The binoculars can be used to mark enemies in the field of view to show the player their position and movements. In addition to the hand grenades, the player can also use trip wire booby traps, land mines and dynamite. The sniper rifle is the main weapon throughout the game, but additional side arms are available, including submachine guns and pistols, silenced or not depending on the situation.
The player-character plays in World War II and uses the weapons suitable for this era. Many of the single player levels allow players to take multiple routes, including multi-story buildings and side streets, to get lookouts and avoid direct shootings. Sniper Elite V2 is a tactical third-person shooter in which the less direct approach to combat is in the foreground and which encourages the player as a sniper to use camouflage and to keep their distance from enemy soldiers.
