Okay, so, today I want to talk about this thing called “Combat Slide” in the game Starfield. I tried it out, and here’s how it went down.
First off, I had to unlock this skill. It wasn’t just there from the start, you know? I found out that it’s tied to the Gymnastics perk, which is under the Physical skill tree. Sounds kind of complex, but it’s not too bad.

So, I went ahead and started dumping points into the Physical tree. You need to spend like, three skill points in there before you can even get to Gymnastics. I was like, “Alright, let’s do this!”
After getting that sorted, I finally unlocked the Combat Slide. It felt pretty good, like I had just leveled up in real life or something, haha.
- Started with a sprint: I just ran around in the game. You gotta be sprinting to do the slide.
- Hit the crouch button: While sprinting, I hit the crouch button, and boom, my character went into a slide.
- Figuring out the timing: It took a few tries to get the timing right. You can’t just spam the button; you gotta feel the rhythm.
- Avoiding bullets: The whole point is to dodge bullets, right? So, I practiced sliding when enemies were shooting at me. It’s pretty cool when you pull it off.
- Keeping the momentum: You don’t want to just stop after the slide. I learned to transition back into a run or another action to keep moving.
Here’s how I practiced using it:
Honestly, it wasn’t as smooth as those pro gamers make it look in Call of Duty and those games. But, it’s still a neat trick to have up your sleeve in Starfield. I mean, sliding around while dodging bullets? That’s some action movie stuff right there.
It’s not something I’d use all the time, but when the situation calls for it, it’s a pretty handy move. Plus, it just makes you feel like a total cool dude when you’re playing. And isn’t that what gaming is all about?
So, yeah, that’s my experience with the Combat Slide in Starfield. It’s a bit of work to unlock and get the hang of, but once you do, it’s a fun little addition to your combat skills.
Hope this helps you become a master of sliding in Starfield!