Sprinting, Sliding, and Crouch Movement

Explanation

Sprinting is your basic fast movement mode. In most missions, you should spend more time sprinting than walking. Sliding happens when you crouch while moving. It helps preserve momentum, pass through some low spaces, set up bullet jump, reposition during combat, and make movement feel smoother. Crouch movement is slower, but useful when stealth matters.

Controls and smart use

These are default controls. If you changed keybinds, follow the action name in Options > Controls instead of the exact button.

• Sprint: hold Shift on PC. On controller, hold the left stick.
• Slide: sprint forward, then hold crouch. PC default is Ctrl; controller default is left bumper while running.
• Crouch movement: hold Ctrl on PC or left bumper on controller while moving slowly. PC also has V for toggle crouch.
• Use sprint in most normal mission travel. Use slide to preserve momentum, pass under low obstacles, set up bullet jump, or reposition in combat.
• Use crouch movement when stealth, careful camera control, or tight positioning matters more than speed.

What should I do?

Make sprint your default. Use slide as a transition, not as a random input. Start sprinting, tap or hold crouch to slide, release or jump out of the slide, then continue moving forward.

How do I avoid wasting time?

Do not slide into every wall. Sliding is strongest when you have a direction and enough space. In tight tiles, controlled sprinting can be better than forcing speed.

Common mistakes

Watch for these patterns while practicing.

• Walking through missions because sprint is not comfortable yet.
• Sliding after losing all momentum.
• Crouching in open combat when speed would be safer.
• Trying stealth movement in missions where the squad is already rushing loudly.

Practical example

In a Spy mission, sprinting through every hallway may trigger mistakes. In an Exterminate mission, walking carefully through every room wastes time. The right movement depends on the mission.