The Heron is one of the skill trees in Far Cy 3. The Heron specializes in long range takedowns, as well as mobility.
COOK GRENADES
- Hold R2/RB to cook a grenade, and let go to throw. Don't let it explode in your hand! This is one of the three default skills that is unlocked during the tutorial in Harvest the Jungle.
DEATH FROM ABOVE
- Press the jump button to jump onto an enemy below and kill him. x5 XP per kill. This skill is unlocked after completing Harvest the Jungle.
DEEP BREATH
- Stay underwater longer before needing to surface for air.
DEATH FROM BELOW
- Press the right analog stick in to kill an enemy above on a climbable ledge. x5 XP per kill. One of the requirements to unlock this is to get 2 Standard Takedown Kills.
BREATH CONTROL
- Click the left analog stick in to steady the crosshair 4x longer when looking through a scope.
MARATHON MAN
- Sprint faster with the sprint button indefinitely. One of the requirements is for you to collect 5 Relics.
GUNSLINGER TAKEDOWN
- Steal an enemy's pistol and use it to kill nearby enemies. x5 XP per pistol kill. You need 10 Handgun kills to unlock this.
DUAL DEATH FROM ABOVE
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Press the jump button to jump onto two enemies below and kill them. x7.5 XP per kill. You need 1 Death From Above Takedown to unlock this.
DUAL DEATH FROM BELOW
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Click the right analog stick in to kill two enemies above on a climbable ledge. x7.5 XP per kill. You need one Death From Below Takedown to unlock this.
STEADY AIM
- Hit the sprint button to steady the crosshair 2x longer when looking through a scope.
HIP SHOOTER
- Improved hip-fire accuracy when using pistols, SMGs, and shotguns.
SYRINGE POTENCY
- Crafted syringe effects will last 25% longer.
AIMED RELOAD
- Press the reload button to quickly reload any pistol or sniper rifle while using the aiming button.
LINE GUNNER
- Shoot with one-handed weapons while using ziplines.
SOFT LANDING
- Reduce damage taken from falls by 25%.
ENHANCED SYRINGE POTENCY
- Crafted syringe effects will last 50% longer.
LONG GUN EXPERT
- Improved hip-fire accuracy when using assault rifles, sniper rifles, and LMGs.
COOL GUNNER
- Allows a mounted gun to be fired longer before it overheats. You required 10 mounted kills in order to unlock this.

