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In this guide, we shall go over how to use the lean mechanic in Battlefield 6, so you always know what’s lurking around the corner.
Battlefield is one of the few shooters on the market that has successfully managed to blend arcade shooting with tactical gameplay, and Battlefield 6 looks to continue this trend forward. Battlefield 6’s maps are vast, with tons of opportunities for strategic gameplay. Death lurks around every corner (literally), and the only way to avoid it is to lean and check around your corners.
Leaning is one of the main movement mechanics in Battlefield 6 and has a ton of uses. Worried about what’s around the corner? Lean. Engaging in a firefight on the street? Use a wall as cover and lean to peek and shoot.
Leaning is crucial, and the game doesn’t really tell you how to do it, nor does it give you tips on where to best use it. If you’re wondering how to lean in Battlefield 6, keep reading to find out.
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How To Lean in Battlefield 6
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You lean in Battlefield 6 by pressing the aim-down-sights button while up against any form of cover. This means if you were at the edge of a wall and pressed the right mouse button, your character would automatically lean and peek out of the corner.
The method to lean is fairly simple, but it is automatic and can only be done when against a cover. You cannot manually lean in Battlefield 6. This is a bummer because most of the game’s contemporaries have the option to manual lean, which adds a great level of depth to the gameplay.
Knowing that leans in this game function automatically, finding cover is paramount for you to use the mechanic. If you’re prone and trying to lean, you won’t be able to. We recommend finding any large wall or crouch-level cover. Then, stick to the edge of any of these covers and press the ADS button.
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