Mastering movement is crucial for survival and outmaneuvering opponents in Vanguard. Beyond basic sprinting and sliding, consider these advanced techniques:
- Slide Canceling: While sprinting, initiate a slide (Crouch/Circle), then immediately press Jump (Space/X) to cancel the slide animation and return to a standing sprint. This allows you to maintain momentum, quickly change direction, and make yourself a harder target.
- Jump Shotting/Drop Shotting: Jump shotting involves jumping around corners to surprise enemies, while drop shotting involves going prone mid-firefight to throw off enemy aim. Both require practice but can be highly effective.
- Tactical Sprint Management: Tactical Sprint offers a burst of speed but has a cooldown. Use it strategically to cross open areas or quickly close gaps, but don't waste it when engaging in sustained firefights.
- Mantle & Vaulting: Quickly mantle over low obstacles or vault through windows to maintain momentum and surprise enemies. Polina's unique ability to traverse tight spaces is an enhanced version of this.
Practice these in private matches or against bots to integrate them into your muscle memory.