Recon guide: spotting, rifles and staying hidden
How Recon levels and earns after the Season 2 spotting changes, which rifles unlock when, and how to range and hide.
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Season 2 (from 15 October 2026). Prices and unlock levels are from the official Season 2 patch notes. Early Access changes fast: if a number looks off, check it in game and tell us in the comments.
Spotting is still the core
Aim down sights with binoculars, a monocular or a range finder and hold until the box fills. You earn when the spotted target dies. In Season 2 spotting pays about 30% less and scales with the value of the target, so spot vehicles, buildables and crates as well as infantry. Rain shortens spotting range.
Spotting tools got more expensive: binoculars $180, monocular $350, Range Finder $1,450 (Recon 8), Infrared Range Finder $3,200 (Recon 32, now runs on batteries for about 80 seconds of use).
Recon rifles in Season 2
| Level | Weapon | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | SKS | $2,400 |
| 10 | Mosin Nagant (only with its PU 91/30 3.5x scope) | $4,500 |
| 12 | SVD | $4,800 |
| 16 | Compound Bow | $1,350 |
| 18 | SV98 | $5,200 |
| 20 | BMR-308 | $6,250 |
| 25 | M14 | $7,400 |
| 30 | MK22 | $6,400 |
| 35 | AMR 50 | $14,800 |
The Scout Rifle ($1,200) now one-shots targets without a helmet in the head. DMRs lost damage in Season 2 (calibre cuts and a recoil pass), while bolt-action sniper rifles got more hit-location damage.
Shooting and hiding
- Zeroing goes in 100 m steps. Range landmarks before the fight and hold over between the marks.
- Hide, do not perch. Bushes and roadsides beat obvious rooftops. The Ghillie suit (Recon 26) helps.
- Move after a few shots.
- Be patient: players coming back for a revive are easy targets.
- Many snipers run without armour to stay light; a parachute helps on high ground.
Video
SaucySurg's complete recon guide is embedded above (Season 1: some rifles changed since).
