How to Prone and Roll in Code Violet

What to know

• To go prone, press and hold the crouch button while standing or moving.​
• While prone and moving left/right, tap L1 again to roll in that direction.​
• Rolling is useful for quickly dodging enemy attacks or repositioning behind cover.​
• Practice in a safe area first so you can react fast during tense encounters.​

Code Violet is a third‑person action horror game where you play as Violet Sinclair, navigating a dangerous bioengineering facility full of hostile creatures. Movement and stealth are key, and learning how to go prone and roll gives you a big edge in avoiding damage and staying hidden.​

How to go prone

In Code Violet, the crouch and prone actions are tied to the same button, so it’s a two‑step process:

Step 1: Start by crouching

While standing or walking, press the crouch button to crouch.​

Step 2: Go prone

Press and hold the crouch button while moving in any direction to drop Violet into a prone position. Move slowly to crawl under low gaps or stay hidden behind cover.

Step 3: Crawl while prone

Now, to crawl, stay in the prone position and move slowly using the left stick, forward, backward, or sideways. This lets you sneak under low gaps or stay hidden behind low cover.

Step 4: Prone roll

While crawling left or right in prone, quickly tap the L1 on PS5 or LB on Xbox. Violet will perform a fast roll in that direction, letting you dodge melee attacks or gunfire.

Tips for using prone & roll effectively

• Stay hidden: Use prone to hide behind low cover, under desks, or in narrow vents. Combine with holding your breath (if available) to avoid detection.
• Quick dodges: Roll only to reposition or dodge attacks; it’s for short bursts, not long-distance movement.
• Practice safely: Try rolling in quiet areas to get comfortable with timing and direction.
• Combat use: Go prone and roll sideways to avoid creature lunges, melee swipes, or incoming fire.
• Stealth & tight spaces: Crawl through vents, under barriers, or past enemies without being spotted.
• Reposition under fire: Use rolls to move to new cover instead of standing up in dangerous zones.

Mastering prone and roll in Code Violet makes survival much easier, especially in tight corridors and during close‑quarters encounters with the facility’s creatures. With a little practice, you’ll be able to dodge, hide, and reposition smoothly, giving you more control in tense moments.​

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