Playing ARC Raiders in third person offers numerous advantages over a first-person perspective. One important skill to master is swapping which shoulder you aim from, depending on your situation. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy action that you’ll find yourself using often to gain the upper hand on enemy Raiders.
### How to Swap Shoulder Aim 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 shifts the camera to look over the opposite shoulder. There is no cooldown for this command, so you can toggle it freely during combat.
While your reticle and point of fire remain unchanged—meaning your bullets still come from and hit the same places—the camera shift gives you about **30 additional degrees of vision on the new side**, while reducing your view by the same amount on the other side. This subtle change can make a big difference in spotting enemies and planning your moves.
### Using Shoulder Swap to Win Fights
Corner peeking is essential in third-person multiplayer games, and if you’re not doing it, rest assured your enemies are. Always swap shoulders to get the best possible view around corners or behind cover. This helps you plan your attack and check for hidden threats.
Remember, just because you can’t see someone doesn’t mean they aren’t there. In fact, I once won a fight I never should have taken simply because I had my shoulder aimed on the correct side and played my cards right.
### Tactical Advantages Beyond Combat
You don’t only need to be cautious of enemy players. In ARC Raiders, AI-controlled ARCs also pose a threat. Unless an ARC is seriously attached to you, you can break line of sight behind hard cover, often causing it to lose interest and leave you alone.
Swapping shoulders to see the **color of the ARC’s vision cone** lets you keep an eye on it and monitor if it latches onto someone else. The NPC factions like ARCs in extraction shooters are designed to be a mild threat to the unprepared and also serve as a way to locate other players.
Think of the ARC as a warning system: if one appears nearby, it might indicate human threats in the area. Just be aware that you can quickly become the target of an ARC’s aggression if you’re careless. Sometimes, you’ll need to destroy them—but that’s a story for another time.
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Mastering shoulder swaps in ARC Raiders can significantly improve your situational awareness and combat effectiveness. Practice toggling your aim side frequently, and use this simple tool to outsmart your enemies and survive tougher encounters.
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