Arc Raiders Third-Person Tips – Camera, Angles & Advantages

Third-Person Shooter Tips for Arc Raiders

Arc Raiders is one of the few extraction shooters in third-person. This creates unique tactical opportunities.

Third-Person Advantages

• Corner peeking: See around corners without exposing your body. The camera is behind your character, so you can observe while staying in cover.
• Situational awareness: Wider FOV than first-person. See more of your surroundings.
• Verticality reads: Easier to assess climbing routes and height positions.

Camera Tactics

• Left/right shoulder swap: Switch camera sides to peek from either side of cover
• High-angle advantage: Being above opponents lets you see them while they struggle to see you
• Cover shooting: Third-person makes cover-to-cover gameplay natural and effective

Transitioning from FPS

• Aiming feels different — practice in the hideout range
• Movement is more visible — use slides and crouching more
• Sensitivity settings may need adjustment from FPS habits