Gears of War 4
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Longshot Mastery
You proved your mastery with the Longshot!
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How to unlock the Longshot Mastery achievement in Gears of War 4 - Definitive Guide
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So the super ribbon can be difficult even during a session if you don't have the right technique. After some failed attempts, we found an effective way to get this even if you suck at aiming lol. Once you get your map, find a place with a couple barriers in an L shape and have your victim continuously do backflips while your sniper stands at the other side of the barrier closely and aims at the spot on the wall where the head appears during the flips.
The reticule will turn red every time the head goes by(obviously) and all you have to do is get the timing right and shoot. No scoping works best, and if you miss, just adjust your timing as needed. Here are a couple videos on different maps for demonstration. This was me getting them rather easily even controlling both controllers
The reticule will turn red every time the head goes by(obviously) and all you have to do is get the timing right and shoot. No scoping works best, and if you miss, just adjust your timing as needed. Here are a couple videos on different maps for demonstration. This was me getting them rather easily even controlling both controllers
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This guy gets it. His method worked even for laggier members of our boosting party.
By count023 on 24 Jun 2018 13:25
Anyone try matching up in social? Afraid to do ranked, even warm up cuz I don’t wanna get banned.
By Duke Metal91 on 25 Jun 2018 00:16
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An achievement made up of 2 parts.
1: Get the Hat Trick ribbon (headshot 3 enemies in a row in Versus) 10 times.
2: Get The Super ribbon (headshot a rolling enemy in Versus) 2 times.
It's possible in both unranked versus and vs. AI.
For the "10x Hat Trick" ribbon I would definitely recommend "vs. AI" and that you fill a lobby with five people you know or with extra controllers. Let the others down the enemies and then you can headshot them.
For the "2x The Super" ribbon it'll probably be best during a session or if you can fill out all 10 spots with people you know. Then match up in a unranked (Competitive Warmup) and try do get it there. Teamwork and timing is the key :)
Warning
Boosting in Ranked Matches may cause your account to be flagged and banned by The Coalition.
Maps where the Longshot can be found
Avalanche, Blood Drive, Canals, Checkout, Clocktower, Dam, Diner, Drydock, Forge Blitz, Fuel Depot, Gridlock, Harbor, Impact, Lift, Lift Apex, Old Town, Reclaimed, Reclaimed Windflare, Speyer, War Machine
If someone, at some point in time, can't figure out why it won't pop, i've included the specific requirements in my Trackertool at https://xbltracker.com/
1: Get the Hat Trick ribbon (headshot 3 enemies in a row in Versus) 10 times.
2: Get The Super ribbon (headshot a rolling enemy in Versus) 2 times.
It's possible in both unranked versus and vs. AI.
For the "10x Hat Trick" ribbon I would definitely recommend "vs. AI" and that you fill a lobby with five people you know or with extra controllers. Let the others down the enemies and then you can headshot them.
For the "2x The Super" ribbon it'll probably be best during a session or if you can fill out all 10 spots with people you know. Then match up in a unranked (Competitive Warmup) and try do get it there. Teamwork and timing is the key :)
Warning
Boosting in Ranked Matches may cause your account to be flagged and banned by The Coalition.
Maps where the Longshot can be found
Avalanche, Blood Drive, Canals, Checkout, Clocktower, Dam, Diner, Drydock, Forge Blitz, Fuel Depot, Gridlock, Harbor, Impact, Lift, Lift Apex, Old Town, Reclaimed, Reclaimed Windflare, Speyer, War Machine
If someone, at some point in time, can't figure out why it won't pop, i've included the specific requirements in my Trackertool at https://xbltracker.com/
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Word of warning: not sure if XBL is acting up or what, but this one is currently a little buggy. I got totally lucky and met a random who just happened to be on TA, and we ended up trading Supers in Blitz on Gridlock. However, my achievement didn't pop until I went to my War Journal in the main menu, and his didn't pop until about 20-30 minutes later while we were trying to do it against bots in co-op Vs AI. His just randomly popped in the middle of the match. So if you fulfill the requirements and it doesn't automatically register, check your war journal for a couple minutes, or just give it an hour or so and it'll eventually pop. 
By The SCHWARTZ 00 on 15 Jun 2018 20:14
@SkorpTN use Fed Kraffe's tool: https://xbl.kodekassen.com/ just enter your GamerTag, it'll tell you what you have/need.
I finally got this yesterday legit. I got one by being lucky vs players and then purposely went for one against bots.
My First Super, in Social:
https://xboxclips.com/scmark15/1fd3059f-e8f7-439d-bc83-21eda...
*note: I was playing with my dead-zones and sensitivity
My Second Super, in Co-Op Vs AI (Casual):
https://xboxclips.com/scmark15/fb6deec9-0da6-45a6-a780-7ffa0...
Tip for getting them against Bots....Switch from your Longshot to your grenade (doesn't matter what it is), the bots will roll 75% of the time unless the have spawn protection. They seem to always roll from frags, just make sure you only have 1 so it auto-switches back to your Longshot. Then try to use a sweep shot on them and if your lucky you'll get one.
Another method is to go into Co-OP Vs AI with a friend and have him boomshot at the floor to the left or right of the bots. The bots tend to roll opposite of where the shell is gonna hit the floor. So if the shell is going to their left, they roll right and vice versa if the shell is going to their right, they roll to their left....I got one of these after I got the achievement as well.
I finally got this yesterday legit. I got one by being lucky vs players and then purposely went for one against bots.
My First Super, in Social:
https://xboxclips.com/scmark15/1fd3059f-e8f7-439d-bc83-21eda...
*note: I was playing with my dead-zones and sensitivity
My Second Super, in Co-Op Vs AI (Casual):
https://xboxclips.com/scmark15/fb6deec9-0da6-45a6-a780-7ffa0...
Tip for getting them against Bots....Switch from your Longshot to your grenade (doesn't matter what it is), the bots will roll 75% of the time unless the have spawn protection. They seem to always roll from frags, just make sure you only have 1 so it auto-switches back to your Longshot. Then try to use a sweep shot on them and if your lucky you'll get one.
Another method is to go into Co-OP Vs AI with a friend and have him boomshot at the floor to the left or right of the bots. The bots tend to roll opposite of where the shell is gonna hit the floor. So if the shell is going to their left, they roll right and vice versa if the shell is going to their right, they roll to their left....I got one of these after I got the achievement as well.
By scmark15 on 20 Jun 2018 09:45
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For those looking to not go the boosting method for the achievement.
Hat Tricks are easy, go into Versus against casual bots and get it done.
Supers are the hard one. Grab a friend. Co-op Versus AI Against Hardcore Bots. Hardcore because less randoms join in, and the bots are smarter and dive more. Have your friend throw a smoke at the bot, aim your longshot in the general direction where he will probably roll, take the shot when he rolls. This will take a few attempts and luck. Took me and my partner about 2 hours for us both to get it. I found it easier to not scope in. Here is a video of some attempts. The last 30 seconds is a successful attempt. Sorry about the audio, but you get the point. Good luck.
Special Thanks to kliqIMB for working with me on this.
Hat Tricks are easy, go into Versus against casual bots and get it done.
Supers are the hard one. Grab a friend. Co-op Versus AI Against Hardcore Bots. Hardcore because less randoms join in, and the bots are smarter and dive more. Have your friend throw a smoke at the bot, aim your longshot in the general direction where he will probably roll, take the shot when he rolls. This will take a few attempts and luck. Took me and my partner about 2 hours for us both to get it. I found it easier to not scope in. Here is a video of some attempts. The last 30 seconds is a successful attempt. Sorry about the audio, but you get the point. Good luck.
Special Thanks to kliqIMB for working with me on this.
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Very helpful.
By THEpaynexkiller on 17 Feb 2021 00:50
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Just wanted to save people time and frustration when attempting the 2 Super ribbons:
If you do boost this achievement (mainly for the 2 Super ribbons), the easiest way to match a full 5v5 lobby is in Competitive Warmup. Other Core and Competitive modes can be very difficult to work with, especially when dealing with so many players/accounts.
Have the 2 geographically closest players host each lobby and then search simultaneously; should match you up in a minute or less!
Good luck!
If you do boost this achievement (mainly for the 2 Super ribbons), the easiest way to match a full 5v5 lobby is in Competitive Warmup. Other Core and Competitive modes can be very difficult to work with, especially when dealing with so many players/accounts.
Have the 2 geographically closest players host each lobby and then search simultaneously; should match you up in a minute or less!
Good luck!
