The Agile Croucher is a skill in Arc Raiders found in the Survival skill tree that increases your movement speed while crouching. You can unlock it by spending skill points, which are earned by leveling up your character. Effect: Each point increases your crouching movement speed, up to a maximum bonus of 10% faster crouch movement at 5/5 points.
Arc Raiders Agile Croucher Stats & Perk
Name
Agile Croucher
Description
Your movement speed while crouching is increased.
Skill Affected
Movement Speed
Known Value(s)
2.5% increased crouching speed per level, up to a maximum of 10%.
Max Points
5
Requires
-
Tips: Put in the minimum points needed to progress the Survival tree. Only max it out (5/5) in the very late game once you have already secured your essential stamina and weight-capacity perks.
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Is worth it?
The Issue: Community testing suggests the speed increase is extremely subtle. Many players report that investing 5/5 points barely changes crouch-walk speed compared to base levels.
The Benefit: It does make you move slightly faster while crouched, which reduces the sound you make compared to walking or sprinting. Some users have noted that it may accidentally make crouched ADS (aiming down sights) movement faster than standing ADS movement.
Strategic Recommendation
The "Unlock Tax": You should only invest 1 to 3 points into Agile Croucher initially. This is required to reach high-value "Must-Have" skills like:
In-Round Crafting: Allows you to craft ammo and health while in a raid.
Broad Shoulders: Increases your maximum carry weight before becoming overencumbered.
Player Testing & Effectiveness
Community "test" results and player feedback from recent playtests (such as the October 2024 Server Slam) indicate mixed results regarding its effectiveness:
Marginal Speed Increase: Many players who tested the skill, including those using frame-by-frame analysis, reported that the speed increase is often negligible or difficult to notice without significant investment.
5/5 Investment: Some testers noted that even at the maximum level (5/5), the speed does not feel substantially faster than the unupgraded version.
Comparison to Walking: Testers found that using the toggle walk button often provides faster movement while remaining relatively quiet compared to the speed gained from Agile Croucher.
Priority: Because the impact is seen as marginal, experienced players often recommend prioritizing other survival skills like Revitalizing Squat (faster stamina regeneration while crouched) or Three Deep Breaths over Agile Croucher.
