"Blackout"

The "Blackout" is a Sniper weapon introduced in the 15.2.0 Snipers vs. Shotgunners: Night Ops update.
== Appearance ==
The rifle has a black finish, with a black crane stock and buffer tube. The receiver has an ergo grip with a desert tan magazine and 4x sight.
It also features a black railed handguard with a grey suppressor.
== Strategy ==
It deals high damage and has a high fire rate, a decent magazine capacity and mobility.
=== Tips ===
* The weapon is perfect for a stealth-type playstyle, such as hiding in dark corners or high places while avoiding being detected by enemies.
* Use this weapon at long distances. Use the scope and pick off enemies in dark corners.
* Try taking cover or run away from the enemy if spotted.
* Use a fast firing weapon to finish players off.
* Take the time to aim first if locked in a sniper duel
* Aim at center-mass as it can kill players in nearly 4 well placed body shots.
=== Counters ===
* Avoid open areas and check every corner of the map; high and low.
* The weapon is not suited for short-range combat, use this to your advantage and use a close range weapon such as the "Predator" to quickly kill them.
* A fast-firing weapon will make the most of the weapon's slow firing speed.
* If sniping against users, try using wall break weapons as users lack the ability to do so.
* Area damage weapons are useful for throwing the user's aim off.
== Attributes ==
* Single Shots
* Armor Piercing: Has a 70% chance to deal 15% more damage to armor with an -8% damage penalty to health points.
* 10x Scope
* Silent
== Upgrades ==
N/A
== Theme ==
Military themed
== Supported Maps ==
* Valleyside Fort
* Sniper Forts
== Weapon Setups ==
This weapon, paired with other suppressed weapons can make an effective stealth loadout.
== Trivia ==
* It is based off a variant of the Colt AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.
* It is featured on the Pixel Gun Idea Wiki main background, the others being the Lustful Vengeance, Secret Forces Carbine, Juries, and the Hailstorm Rifle.
== External Links ==
* James - Pistol Grip  
* Nikita Kashcheev - PMAG
Category:Weapons
Category:Sniper
Category:Single Shots
Category:Armor Piercing
Category:Scoped
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