Aim training tips to help you quickly level up in FPS games

Overwatch has been a huge success for Blizzard, with its colorful gameplay world and interesting characters, taking the FPS genre to a whole new market. If you want to play Overwatch better, this aim training guide will help you improve your aiming level in Overwatch in particular and FPS games in general.

“Grinding iron is worth it” and the more shooters you play, the better you will get at the genre, says professional Overwatch gamer Rémy “Adetonian” Cabresin, who shares tips to speed up the process. this.

Improving aim FPS skills is not just about technique. It requires you to have good shooting habits, let go of the bad ones, learn to practice, and pay attention to how you hold the mouse.

Have the right “tools”

The first thing to remember is that how good your skills are largely depends on your “tool kit”, and when it comes to aiming skills, the mouse and trackpad and the two most important devices. Fortunately, mouse sensor technology has advanced to the point where you can get a good mouse without spending too much money. Factors to consider when buying a mouse are DPI level (dots/inch), weight, and button layout. Professional gamers recommend lightweight and simple mice. With shooters, you may only need one or two thumb buttons for key skills in the game, and a light mouse will make it easier to navigate.

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You also want the lowest possible response time, as you won’t be able to hit a headshot if the mouse is slower than your reflexes. And every different mouse has a different response time, besides this factor, make sure it also fits your hand.

The next thing is a good trackpad. Adetonian recommends using the largest one possible but still fits the computer desk, because you definitely don’t want to have to pick up the mouse in the middle of a game. This is a prime concern for mice with low DPI levels as they require more space to move.

Muscle strength

Once you’re sure about the gear array, you need to make sure your body is, too. Some gamers argue that the way you hold the mouse affects the outcome (how you grip the palm, fingers, and tip of each finger), but Adetonian says the most important thing is to hold it in a way that makes you comfortable. There are many infographics online about how to hold the mouse, but they depend on the size of the hand and the fit when holding the mouse.

“The most important thing is your stance. If you stretch your muscles because of fatigue, it will affect gameplay. And you should also make sure there’s enough room to rest your wrists on the table.”

Sensitivity

Sensitivity is the most important setting when it comes to FPS aiming. But there’s no such thing as an automatic setting that will automatically make you a good shooter, you have to find the setting that feels most natural for you to put yourself in control.

However, higher DPI is not always better. Some mice actually do worse when used at the highest DPI setting, and a single DPI point will convert a small mouse movement into a large, uncontrollable mouse pointer movement. Deciding which DPI setting to use in your mouse’s driver software and what sensitivity level is sufficient in game can be difficult. In general, it’s best to choose the DPI that you feel most comfortable with, and then focus on trying to achieve your goals while playing.

At low sensitivity you can easily control and create more precise movements, but you will have to use your elbow to move the mouse. Adetonian recommends starting between 400-800 DPI, and then customizing the sensitivity to the required level. On high-resolution monitors, a DPI setting between 1000 may be more appropriate for Windows. Following is the difference between high and low sensitivity.

Move the touchpad all the way across with 400 DPI:

Same with 1600 DPI:

If you find yourself often missing shots from overshooting your target, try adjusting the sensitivity while downplaying. Similarly, if you find yourself unable to reach your target in time, or using too many hand movements that make you feel unnatural and tired, the mouse’s sensitivity may still be low.

One thing to keep in mind, however, is that the sensitivity should not be changed excessively. Adetonian advises not to immediately adjust this factor after only losing a match – it will mess up your muscle memory. Instead, only change the sensitivity if your gaming performance is low and prolonged. And after tuning, it takes time for your memory to get used to before you think it doesn’t fit and change again.

Target Marking Technique

There are two main types of aiming: tracking and flickshot. Tracking is when you’re trying to aim with a crosshair all the time – useful for DPS (Damage Per Second) characters with automatic weapons, like Soldier: 76 and Tracer in Overwatch.

Flickshot is when you just aim the scarlet at the target and then return to normal perspective – used for single-shot weapons, like snipers or McCree in Overwatch.

No matter which character you use, Adetonian recommends leaving the crosshair where you think the target will be. If every game you play by seeing is shooting, then there is a high chance you will shoot too slowly and miss the target.

“When you’re not in combat, keep the crosshair at the angle you think your opponent is going to be,” says Adetonian. “When you go around that corner, bring the crosshair to the next corner in your path and keep it there as you move to this spot.”

Has iron grinding makes perfect

Once you’ve found the right sensitivity for you, it’s time to work your muscles. In particular, flickshot relies heavily on muscle memory, but this memory is used anytime, anywhere, including moving around the map, turning to shoot opponents in the back, or raising the crosshair to shoot a fast moving target.

“There are browser games that a lot of people think can improve your aiming skills, but they only help you improve your reflexes, not practice your hands,” Adetonian said. This is because the sensitivity in the game is not the same as the mouse pointer movements in Windows, and so the muscle memory for moving the same distance is also different.

A better way is to practice your skills in the game. With tracking, aim the crosshair at a point and start moving. While making the movements that you will make during combat, try to keep the crosshair in place. This will help exercise your muscle memory.

You can easily keep the pointer motionless while moving, it’s time you learn how to do this for moving targets. You need to hit the target while in mobility, so keep moving while keeping the crosshair on the target. Don’t wait for the enemy to hit the right crosshair. Your moves should be irregular and unpredictable – and so should your opponents for the most part.

This is where games with custom modes and bots come in handy. Setting the AI ​​bots to the extreme will at least make their movements realistic to the real match, but keep their damage down. After all, no one wants to be killed by bots when all you want to do is practice. Here’s an example of tracking the character Suyio:

Custom mode in Overwatch is also suitable for flickshot practice. Create a match with 6 Ana bots on the opponent’s side and set the setting to only headshots. Hero Ana cannot shoot headshots, so she can only move around the map, allowing you to practice aiming skills without fear of being killed.

If the FPS game you are playing is not Overwatch but another game like CS:GO, you can apply the same practice in custom game mode. Practicing aiming skills in CS:GO also means that you have to understand the spray pattern and recoil of each gun. But in general, the practice outlined above will make you a more solid shooter, and it’s important to practice in the game you want to become better at.

Once you’ve developed muscle memory, you need to make sure it’s always there, even if you switch to another game or change your mouse or monitor’s resolution. The best way to do this is to measure the distance you need to hover for the mouse pointer to rotate 180° in-game, then adjust the settings in the new game (or with a new mouse) until that distance is reached. . Another way is to see how far your character rotates when moving the mouse all the way across the trackpad.

Conclude

Of course, playing more FPS games will make you better. You can also check out other resources including subreddits like r/OverwatchUniversity and r/LearnCSGO. Follow the instructions above first, then find more tips that work for you, and in the end you’ll just headshot and win.

By PC Gamer