Recon guide: spotting, rifles and staying hidden

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).