How to Improve Aim in Fortnite

May 9, 2024

Highlights

Adjusting sensitivity settings is crucial for improving aim in
Fortnite
. Find the right sensitivity that matches your playstyle and preference.
Practice aiming and firing on various map codes to sharpen your skills and get better at landing shots. Constant practice pays off.
Crouching while aiming can significantly increase accuracy, but be cautious of becoming an easy target. Aim for the center of the body for higher chances of hitting opponents.

Fortnite’s Chapter 5, Season 1 has introduced more weapons with bullet drops, creating a highly competitive game that features pros who have advanced all they know when it comes to aiming and getting accurate shots. This can be intimidating for a beginner since aiming is the most challenging game mechanism to master. Many gamers find it difficult to jump, escape enemy hits, and aim their rifles simultaneously during the heat of battle.

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Although aiming in Fortnite, especially for console players, may be challenging, with some tips and tricks, players can improve their skills and earn victory royales. Players who want to be better shooters must understand the basics of aiming and firing and the various factors affecting aiming. This coupled with top-tier building skills, is the only way to claim a Victory Royale.

Updated on May 9, 2024, by Ashely Claudino: While learning the game’s main mechanics and becoming familiar with its environment is an important part of Fortnite, many players would argue that combat is the most crucial aspect in the game. To excel in combat, gamers have to master the art of aiming. This list has been updated with improved images that will help players understand aim mechanics, but most importantly, it now contains even more tips and tricks to get better.

1 Adjust Sensitivity Settings

Proper Sensitivity Settings Improve Aim

Controller sensitivity settings significantly impact how players aim and land shots. The wrong settings can slow down a player’s response time when facing threats, while the right settings can ensure all shots land at the target more accurately. Note that there’s no one-size-fits-all sensitivity setting, as players have different playstyles. Some players prefer lower sensitivity settings, while others prefer increasing them for more accurate shots.

We recommend testing different sensitivity settings to see how they perform during matches. Start out with a middle ground sensitivity like 5 and launch a Battle Royale to monitor the performance. If it’s not hitting opponents fast enough, bump it slightly and run the game again. The goal is to find a sweet spot that matches the player’s game style and preference. Players should also turn on aim assist to help land their shots more accurately.

2 Practice Aiming on Various Map Codes

Practice Makes Perfect

One of the best ways to improve aim in Fortnite is to practice aiming and firing on various map codes. Constant practice lets players sharpen their firing skills, get comfortable handling various rifles and shotguns, and get better at landing shots. While this may require players to grind for hours, it’s worthwhile since it teaches them how to get critical hits when engaging in battle.

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Players can use various aim training and firing map codes to practice their aim in Fortnite. This includes Skaavok Aim Trainer, Clix Aim Trainer, and Raiders Aim Training. Players can also practice with bots before advancing to real enemies and opponents.

3 Apply Weapon Mods

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When Chapter 5 came out, Fortnite introduced its players to weapon mods, and they quickly proved to be a success among the fanbase. There are four mod types in Fortnite: Optic mods, Magazine mods, Underbarrel mods, and Barrel mods.

Players who want to make sure that their aim doesn’t fail them at the worst times should apply Underbarrel and Barrel mods to their weapons. Here are the three main mods to improve your aim in Fortnite:

Weapon Mod	Mod Type	Description
Vertical Foregrip	Underbarrel mod	Improves ADS recoil and spread
Laser	Underbarrel mod	Increases hip fire accuracy
Muzzle Brake	Barrel mod	Reduces recoil

Reducing a weapon’s recoil and increasing its accuracy are ways to guarantee players will hit their shots more often than not.

4 Learn About Crosshair Changes

Movement Changes the Size of the Crosshair Considerably

playing moving and playing standing still crosshairs

Many Fortnite players jump and move around during the heat of battle to escape shots from the enemy. While this strategy is highly effective at minimizing hits, it makes it harder to aim and land shots. When a player moves while trying to shoot, the crosshair becomes larger, making it harder to hit enemies. The more the player moves, the less likely they’ll be to hit their shots. This means that accuracy is reduced if they’re walking, it gets worse if they’re running, and it’s even harder if they’re jumping.

On the other hand, if the player stands still and aims, the crosshair becomes considerably smaller, making it easier to hit enemies. Note that standing still makes players an easy target for enemies as they can also land their shots. So, it’s wise to crouch while aiming to ensure accuracy while making it difficult for the opponent to land shots.

5 Take Advantage of First Shot Accuracy

The First Shot Can Be More Accurate

Fortnite has First Shot Accuracy, which allows players to easily hit their first shot with a weapon if they meet certain requirements – this is particularly important if a weapon suffers from Bloom and causes gamers to miss their shots more easily.

To take advantage of First Shot Accuracy in Fortnite, players must stand still, crouch, and carefully aim their weapon. This will case the crosshair to reduce in size, and if First Shot Accuracy is activated, the bullet will shoot straight forward and hit the target if the crosshair is on them – it won’t be subjected to Bloom. To reenable First Shot Accuracy after firing a weapon, players must reload as soon as they have the chance and repeat the process.

6 Aim for Critical Damage

Headshots Deal More Damage

Fortnite is a fast-paced game where players move quickly and constantly, which makes it more difficult to land hits. Players who aim for the head or leg have lower odds of landing shots since the surface area is much smaller. Aim for the center of the body, like the torso, as it has a larger surface area.

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While the center of the body may not deal more damage like a headshot, it guarantees a body hit to reduce the enemy’s health bar. Maintain the pressure with more bullets till the enemy is defeated and dies, and take out the party, no matter how rare the skin is.

7 Avoid Weapons With Bloom

Make Note of Which Weapons Suffer From Bloom

Many Assault Rifles have a stat that several fans might not be aware of, and that’s Bloom. This unfortunate stat makes it so whenever players fire a weapon affected by it, there is a chance that the bullet will fire anywhere within the crosshair’s range. The OG Scar was notorious for getting its users eliminated due to Bloom battles.

Gamers might want to avoid these weapons altogether. However, if they’re an essential part of their arsenal, they might want to crouch and take advantage of First Shot Accuracy by crouching, aiming down sights, and taking their shot carefully.