This article explores every facet of Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s CQC—from the basic stealth kill to advanced combo techniques, gear selection, and the psychological warfare of fighting up close on the hostile archipelago of Auroa.
Do NOT attempt frontal CQC. The Heavy will counter your knife, punch you to the ground, and shoot you. You must perform a Prone CQC or a Running CQC from behind only. Alternatively, stun them with a Flashbang first, then run up for the kill.
Verticality matters. If you are one step above an enemy, the CQC animation changes to a downward stab through the collarbone. If you are below, it’s a hamstring cut followed by a neck slash. Mastering vertical CQC allows you to clear multi-story buildings like a true Tier 1 operator.