Quick sniping tips... (Destiny)

by MacAddictXIV , Seattle WA, Wednesday, January 13, 2016, 18:19 (3476 days ago) @ Kahzgul

From the vid I see two things: First, you're right that you waited too long to shoot. Second, that shot likely would have killed him with a sniper rifle that had a higher aim assist value. Change to 1000-yard stare with a shortgaze scope and that's a killshot. You weren't standing still for too long, honestly, but when you're already dialed in on someone's head level, if you aim by sidestepping rather than turning (use the left stick, not the right one), you'll find that you're a much harder target to hit.

Thanks for the advice. Also, that was 1000 yard stare, at least I'm almost positive because I don't think I would use any other sniper that I own. Also I almost always use sidestep to aim as well :-)

I feel like I do the right mechanics, I just haven't gotten them down? or I'm just really unlucky with my choice of opponent.