The Barrel Roll Skill is one of the many driving stunts you can perform in Forza Horizon 6, and it frequently appears in Festival Playlist challenges, daily objectives, and achievement requirements. While the skill is straightforward once you understand the technique, many players struggle to trigger it consistently.
What Is the Barrel Roll Skill?
A Barrel Roll is awarded when your vehicle rotates sideways around its lengthwise axis while airborne. Unlike a front flip or backflip, the car must roll from side to side before landing successfully.
Once the rotation is completed and you touch down safely, the game will display a Barrel Roll Skill notification.
How to Perform a Barrel Roll
Landing a Barrel Roll is all about using the right launch angle rather than simply driving off a jump at full speed.
Follow these steps:
- Choose a fast, stable vehicle.
- Find a jump or ramp with a sloped edge.
- Approach the ramp slightly off-center instead of driving straight.
- Let one side of the vehicle leave the ramp before the other.
- Stay airborne as the car rolls sideways.
- Land cleanly to register the skill.
Approaching the jump at an angle is the key. If both wheels leave the ramp at the same time, you’ll usually perform a standard jump instead of a barrel roll.
Best Places to Get the Barrel Roll Skill
Larger stunt ramps are the easiest places to earn the skill because they provide plenty of airtime for the vehicle to complete its rotation.
Rally routes with uneven terrain and hillside jumps are also reliable options. Natural slopes found along mountain roads can work just as well, provided you carry enough speed and launch from an angle.
In general, look for locations where the terrain naturally tilts your vehicle as it leaves the ground.
Best Cars for Barrel Rolls
Several vehicle types make the stunt much easier thanks to their suspension and center of gravity:
- Jeep SUVs
- Rally cars
- Crossovers with higher ground clearance
- High-performance S1- and S2-class sports cars
Vehicles with a slightly higher center of gravity tend to begin rotating more easily once airborne, making them excellent choices for completing Barrel Roll challenges.
Whether you’re clearing a Festival Playlist objective or working toward achievement milestones, mastering the launch angle is the key to earning the Barrel Roll Skill consistently. With the right vehicle and a suitable jump, you’ll be able to complete the stunt in just a few attempts.
