Sliding in Battlefield 6 lets you close distance or hit cover quickly, but the input is not the same as many other shooters. By default, you must be sprinting and then use a specific crouch input pattern to trigger a slide. You can also switch to a simpler single‑tap or a dedicated slide button in the settings.

Battlefield 6 slide (default controls)

Step 1: Start sprinting to build speed. Sliding only triggers from a sprint, not from a walk or standard run.

Step 2: Double‑tap your crouch button while sprinting to begin the slide. Typical defaults are Ctrl on PC, Circle on PlayStation, and B on Xbox.

Step 3: Expect reduced hip‑fire precision during the slide. If you choose to fire, keep engagements very close to offset the accuracy penalty.

Platform Default crouch button
PC. Ctrl.
PlayStation. Circle.
Xbox. B.

Change slide input in settings (PC and controller)

Step 1: Open Settings and choose the input tab you use: Controller or Mouse & Keyboard. This ensures you edit the correct control scheme.

Step 2: Go to Infantry Control Settings, then open the Movement section. All slide behavior options are grouped here.

Step 3: Toggle “Double Tap Crouch for Sprint Slide.” Set it to Off to slide with a single tap while sprinting. With Double Tap Off, a tap slides and a hold performs a dive.

Step 4: (PC) Bind the dedicated “Slide” action to a convenient key or mouse button. A single, explicit slide bind removes timing from the equation and makes execution consistent.

Step 5: Adjust “Crouch Slide” behavior (All/Toggle/Hold/Off) to match your preference. These modes change which crouch inputs can trigger a slide, giving you finer control over timing.

Fix slide not triggering (common mistakes)

Step 1: Confirm you are sprinting before you try to slide. Without sprint speed, crouch inputs will only crouch or walk.

Step 2: Avoid holding the crouch button while sprinting if you intend to slide. Holding crouch triggers a forward dive (prone), which exposes you in open areas.

Step 3: If double‑tap timing feels inconsistent, turn “Double Tap Crouch for Sprint Slide” Off or use a dedicated Slide bind. This removes timing sensitivity and speeds up your input.

Step 4: Check that your crouch button mapping matches what you’re pressing. If you remapped crouch, update your habits or rebind slide accordingly.

A quick settings tweak can make sliding far more reliable. Single‑tap slide or a dedicated bind keeps your movement crisp when fights get hectic.