Mastering the ability to slide cancel in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes all the difference when players attempt to outplay their opposition. Call of Duty has seen its fair share of overpowered mechanics capable of dominating the action, and with the arrival of Omnimovement, knowing the most efficient ways to navigate the map is the key to achieving success.

Slide canceling has featured heavily since its arrival in 2019's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The mechanic has enabled players to move around the map as fast as possible. Here, find out how to slide cancel in Black Ops 6 in addition to whether it's as strong as other games.

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Slide Canceling Changes In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Black Ops 6 does feature the slide canceling mechanic, but with the arrival of Omnimovement, it's not as powerful as it once was. There is a slight delay between players returning to their stance and the slide being stopped, disrupting its fluidity in the heat of battle. Despite this, players can still use it to their advantage when timed correctly.

Performing a slide cancel in Black Ops 6 still provides a slight increase in speed, but with players now able to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction, it can be countered relatively easily.

How To Slide Cancel In Black Ops 6

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Depending on the controller input, the process of slide canceling in Black Ops 6 is straightforward.

How To Slide Cancel (Controller) In Black Ops 6

For those using a controller, this is the method to follow:

  • Begin a Tac Sprint
  • Press crouch to trigger a slide
  • Quickly press jump to cancel the slide
  • Aim down the sights of the weapon as soon as the slide is canceled

Here's the button combination to press on PlayStation and Xbox controllers:

  • Xbox: B, B, A
  • PlayStation, O, O, X

How To Slide Cancel (Keyboard & Mouse) In Black Ops 6

Slide canceling differs when using a keyboard and mouse. Below is the combination of keys needed to master the mechanic with ease:

  • C, C Space Bar or Shift, Shift, Space Bar

Depending on which keybinds players are using, performing a slide cancel requires a different combination. The two listed above are the most common combinations, with many players having Sprint bound to the C key or Left Shift.

In theory, slide canceling in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remains one of the popular movement mechanics to use in multiplayer. The arrival of Omnimovement is a game-changer and has the potential to evolve the mechanic even further thanks to the slight speed boost it provides.

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October 25, 2024
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ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
IW 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Franchise
Call of Duty
Genre(s)
FPS