Playing ARC Raiders in third person offers numerous advantages over a first-person perspective. One key mechanic you’ll want to master is swapping which shoulder you aim from, based on the situation. Thankfully, this is a quick and easy task — and one you’ll do often to gain the upper hand on enemy Raiders.
### How to Swap Which Shoulder You Aim From in ARC Raiders
To swap shoulder aim in ARC Raiders, simply press **X** on your keyboard or click the **right stick** on your controller. This instantly moves the camera to look over the opposite shoulder, with no cooldown on the command.
While your reticle and point of fire remain unchanged—meaning your bullets will still come from and go to the same places—what does change is your field of vision. You gain approximately 30 additional degrees of vision on the new side while losing the same amount on the other. This shift can be critical for spotting enemies and planning your next move.
### How to Use Shoulder Swap to Win Fights
Corner peeking is an essential tactic in third-person multiplayer games. If you’re not doing it, rest assured your enemies are. Always swap shoulders to get the best view around a corner or cover. This allows you to plan your attack or check for threats without exposing yourself unnecessarily.
Just because you can’t see an enemy doesn’t mean they aren’t there. In fact, I once won a fight I had no business taking simply because I had my shoulder aimed on the correct side and played smartly.
### Strategic Tips Beyond Combat
Don’t only use shoulder swapping to watch out for enemies. In ARC Raiders, NPC factions like the ARCs can be a mild threat to the unprepared and also serve as an indirect way to locate other players.
If an ARC isn’t directly attached to you, you can break line of sight behind hard cover to potentially get it to leave you alone. By swapping shoulders to see the color of the ARC’s vision cone, you can keep an eye on whether it has latched onto someone else.
Use the ARC as a warning system: detecting its presence can clue you in to nearby human threats. However, be aware that you can quickly become a target of the ARC’s ire if you’re careless—sometimes you’ll need to destroy them, but that’s another story.
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Mastering shoulder swapping in ARC Raiders will improve both your survivability and combat effectiveness. Keep practicing this simple yet powerful technique to dominate your opponents and make the most out of the game’s third-person perspective.
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