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{{Build
| name = Energy Sniper
| by = [[User:Henry|Henry]] ([[User talk:Henry|talk]]) 17:44, 4 December 2017 (CET)
| image = Hmcmbtaa_sw.gif
| desc = Uses [[Laser Rifle]] to do max crits from max range (47 hexes).
| hp = 205
| level = 60
| implants = '''NONE!'''
| st = 1
| pe = 8
| en = 9
| ch = 1
| in = 3
| ag = 10
| lk = 8
| stl = 1
| pel = 8
| enl = 9
| chl = 1
| inl = 3
| agl = 10
| lkl = 10
| std = 4
| ped = 7
| end = 9
| chd = 1
| ind = 3
| agd = 10
| lkd = 10
| stc = na
| pec = na
| enc = na
| chc = na
| inc = na
| agc = na
| lkc = na
| trait1 = [[Chem Reliant]]
| trait2 = [[Bloody Mess]]
| p1 = More Critical
| p2 = Even More Criticals
| p3 = Sharpshooter
| p4 = Lifegiver
| p5 = Better Criticals
| p6 = Bonus Rate of Attack
| p7 = Even Tougher
| p8 = Gain Luck
| tag1 = [[Energy Weapons]] 300
| tag2 = [[First Aid]] 154
| tag3 = [[Outdoorsman]] 150
| skills = [[Doctor]] 101
| drugs = [[Buffout]]<br>[[Nuka-Cola]]<br>[[Psycho]]<br>[[Cigarettes]]
| weapon1 = [[Laser Rifle (Ext. Cap.)]]
| weapon2 = [[Gatling Laser]]
| weapon3 = [[Plasma Rifle]]
| weapon4 = [[Laser SMG]]
| mode = [[PvP]]
| ap = 10
| sight = 47
| ac = 30
| mdmg = 1
| seq = 16
| pr = 75
| rr = 38
| hcr =
| cr = 
| armor = CA
| crits = 25
| dr = 50
| dt = 8
| cw = 78
| pp = 11
| hrate = 11
| sp0 = [[Awareness]]
| sp1 = [[Boneyard Guard]] at Level 1
| sp2 = [[Cautious Nature]]
| sp3 = [[Snakeater]]
| sp4 = [[Gecko Skinning]]
| sp5 = [[Pack Rat]] at 6
| sp6 = [[Strong Back]] at 6
| sp7 = [[Scout]]
| sp8 = [[Pathfinder]]
| sp9 = [[Explorer]]
| sp10 = [[Ranger]]
| sp11 =
| sp12 =
| sp13 =
| sp14 =
| sp15 = 
| sp16 = 
| sp17 = 
| sp18 = 
| sp19 = 
| sp20 = 
| pros = 
| date = 03 Dec 2017
| build = EW Sniper by John_P of Crazy 88, 2238
}}

'''NOTE''': This build can be used as a [[Builds: BG Sniper|Big Guns sniper]] too - just tag Big Guns instead of Energy Weapons.

It's best to use a leveling build first, to reach target level, and then [[Reroll]].

==Description==
This is an energy sniper, worthy of [[PvP]] combat, and also a lot of fun in [[PvE]]. He stands back from targets at maximum distances (47 hexes) and uses [[Laser Rifle]]s to hit enemies with crit damage. This particular sniper uses [[Psycho]] and has [[Even Tougher]] to tank ''some'' incoming damage, but don't depend heavily on that - his limited [[Hit Points]] and otherwise lack of tankyness means he is a bit squishy. So shoot from a distance and maintain that distance to stay alive, move, setup and shoot again.

Notice his gun skill is maxed at 300. This is to provide maximum [[Hit Chance]] at maximum distances, and also overcompensates for some lack of [[Strength]], even on [[Drugs]].

'''NOTE''': This is '''NOT''' an implant build. This sniper will certainly benefit from certain implants, including [[Strength]] and [[Perception]], but would need to be slightly re-engineered for a full set.

==Usage==
Go to [[Ares Rocket Silo]], for example, and mess up the mutants outside on the surface. Set up hot keys for aiming to eyes, head, groin, arms, and legs. Hit enemy from 47 hexes, and retreat as they advance. They walk, and you can run, so you can maintain a semi-safe distance and keep shooting them during the retreat process. Plan your retreat path to lead them on long routes, and use their slow walking speed to recharge your AP as you go.

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