BATTLEFIELD VIETNAM weapons GUIDE
- Everything you need about Battlefield Vietnam weaponry -
Final Edition 31 August 04
Written by LappyTHT

N.V.A. SNIPER EQUIPMENT

1. 5 Caltrops

For those of you out there who have never played any games in the Tenchu:Stealth Assassin series, Caltrops are little metal doodads that have sharp metal prongs sticking out in all directions. The idea is that when people step on them they get hurt.

While not as lethal as Pungi Sticks, Caltrops can be very fun/annoying, depending on what side of them you're on. I like to litter them in front of buildings that have first aid kits and ammo refill boxes, and also in front vehicles and stationary artillery devices. If you're getting airdropped in or near an enemy base, why not clear them out and then set some traps forthe next wave of hapless soldiers that appear?

2. 4 Bouncing Bettys

These things are infamous, and for good reason. Far more effective than your average Claymore, the Bouncing Betty is triggered not by stepping on it, but anywhere around it. When it is triggered, whoever is dumb enough to stick around (it takes a second to fire, so if you spot one nearby, run!) will die as the Betty leaps into the air and shoots shrapnel all around it. It is very, very effective at killing groups of infantry, so drop some where you know infantry will be headed - main paths to flags, doors to first aid kits, and vehicle spawn areas.

3. 4 Time Bombs

The reason the bomb has a timer on it is so that you can get away before it explodes. For quick vehicular sabotage this is the only way to go for a Sniper, who really has no other defense against enemy armor. Clicking your fire button throws out a Time Bomb with a 10 second fuse.

But that's not why I like the Time Bombs. Both realistically and in game, the Sniper that's spotted and confronted is a dead Sniper. The Time Bomb gives the N.V.A. sniper one last defense. Clicking alternate fire has the soldier drop a bomb at his feet that explodes instantly. I like this. If I'm found, there is no way in the world I'm going to let you get a kill on me, I'd rather blow myself five ways to Sunday and back and take you down with me. That way, I don't even get a negative point, because I killed you too! Ha!

And Josh (who you'll find in the credits section) sent me an email with more right-clicking tips:

"It is worth noting though, that your actually supposed to HOLD DOWN the right click to adjust how long the timer on the time bomb is, making the timebomb go off in a certain amount of time if you see a vehicle coming down the road and you need the bomb to blow up at just the right time."

Phew! That's all the weapons and equipment you'll find in this game and the classes that use them. Go out and amaze your friends by your mastery of the shovel!

and tell em Lappy sent you.

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Table of contents

Please read a quick note on this edition of my faq regarding the v1.1 patch here. Note that the "**" indicate areas of my FAQ affected by the v1.1 patch.

• Home
• Introduction/Why This Guide Is Here
• How I Tested All The Weapons And Equipment
• How The Guide Works
• United States/South Vietnamese Army **Standard Equipment**
• The U.S. Gunner
  • U.S. Gunner Standard Equipment
  • U.S. Gunner Primary Weapons
  • U.S. Gunner Equipment (non-standard)
• The U.S. Engineer
  • U.S. Engineer Standard Equipment
  • U.S. Engineer Primary Weapon
  • U.S. Engineer Equipment (non-standard)
• **The U.S. Heavy Assault Soldier**
  • **U.S. Heavy Assault Soldier Primary Weapon**
  • **U.S. Heavy Assault Soldier Equipment (non-standard)**
• The U.S. Sniper
  • U.S. Sniper Standard Equipment
  • U.S. Sniper Primary Weapons
• North Vietnamese Army Standard Equipment
• The N.V.A. Gunner
  • **N.V.A. Gunner Standard Equipment**
  • N.V.A. Gunner Primary Weapons
• The N.V.A. Engineer
  • N.V.A. Engineer Standard Equipment
  • N.V.A. Engineer Primary Weapon
  • N.V.A. Engineer Equipment (non-standard)
• The N.V.A. Heavy Assault Soldier
  • N.V.A. Heavy Assault Soldier Primary Weapon
  • N.V.A. Heavy Assault Soldier Equipment (non-standard)
• The N.V.A. Sniper
  • N.V.A. Sniper Primary Weapons
  • N.V.A. Sniper Equipment
• **Different Army Divisions And The Weapon Packages They Choose From**
• Credits/Contact Information
• Dedication/Thanks