How to slide cancel in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price crouching while holding rifle
Credit: Activision

Modern Warfare 3 Captain Price crouching while holding rifle
Credit: Activision
January 9, 2024: Want to know how to slide cancel in MW3 and Warzone? Check out our guide for all the intel.

Knowing how to slide cancel in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is a key ingredient to navigating the multiplayer maps and Urzikstan as fast as possible. Whether you're a fan of multiplayer or the battle royale, slide cancelling is one of the most important movement mechanics to master.

In addition to the entire gun list, Sledgehammer Games' latest project has introduced a wealth of movement changes designed to increase the pace of play. As well as Modern Warfare 3, Warzone will also receive these changes.

Before we reveal more about how to slide cancel in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, check out our other guides highlighting the aftermarket parts and the best FOV settings to use.

How to slide cancel on controller in Modern Warfare 3

If you plan on slide cancelling using a controller in Modern Warfare 3, the process is very much the same as in older Modern Warfare titles. With that said, here's what you need to do:

  • Start sprinting
  • Before the Tactical Sprint ends, press the slide button
  • Before you get close to the ground, press the slide button again
  • Immediately after hitting slide, press the jump button
  • Repeat to make the most of slide cancelling

After finishing the fourth step, your Operator will return to its normal stance and you'll have mastered the mechanic.

This mechanic is the best way to outplay any nearby opponents over the course of a match.

Modern Warfare 3 player firing gun at opponent
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How to slide cancel on mouse and keyboard in Modern Warfare 3

Before mastering slide cancelling with a mouse and keyboard, make sure you're using the optimised settings before trying to dart around the map at breakneck speed. Just like the controller, slide cancelling on mouse and keyboard is straightforward but takes a bit of time to nail down. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Double-tap Tactical Sprint. By default, this is left shift
  • Press the Change Stance/Slide bind to start sliding then quickly hit it again to crouch and return to the standing position
  • Repeat to keep slide cancelling during a match

There you have it, that's everything there is to know about how to slide cancel in Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. For more info, have a look at our other guides showcasing the best guns and weapons to use and the best FOV settings for the best view of the action.