This guide instructs you on the art of concealing yourself behind obstacles in Grand Theft Auto V. The steps provided are relevant for both the classic third-person perspective and the updated first-person rendition of GTA 5.
Steps
1. Position yourself near an object that can serve as a shield for protection. Here are various options you can utilize for cover:
- Angles
- Crates
- Vehicles
- Short barriers
2. Position your avatar in alignment with the protective barrier. Ensure that your digital representation is closely nestled against the structure you plan to use for concealment.
3. Activate the "Defense" feature by using the corresponding command based on your gaming system while playing Grand Theft Auto 5:[1]
- For PC gamers, hit the Q key.
- On Xbox, use the RB button.
- For PlayStation users, tap the R1 button.
4. Glide your gaze from your protective barrier. Sustaining the "Aim" control—the right button for computer users and left trigger for console players—grants you the ability to look beyond or above your shield cautiously.
Loosening your grip on the "Aim" control will swiftly pull you back behind the safety of your shelter.
5. Take your shot from a protected position. Engaging the firing control— left-click for PC users or the right trigger on console controllers—enables your in-game persona to launch projectiles while sheltered, either by peeking over or to the side of a barrier without revealing their torso or head.
Aligning your aim prior to firing can enhance precision, yet doing so may leave parts of your physique vulnerable during the action.
6. Tap the "Shield" icon once more; this action will signal your departure from protection. Alternatively, exiting the protected area can be achieved by moving away.
