@Davtwan]

Assassin is broken? I'm curious now; how is it broken?

[@Alej0xXx]

"The Railgun guided shot only does 50% of the damage than the non-guided one" THE GAME SHOULD FUCKING LET US KNOW THIS

[@RichardDangles]

I think it may say it in the weapon description, but yes, the game is very bad at conveying basic information.

[@duck9047]

You better be drinking that water

[@ultraliskalistar8853]

What’s the map you use to test zeds?

[@ZeR-hw3to]

Does somebody know the name of the intro song for all these class videos ?

[@BlameNate]

Why is the Assassin skill broken?

[@robertgrays8790]

Demos and Firebugs are great for keeping trash off a Shaprie: Spam fire the Sharpie when the zeds get too close.

[@Sheisey62]

Hey guys how can you tell what "Tier" a weapon is. And how do I know what "tier" it's considered when I upgrade it??? Thanks

[@RichardDangles]

Tier is defined by its price range. Tier 1: Starting Weapons T2: 650-850 Dosh T3: 1100-1200 Dosh T4:1500-1600 Dosh T5: 2000+ Dosh Weapon tier is important for upgrades, as you can only upgrade weapons up to tier 5. So a starting weapon like the Lever Action, can only be upgraded 4 times (Tier 1 + 4 Upgrades = Tier 5).

[@christopherlabedzski7575]

M99 for high damage, 500 for high damage, because if you can kill a strake or an fleshpound very quickly, you can definitely kill the trash quickly, this class aquires damage and headshots

[@TheSpaceCowboy06]

For some reason the sharpshooter's grenade always crashes my game lol