In Team Fortress 2, what is defined as a bad sniper? Lack of consistent practice leads to poor aim, staying stationary making them easy targets, not adapting to enemy tactics, and neglecting map knowledge. Overcoming these challenges requires regular practice, being flexible, strategic positioning, and adapting to the game's dynamics.

Implementing these Sniper tips in Team Fortress 2 can significantly enhance your gameplay. Keep these tips in mind and you will have better consistency, versatility, and situational awareness, key traits that transform an average Sniper into a more advanced Sniper on the TF2 battlefield.

1. Sensitivity Settings: There is no "Best" sensitivity. Personalize your mouse sensitivity with trial and error. Whether you prefer wrist aiming, arm aiming, or a combination, try different sensitivities and find a setting that feels comfortable for you.
2. Relax Your Aim: Maintain a relaxed grip. A tense hand can lead to erratic aiming, while a relaxed posture allows for smoother and more accurate shots. This means to avoid messing up your own shot just because you were tense.
3. Know The Map: Understanding the layout of maps is essential. Knowing popular sniping spots and potential enemy paths can give you a strategic advantage. If you got jumped or sniped, remember what happened and where it happened. If you avoided the same situation happening again, you have become a better sniper.
4. Positioning: Position yourself at angles that minimize your exposure. This tactic makes you a harder target while still allowing you to take effective shots. Find spots that offer good visibility for sniping while also providing some cover or escape routes. Predict where your enemies will pop and set yourself to that sightline.
5. Stay Mobile: Avoid staying in one spot for too long. Keep moving and changing your sightlines. Avoid scoped-in for too long. Regular movement makes you a harder target for enemy snipers and spies, reducing your vulnerability. Generally, if you're scoped in for more than 5-8 seconds, you are not doing well as a Sniper.
6. Incorporate Movement into Aim: When crouching, aim above the target's head and shoot at the lowest point of your crouch. This ensures minimal wasted movement and maximizes accuracy, making you a better sniper.
7. Predict Movement: Look for predictable movements, like enemies jumping, falling, or retreating. These moments allow you to predict their location and land shots more easily. In other words, avoid chasing the target.
8. Change Positions After Kills: After a kill, immediately change your position. This keeps enemies guessing and protects you from retaliation. This will help you become unpredictable and harder to target, increasing your survival and impact in the game.
9. Use Laser Dot To Your Advantage: Hide your laser dot to avoid alerting enemies, and look for the laser dot before you appear in enemy sightlines.
10. Don't Wait for Perfect Shots: Don't hesitate to take shots. Even if you miss or hit a body shot, it's better than waiting for the perfect headshot. The more you shoot, the better you'll get.
11. Quickscoping: Master the skill of quickscoping for situations that require fast reaction. The key is to place your crosshair as close as possible to the target prior to scoping in.
12. No-Scoping: Don't underestimate no-scoping, especially in close-quarter combat or for spy checking. It can be surprisingly effective. You can also use no-scoping to frequently finish off wounded enemies.
13. Target Priority: Focus on eliminating key enemy players. Taking out snipers and medics is your top priority. If you take out snipers, you can shoot freely for a while. If you take out medics, this can significantly impact the enemy team's effectiveness.
14. Stay Aware of Surroundings: Don't stay scoped in for too long. Be aware of what's happening around you to avoid being caught off guard by enemies. Regularly unscope to stay aware of your surroundings and potential threats.
15. Counter Spies & Scouts: Stay alert to the sound of spies uncloaking and quickly check left, right, and behind you after each shot. Always assume there are spies lurking around. You may still get flanked, stabbed, or pistoled down, but at least you're making it harder for enemies.
16. Close-Range Combat: The difference between an average sniper and a good sniper is the ability to handle close-range encounters effectively. Always be aware of the number of teammates nearby, which can save you in case you get jumped. Be ready to use melee anytime and anywhere, especially if you don't have SMG.
17. Use Buildings for Cover: Utilize sentries as a protective measure. Positioning near a sentry can intimidate enemies like Scouts and provide a safer spot for sniping. This combination of defense and offense can be very effective. If targeted by an enemy sniper, use a sentry or dispenser as a shield.
18. Adapt to Enemy Tactics: Be flexible and adapt your strategy. If the enemy team is effectively countering you, don't be hard-headed trying to revenge at the same location. Instead, change your position and find better opportunities.
19. Don't Get Caught in Sniper Duels: Treat enemy snipers like any other target. Don't waste time waiting for them to reappear. Focus on providing value to your team by targeting other enemies. Your primary objective is to win the match for your team and become better at making decisions instead of winning the Sniper duels.
20. Stay Positive: Maintain a positive mindset. Do not get discouraged even if you're on a losing streak vs enemy sniper. Admit your loss and see if you can steal their technique or positioning. Ignore or mute teammates who are constantly criticizing you, don't let trolls hinder your skill growth. Enjoy the game and use each match as a learning experience, even if things don't always go your way.