# What does bracing do? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [June 29, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473 "2023-06-29T03:05:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/1 "2023-06-29T03:05:51Z")
I read this in the patch notes: > [@Patch #11](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/patch-11/81417/1): > > **Roaring Advance** > > - Triggers every 5% of magazine spent during continuous fire. > - Now only affects movement while braced, with increased movement speed to compensate. > - Adjusted values: > - Tier 1: +18% Movement Speed, stacking 5 times > - Tier 2: +20% Movement Speed, stacking 5 times > - Tier 3: +22% Movement Speed, stacking 5 times > - Tier 4: +24% Movement Speed, stacking 5 times I feel like I should probably know this already since I’m basically a Columnus MkII main, but what exactly does bracing do? I always assumed that it reduced spread at the cost of movement speed. is that right? It doesn’t seem to reduce it enough to make the reduced mobility and animation-induced downtime worth it, if that’s the case. ---
**Author:** ![Armchair](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/armchair/32/63929_2.png) [@Armchair](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Armchair)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/2 "2023-06-29T07:43:19Z")
it increases spread but also increases stagger power. Never brace if you need to make precise shots. ---
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 7:51am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/3 "2023-06-29T07:51:02Z")
It _increases_ spread? Definitely wouldnt’ve expected that. I suppose the idea is that they’re supposed to be useful for crowd control? I certainly haven’t noticed that stagger power increase whenever I _do_ use it. ---
**Author:** ![Armchair](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/armchair/32/63929_2.png) [@Armchair](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Armchair)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/4 "2023-06-29T08:39:05Z")
The bloom rate might decrease a bit compared to hipfiring, but the baseline cone definitely gets worse. IMO you’re way better off just shooting from the hip with a bit of trigger discipline 9 times out of 10. ---
**Author:** ![Jonboy](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/jonboy/32/79392_2.png) [@Jonboy](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Jonboy)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/5 "2023-06-29T09:03:10Z")
I may have learned something here. I do know though that as an Ogryn, bracing the ripper shotgun changes its fire mode considerably. Not that you’d ever slot roaring advance on the ripper. And on the twin-stubbers, bracing afaik helps keep the reticule from dancing around during continuous fire. Walking forward while continuously firing _ **totally feels** _ like an Arnie moment. I still wouldn’t slot said blessing though. Moving quickly _while_ firing generally doesn’t feel that necessary. ---
**Author:** ![Heretical\_Cactus](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/heretical_cactus/32/73867_2.png) [@Heretical\_Cactus](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Heretical_Cactus)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 9:08am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/6 "2023-06-29T09:08:40Z")
> [@Tzcheese](#): > > It _increases_ spread? Definitely wouldnt’ve expected that. Increase spread but make it be flatter, which can be good when you’re shooting at groups of enemy ---
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 9:30am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/7 "2023-06-29T09:30:20Z")
> [@Heretical\_Cactus](#): > > Increase spread but make it be flatter I mean, that’s what the change in reticle suggests that it does, it just doesn’t feel any different. ---
**Author:** ![Dumlefudge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c67d28/32.png) [@Dumlefudge](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Dumlefudge)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/8 "2023-06-29T12:00:25Z")
I think it differs between the variants. Mk6 has something like the Lawbringer special shot, so it’s almost perfectly horizontal\*. I can’t remember exactly what the other too are like, but I think they’re both a fairly tight cone pattern? \*It may depend on the range you’re shooting at, I’m not certain. I’d have to check when I get home. ---
**Author:** ![Redy2Snap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Redy2Snap](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Redy2Snap)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/9 "2023-06-29T23:57:09Z")
I think it also increases the fire rate. I really only ever use braced autoguns with my Zealot to soften up hordes before closing into melee, but it’s good for that and it feels cool to do. ---
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/10 "2023-06-30T00:37:15Z")
> [@Jonboy](#): > > I still wouldn’t slot said blessing though. Moving quickly _while_ firing generally doesn’t feel that necessary. Not necessary, but it is fun. I’d put it on my columnus if I could. The extra move speed might make braced mode worth using. > [@Redy2Snap](#): > > I really only ever use braced autoguns with my Zealot to soften up hordes before closing into melee Git gud. My autogun _is_ my melee weapon. ---
**Author:** ![Armchair](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/armchair/32/63929_2.png) [@Armchair](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Armchair)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/11 "2023-06-30T01:42:02Z")
GItting good is never wasting a bullet on trash hordes. You have a melee weapon. Learn to use it. ---
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/12 "2023-06-30T01:45:27Z")
I aint got time for that. Too busy having fun playing ranged-only. ---
**Author:** ![Redy2Snap](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e47c2d/32.png) [@Redy2Snap](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Redy2Snap)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 2:51am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/13 "2023-06-30T02:51:17Z")
He’s obviously talking about using the rifle butt alt fire to clear hordes 🙄 ---
**Author:** ![Tzcheese](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forums.fatsharkgames.com/tzcheese/32/53773_2.png) [@Tzcheese](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Tzcheese)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/14 "2023-06-30T02:53:38Z")
It’s a slow process, but it gets the job done. ---
**Author:** ![Morrtanius](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@Morrtanius](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/Morrtanius)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/15 "2023-06-30T15:52:42Z")
On the Stubbers, it improves control and increases fire rate at the cost of movement speed. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/fatshark/original/3X/3/1/319a2f41b73f03a4d9360defbe43058888a33c8c.png) [@system](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.fatsharkgames.com/t/what-does-bracing-do/81473/16 "2023-07-07T15:53:33Z")
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