Mastering Scope Usage in Pubg: Tips and Tricks for Optimal Gameplay
Are you a fan of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and want to improve your gameplay? One essential aspect to master in PUBG is using scopes effectively. Whether you are engaging in close-range, medium-range, or long-range combat, having the right scope equipped can make a significant difference in your performance.
In this article, we will explore what scopes are, why they are important, how to use them, the different types available, the best scopes for various situations, and some valuable tips to prevent scope movement in PUBG Mobile.
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What is Scope in PUBG?
The scope in PUBG refers to an attachment for a weapon that is used to aid in aiming. This allows for better accuracy over long distances and for seeing players who are under cover from a distance.
In PUBG Mobile, scopes can be attached and removed from weapons using the weapons attachment tab at the bottom right of the game screen. Once a weapon has a scope attached, it can be cycled on or off in first or third person mode through the alt-look functionality.
A wide range of scopes for every weapon type can be found in PUBG. A typical progression is as follows:
- No scope (iron sights)
- Red dot sight
- Holographic (Holosight) sight
- 2x scope (dual power)
- 3x scope (triple power)
- 4x scope (quadruple power)
- 6x scope (sextuple power)
- 8x scope (octuple power)
Why is Scope Important in PUBG?
In PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the scope is important for player positioning (to see the battlefield), for planning (to evaluate the location and strategy of teams), for aiming (to reduce recoil and compensate bullet drop), and to improve overall accuracy against targets.
Positioning: Scopes in PUBG are useful for determining fields of engagement and helping teams evaluate the battlefield to identify potential firing positions and threats. Scope usage assists players in making strategic choices to maximize overall chances for success. For example, if a player detects an enemy squad to their left while scoped in, the player will be able to reposition their team to the right for a flank instead of fighting or engaging during an ambush.
Aiming: Scopes are particularly critical for medium to long-range fights in PUBG as they allow for their reticule to become more accurate on the target. With scopes, crosshairs are easier to align with the target. Adapting to a higher-powered scope will require observing and compensating for bullet speed and weapon trajectory on shorter distances. This is sometimes a bit of a learning curve due to the longer anchor time spent on opponents at a longer range.
Scopes in PUBG have three main roles: Positioning. Scopes in PUBG are beneficial for determining fields of engagement assisting teams, and allowing players to identify potential firing positions. Aiming. Scopes are particularly critical for ensuring that the reticle is on target both in medium and long-range fights. Reducing Deflection. Scopes in PUBG increase shooting accuracy which in turn allows for quicker enemy kills, increased damage, and reduced damage to oneself.
How to Use Scope in PUBG?
In PUBG, to attach a scope to a weapon you are using, drag and drop the scope attachment onto the appropriate weapon in your inventory screen. Each weapon class/attachment slot combination in PUBG has corresponding scope slots with the same compatibility level as described in Table 1. Standalone scopes work well with various types of weapons, while more advanced optical sights (ie. holo sight, red dot, 2x sight, etc.) often trade zoom level for better handling and are able to be fitted to more weapons.
In all weapon attachments requiring scopes to be mounted in scope slots that are built into the weapon, the attachment will only fit into a scope slot with the same or smaller number. For example, given a designated marksman rifle (DMR) with a scope slot showing ‘4x’ and another showing ‘2x’, a 4x scope can be attached as it shares the same or has room in slots 1, 2, or 3. But a 6x scope would not be attachable because it would not fit into the 2x slot, according to the basics of the PUBG weapon and scope attachment system.
Equip a Scope
In PUBG, you first have to equip a red dot sight, holo sight, or 3x, 4x, 6x, or 8x scope or canted sight to your weapon to use it. Without attaching a scope or sight to your weapon, your weapon will not have a scope feature. Once a sight or scope is equipped, follow these guidelines on how to use it depending on the range.
- Scopes of 4x magnification or more
- Use a 4x scope as your primary weapon.
- Set the zero distance on your scope to 100 meters and don’t change it under most common use cases.
- Use the marking inside your scope to estimate the distance to the target and adjust the aimpoint accordingly.
- After ranging is done, place the location of one of your enemy’s observed players on the crosshair. Keep this spot stable while moving your body to the side to accommodate recoil while shooting.
- 3x and 2x scopes
- Use 3x and 2x scopes for mid-range combat.
- For rapid firing, aim by lining up crosshairs with the player’s head rather than calculating with the hashemarks calculated range already.
- Use scope zoom to aim accurately when feasible.
- Holographic, Red-dot, and reflex scopes
- Rapid firing weapon for close range.
- Complete the rough aiming of the target and then look at your personalized crosshairs within the scope as the final firing position.
Adjust the Scope’s Zoom Level
To adjust the scope’s zoom level you’ll first need to navigate to the Settings menu. Next, find the Aim Assist setting and disable it in the Scope settings. The Scope settings tab will allow you to toggle the auto-adjustment feature on and off for the desired scope zoom setting. If you’re using a default control mapping on the tactical scope, press Ctrl-4 to switch the zoom level.
Use the Scope to Aim
Scopes are magnifying glasses enabling more precise aiming at distant targets and tracking other player movement. Place these scopes on weapons with higher power and top firing rate to accurately hit and kill targets at far distances. The most powerful 8x and 15x scopes such as the Leupold Mark 4 4.5-14×50 used on SR assault rifles and SMG guns and AWM sniper rifles, provide an accurate zoom over 200 meters. Target focusing with magnifying scopes eliminates distraction and obstruction of close surroundings and allows the shooter to focus entirely on the distant target. After you have equipped a scope, there is no specific way to use it. You just aim at your target.
Predict Bullet Drop
Scope in PUBG can be used for bullet drop prediction if the user has a Rangefinding scope (AWM, MINI, and M24 rifles): Distance markers on the edge of the glass for at least 1,000 meters. A 4x rifle scope on an M16 works where a scope of at least 4x is preferred. Rangefinders are not necessary to predict bullet drop and avoid missing shots in PUBG. Simply find the correct scope that fits your weapon and get as many reps as needed as bullet ballistics remain consistent.
Switch Between Scopes
Initially you will need to manually pick up alternate scopes at drop sites as scopes, like weapons and ammunition, are used when picked up. After scope items are picked up, they are transferred to the player’s game backpack. Players may switch between scopes by accessing the backpack via the inventory interface. The inventory interface can be accessed by pressing the b on PCs and the eye-in-gear symbol in the bottom right on mobile to provide the interface with a list of available weapons in the backpack when the backpack or backpack management button is selected. From the list of weapons, players can drag the desired scope to one of the scope attachment positions on a gun. For example, as shown in this image from the he QS best grip handle in PUBG, the scopes in the battle royale game Playerunknown’s Battleground(PUBG) appear in the PUBG backpack list after the user enters the inventory interface on the right of this interactive image from the article’s body section. The backpack is always accessed via the inventory interface, so players don’t need to enter their parachute sky-diving, sky-sky-diving, or swimsuit interfaces.
What are the Different Types of Scopes in PUBG?
The different types of scopes in PUBG are divided according to the number of zoom levels they support. They are divided into three main categories: Red dot and Holographic, Low magnification scopes, and High magnification scopes. The type and effectiveness of the non-ironside sight broadly divide 12 scopes in PUBG. Here is the broad breakdown.
- Red Dot Sight (RDS). The Red Dot Sight (SD) is a non-magnifying weapon attachment that aids the shooter in hitting the intended target. The Red Dot Sight (RDS) provides iron sights with an illuminated red dot that forms a reticle and is powered by a battery.
- Red Dot Sight (Circle). Functions the same way as the Red Dot Sight. The most useful for short-to-medium-range shooting, yet it can be used at any range. Along with the dot, the presence of a circular red ring in the sight assists with aiming.
- Holographic Sight. A holographic weapon sight is a red-dot optical device that casts a reticle image that floats in a position in the sight window. The Holographic Sight is a red-dot sight that despite having a slight disadvantage when compared with the RDS, offers much clearer targeting options and greater range of adjustment.
- 4x, Analog 4x, Canted 4x, and 4x CQBSS. As the first non-iron sighting system with real magnification, the 2.7mm (4x) Sight became unmatched by other scopes for a long period of time. Nonetheless, other systems with a similar number of magnification came into the game, along with those that were optical copies of the 4x system.
- 6x, 6x CQBSS. The 6x Scope offers a wider and clearer field of view than the 4x sight, with increased accuracy and better damping. Because the 6x had a much higher fundamental magnification of several times, older generation scopes were hardly matched.
- 8x, Analog 8x, Canted 8x. The scopes at 8x magnification provide excellent long-range ballistic characteristics, therefore the high magnification and increased range are justified for very long and difficult aimed fire.
- 15x Scope. The longest range single source scope in PUBG. Its magnification makes it unique and prefixed to the name of its closest competitor the 6x and 8x magnification scope system.
The PUBG scopes are listed in the order in which they become available. The zoom range is a major factor in determining which scope to use. An article by soemanfarokhy explores the 11 scopes in PUBG under these three categories.
Red Dot Sight
The Red Dot Sight is the most basic and easy-to-use sight aside from no sight at all. It provides a single dot (often red or green) in the center of the screen that shows where your bullets will hit. Just aim and shoot.
The idea with the Red Dot and Holographic Sights is not to find them, in most cases, it is simply to have something to use to aim if better options are not available. The Red Dot Sight has a default firing mode and cannot be zeroed which is why many players do not choose it. It offers 1.0 x magnification so there is no help with distance or visibility against fog. The battery that comes with the sight drains over time, meaning the red dot becomes slightly less defined over time.
Holographic Sight
The Holographic Sight is a small device that fits on a variety of scopes and allows shooters to maintain situational awareness. The PUBG Holographic Sight aids with observation as well as aiming by providing a grid of circles and a large aiming reticle. For players who like the Holographic Rotor 1x (previously the same as the red dot), it allows them to access that ability at up to 3 times magnification levels. The PUBG Holographic Sight is a very popular model and is found all over the maps in crates, as airdrop items, and with a loot spawn probability of 0.74%. If you are lucky enough to find a PUBG Holographic Sight, it is particularly good to put on any weapon where you want suddenly have a close-range option. Use it with a hollow or red-dot sight, and learn to quickly switch back and forth between them.
2x Scope
The 2x scope is commonly referred to as the 1.8 scope in PUBG, but it entirely fills the middle of the screen rather than providing peripheral vision. This long rectangular scope is a great choice for players who want something better than their red-dot or holo sights but do not want too much magnification. You can attach a 2x scope on the following guns:
- -Beryl M762 Assault Rifle (no stock): 47 damage, 730 rps, 120 ammunition
- -Beryl M762 Assault Rifle (angled or half grip): 46 damage, 730 rps, 120 ammunition
- 39 Damage, 625 rps, 96 ammunition (angled or half grip): 38 damage, 625 rps, 96 ammunition
- 49 Damage, 645 rps, 100 ammunition (angled or half grip): 48 damage, 645 rps, 100 ammunition
- 39 Damage, 625 rps, 96 ammunition (angled or half grip): 38 damage, 625 rps, 96 ammunition
-SCAR-L Assault Rifle (no stock)
-AKM Submachine Gun
-SKAR-L Submachine Gun
Focusing at 110 meters, PUBG developers say the 2x scope has almost zero sway. At 3,000 meters, the $2 scope‘s bullet drop is 3.6% and bullet speed is 760 m/s. The 2x scope in PUBG has the same characteristics as red-dot or holo sights, so players who prefer using them on their guns can more easily transition to 2x. The advantage is that, unlike red-dot or holo, the 2x scope magnifies the target, which can improve precision. By learning where you need to aim at higher levels of magnification to accommodate the greater bullet drop, players can use the 2x scope to effectively take down enemies at very short to medium-ranges. Important to note is that up to 2.2x, players can see beneath the smoke plumes released by smoke grenades. The 2x attachment optic for sniper rifles has all the same features as the 2x scope but covers less space. In replacement kits for missing scopes on sniper rifles, players can sometimes find the equivalent 2x attachment.
4x Scope
The 4x scope in pubg is used for medium- to long-range sniping primarily, as well as medium-range engagements against enemies not immediately seen or known, as this scope uncovers their location without putting the player at significant risk by losing the wide-field of view. The 4x scope in pubg has a range of 400m to 700m according to Pubg Weapons and Bullet Damage from Dr. Disrespect. It has zoom levels of x1, x2, x3, and x4.
8x Scope
The 8x Scope appears in airdrops only. It is the largest scope one can obtain in PUBG, providing the highest magnification of 8x for the best long-range targeting. It supports firing modes of Single and Automatic according to the base weapon scope. However, additional modifications to the base weapon can further determine firing modes.
It is mostly used with sniper rifles and designated marksman rifles such as the AUS, Kar98, SLR, VSS, and M24. The 8x Scope, unlike the 6x VSS Scope, only focuses and works on weapons at a far distance. The 8x scope picks up elected light from targets and displays a low-resolution magnified image of the player on their target screen with a distinct red pulsation, making adjusting to gunfire easier. The pulsating red light is significantly less noticeable for weapons with scopes having magnification of <4x4x>. Low magnification appreciate a greater scope field making it very difficult to handle targets in more open maps such as Miramar.
What are the Best Scopes for Different Situations in PUBG?
The best scopes for different situations in PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds are as follows.
- Red-dot sight: The best close-range scope.
- Holographic sight: The best close-range scope if the user is new to the game and needs a more forgiving scope.
- 2x scope: The best close to medium range scope.
- 3x scope: The best medium range scope.
- 4x scope: The best medium to far range scope.
- 6x and 8x scopes: The best long-range scopes.
Jonathan Groves, a local police officer, approximates that on the average engagement distances with pistols you will have the front sight in focus along with parts of the target. At shotgun ranges, you will have the front sight in focus with little else in the sights. At carbine distances (inside 20 feet) the front sight is still clear, the rear sight may be too. But the target should be flash-sighted.
As distance from the carbine increase all focus now becomes a figment of your imagination as you will be focused on the threat, specifically the parts of the threat that you threat recognize as a threat. Just keeping both eyes open and seeing a clear picture with your shooting eye and a blurry picture with your support can increase the speed with which people transition between near and far targets.
Close Range Combat
Close range combat is the most common engagement range, with most of the buildings you’ll find providing good cover while facing enemies. Strategically adopting first-person mode in combat tends to compress the player’s field of view in buildings or when in cover, which enhances immediate responsiveness and thus improves results for users engaging in close combat. This is from the point-of-view of PubgScope which monitors the operating behaviors of Pubg players in real-time through artificial intelligence.
Medium Range Combat
When using scopes in pubg at medium range (around 50 meters), players should go through the same steps as at close range: first set their scope at the correct zero range, then adjust magnification and additional aspects, and finally fine-tune their approach based on their goals and the situation in which they find themselves.
Long Range Combat
When playing PUBG Mobile, trying to find and defeat opponents who are distant is a helpful way to use a scope. Scouting such areas is useful. Areas like Georgopol Crates, Lucky Lake, River City, and Primorsk frequently have players who sit in one spot questioning why they aren’t getting the kill. In such spots, scopes can be used to survey where people are hiding.
Even mild scopes such as Two X Holo or Red Dot are suggested. When attempting to get long-range kills, the ideal use is when stationary and some kind of magazine has been outfitted. For good and distant players, scopes can be used. Players can gauge the area and better prestige on when they should strike them in this regard.
What are Some Tips for Using Scopes in PUBG?
Some tips for using scopes in PUBG are to ensure your compass is visible to determine the distance for scope choice, to practice snap aiming when you need to quickly switch to irons in tight conditions, and to master the zeroing distance to make necessary range adjustments to trajectory. In the training grounds, you can easily find out how much you need to lead snipers and predict drop using red dot scopes. So it is essential that the compass remains visible for such practice scopes. Drop maps such as PUBGlookup map are excellent tools when learning scopes in PUBG. As the man and cow mentioned in the earlier mapping example also say, take time to master zeroing in the game. It is especially useful for bolt-action sniper rifles and machine guns with scopes to adjust to zero sighting while accounting for bullet drop. In intense, close battle scenarios, switch the scope to the range where you do not need it to be in the way. This tactic is useful for shotguns and submachine guns as well as close-quarters rifle battles. If such a situation happens and you do not have a sight blocking objective, you might want to get some of the range between you and your attackers back, to make scopes easier to manage.
This set of PUBG tips is from an episode of the PLNCX podcast where the three hosts cover PUBG and Warzone. Listen to the entire episode or the rest of the episodes on various gaming topics here.
Here are a few more examples of good items to leverage in PUBG scenarios:
- Berlin map from EaseUS: Only available in quick matches, generally fast handing pretending urban combat is easy. Sniping is less dominant. Multi-story buildings next to each other.
- Miramar map: Good for medium between short (always urban) and long range (military base including shipping ports and a central canal).
- Urangel map: Good for a mix of all range combat. Good open plains as well as lots of cities. Definitely good for looting and ambiance.
- Karakin small map: More casual and a great map for mastering geometry. Often a low ceiling screenshot-taking festival due to the cave formations underneath the city.
- Vikendi map: Simultaneously has all ranges but also a good number of kills close quarters combat for games that don’t last too long.
- Tactic is key: improve Twitch shooter spotting by playing short matches, whereas long matches improve firefight tactics. Rope-a-dope methods are great for ranged attacks.
- Power play tip: If surviving the man apocalypse has made you tired, hop into a BR players have a chance to peak and rest while hiding. But focusing is more important for maximizing lethality.
- Can’t I Breathe tip: In sectors that lack cover, if bothered by scopes, why not try some fetid battle royale strategic camping.
- More muscle, less fat tip: Energy drinks in containers allow refills, but scopes usually cannot be looted. If you can manage the Tarkov-style T bag, a pro gamer move is to throw items in order to make sure they don’t respawn.
- Rumbling on Island Unknown tip. A classic range is about 150 meters in order to destroy tires on many vehicles and reduce enemy distances by car. You can switch to using 30-round clips rather than 40.
- Best scopes in PUBG tip: if wearing cowboy hat, Kar98 K wins, as it is a bolt action. If mob black on your nose, trying to hit opponents unawares whilst they are right under your feet, holographic sights for submachine guns are ideal.
- Fight or flight in PUBG lakes tip: When jumping into murky PUBG lakes where visibility is reduced, go for mid-range scopes to ensure that if an enemy goes underwater where bullet dining is inevitable.
- Dynamic scope tip: Using two weapons with different scopes can keep you adaptable and allow you to mix the game up by pressuring your scope instead of delivering a quick ambush kill with the first of the two items.
- Fishing without a pole PUBG tip: If you get rid of the rod and use this game, it allows you to switch to the sight to fight up close!
Here are time stamps of a few of his best moments in shroud’s episode of PUBG.
- 7:04 Jump scare when playing with Wadu hek
- 7:09 Wadu hek in a ghillie suit during rain and fog
- 7:29 “200 IQ play” as squad avoids the blue zone to suppress another team
- 7:29 Wins at 200m with a UZI during a battle with Viss
Watch the entire show on the shroud PUBG YouTube channel. Another helpful comparison channel is Payback Time, now we’ll explore when the silencers are attached to the AR tip.
- Battle Royale Movie Silencers vs Attachment in PUBG: Concealing your position when up against large numbers of enemies. Only in Winter map region.
- How shroud chose the sniper scope in the last PUBG encounter: Best long term luck of the draw when you choose random numbers. Shroud’s real banger!
PUBG attending a conference on the best way to use scopes. County Underestimated’s comment is featured in this community battleground player post on Reddit.
- r/PUBATTLEGROUNDS – Has been underestimating the opiness on the presence of the ghillie suit in a PUBG: One man said cynically that it’s just as powerful when plopped down in the open.” How are you using scopes as ranged weapons when they are built for short-range burst fire?
- Mumble Touch Casual Guide: Tips for choosing scopes.
- Bigdoghango’s guide: Why the crossbow in PUBG is the best weapon in the game?
- How to use scopes in PUBG game?
- PUBG mobile map tips
- Tarkov-style T bag
- The manfore
- PUBG Geographic don’t advice near water
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