There are a total of 27 skills that can be unlocked in Sniper Elite 5. Some are quite decent and very much integral as you progress through the game, while others don’t need to be prioritized. Here’s our Sniper Elite 5 guide to help you with the best skills and perks for the campaign and Survival Mode.
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Sniper Elite 5 – The best skills for campaign and Survival Mode
XP and skill points in Sniper Elite 5 are accumulated in both campaign and Survival Mode, though you’re free to allocate them as you see fit. For instance, let’s say you played a few campaign missions and you were able to assign 15 skill points in total. If you decide to play Survival Mode, those 15 skill points will be there for you to allocate. In any case, we’ll outline the categories below.
Combat Skills
Combat Medic and Advanced Triangulation are very useful, especially during hectic moments. The former lets you save your sole Medkit when you need it most, only using up Bandages which tend to be plentiful. The latter, meanwhile, should warn you where enemies are so you can plan ahead.
Moreover, Grenade Throwback, though it’s situational, can be a lifesaver at times. For example, if you’re surrounded by numerous hostiles and you’re happily camping in a spot, you can just toss every grenade that lands near you as opposed to running out in the open to avoid the explosion.
However, I consider Swift Hands to be one of the best skills in Sniper Elite 5 (at least in the campaign). If you want to rush through enemies and do quick takedowns, the last thing on your mind is spending several seconds when trying to loot them all. As such, an auto-loot perk considerably speeds up your run while also negating a fairly tedious mechanic.
Equipment
The perks here are more straightforward, as each segment will increase a particular type of weapon or item. For the most part, you’ll probably want to get Extra Item Slot 1 and 2, as well as Rifle Special Ammo.
Body
The additional health pips are definitely useful if you’re playing Survival Mode or the higher difficulties of the campaign. Still, you can’t go wrong with Deep Breath. In situations when you’re faced with numerous enemy waves, you’re likely to have Empty Lung (i.e., slow-mo aiming) active. The perk should slightly aid you when managing your character’s heart rate, so you can aim and snipe for prolonged periods.
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