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A Battlefield 2042 Sniper Rifle Is Proving a Much Better Tank Killer Than the Rocket Launcher
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<blockquote data-quote="Admin" data-source="post: 54263" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>One thing that has always set Battlefield apart from its competitors like Call of Duty is the over-the-top tank, airplane, and helicopter-related shenanigans you can get up to.</p><p></p><p></p><p>But in Battlefield 2042, players are finding said shenanigans difficult to counter when on foot due to the limited toolkit of anti-vehicle weaponry available. In fact, a reddit user going by <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/qyrdgu/a_proper_balance_nwt50_outclasses_m5_recoilless/" target="_blank">SheroxXx</a> found that the NWT-50 sniper rifle can kill a tank significantly faster than the M5 recoilless, which was purpose-built by the developers to be an anti-armor weapon.</p><p></p><p></p><p>One of the main factors seems to be the rate of fire, with the NWT able to fire far faster than the M5. In fact, it can take out a tank almost twice as fast. It's also more forgiving, as missing a shot or two still leaves you with a pretty decent amount of damage left in the magazine. As user DovahBornKing points out in the comments, tanks in 2042 take at least four rockets to kill, even from behind, and you can only carry three without having to resupply. This serves to make tanks feel really scary, but it doesn't feel especially balanced if you're the one on foot</p><p></p><p></p><p>The NWT takes a long time to unlock, but typically late-game sniper rifles aren't straight-up twice as good as a rocket launcher. Ideally, unlocks should give you more options and new ways to play. This situation makes the M5 feel like a wet noodle launcher you're forced to use until you can unlock a real anti-armor gun, and ensures that there really is no playstyle niche for our poor, recoilless friend once you have access to the NWT.</p><p></p><p></p><p>This situation tracks with the fact that <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/battlefield-2042-steam-worst-reviewed-games-most-played" target="_blank">Battlefield 2042 is both one of the most played and lowest-rated games on Steam right now</a>. Missing features from earlier games in the series, such as tanks no longer taking extra damage from the rear and sides as noted above, are among the most common complaints. Everyone wants to play the new Battlefield enough that the many launch issues haven't stopped them from jumping in, but they're such a constant distraction that over 30,000 people took the time to post their own cautionary tales for potential buyers.</p><p></p><p>How do you deal with tanks in Battlefield 2042? We have some tips that might help over on our <a href="https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-2042/Beta_Tips,_Tricks,_and_Strategies#General_Tips" target="_blank">Battlefield 2042 wiki guide</a>.</p><p></p><p>Thanks to <a href="https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-2042-m5-rocket-launcher-nwt-50-sniper-vehicle-damage-comparison" target="_blank">VG247</a> for the tip.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><em>Leana Hafer is a freelance contributor at IGN</em></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/a-battlefield-2042-sniper-rifle-is-proving-a-much-better-tank-killer-than-the-rocket-launcher" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Admin, post: 54263, member: 1"] One thing that has always set Battlefield apart from its competitors like Call of Duty is the over-the-top tank, airplane, and helicopter-related shenanigans you can get up to. But in Battlefield 2042, players are finding said shenanigans difficult to counter when on foot due to the limited toolkit of anti-vehicle weaponry available. In fact, a reddit user going by [URL='https://www.reddit.com/r/battlefield2042/comments/qyrdgu/a_proper_balance_nwt50_outclasses_m5_recoilless/']SheroxXx[/URL] found that the NWT-50 sniper rifle can kill a tank significantly faster than the M5 recoilless, which was purpose-built by the developers to be an anti-armor weapon. One of the main factors seems to be the rate of fire, with the NWT able to fire far faster than the M5. In fact, it can take out a tank almost twice as fast. It's also more forgiving, as missing a shot or two still leaves you with a pretty decent amount of damage left in the magazine. As user DovahBornKing points out in the comments, tanks in 2042 take at least four rockets to kill, even from behind, and you can only carry three without having to resupply. This serves to make tanks feel really scary, but it doesn't feel especially balanced if you're the one on foot The NWT takes a long time to unlock, but typically late-game sniper rifles aren't straight-up twice as good as a rocket launcher. Ideally, unlocks should give you more options and new ways to play. This situation makes the M5 feel like a wet noodle launcher you're forced to use until you can unlock a real anti-armor gun, and ensures that there really is no playstyle niche for our poor, recoilless friend once you have access to the NWT. This situation tracks with the fact that [URL='https://www.ign.com/articles/battlefield-2042-steam-worst-reviewed-games-most-played']Battlefield 2042 is both one of the most played and lowest-rated games on Steam right now[/URL]. Missing features from earlier games in the series, such as tanks no longer taking extra damage from the rear and sides as noted above, are among the most common complaints. Everyone wants to play the new Battlefield enough that the many launch issues haven't stopped them from jumping in, but they're such a constant distraction that over 30,000 people took the time to post their own cautionary tales for potential buyers. How do you deal with tanks in Battlefield 2042? We have some tips that might help over on our [URL='https://www.ign.com/wikis/battlefield-2042/Beta_Tips,_Tricks,_and_Strategies#General_Tips']Battlefield 2042 wiki guide[/URL]. Thanks to [URL='https://www.vg247.com/battlefield-2042-m5-rocket-launcher-nwt-50-sniper-vehicle-damage-comparison']VG247[/URL] for the tip. [I]Leana Hafer is a freelance contributor at IGN[/I] [url="https://www.ign.com/articles/a-battlefield-2042-sniper-rifle-is-proving-a-much-better-tank-killer-than-the-rocket-launcher"]Continue reading...[/url] [/QUOTE]
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