Sniper build [DW, Death Wish]

Sniper build

I did this guide b/c I haven't really found a proper sniper build IMHO.
First off let me clarify that this game nor your team doesn't have the necessity for a sniper. But if you want to fool around with the various sniper weapons in this game, I believe this is a pretty solid build for it.

I went with the Crew Chief deck since you won't be looking for first-hand action and you will try to be in as much cover as possible. To make up for the lack of health regeneration I went with Hostage Taker ACED.
So you have to stress that your teammates take hostages for the sake of your health regeneration and for the various Crew Chief bonuses.
This build should be used in maps where you camp. Don't use it on a map like Hoxton Breakout. But go ahead and try it ^^
I have tried playing with the Combined Tactival Vest, but it didn't really work on DW so I had to invest 4 points in the ICTV.

old: http://pd2skills.com/#/v3/mQSnLhIJFGCda:erOlIjEFgBDa:tba:gCa:fegDa:ibcdea:pC8:::
new: http://pd2skills.com/#/v3/mQSnLhIJfGCda:erOlIjEFgBDa:teBa:ghEgCa:ibcdea:pC8:::


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[malkuth]

I think Armorer works better with this build. I dunno

[kiiteee]

Yea ok so i've finally updated

[Randy]

no probs mang

[kiiteee]

yea you might be right. I just did some minor in-game testing and the Run and Gun isn't worth the points to get there. Especially since Thick Skins only benefits vests. Thanks Randyyy

[Randy]

well excuUuUuUuUuUuUuSe me. you can go ahead and walk at grandad pace with gold or something heavier. not like this game is full of bags that need to be moved at all, yknow

[kiiteee]

omg noob. XD. I've always disregarded that Ghost skill. So with Spotter one has additional 20% damage. Nice.
I'll update the guide with various 1 point alternatives.
I don't think Shinobi is useful for loud builds. You will sprint anyway everywhere. Who *walks* on DW loud? Crouch might be interesting but that skill is tier 3. With ICTV, Hostage Taker and Inspire there aren't many points left.
The reason for HT and CrewC is in the guide.

[Brownstone]

I suggest Cleaner instead of Fast Hands.

[Randy]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) still, fast hands is a basic skill to get cuz its either 2 seconds to pick up a bag or 2 hours. And shinobi is useful for speedyness

[kiiteee]

@[TJR] hey man :) . plebeian huh? xD. On a serious note though, why would anyone need Cable Guy and Control Freak. Too many wasted points for nothing in return. I've had no problems taking officer hostages.
You can't have a proper Sniper build without Fully Loaded, and since it's so far up and the ICTV is just 4 points away, there isn't much leeway.

@Mr. Bumblefoot
Yea you're right. Might be better invested in Fast Hands. But it's still just one point. Main skills for a sniper build are Inspire aced and Fully Load aced. Like I've said. Sniper builds aren't builds that this game needs. But when I have seen guides with Drill Sergeant aced I've decided to do a more practical one.

And yeah, it actually is a plebeian guide.

[Brownstone]

Duck n Cover basic is a good one.