As a part of their season one content drop, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War introduces a new limited-time game mode called ‘Snipers Only Moshpit’.
This is a 6v6 sniper only game mode where sharpshooters from all around the globe will take part in a gritty back to basic precision brawl. The Call of Duty franchise has a long history of introducing amusing limited-time game modes like this one.
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It gives the developers an excuse to try out different gameplay scenarios. While COD is known for its fast-paced gun-blazing action, it would be interesting to see how slowing things down with a sniper rifle only mode will work out for COD. Based on the official blog, an in-depth explanation regarding this new game mode is given below.
‘Snipers Only Moshpit’ explained:
The Snipers Only Moshpit features 6v6 competition on Team Deathmatch and Domination across a variety of maps.
All weapons besides sniper rifles are restricted. Lethal and tactical equipment, as well as Scorestreak weapons (such as the War Machine) are also restricted for a pure snipers-only experience.
Gear Up — Loadout Recommendations
Success in the Snipers Only Moshpit requires practice, precision, quick thinking, and a deep familiarity with your loadout capabilities. The practice is up to you, but when it comes to loadouts, we’ve got you covered.
Here are two recommendations to get you started, whether you’re leading the charge in Domination or racking up kills in Team Deathmatch.
Domination Vanguard
Sniper Rifle: Minute of Angle Legendary Blueprint (Free at Tier 21)
Attachments: Sillix Holoscout, Stabilizer .308, 25” Extended, Fast Loader, Field Tape
Perk 1: Paranoia, Forward Intel
Perk 2: Assassin, Tracker
Perk 3: Cold Blooded, Ninja
Wildcard: Perk Greed
This Legendary Pelington 703 setup is perfectly suited for aggressive sniping in Domination. We’ve made one change to the Blueprint’s attachments: we’ve switched out the Duster Pad for the Sillix Holoscout optic.
Who said snipers can’t fight up close? With this build, you lead the charge. Your critical attachments are Fast Loader for quicker reloads, Field Tape to remain steady under fire, and the Sillix Holoscout for the ability to fight in tight spaces. Use Perk Greed to stack up on abilities.
In Perk 1, we have Paranoia and Forward Intel. Get notified when enemy snipers target in on you while benefitting from a larger mini-map and enemy spawn indicators. In Perk 2, use Assassin to boost your score potential and Tracker to stay on the enemy’s heel. Finally, keep a low profile on enemy thermals via Cold Blooded and reduce your audio footprint with Ninja.
TDM Slayer
Sniper Rifle: LW3 – Tundra
Attachments: Royal & Kross 4x, Flash Hider .308, 26.5” Cavalry Lancer, SOF Target Designator, Front Grip, 7 Rnd Speed Mag, Speed Tape, Tactical Stock
Perk 1: Paranoia
Perk 2: Assassin
Perk 3: Ghost
Wildcard: Gunfighter
The heavy hitting LW3 – Tundra is outfitted with a 4x scope and flash concealment for low profile shots best taken at mid- to long-range. Reveal distant enemies with the SOF Target Designator and maintain accuracy through fire via the Front Grip attachment. Extend your up time with the 7 Rnd Speed Mag and benefit from improved handling speeds via Speed Tape and Tactical Stock. Top it off with the 26.5” Cavalry Lancer to inflict major damage against enemy Scorestreaks.
Your Perks are Paranoia — a great Perk for any build in this mode — Assassin to boost your score output, and Ghost to maintain a low profile under enemy Spy Planes. Choose the Spy Plane as one of your Scorestreaks to boost your chances of earning extra score via Assassin, great for helping you access higher streaks.
5 Tips for the Snipers Only Moshpit
1. Match the Mode. In Team Deathmatch, all bets are off — use whatever rifle configuration is best suited for the chosen map, whether that means sniping long shots in Miami or fighting mid-distance in Moscow. In Domination, consider aggressive loadouts with lower-magnification optics, so that you can fight up close while capping zones.
2. Power On. Keep your eyes peeled for power positions at all times. If you can get above the enemy team, you’ve got the advantage. Don’t get caught up in one spot though, or they’ll learn to counter you fast. Find a power position, take some shots, and then move on to the next one.
3. Shot and a Prayer. Consider hip firing when you run into a close-quarters situation. It’s a last-ditch effort, but strafing and hip firing at close range is often better than struggling to get the enemy in your sights. Worst case, close in for a melee attack.
4. Scope Not Required. Want to really run circles around your enemies? Use the Iron Sights attachment to strip off your scope and bring it back to basics. Move up and press into traditional snipers struggling to get a bead on you at close range.
5. Pinch ‘Em. When your team is bunched up, look around to see which angles they’re most vulnerable to. Take up a sight over those angles to reduce the chances of an enemy sneaking in for the multi-kill.
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