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Gears of War | Skills: Sniper

Skills: sniper


The Sniper Class Icon with a sample of its skill tree behind it.

A deadly sharpshooter that is able to use precision shots to take out high threat targets from across the battlefield.


Active Skills

Bullseye Icon

Bullseye [Lv1]

The next time this unit hits with a Shot, it will be a Critical Hit. This effect will expire after 2 turns if not triggered.


Bullseye [Lv2]

The next time this unit hits with a Shot, it will be a Critical Hit and this unit gets 1 Action. This effect will expire after 2 turns if not triggered.


Chain Shot Icon

Chain Shot [Lv1]

Shoot and if the target is hit, this unit gets 1 Action.


Chain Shot [Lv2]

Shoot and if the target is hit, this unit gets 2 Actions.


Concussion Shot

Concussion Shot [Lv1]

Shoot. The target of the Shot gains the Concussed status effect. Concussed units are interrupted and cannot act during their next turn. Does not affect bosses.


Concussion Shot [Lv2]

Units targeting an enemy with Concussed get a +20% Critical Hit Chance bonus.


Concussion Shot [Lv3]

Concussion Shot has its cooldown reduced by 2 turns.


Fast Fingers Icon

Fast Fingers [Lv1]

Shoot and if the target is downed or killed, this unit reloads.


Fast Fingers [Lv2]

Shoot and if the target is downed or killed, this unit reloads and gets 1 Action.


First Blood Icon

First Blood [Lv1]

Shoot at a target with full health. The Shot gets a +50% Damage bonus.


First Blood [Lv2]

Shoot at a target with full health. The Shot gets a +75% Damage bonus.


First Blood [Lv3]

Shoot at a target with full health. The Shot gets a +100% Damage bonus.


Precision Shot Icon

Precision Shot [Lv1]

Shoot with a +30% Accuracy bonus and +30% Damage bonus. This Skill costs 2 Actions.


Precision Shot [Lv2]

Shoot with a +40% Accuracy bonus and +40% Damage bonus. This Skill costs 2 Actions.


Precision Shot [Lv3]

Shoot with a +50% Accuracy bonus and +50% Damage bonus. This Skill costs 2 Actions.


Ultimate Shot Icon

Ultimate Shot

Shoot and if the target is downed or killed, this unit gets maximum Actions.

Passive Skills

Alpha Icon

Alpha


Active Reload Icon

Active Reload


Critical Overwatch Icon

Critical Overwatch


Elusive Icon

Elusive


Epiphany Icon

Epiphany


Extra Round Icon

Extra Round


Head Hunter Icon

Head Hunter


Impact Rounds Icon

Impact Rounds


Lucky Streak Icon

Lucky Streak


Omega Icon

Omega


Overture Icon

Overture


Run and Gun Icon

Run and gun


Second Chance Icon

Second Chance


Setup Icon

Setup


Sharpshooter Icon

Sharpshooter


Spree Icon

Spree


Sure Thing Icon

Sure thing


Terrified Icon

Terrified


Weak Spot Icon

weak spot