Apex Legends Superglide & Tap-Strafe Mastery: Frame-Perfect Mantle Inputs Explained
Comprehensive tutorial on advanced Source movement tech in Apex Legends. Mastering the 1-frame mantle superglide input and scroll-wheel lurch redirects.
The Physics of Source Engine Movement in Apex Legends
Apex Legends boasts the deepest movement sandbox of any modern battle royale. Two techniques stand above all others for breaking enemy tracking: the Tap-Strafe and the Superglide.
The 1-Frame Superglide Window
- Initiate Climb: Mantle any obstacle, box, or wall.
- Peak Elevation Cue: Watch for your character\'s hands to reach the top of the ledge and the screen to flatten.
- The Dual Input: Press Jump, and exactly 1 frame later press Crouch.
- Result: Cancels climb momentum into an explosive forward rocket boost reaching 600+ velocity units.
Tap-Strafing on Mouse & Keyboard
By binding Move Forward to Mouse Wheel Down, spinning the wheel during a jump inputs dozens of directional lurches per second. Combined with A or D air strafing, you can execute sharp 90-degree and 180-degree turns around corners without losing any sprinting velocity.
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