Sniper
AgilityRangedCarryNuker

Sniper

Kardel Sharpeye was born deep in the mountains of Knollen where, since time immemorial, Keen Folk have survived by hunting the strange, cliff-dwelling steepstalkers above their village, shooting them from a distance and collecting the carcasses where they fell. Sharpeye was among the best of these strange mountain keens for whom projectile weapons are but another appendage, and to shoot is as natural as to touch. On his day of summoning, when he was to gain full standing in his village, Sharpeye took the ancient test: a single shot from the valley floor to strike a beast down from the cliffs. To miss was to be dishonored. With his entire village standing vigil, Sharpeye took his shot. A steepstalker fell; the crowd cheered. But when the carcass was collected, the village grew silent, for the elders found that the bullet had pierced its glittering central eye then fallen to be clenched i…

STR19+2
AGI27+3.2
INT15+2.6
285
move speed
550
attack range
13–19
base damage
1800 / 1400
day / night vision

Sniper abilities

Shrapnel icon
ShrapnelMagical

Consumes a charge to launch a ball of shrapnel that showers the target area in explosive pellets. Enemies are subject to damage and slowed movement. Reveals the targeted area. Shrapnel charges restore every 35 seconds.

MP75
AOE, Point Target
Headshot icon
HeadshotPhysical

Sniper increases his accuracy, giving him a chance to deal 20 extra damage and knock back his enemies. Knockback distance increases based on how close the enemy is to Sniper. Headshots briefly slow enemy movement and attack speed by -100%.

Passive
Take Aim icon
Take Aim

Passively increases Sniper's attack range by 160. On cast, Sniper gains increased vision, Headshot chance, and attack range. Slows you by 65% for the duration and restricts your vision to a frontal cone.

CD20/18/16/14MP50
No Target
Concussive Grenade icon
Concussive GrenadeMagical

Launches a grenade at the target area, dealing damage to enemies and knocking them and Sniper back. Enemies affected are disarmed and have their movement slowed after the knockback.

CD10MP50
Point Target, AOE
Keen Scope icon
Keen Scope

Sniper’s attacks deal bonus damage for every 100 units of distance Sniper is from the target.

Passive
Assassinate icon
AssassinateMagical

Sniper locks onto a target enemy unit and, after a short aiming duration, fires a devastating shot that deals Sniper's attack damage plus bonus damage at long range and mini-stuns the target. Whenever Sniper kills an enemy hero, Assassinate is refreshed.

CD20/15/10MP175
Unit Target

Sniper cosmetics

374
items
$0.03
cheapest
$229.01
priciest
$2,592
collect all

Sniper has 374 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $229.01. Collecting the whole Sniper line-up would cost about $2,592.

Immortal34Mythical59Rare130Uncommon83Common68
374 items

Prices are Steam Community Market estimates — verify the live listing before trading.

Inscribed Muh Keen Gun
ImmortalSniper
Muh Keen Gun
ImmortalSniper
Weapon of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$166.75Steam ↗
Full-Bore Bonanza
ImmortalSniper
Tales of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$228.07Steam ↗
Autographed Muh Keen Gun
ImmortalSniper
Bracers of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
Cannon of the Occultist's Pursuit
MythicalSniper
Ghillied Gunman
MythicalSniper
Golden Full-Bore Bonanza
ImmortalSniper
$33.75Steam ↗
Inscribed Weapon of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$151.03Steam ↗
Pack of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$11.38Steam ↗
Top Hat of the Occultist's Pursuit
MythicalSniper
Autographed Weapon of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$229.01Steam ↗
Colar of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
Ghillied Gunman Sniper Rifle
MythicalSniper
Taunt: Quick Draw!
RareSniper
Helm of the Ardalan Interdictor
ImmortalSniper
$11.48Steam ↗
Inscribed Full-Bore Bonanza
ImmortalSniper
Autographed Golden Full-Bore Bonanza
ImmortalSniper
$42.00Steam ↗
Inscribed Golden Full-Bore Bonanza
ImmortalSniper
$36.76Steam ↗
Occultist's Pursuit
MythicalSniper
$14.48Steam ↗
Shooting Star
MythicalSniper
Corrupted Muh Keen Gun
ImmortalSniper
$10.08Steam ↗
Ghillied Gunman Arms
MythicalSniper
Ghillied Gunman Shoulders
MythicalSniper
Goggles of the Shooting Star
MythicalSniper
Hat of the Wild West
CommonSniper
Witch Hunt Hat
RareSniper
Ghillied Gunman Nest Cap
MythicalSniper
Inscribed Cannon of the Occultist's Pursuit
MythicalSniper
Ghillied Gunman Cape
MythicalSniper
Haunted Hunter
MythicalSniper
Seasoned Expeditionary
RareSniper
The Feeder-Eater
RareSniper
$21.35Steam ↗

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Sniper — frequently asked

What are Sniper's abilities in Dota 2?

Sniper's abilities are Shrapnel, Headshot, Take Aim, Concussive Grenade, Keen Scope, Assassinate. It is a Agility ranged hero played as Carry, Nuker.

What is Sniper's primary attribute?

Sniper is a Agility hero, starting with 19 strength (+2/lvl), 27 agility (+3.2/lvl) and 15 intelligence (+2.6/lvl), and a base move speed of 285.

How many cosmetics does Sniper have?

Sniper has 374 tradable cosmetics on the Steam Community Market, ranging from $0.03 to $229.01.

Does Sniper have an Arcana?

No — Sniper does not have an Arcana yet. Their cosmetics are sets, couriers, wards and effects across the other rarity tiers.

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