The MSR

Sup Brawlers,

Evil here with another hard hitting gun review on "The MSR." @907BaccaFTW asked me to do a gun review and feature one of his favorite weapons.

MSR stands for Modular Sniper Rifle (MSR). This gun is unlocked at level 27 and costs 100 credits. This gun is well worth the cost.

This is sniper rifle can be used in a variety of situations. I find that I can use this weapon in infect and other game modes. The fast firing, reload, lethal rounds, and range of shot (400m) and number of shots allows you to reload and fire quickly.

In my opinion, the MSR gives you a versatile weapon that is a hybrid between assault rifle and sniper rifle. It has a decent magazine and round capacity (6+ 26) and is a great support weapon or it can be used to go on the offensive. This weapon is best used in flanking, head to head (short, medium, and long distance) and you'll want to use your pistol when clearing rooms (although this shoots fast enough to use it as well).

When using the MSR, you'll want to start off in a support role, which is what most snipers do. However, this will allow you the flexibility to move up to the point of attack. Also, the range of shot as well as the accuracy are key factors to consider when using (the range is 400m)

Your keys to success include: stealth, spawn camping, working like a sniper around the perimeter of a map and helping at the point of attack as well as clearing rooms.

Ideally, you'll want to be surrounded by your team at the point of attack. You can hold off enemies if you are able to bottleneck them. Bottle neck spots allow your to keep them dense and you will be more successful than against single enemies. However, you will still be deadly to single attackers. This weapons strength is a hybrid between sniper and assault rifle. Great for large open areas or confined spaces.

Pairing this weapon with scavenger is ideal. You'll either have to think about utilizing the scavenger.

In my universe, I see the MSR as the SOCOM 16 M1A. When I found this gun, I was thinking it could be an ISO but after learning more about it, I decided that it fits more with the MSR style of play. Now it isn't a traditional MSR setup but based on usage, firing, and rounds I found this to be a better stand in for the MSR.

This is the gun in my texture pack.

The link to my texture pack where this gun is featured. HD Evil-licious Ultimate Avengers: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3deu8tqrg592vtt/EVIL-LICIOUS_WAR_Avengers_Edition.zip

Here is a table illustrating how the MSR compares to other sniper rifles in the same class.



The table shows that the firing rate is the highest for all sniper rifles 150 Rounds Per Minute and that it is Semi Automatic. It has a fast reload time and provides significant damage to an enemy.

When playing Infect with this weapon, you will want to be on the ground in defensible area where you have a clear line of sight. This will help you hold off multiple zombies during the next zombie apocalypse.

Ideally, you'll be with others who might have faster shooting Op weapons like a Ray gun. The key is to anticipate where the zombies will be before you shoot. The faster shooting and reload time allow you to keep up with zombies, but you will need to have the ability to back up as the zombies come toward you. Preferably you would want to draw the zombies through a choke point. An example of this is in Village, by the waterfalls. In all situations, you'll want to draw your pistol when reloading and you'll want to hang back from the main point of attack while serving as a support role.


The Evil-licious one

 

Try shooting them in the face....

 

That's why I decided to put this guide together, so that people could learn more about the different guns. They enhance the game and force you to become more well rounded in terms of using the different types of weapons.