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tap strafe
What does tap strafe mean?
An Apex Legends movement trick where you tap forward (usually bound to the scroll wheel) mid-air to redirect your momentum almost 90 degrees while keeping speed. Makes you a nightmare to track.
"He tap strafed off the roof and I lost him completely."
Origin
Apex Legends movement tech, surfaced from Titanfall-style air control and the Source engine lineage.
Frequently asked questions
What does tap strafe mean in Apex Legends?
It's a movement technique for whipping your character mid-air into a sharp new direction.
How do you use tap strafe in a sentence?
"He tap strafed around the corner and I completely lost my aim on him."
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