Sniper Elite 5: How to get Shoulder Aimed Kills

A new way to switch aiming style.
Screenshot by Pro Game Guides

The way you get shoulder-aimed kills in Sniper Elite 5 differs from Sniper Elite 4. Even though the game doesn't explain how to use the feature, it's impossible to forget once you learn how.

Recommended Videos

How to aim from the shoulder in Sniper Elite 5

When you aim regularly, you will aim through your scope. Aim as you normally would and press A (Xbox) or X (PlayStation) to toggle how you aim. This will switch you from a scoped aim to an over-the-shoulder perspective.

Related: Is Sniper Elite 5 an open world game?

It's a lot more challenging than using the regular scope, but it's more of a third-person shooting method. You can change the aiming method of your pistol and SMG the same way, except they switch from third to first-person aiming. While you can switch back and forth as much as you like, make sure that you are able to shoot in that view.

Players should only attempt to aim without a scope when they have a sniper rifle that is meant for close-up shots. Many targets will be very far away from the player, but some will be close enough for over the shoulder aiming. This aiming style allows you to adjust your aim faster and increases your FOV for close-up engagements.

For more on Sniper Elite 5, check out Can you disable Axis Invasion in Sniper Elite 5? or How many missions are there in Sniper Elite 5? Complete Mission List here on Pro Game Guides!


Pro Game Guides is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more
related content
Read Article How to get past the barred doors in Seafloor Shrine in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Locked door in Seafloor Shrine
Read Article How to Stop Food from Spoiling in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Rotten food in Dragon's Dogma 2
Read Article What Happens With a Pawn’s Inventory When You Dismiss Them in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Accepting a pawn into your party
Read Article Blox Fruits Value List – Roblox (March 2024)
Read Article All Anomalies in Pacific Drive and How to deal with them
Related Content
Read Article How to get past the barred doors in Seafloor Shrine in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Locked door in Seafloor Shrine
Read Article How to Stop Food from Spoiling in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Rotten food in Dragon's Dogma 2
Read Article What Happens With a Pawn’s Inventory When You Dismiss Them in Dragon’s Dogma 2
Accepting a pawn into your party
Read Article Blox Fruits Value List – Roblox (March 2024)
Read Article All Anomalies in Pacific Drive and How to deal with them
Author
Jorge A. Aguilar 'Aggy'
Aggy has been playing games since he was four years old. He has written for Sportskeeda, GFinity Esports, Dot Esports, Tales, and here at Pro Game Guides. Before becoming the Associate Editor here, he was the Evening Editor, and in the past was the Head of Social for GFinity and the Weekend Editor for Dot Esports. He checks almost every article on Pro Game Guides and runs the Social Media accounts. https://linktr.ee/SirAggy

Write A Comment

Sniper Elite 5: How to get Shoulder Aimed Kills

Comments are on moderation and will be approved in a timely manner. Please read the following rules before commenting:

  • All comments must be on topic and add something of substance to the post
  • No swearing or inappropriate words
  • No asking or begging for anything free
  • Do not attempt to start a poll in the comments
  • Comments in all CAPS will be removed
  • We reserve the right to remove a comment for any reason
  • Do not impersonate a staff member or influencer

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.