You can fall a long way without dying in ARC Raiders, but longer falls still deal damage. Thankfully, there are several ways to mitigate how much fall damage you take from a drop that wouldn’t otherwise kill you outright. We’ve listed them here to help you survive those risky falls.
### How to Take Less Fall Damage in ARC Raiders
The best and most consistent way to take less fall damage in ARC Raiders is to **roll right as you hit the ground**. You need to press the dodge roll button no more than about half a second before you land.
If you do this successfully, your character will perform a dodge roll upon hitting the ground, which negates or significantly reduces the fall damage you take.
It’s important to note that this technique doesn’t work as well when you’re close to the limits of non-lethal falls. It also becomes much harder to pull off when you’re over-encumbered—trust me, I learned this the hard way.
### Use Mobility Skills to Reduce Fall Damage
Another effective way to reduce fall damage is to invest points in the **Sturdy Ankles Mobility Skill**. Every one of its five levels increases your resistance to fall damage, provided the fall wouldn’t kill you outright upon impact.
Additionally, the **Ready to Roll Skill**, also found in the Mobility tree, widens the window during which you can successfully roll to negate fall damage. While you’ll still want to avoid being over-encumbered, and the timing window remains fairly tight even at max stacks, this skill is certainly worth investing in—especially if you enjoy doing cool-looking parkour maneuvers.
### Final Tips
Whenever possible, focus on avoiding fall damage altogether. However, sometimes a long drop is the fastest and safest way out during a hasty getaway. Stay calm and keep your wits about you even under threat; with practice, you should be able to roll as you hit the ground with ease and minimize damage effectively.
Stay safe, and happy raiding!
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