Forward Grips on Sniper Rifles

Discussion in 'PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion' started by MajiinBuu, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. MajiinBuu

    What is the point of having a forward grip on a bolt-action sniper rifle? Does it do anything useful?
    I can't decide between a forward grip or a flash light. Both probably useless, but I'm bad at saving certs.
  2. Izriul

    One's useless

    One's counter intuitive.

    That's why you're bad at saving certs.
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  3. TheRealMetalstorm

    uh, flashlights are more useful.
    foregrips decrease recoil but increase hipfire penalty.
    Flashlights help illuminate shadows that might otherwise conceal hidden enemies.
    After all, the nights in PS2 are dark, you know.

    TLDR; flashlight's the best choice
  4. TheRealMetalstorm

    please go away you're ruining the atmosphere here
  5. sindz

    Yes, a flashlight on a sniper. Want a big red blinking sign with an arrow pointing down on you aswell?
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  6. Kociboss

    Wat.
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  7. kadney

    Oh come on.. as if we had BF3's mini-supernovas, erm.. flashlights.. :rolleyes:
    Just imagine.. an infiltrator with lubmifier trim on his armor.. glowing like a light bulb at night.. that would be awesome. :D
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  8. Andy79

    save certs until you can buy nanoweave 5 for your sniper, you may survive a headshot in a extreme long range sniper duel with that
  9. DjUnicorn

    Wat.
  10. phreec

    Wat.
  11. Entarticus

    The only attachment you need on a bolt-action is a scope (Or two for different ranges). Might wanna save your certs for some other upgrades or an SMG if you don't already have one.
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  12. S1eB

    Foregrips on sniper rifles are useless. They do nothing, on bolt actions anyway. They will help on auto sniper rifles, but if you are using an auto sniper rifle, then you are doing it wrong.
  13. Izriul

    Please go away you haven't got a clue.
  14. Tommyp2006

    Why would you spend certs on either? You aren't forced to put an attatchment on everything. Put your certs to use elsewhere
  15. NikkoJT

    Neither are particularly useful on a sniper rifle. The foregrip doesn't actually do anything and the flashlight's asking for trouble.
    If you've got the 100 certs to spare though, you might as well get the flashlight for your pistol. It's usable on every class, and it's less likely to get you in trouble than having it on your primary weapon.
  16. VSDerp

    i don't see no difference. waste of certs
  17. ShumaKun

    Flashlight give you damage boost when you activate it at night on bolt action
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  18. idkwut

    I googled this and found 5 other people that asked this question on this very forum.:eek:
  19. Adjuchas

    I use the 99SV with forward grip and have no problem racking up kills up to medium range.
  20. TheRealMetalstorm

    is my answer.