How to disable Tac Stance in Modern Warfare 3

Multiple MW3 players
Credit: Activision

Multiple MW3 players
Credit: Activision

Tac Stance in Modern Warfare 3 is a new movement mechanic that allows you to be more effective at short and medium ranges by improving shooting accuracy. Not everyone likes this new feature, as some gamers are used to fully aiming down sights or firing from the hip, so knowing how to disable Tac Stance in Modern Warfare 3 will help you get back on track.

It will take you less than a minute to perform the necessary actions, as all changes are made in the settings. Follow our instructions to find out where and how to do it.

If you're looking for even more MW3 content, feel free to take a look at our article on how to get your hands on the Modern Warfare 3 ray gun. On top of that, here we have a guide on how to quickscope in Modern Warfare 3, make sure to check it out.

How to disable Modern Warfare 3 Tac Stance

Here's what you need to do to disable Tac Stance in MW3:

  • Go to Quick Options by clicking on the cog located in the upper-right corner of the screen, or by using the F3 hotkey.
  • Go to the Controller or Click the Keyboard & Mouse tab, depending on the device you are using.
  • Next, go to the Gameplay menu and find the Combat Behaviors section.
  • Among the listed options in this section, find Tactical Stance Activation and interact with it to open the drop-down menu.
  • Select the Off option to disable Tactical Stance.
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Should you disable Modern Warfare 3 Tac Stance?

Disabling Tac Stance will be advantageous and work well for you if you are used to playing at long distances. This way, you can choose a different stance to shoot more accurately. At the same time, you better have it turned on when you slide, and thus, by sliding toward the enemy, you can be more accurate and effective in close combat.

However, if you're looking to complete assault rifle challenges, you'll need to switch Tac Stance back on in order to finish the objective.

That's it. Once you're done here, make sure to take a look at our walkthrough hub containing everything there is to know about Sledgehammer Games' latest release.

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