Recon Comprehensive Guide
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Recon is a difficult kit to play. It requires skill, precision and good hand-eye co-ordination for the most part.
So, let's dive right in.
European Union - Moretti SR4
Magazines: 7
Clip Size: 5
Reload Time: 5 Seconds
Total Bullets: 35
The Moretti offers both power and accuracy. The 5 shot clip is very handy, especially if there are multiple enemies around. Not much else to say about this weapon as it is the standard EU sniper rifle.
Pan Asian Coalition - Park 52
Magazines: 7
Clip Size: 5
Reload Time: 5.4 Seconds
Total Bullets: 35
The Park 52 is pretty much identical to the Moretti except it has an ever so slightly longer loading time.
P33 Pereira and Takao T20 Pistols
The pistols are a life saver, mainly because of the crosshair. They are pretty much identical, except the EU (P33) is slightly more powerful and has less bullets per clip.
BJ-2 Combat Knife
I'm always a knife lover. If someone pulls out a knife, I'll take out mine and take his tags. It's best to go for the pistol first unless you are completely sure that YOU will get the kill, because you don't want your tags taken off you.
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THE UNLOCKS
Anti-Personnel Mine / Claymore
For any BF2 fogies reading this, you know what to do with these. They offer a large explosion to the enemies face and is an instant kill. When used correctly, these can inflict several kills at once because of the large blast radius. Definetely should be unlocked, as even if you put them out in the open, you'll get a kill or.. five.
DysTek Hi-Scope x4
An extremely handy thing to have if you spot an enemy in the distance. If you shoot an enemy once and he doesn't die, he'll cover himself and you know it. The DysTek zooms in far enough for you to get the headshot everytime. At close, this can prove very annoying because if you scroll in, you may just watch the enemy go right past you and by the time you've zoomed out, he's gone.
Gruber 5 Stabilizer
Not a very exciting unlock but can be very handy nonetheless. You can only stay stabilized for a small amount of time before it's gone, and generally, by the time you've stabalized the enemy may have moved.
RDX DemoPak / C4
Defending a flag? Defending a titan? RDX is what you need. Just like C4 in BF2, it's a life-saver. You can plant it in almost any place, and in some cases it goes invisible or half into the wall. Offers a large explosion radius, and if you see one enemy coming through those titan doors, you may just get a few more kills than one.
NetBat Fade Delay
Every class has an unlock like this and once unlocked, you've got it on you constantly. It projects onto your minimap enemies you have spotted or enemies your squad has spotted. Extremely useful!
IT-33 Camouflage
90% invisibility, bliss? Well, not entirely. You can't pull out a gun and you're not entirely invisible - especially to those with high graphics. If you're in the middle of a fight, this is the last thing you'll want to use. And if you are spotted, you can be sure the enemy will keep on firing at you.
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The Gun Unlocks
Zeller-H Advanced
Magazines: 10
Clip Size: 3
Reload Time: 5.4 Seconds
Total Bullets: 30
A one shot kill on targets with light armor. No need for the stabilizer with this weapon, especially when prone. For those new to the recon class, you may not like this weapon. It only has 3 bullets per clip so in close combat it is pretty much useless due to the 5.4 second reload time.
Lambert Combine
Magazines: 6
Clip Size: 30
Reload Time: 4.3 Seconds
Total Bullets: 180
For close-combat situations, the Lambert is immense. If you are not one for the perfect shot, the Lambert can prove very handy. Like the Zeller, it requires 3 "mini" unlocks before you can get it.
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The Conclusion
Recon in 2142 is a mixture of Spec-Ops and Sniper in Battlefield 2. Whether you're one for the perfect shot or a spraying bullet fan, Recon can prove helpful. With the snipers, it takes skill and precision. A fantastic kit for anyone, although a lot may prefer Assault due to its power and other unlocks.
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Any requests? Please feel free to PM me, or if you find any mistakes please also tell me!
Guide not to be used without my permission (I will probably say yes though..)
- kyle.
P.S. With thanks to BF2142Fever for the weapon/equipment specifications.
______________________________________
Recon is a difficult kit to play. It requires skill, precision and good hand-eye co-ordination for the most part.
So, let's dive right in.
European Union - Moretti SR4
Magazines: 7
Clip Size: 5
Reload Time: 5 Seconds
Total Bullets: 35
The Moretti offers both power and accuracy. The 5 shot clip is very handy, especially if there are multiple enemies around. Not much else to say about this weapon as it is the standard EU sniper rifle.
Pan Asian Coalition - Park 52
Magazines: 7
Clip Size: 5
Reload Time: 5.4 Seconds
Total Bullets: 35
The Park 52 is pretty much identical to the Moretti except it has an ever so slightly longer loading time.
P33 Pereira and Takao T20 Pistols
The pistols are a life saver, mainly because of the crosshair. They are pretty much identical, except the EU (P33) is slightly more powerful and has less bullets per clip.
BJ-2 Combat Knife
I'm always a knife lover. If someone pulls out a knife, I'll take out mine and take his tags. It's best to go for the pistol first unless you are completely sure that YOU will get the kill, because you don't want your tags taken off you.
____________________________________________
THE UNLOCKS
Anti-Personnel Mine / Claymore
For any BF2 fogies reading this, you know what to do with these. They offer a large explosion to the enemies face and is an instant kill. When used correctly, these can inflict several kills at once because of the large blast radius. Definetely should be unlocked, as even if you put them out in the open, you'll get a kill or.. five.
DysTek Hi-Scope x4
An extremely handy thing to have if you spot an enemy in the distance. If you shoot an enemy once and he doesn't die, he'll cover himself and you know it. The DysTek zooms in far enough for you to get the headshot everytime. At close, this can prove very annoying because if you scroll in, you may just watch the enemy go right past you and by the time you've zoomed out, he's gone.
Gruber 5 Stabilizer
Not a very exciting unlock but can be very handy nonetheless. You can only stay stabilized for a small amount of time before it's gone, and generally, by the time you've stabalized the enemy may have moved.
RDX DemoPak / C4
Defending a flag? Defending a titan? RDX is what you need. Just like C4 in BF2, it's a life-saver. You can plant it in almost any place, and in some cases it goes invisible or half into the wall. Offers a large explosion radius, and if you see one enemy coming through those titan doors, you may just get a few more kills than one.
NetBat Fade Delay
Every class has an unlock like this and once unlocked, you've got it on you constantly. It projects onto your minimap enemies you have spotted or enemies your squad has spotted. Extremely useful!
IT-33 Camouflage
90% invisibility, bliss? Well, not entirely. You can't pull out a gun and you're not entirely invisible - especially to those with high graphics. If you're in the middle of a fight, this is the last thing you'll want to use. And if you are spotted, you can be sure the enemy will keep on firing at you.
____________________________________________
The Gun Unlocks
Zeller-H Advanced
Magazines: 10
Clip Size: 3
Reload Time: 5.4 Seconds
Total Bullets: 30
A one shot kill on targets with light armor. No need for the stabilizer with this weapon, especially when prone. For those new to the recon class, you may not like this weapon. It only has 3 bullets per clip so in close combat it is pretty much useless due to the 5.4 second reload time.
Lambert Combine
Magazines: 6
Clip Size: 30
Reload Time: 4.3 Seconds
Total Bullets: 180
For close-combat situations, the Lambert is immense. If you are not one for the perfect shot, the Lambert can prove very handy. Like the Zeller, it requires 3 "mini" unlocks before you can get it.
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The Conclusion
Recon in 2142 is a mixture of Spec-Ops and Sniper in Battlefield 2. Whether you're one for the perfect shot or a spraying bullet fan, Recon can prove helpful. With the snipers, it takes skill and precision. A fantastic kit for anyone, although a lot may prefer Assault due to its power and other unlocks.
____________________________________________
Any requests? Please feel free to PM me, or if you find any mistakes please also tell me!
Guide not to be used without my permission (I will probably say yes though..)
- kyle.
P.S. With thanks to BF2142Fever for the weapon/equipment specifications.
Last edited by leetkyle (2007-01-13 15:04:04)