Best controller settings for Black Ops 6

The best controller settings for Black Ops 6 can not only help you get more kills but also get more wins, eventually helping you get better. Your controller is the only way you will interact with the game. Using it, you'll move around and aim at all your enemies. Being an FPS game these two aspects become some of the most crucial elements and they are solely dependent on your controller and how you, the player use it.

So, you must get your controller settings for Black Ops 6 right. In this guide, we will take a closer look at the best controller settings for Black Ops 6.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinion. These settings can differ for every individual.

Exploring the best controller settings for Black Ops 6

Here are the best controller settings for Black Ops 6:

Best controller settings for Black Ops 6 Season 1 (Image via Activision)

Input settings

Button Layout: Tactical
Stick Layout Present: Default
Horizontal Stick Sensitivity: 9
Vertical Stick Sensitivity: 8
Simplified Controls: Off
Low Motor Strain: Off
Bumper Ping: Off
Swap L1/R1 or LB/RB with L2/R2 or LT/RT: Off

Controller settings

Controller Vibration: Off
Trigger Effect: Off

Deadzone Inputs

Test Stick Deadzone: Off
Left Stick Min: 0
Left Stick Max: 60
Right Stick Min: 0
Right Stick Max: 99
Left Trigger: 0
Right Trigger: 0

To use the best controller settings for Black Ops 6, it's highly recommended to pick the Tactical Button layout over others, as this switches the melee button with the Change Stance/Slide/Dive button for a more comfortable movement experience in a match.

As for the Deadzones, they are important to optimize your aim assist. But they do vary depending on the controller you are using. Hence, you should start by setting the Left Stick Min and Right Stick Min to 0, and then enable Test Stick Deadzone. Now, without touching the sticks, check your vertical axis percentage and then you may adjust the Left and Right Stick min as per those values. These will assist you in achieving the best controller settings for Black Ops 6.

Also read: Best audio settings in Black Ops 6

Best Aiming Settings

Sensitivity Multiplier

3rd Person Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.0
Ground Vehicles Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00
Air Vehicles Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00
Tablet Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.83
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier (Focus): 1.00
Look Inversion: Standard

Aiming Advanced Settings

Look Inversion: Personal preference
ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: Instant
3rd Person ADS Correction Type: Assist
Aim Response Curve Type: Dynamic
Custom ADS Sensitivity Per Zoom: On
ADS Sens. Multiplier (Low Zoom): 0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (2x-3x Zoom): 0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (4x-5x Zoom): 0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (6x-7x Zoom): 0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (8x-9x Zoom): 0.90
ADS Sens. Multiplier (High Zoom): 1.00

Aim Assist

Target Aim Assist: On

Motion Sensor

Motion Sensor Behavior: Off

Best Movement Settings

Intelligent Movement

Sprint Assist: Off
Mantle Assist: Off
Crouch Assist: Off
Corner Slice: On

Movement Behaviors

Slide/Dive Behavior: Hybrid
Automatic Airborne Mantle: Off
Sprint Restore: On
Slide Maintains Sprint: On
Parachute Automatic Behavior: Free Fall
Mantle Cancels Reload: On

Movement Advanced Settings

Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: Toggle
Auto Move Forward: Off
Auto Door Peek: Off
Sprint Restore: On
Tactical Sprint Behavior: Single Tap Sprint
Plugging Underwater: Trigger
Sprinting Door Bash: On

Vehicle Advanced Settings

Vehicle Control Mode: Driver Control
Scorestreak Vehicle Control Mode: Aim-Based Control
Vehicle Camera Recenter: Short Delay
Camera Initial Position: Free Look
Lean-Out Activation: Melee/Finishing Move/Body Shield

Best Combat Settings

Combat Behaviors

Aim Down Sight Behavior: Hold
Weapon Mount Activation: ADS + Melee
Dedicated Melee Weapon Activation: Hold Melee
Body Shield/Finishing Move Behavior: Prioritize Body Shield
Armor Plate Behavior: Apply All
Quick C4 Detonation: All at Once
Equipment Behavior: Hold
Manual Fire Behavior: Press

Combat Advanced Settings

Change Dpad Up Behavior: Ping
Change Zoom Activation: Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
Weapon Mount Exit: Short Delay
Interact/Reload Behavior: Prioritize Reload
Sprint Cancels Reload: Off
Akimbo Behavior: Independent
ADS Stick Swap: Off
Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch: Off

Overlay behaviors

Scoreboard/Map/Stats Behavior: Toggle

Overlay Advanced Settings

Inventory Control: Directional Buttons
Ping Wheel Delay: Moderate
Double Tap Danger Ping Delay: Moderate
Wheels Behavior: Hold

Best FOV Settings

Field of View

Field of View (FOV): 110
ADS Field of View: Affected
Weapon Field of View: Wide
3rd Field of View: 90
Vehicle Field of View: Wide

Camera

World Motion Blur: Off
Weapon Motion Blur: Off
1st Person Camera Movement: Least (50%)
3rd Person Camera Movement: Least (50%)
3rd Person Camera Movement: 3rd Person ADS
Inverted Flash Bang: As per preference

By using the best controller settings for Black Ops 6, you will get the best possible experience in the game. However, do note that these settings are optimized for the average user and everyone has different preferences on how they want their controllers to behave in-game.

Hence, it is advised to start with these settings and head over to the Firing Range to test them out first. You can then change them according to your preference and get your own set of best controller settings for Black Ops 6.

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Edited by Virat Fumakia