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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launches with much faster movement than Modern Warfare 2, including speedier sprint times, more-fluid sliding and mantling, and the introduction of the tac-stance mechanic. This new movement might feel a bit jarring for you, so we’ll use this guide to help if you want to disable it.
What is Tac-Stance?
Modern Warfare 3’s Tac-Stance is meant to offer a middle ground between hip-firing and aiming down sights. You can tilt your gun to fire as you sprint or slide, allowing you to keep mobility in a gunfight without sacrificing precision like you’d lose when spraying your gun with hip-fire. This is meant to be a faster alternative to aiming down sights.
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However, this angled position might look a bit awkward or distracting to use. So, if you’re looking to turn off this Tac-Stance feature, we’ll walk you through the steps.
How to disable Tac-Stance
Go to MW3’s in-game settingsHead to the Controller sectionThen go to the Gameplay tabScroll down to Combat BehaviorsFind the setting labeled Tactical ADS ActivationSelect this setting and choose the Off option from the drop down menu
Tac-Stance will now be disabled in-game. Obviously, this isn’t permanent so you can always turn the setting back on to give it another try. You also have the option to change how you activate Tac-Stance. The default option is ADS + Down button, but you have a few choices for how you’d want the mechanic to activate.
For more on Modern Warfare 3’s settings, make sure to check out our recommended console settings for controllers, graphics, and audio. We also have tips to help you rank up your player level and weapons fast in Modern Warfare 3’s multiplayer.
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