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Far Cry 6 / Skills / Gear perks

Patient Archer

Patient Archer is an aiming gear perk that lets you hold your breath longer while using a bow. It helps long bow shots land.

Type: Perk
Skill tree: Gear perks
What it does: Improve hold breath duration while using a bow.

Good to know

It only appears on the Trapper Cap, a head-slot piece.
It only works with bows.
Focused Breathing is the version that works with all weapons.
Bows are quiet, so it fits stealth hunting.

What it does in play

While drawing a bow, you can hold your breath for longer. You have more time to line up a silent shot.

Is it worth it

Good for bow users and hunters. Others should pick a broader perk.

Works well with

Hunter's Mark on the Trapper Bracer adds damage to tagged targets.

Related skills

Gear perks
Adrenaline Rush
Greatly improves move speed after sliding.
Gear perks
Aluminum Plate
Greatly improves soft-target defense. Slightly impairs movement noise.
Gear perks
Amigo Rush
Improves move speed after your Amigo kills an enemy.
Gear perks
Ammo Scavenger
Acquire additional weapon ammo.

Updated November 10, 2026

This entry uses material from the "Gear mods" article on the Far Cry Wiki at Fandom and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. Source CC BY-SA 3.0