Marksman

Become a deadly sniper in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter. Learn about accuracy, prone position, reload times, and preferred weapons for the Marksman class.

Alright, so you wanna be the team's sniper, huh? The Marksman class in Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter is all about precision. When you're lining up those long shots, make sure your rifle is set to single fire mode and you're in the prone position. Trust me, it makes a huge difference in accuracy. Plus, as a Marksman, you'll get quicker reloads, carry more ammo, and just generally be more effective with sniper rifles.

If you're looking to really excel, here are some of the go-to sniper rifles you'll want to keep an eye out for: SR-25 Sniper, PSG-1, M107 Sniper, SR AS50, and the KJY-88 Sniper. These are your best friends when you need to take out targets from a distance.

Now, let's talk about weapons in general. Every gun in the game gets a rating from me, based on my experience. Don't worry if you don't agree with my picks; everyone's got their own style. But I've played this game a ton, so I've got a pretty good handle on what works.

You'll notice three firing modes: automatic, burst, and semi-automatic. Automatic is your spray-and-pray option, firing continuously. Burst mode shoots three rounds at a time, which is more accurate but takes a bit more practice. Semi-automatic means one shot per trigger pull – perfect for precise shots. The Mag Capacity is just how many bullets you can fire before reloading, so bigger is usually better.

For Assault Rifles, Submachine Guns, and Light Machine Guns, I'll be grading them on:

• Overall: How good the gun is in general.
• Power: How many shots it takes to down an enemy.
• Accuracy: How easy it is to hit your target.
• Range: How far you can shoot accurately.
• Rate of Fire: How quickly the gun can shoot.

Keep in mind, these scores aren't just a simple average. I also consider things like how much ammo it holds (Mag capacity), how heavy it is, how much it kicks (recoil), and just the general 'feel' of the weapon when I give it an Overall score.

Assault Rifles and Submachine Guns

These are the workhorses you'll likely be using a lot, especially in online matches where certain game modes might restrict explosives. Choose wisely!

36K Carbine

This is a pretty standard rifle, the kind you'll see enemies using a lot in the single-player campaign. It's decent if you know how to handle it, but honestly, you might find yourself wanting something with a bit more punch, better range, or a faster rate of fire.

• Mag Capacity: 30
• Fire Modes: Auto, Semi-auto
• Zoom: 2x
• Overall: 16/20
• Power: 3/5
• Accuracy: 3/5
• Range: 3/5
• Rate of Fire: 4/5