SEASON 2 / PRACTICAL FIELD GUIDE
Recon equipment without buying more information than you need.
Season 2 restores battery-powered IR at $3,200, raises the ordinary rangefinder to $1,450 and binoculars to $180. M14 enters Recon at level 25; choose the information tool before upgrading the rifle.
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What is this page?
Season 2 restores battery-powered IR at $3,200, raises the ordinary rangefinder to $1,450 and binoculars to $180. M14 enters Recon at level 25; choose the information tool before upgrading the rifle.
Who it is for
- Solo players comparing risk, utility and rebuy cash
- Players checking an old saved build against Update 0.2.0
How to use it
- Check your unlocks before pricing a kit.
- Buy the smallest set that completes the job.
- Protect at least one full-price rebuy and verify the live receipt.
Binoculars, ordinary rangefinder or IR?
Binoculars cost $180, monocular $350, ordinary rangefinder $1,450 and IR $3,200. IR batteries provide roughly 80 seconds of active use, with faster drain under rapid toggling. Battery prices and quantities were not republished in these notes.
- Use binoculars when observation is enough.
- Keep battery spend outside any invented fixed IR package price.
M14 is a progression decision, not just a $7,400 purchase
M14 and its 10-round magazine unlock together at Recon level 25 for $100,000. The weapon vendor price is $7,400 and the 10-round magazine reference $60. Leatherwood ART II follows at level 27 / $35,000.
- The $100,000 bundle unlock is paid once, not for each listed item.
- BMR 308 moves to level 20, SV98 to 18 and MK22 to 30.
Plan the route from live objectives, not invented map shortcuts
The low-cost observation reference totals $1,780. It does not specify an officially verified safe map route. Rain affects spotting and thunder can mask footsteps; those mechanics do not guarantee stealth.
- Recheck line of sight, cover and current objective ownership in the match.
- IR being available again is not evidence of an unlimited battery or universal detection advantage.
Itemized price and unlock reference
Cash vendor prices at base rate. Confirmed applies to the price only; historical unlock fields are marked separately. Bundle fees are not additive.
| Item | Vendor price | Track | Unlock | Unlock cost | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOUT RIFLE TD | $1,200 | Recon | — | — | confirmed |
| BINOCULARS | $180 | Recon | — | — | confirmed |
| LIGHT HELMET | $200 | — | — | — | reported |
| BANDAGE | $200 | Medic | — | — | reported |
| MONOCULAR | $350 | Recon | — | — | confirmed |
| RANGEFINDER | $1,450 | Recon | — | $25,000 | confirmed |
| INFRARED RANGEFINDER | $3,200 | Recon | — | — | confirmed |
| M14 | $7,400 | Recon | Level 25 | $100,000 | confirmed |
| M14 10 RND MAGAZINE | $60 | Recon | Level 25 | $100,000 | confirmed |
| LEATHERWOOD ART II | $950 | Recon | Level 27 | $35,000 | confirmed |
Sources used
Official Season 2 progression changes
Changed fields only, not a complete progression tree. Bundle fees apply once to the entire bundle. Missing fields are unknown, not zero.
| Track | Changed unlock | Required level | One-time unlock fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recon | PU 91/30 Mosin Scope | Level 10 | $12,500 |
| Recon | M14 + 10 RND magazine (bundle) | Level 25 | $100,000 |
| Recon | Leatherwood ART II | Level 27 | $35,000 |
| Recon | M14 Bipod | Level 29 | $25,000 |
| Recon | M14 20 RND magazine | Level 31 | $27,500 |
| Recon | M14 30 RND magazine | Level 36 | $50,000 |
| Recon | .30 Cal SS Phosphate Brake | Level 37 | $22,500 |
| Recon | .30 Cal Steel Black Flash Hider | Level 42 | $27,500 |
| Recon | BMR 308 | Level 20 | Not republished |
| Recon | SV98 | Level 18 | Not republished |
| Recon | MK22 | Level 30 | Not republished |
| Recon | Ghillie Head | Level 26 | Not republished |
| Recon | Ghillie Body | Level 26 | Not republished |
| Recon | Dead Ghillie Head | Level 41 | Not republished |
| Recon | Dead Ghillie Body | Level 41 | Not republished |
| Recon | Compound Bow | Level 16 | $150,000 |
| Recon | Claymore | Level 23 | $90,000 |
| Recon | Rangefinder | Not republished | $25,000 |
| Recon | SVD 10 RND magazine | Level 17 | Not republished |
| Recon | Deadeye Flash Hider | Level 6 | Not republished |
| Recon | DTK1 Brake | Level 9 | Not republished |
| Recon | 6-10x MOA Scope | Level 19 | Not republished |
| Recon | 6-10x MRAD Scope | Level 28 | Not republished |
| Recon | SV98 Bipod | Not republished | $17,500 |
| Recon | SRVV Brake | Level 22 | Not republished |
| Recon | BMR Flash Hider | Level 24 | $50,000 |
| Recon | BMR Suppressor | Not republished | $25,000 |
| Recon | Constrictor Brake | Level 34 | Not republished |
| Recon | AMR .50 Cal Muzzle Brake | Level 38 | Not republished |
| Recon | 6x Marksman Scope + Reflex | Level 43 | $75,000 |
| Recon | Slicktap Brake | Level 44 | Not republished |
| Recon | Frontier 2.5-10x | Level 47 | Not republished |
| Recon | .50 Heavy Suppressor | Level 48 | Not republished |
| Recon | Three Port Brake | Level 49 | Not republished |
Limitations
- This is not a complete live vendor export. Unchanged historical prices remain reported; confirm them in-game.
- Unlock fees are one-time progression costs, not per-life purchases. XP, supply units and destruction rewards are not vendor prices.
- Conditional discounts and server bonuses can change the receipt. No unpublished multipliers or battery prices are invented.
Frequently asked questions
Is IR still withdrawn?
No. Update 0.2.0 restores it with batteries and an official $3,200 vendor price. The October withdrawal remains historical context only.
How long does the IR battery last?
The official note says about 80 seconds of active use and faster drain from rapid toggling. This is not a fixed wall-clock duration after purchase.
Is the old $400 ordinary rangefinder price current?
No. The official Season 2 vendor price increases to $1,450. Its unlock fee also increases to $25,000; the level is not republished in that change.