Gridshot is one of the most addicting scenarios in Aim Lab. It is so fun and arcadey. And we often see top streamers grind Gridshot on stream. Getting 100k+ is a benchmark we all would like to cross. Today, I will explain how to improve your Gridshot scores and consistently get above 100k+.
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What Is Gridshot?
Gridshot is a fast-paced clicking scenario that primarily focuses on speed. It consists of 3 big targets that respawn very closely when you hit one. It is the most popular aim training scenario in Aim Lab. Gridshot equivalent on Kovaaks is Tile Frenzy.
How To Improve Your Gridshot Score?
1. Go Slow and Focus On Precision
Accuracy should be your number one priority. Many people sacrifice precision for speed, which causes them to develop bad habits and can hurt their overall aim. The most crucial thing in aim training is precision.
You see, increasing your speed and decreasing your precision is ineffective. Instead, you want to develop that “muscle memory” and comfortably manage to hit above 90%+ accuracy. That way, you will develop good habits and be able to increase your speed while comfortably maintaining high accuracy.
You start by going very, very slow. Scores don’t matter for now. This is practice. Go slowly and increase your speed bit by bit while maintaining above 90% precision. The moment you drop below 90% accuracy, you should slow down.
This is your number one rule. Focus on precision, and the speed will come by itself.
2. Be Smooth
Being smooth rather than flicking is the best way to approach clicking scenarios. Snapping from target to target with rigid movements and no gameplay flow is not the ideal strategy. Instead, you should be as smooth as possible, going straight from one target to another.
This is especially true among new players, but I’ve also seen some experienced players guilty of this. Snapping from target to target is not ideal. Think about it as a drawing class. You have to draw smooth and straight lines between the targets.
Again, start slow. Don’t flick. The speed comes by itself. This way, you will remain precise even during high speeds because you actually control the movement.
Working on your smoothness can massively benefit your clicking scenarios, especially Gridshot. So make sure to incorporate some smoothness scenarios. (I am working on a smoothness article but in the meantime, Check out How To Fix Shaky And Jittery Aim)
Sometimes, you are not smooth because of external reasons like poor sleep, diet, lack of exercise, etc. So make sure you take care of that. All the healthy stuff. Get your diet in check, go to the gym, sleep more, drink more, etc. It will massively improve your performance.
Please do not skip this step. It is the basis of every clicking scenario. Going smooth and drawing straight lines from target to target is crucial.
3. Learn Target Priority
Choosing the order of your targets in Gridshot is crucial. You should focus on hitting the targets in the order in which they spawn. This eliminates any decision-making process that may decrease your speed and it also aligns “combos” for you to shoot at.
Take a look at the video with 0.25 speed. See the common pattern and his target priority. He always goes by order of the spawns.
By not having a proper target selection, your movements and target priority will be mediocre at best, and will probably be random. The problem is, that with mediocre target priority, you waste time between targets which hurt your score overall.
You are basically wasting valuable time. By choosing to shoot targets in the order of their spawn, you eliminate any decision making which increase your speed because you do not think about target selection.
4. Play Precision Focused Tasks
By playing other precision-focused tasks, you improve your precision, which translates to Gridshot. Getting better in other aim fundamentals can massively help with your Gridshot scores. Scattershot, Sixshot, and Spidershot are examples of good high-precision-focused tasks.
By incorporating other aim training tasks that focus on precision, you can increase your Gridshot scores. They can improve your bottlenecks and increase your accuracy overall.
5. Use A Metronome
Utilizing a metronome is recommended because it helps maintain your flow and pace. One of the difficulties in clicking scenarios and especially Gridshot, is shooting fast without losing your pace. Metronome sets the pace and helps you maintain it throughout the run.
Setting a metronome can massively increase your performance if you are having problems with speed and pace during your gameplay. Once you set the metronome, your pace is placed, you get into the flow state, and you shoot targets at the same rate.
Increasing your metronome BPM little by little every time helps with the adaptation of the speed for your body.
But, the most important thing is to ensure you do not set the BPM to too fast. Remember steps one and two. You have to be precise and smooth with your movements. Do not sacrifice your accuracy for speed so make sure to choose the right amount of BPM.
Just google “online metronome” for an online metronome.
6. Get The Right Settings For You
Getting the right settings and setup while trying to min-max your scores is crucial. Playing with a low-quality mouse, an uncomfortable sensitivity, and even gaming on a 60hz monitor can all decrease your overall performance.
Let’s start with sensitivity. First, you have to make sure it is the right one. Many people do not think about their sensitivity for a second, which is a huge mistake. You have to make sure it is the perfect one for you, and it suits your needs.
Please do not leave it on default. You have to adjust it for your own needs and preference. I have actually created a new method for finding the perfect sensitivity for you. Check it out at How To Find Your Perfect Sensitivity.
When talking about setup, the two most important things are your mouse and monitor in terms of Gridshot and aim training.
For a mouse, you want one that is comfortable for you and light (Light vs Heavy Gaming Mice), so you can quickly and smoothly aim at your targets. Plus, many “gaming mice” have bad sensors and can cause angle snapping and mouse smoothing, which is not ideal.
I recommend getting a Logitech G Pro, which is a beast of a mouse. Check out my review at Logitech G Pro Review After 1 Year.
For a monitor, due to the nature of this task, being able to shoot at targets very quickly and see things very smoothly is crucial. For example, suppose you are playing on a 60hz monitor. It is probably your bottleneck. So it is seriously very important for aim training to get a good monitor with a high refresh rate to increase your reaction time.
I recommend getting BenQ Zowie XL2456K.
Check out my whole gaming setup if you are interested.
7. Stay Consistent
Staying consistent is crucial when trying to beat high scores and improve your aim. Twenty minutes every day is better than 2 hours over the weekend. Repetition is essential when trying to improve your aim.
This is a no-brainer, but I highly recommend playing Gridshot every day for at least 10 minutes. As I’ve said before, repetition is key to improving your aim. Especially with high scores in aim trainers.
You have to grind these tasks to improve; there are no shortcuts.
Hopefully, you are better at Gridshot than you were 5 minutes ago, and you’ve learned a thing or two about Gridshot. But, is it actually beneficial for your aim? Check out Is Gridshot Good For Your Aim?: Honest Opinion.
What Is A Good Score On Gridshot?
A good score on Gridshot is above 100k. 100k Gridshot score is considered a standard benchmark in the aim training community, and many people strive to get beyond that score.
What Is The Average Score On Gridshot?
The average score on Gridshot is about 60k. Getting above 60k is considered above average, and many strive for the 100k score. But the average is about 60k.
To see the top Gridshot performers, check out Aimlab Gridshot Leaderboards. But take it with a grain of salt, as some top performers are hackers.
