Playing ARC Raiders in third person offers numerous advantages over a first-person perspective. One key skill to master is swapping which shoulder you aim from, allowing you to adapt quickly to different combat situations. Fortunately, this is a quick and easy action you’ll find yourself doing often to gain the upper hand against enemy Raiders.

### How to Swap Which Shoulder You Aim From in ARC Raiders

To switch 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 without any cooldown. While your reticle and point of fire remain unchanged—meaning your bullets still come from and go to the same spots—the camera shift grants you approximately 30 additional degrees of vision on the new side, while reducing vision on the other side by the same amount.

### Using Shoulder Swap to Win Fights

Corner peeking is a fundamental tactic in third-person multiplayer games. If you’re not doing it, you can bet your enemies are. Always swap shoulders when peeking around corners or taking cover to get the best possible view. This helps you plan attacks or check for threats before exposing yourself.

Remember, just because you can’t see an enemy doesn’t mean they aren’t there. I once won a fight I had no business taking simply because I had my shoulder aimed on the correct side and played my cards strategically.

### Tactical Advantages Beyond Player Combat

You don’t need to worry only about enemy players. Unless an ARC is directly locked onto you, you can break line of sight behind solid cover and potentially cause it to stop targeting you. Swapping your shoulder to monitor the ARC’s vision cone color allows you to keep tabs on whether it’s focusing on you or another player.

NPC factions in extraction shooters like ARC Raiders exist to challenge the unprepared and help locate other players. Use the ARC as an early warning system to detect nearby human threats.

Keep in mind, the ARC can quickly become hostile toward you if you’re careless, and sometimes you will need to destroy them—but that’s a strategy for another time. By mastering shoulder swapping and situational awareness, you’ll significantly improve your chances of surviving and outplaying your opponents in ARC Raiders.
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