Napoleonic Wars Rifle tips

[Jdodds99]

I was just wondering if any experienced rifleman could give tips for how to use this guy well. As I am a poor shot and I dont know why -.-

[Jdodds99]

Rifleman have rifles not muskets. Rifles.

[Gragnok]

Aim in 1st person

Place the central dot on the reticule on their chest to neck depending on the range before presenting the rifle.Once you are presenting remember to wait until the reticule steadies at its normal size then fire.

Bullet drop is minimal apart from at long range when it is pretty irelevant due to the inaccuracy of the gun. But if you do go for a very long range shot try aiming just above the top of their hat.

Dont rush your shots but at the same time remember that rate of fire will of course lead to more kills as long as you are careful to aim each shot properly.

Avoid cavalry as they will easily cut you down due to your lack of a bayonet. If you cant avoid them its best to shoot their horse then run. Trees and rocks are useful to help you fight cav.

Dont be a hero, riflemen arent supposed to enage the enemy in melee and if faced with charging line infantry you should take a shot then leg it to the nearest group of friendly troops. If you do decide to engage the enemy in melee then your best bet is to try and use side swings as many newer players are more used to blocking overhead and downward stabs rather than the swinging attacks that your rifle is capable of.

Finally you have the advantage over line infantry in terms of range and accuracy so dont negate that by getting too close to them.

[Jdodds99]

Thanks

[HarbingerOfDoom]

Aim in 1st person

Place the central dot on the reticule on their chest to neck depending on the range before presenting the rifle.Once you are presenting remember to wait until the reticule steadies at its normal size then fire.

Bullet drop is minimal apart from at long range when it is pretty irelevant due to the inaccuracy of the gun. But if you do go for a very long range shot try aiming just above the top of their hat.

Dont rush your shots but at the same time remember that rate of fire will of course lead to more kills as long as you are careful to aim each shot properly.

Avoid cavalry as they will easily cut you down due to your lack of a bayonet. If you cant avoid them its best to shoot their horse then run. Trees and rocks are useful to help you fight cav.

Dont be a hero, riflemen arent supposed to enage the enemy in melee and if faced with charging line infantry you should take a shot then leg it to the nearest group of friendly troops. If you do decide to engage the enemy in melee then your best bet is to try and use side swings as many newer players are more used to blocking overhead and downward stabs rather than the swinging attacks that your rifle is capable of.

Finally you have the advantage over line infantry in terms of range and accuracy so dont negate that by getting too close to them.

Don't be a hero? You haven't watched Sharpe, good sar!

[Gragnok]

Don't be a hero? You haven't watched Sharpe, good sar!

Yeah i have. Thought it was a bit crap for the most part. Sean Bean is good but in general the acting is cringe worthy and for me personally that makes it unwatchable unless drunk. The books on the other hand are top notch stuff.

Also i tend to see Sharpe as a bit of an anti hero. He does heroic things but has a rebellious side to him as well which is why he is such a great character.

[Daniel.]

Sean Bean, simply epic.

[Ajrt]

Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere, but how come the 95th have no sword bayonets on their rifles? Really miss this, is it a balancing feature?

[Hazzardevil]

If a Rifleman is forced into melee, use a left swing as in you move in and out, but right as you go side to side, it confuses the average infantryman and left swings have longer range, right it faster.

[Davira]

Shoot lad. Thats all you can do.. 

[Vorlen]

Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere, but how come the 95th have no sword bayonets on their rifles? Really miss this, is it a balancing feature?

Not really, you don't need a bayo though. With 4 directions of attack and negligible damage difference, the weapon is just as competitive. Actually maybe even better in some regards, due to having less "pokes".

[Hazzardevil]

Not sure if it's been explained elsewhere, but how come the 95th have no sword bayonets on their rifles? Really miss this, is it a balancing feature?

Not really, you don't need a bayo though. With 4 directions of attack and negligible damage difference, the weapon is just as competitive. Actually maybe even better in some regards, due to having less "pokes".

I will take a rifle in melee over a bayonet anyday due to how much in confuses enemy line infantry when you swing left and right not realizing you aren't armed with a musket.

[Megaberna]

Just practise your shooting...you will get better eventually.

Also going to meele with a rifle is quite funny when the enemy usually starts to block down

[Hazzardevil]

Just practise your shooting...you will get better eventually.

Also going to meele with a rifle is quite funny when the enemy usually starts to block down

Indeed, it is quite wonderful as you imagine the look on their races.

[Willhelm]

AIM AIM AIM AIM aim your shots.  Do not take pot shots, your rifle is slow to reload, but it's accurate. Look for enemies who sat or stood still reloading, or coming straight for you. Do not treat your Rifle like a Musket. Use cover as well and sneak behind your enemies. Ultimately you want to recreate what the real Napoleonic rifle men did.