Do you want to have a better aim? Do you want to carry your friends? Then, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s cover some fun, quick tips you can start doing right now that will increase your KD and accuracy right now. Let’s get started!
1. Lower Your Sensitivity
The truth is that you are probably playing on too-high sensitivity. The default sensitivity and the default configurations are just too fast. And that makes sense, as you don’t need heavy precision while using Windows. But in gaming, things are a bit different.
Many people may say it all comes down to personal preference. And you can get results on high sensitivities as well. As long as it is comfortable for you, that’s okay. And that’s the truth. But, there’s a reason why ALMOST every pro player plays with low sensitivity. It is just better. BEST Sensitivity For FPS Games.
- Lower sensitivity allows you to make precise movements and make micro-adjustments easier.
- Because you have a larger area to use (instead of 10cm/360, you have 50cm/360), you can more easily target your opponents anywhere on the screen, which is way more challenging with higher sensitivity as you will probably overshoot your opponents.
- Little micro-twitches in your hand are less noticeable on lower sensitivities.
You’ve probably heard it thousand times. I hope it will be the last time. But, if you want to know how to find the perfect one for you, make sure to check How To Find The Perfect Sensitivity.
2. Crosshair Placement
Probably the most crucial tip on this list. Crosshair placement. If so many people know the importance of crosshair placement, why do I see their crosshair on the floor when I spectate randoms? Enemies won’t pop out of there, right?
First, make sure your crosshair is head height. Do not look at the floor. Many people aim at the floor because the gun model does not block their vision that way. But you have to fight against it. So instead, make sure you aim at head level and center your crosshair where enemies might appear. For example, it will probably be doors, windows, or anywhere enemies might camp, peek, or rush from.
If you check out pro players playing in games like Valorant, Siege, and CS:GO, you will notice that there are barely aiming. They have an almost perfect crosshair placement that really negates any need to aim. They just put their crosshair at where enemies will probably be at, and they shoot. No adjustments are needed. You should do the same.
3. Learn The Game
What I mean by “learn the game” is utilizing every game mechanic to win. Start by learning the maps, and know every maneuver available. If you need to hop into a custom match and explore by yourself, do it. You have to memorize everything by heart. Then, use it to your advantage. Whether it is choke points, angles, flanks, high grounds, etc. Use every bit of the map to your advantage.
Utilize your throwables. Learn about your weapons and perks (If you have any). Learn about moving correctly, strafing, jumping, etc. Actually, learn the game and make sure you know everything about the little things.
For example, in a game like Call Of Duty, many people think it is just running around and shooting. Nothing complicated. But it is way more than that. It is about the flanks, positioning, utility, the right weapons, and usage of perks. It is a work of art.
A player who has mastered everything about the game, and knows every possible maneuver, every play in the book, is a monster. You lose to him despite having a greater aim because he actually utilizes everything that the game offers.
4. Focus
You have to be focused while playing the game. So many people are playing video games on auto-pilot. While this is not necessarily a bad thing, but if you are looking to improve, this has to stop.
By focusing and consciously paying effort to our gameplay and aim, we notice many things we can utilize for our improvement. First of all, we aim better. We aim better when we consciously aim at targets and actually focus on the mouse movement. We hit more shots, and we track better, etc.
The second benefit is we learn what is wrong with our gameplay. If we focus on the game, we notice our mistakes and patterns, and we can fix them. Analyze your deaths, your plays, and misplays. Understand everything that is going on. Focus on it and not just play from match to match.
You have to realize that just by playing, we barely improve. We need to have the right environment and mindset. By being focused, we open to the path for improvement, whether it is in aiming or game sense.
Make sure to check out How To Improve Your Focus When Gaming
5. Stay Calm
Make sure you are calm. Many people tend to panic in gunfights or get tilted when they die. The problem with being so emotional during gaming is that it ruins your performance.
It was proven that gaming is a cognitive sport, and your mood matters (GAMING IS A COGNITIVE SPORT: YOUR MOOD MATTERS). Therefore, it will impact your performance if you are in a bad mood, stressed, tilted, or even panicking during fights. Do you think pro players are panicking in gunfights?
Make sure your mood is right. Make sure you are calm and not tilted. It is easier said than done but really try to notice when you are doing one of these behaviors, acknowledge them, and try to calm yourself.
Make sure to check out How To Stop Tilt: Win More Games and How To Be Calmer And Reduce Stress While Gaming (Pro Mindset)
Final Words
- Lower your sensitivity
- Make sure your crosshair placement in check
- Learn everything about the game
- Make sure you are focused while playing
- Stay calm
Thank you very much for reading. I hope at least one of these tips actually helped you, and I will see you on the other side!
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