{"id":12559,"date":"2022-02-12T14:55:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T14:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/12\/the-best-tricks-for-aiming-in-pc-fps-games\/"},"modified":"2022-02-12T14:55:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T14:55:07","slug":"the-best-tricks-for-aiming-in-pc-fps-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2022\/02\/12\/the-best-tricks-for-aiming-in-pc-fps-games\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Tricks for Aiming in PC FPS Games"},"content":{"rendered":"

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To aim better in a PC first-person shooter, avoid changing your mouse sensitivity and in-game crosshair often. Stick to one set of settings and master them. Focus aiming at weak points such as the head, and pay attention to your movement.<\/p>\n

Mastering Your Aim Settings<\/h2>\n

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When it comes to aiming in first-person shooters, there are two settings to worry about\u2013your mouse sensitivity and in-game crosshair.<\/p>\n

Mastering one sensitivity dramatically improves your aim because it affects your mouse precision. The more you practice aiming<\/a> at a specific sensitivity, the better your accuracy gets. Moving your mouse to certain distances\u00a0becomes second nature.<\/p>\n

A crosshair is simply a mark on your screen that points to where the middle of your screen is\u2013the spot you\u2019re aiming. Changing it often won\u2019t have as much effect as changing your sensitivity. However, it\u2019s still better to commit to one for an extended period. The more practice you get using one crosshair, the better your aim will be.\u00a0Any crosshair will work as long as it doesn\u2019t block your vision when aiming at opponents.<\/p>\n

You could realistically play without a crosshair (at a disadvantage, of course). If you get familiar enough with where the center of your screen is, you could still aim well. This is why you should master your aim settings rather than find the \u201cperfect\u201d settings. In reality, there are no perfect settings. It\u2019s all about your preference.<\/p>\n

When you master a set of settings, you\u2019ll find that it doesn\u2019t matter whether\u00a0you\u2019re warming up, playing a competitive game, or using a friend\u2019s account\u2013your aim will be consistent.<\/p>\n

Stop Changing Your Aim Settings Often<\/h3>\n

Mastering your aim settings means you need to stop changing them often. This is a common mistake many players of all ranks make. They tend to change these aim settings because they assume they\u2019re \u201cnot optimal.\u201d However, it\u2019s likely that you haven\u2019t used them long enough to make that judgment properly.<\/p>\n

There aren\u2019t optimal settings for aiming because everybody has their own preferences. What\u2019s optimal for one player might not be optimal for another. That\u2019s why you\u2019ll almost never find two professional gamers with the same aim settings.<\/p>\n

So what should you do? Commit to one sensitivity and crosshair for at least a week\u00a0or two, or somewhere between 15-25 games before changing it.\u00a0There is no exact number of matches or duration to commit to those settings. Just give yourself enough in-game experience playing with those settings before deciding to change them.<\/p>\n

If your settings feel like they\u2019re negatively affecting the way you aim, then feel free to change them after using them for a while. Be sure to commit to your new settings before changing them again.<\/p>\n

Aiming at Weak Points<\/h2>\n

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In most first-person shooters, your enemies will usually have weak points. Shooting the head usually deals the most damage, followed by the upper body and back, and then the rest of the body.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019re playing, focus your crosshair placement on the weakest point. Let\u2019s say the head is the weakest point in the game you\u2019re playing. During your warmups, aim drills, and practices, try keeping your mouse aimed at the enemy head at all times. This is called \u201ctracking\u201d or having \u201cgood crosshair placement\u201d in the gaming world.<\/p>\n

The more you can track and shoot at weak points, the faster you\u2019ll eliminate your opponents. This is because you\u2019re dealing more damage than someone who isn\u2019t aiming at weak points. Keep in mind that tracking can be difficult, especially when it comes to moving targets.<\/p>\n

After a while, aiming at weak points also becomes like second nature. As soon as you see your enemy, you\u2019ll instinctively try to aim at their weak points, making you a better player.<\/p>\n

Stay Calm and Focus<\/h2>\n

Learning to stay calm and focus primarily applies to new players and those who stress under pressure. When you see an opponent, you might freak out in fear that they\u2019ll shoot you down first. This causes your aim to be slightly\u2014if not completely\u2014out of control.<\/p>\n

As you\u2019re gaming, take a deep breath and remind yourself that you\u2019re here to have fun. Winning is nice, but in the end, it\u2019s about enjoying the game and improving. Don\u2019t be too hard on yourself if you don\u2019t manage to aim correctly. Do your best to stay calm, focus, and continue practicing. Your aim will get better over time,\u00a0especially if you practice frequently!<\/p>\n

Pay Attention to Your Movement<\/h2>\n

Your movement directly affects how you aim. If you\u2019re standing still, all you have to focus on is your crosshair placement. However, if you\u2019re moving, you\u2019ll have to pay attention to your crosshair placement and movement simultaneously.<\/p>\n

Doing so isn\u2019t easy as it\u2019s harder to track your opponents while you\u2019re moving. It\u2019s even harder if they\u2019re moving as well. Depending on the situation you\u2019re in, you\u2019ll need to decide if it\u2019s better to move as little as possible so that you can aim accurately or move and shoot.<\/p>\n

Some first-person shooters even punish players for moving and shooting, making the recoil nearly impossible to control. If this applies to your game, you\u2019ll want to make sure you aren\u2019t moving before firing any shots. Conversely, if it\u2019s better to move and shoot in your game, you\u2019ll want to practice doing so.<\/p>\n

Of course, you\u2019ll also need a decent mouse. Take a look at\u00a0our favorite gaming mice<\/a> if you\u2019re in the market for a new one!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n