In ARC Raiders, Heroic Leap is a skill point upgrade in the Mobility tree that is intended to increase your sprint dodge roll distance. However, according to multiple player tests and guides, the skill is currently bugged and has little to no effect in the game, making it a waste of skill points.
Arc Raiders Heroic Leap Skill Stats & Perk
Name
Heroic Leap
Description
You can Sprint Dodge Roll Further.
Skill Affected
Sprint Dodge Distance
Known Value(s)
-
Max Points
5
Requires
Effortless Roll
Skill Details and Functionality
Intended Effect: The in-game description for the Heroic Leap skill states that it allows players to sprint dodge roll further. This is meant to be a useful tactic for evading gunfire, crossing ground quickly, or generally repositioning during combat.
Actual Performance (Currently Bugged): Community testing has consistently shown that the skill does not work as intended. Investing all five possible points in the skill results in an increase of only about a foot or two in roll distance, which is considered negligible and broken by the player base.
Key Differences & Testing Observations
Distance Increase: At max level (5/5 points), players have reported gaining only "a foot or two" of extra distance, which is often unnoticeable during actual gameplay. Some testers found zero difference in distance between a player with the skill and one without it.
Activation Requirement: The skill only affects the sprint dodge roll; it provides no benefit to dodge rolls performed from a standing, crouching, or walking position.
Visual vs. Functional: Some players claim the animation might appear slightly faster or have more "air time," but side-by-side video comparisons generally show no significant mobility advantage.
Cost vs. Value: Investing 5 points into Heroic Leap is currently ranked as a "waste" or "D-Tier" by many guides because those points are better spent on functional skills like Marathon Runner (stamina reduction) or In-Round Crafting.
Recommendations
Due to its current non-functional state, it is recommended to avoid upgrading Heroic Leap. Instead, players are advised to prioritize other functional mobility skills such as:
Marathon Runner: Reduces stamina usage while moving.
Youthful Lungs: Increases maximum stamina.
Effortless Roll: Reduces the stamina cost of dodge rolls.
Carry The Momentum: Allows a short burst of free sprinting after a sprint dodge roll.
These skills provide a much more noticeable and effective improvement to character mobility within the game, which is crucial for survival in the game's PvPvE environments.
