What is hip fire in COD Mobile?

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Call of Duty Mobile (Image via Activision)

"Hip fire" is the term for firing a weapon in Call of Duty Mobile (COD Mobile) without aiming down the sights (ADS). This tactic is frequently employed in high-stress, close-quarters combat scenarios where survival depends on reflexes and agility.

In contrast to aiming down sights, which improves accuracy and precision but narrows the field of vision, hip firing enables players to keep a larger shooting angle. Gaining proficiency with this mechanic can greatly increase a player's efficacy in specific game scenarios.


All details about hip fire in COD Mobile

Hip fire POV (Image via Activision)
Hip fire POV (Image via Activision)

Hip firing works similarly in COD Mobile as it does in other first-person shooter (FPS) games. The bullets will often travel toward the center of the screen with some spread when a player discharges their weapon without using their down sights.

This implies that, particularly at longer ranges, shots made while hip firing will not be as precise or reliable as those made while aiming down sights. However, because of its advantages in speed and agility, hip firing can be extremely successful in close-quarters encounters.


Advantages of hip fire in COD Mobile

Hip firing has several benefits, one of which is its quickness. Players can respond swiftly to unforeseen encounters or ambushes by eliminating the time it takes to aim down sights.

This instantaneous edge frequently distinguishes between completing a kill and falling prey. Furthermore, without the restrictions imposed by ADS, players can quickly switch targets or monitor numerous opponents because of hip firing's larger field of view.

Hip firing also has the benefit of being adaptable for mobile gaming. Since COD Mobile is designed to run on touchscreen devices, the game has mechanics that support rapid and simple actions.

This design philosophy is supported by hip firing, which enables players to attack adversaries quickly without requiring precise finger movements to aim down sights. It is a useful ability for mobile gamers who want to dominate fast-paced matches because of its accessibility.


Disadvantages of hip fire in COD Mobile

Hip firing (Image via Activision)
Hip firing (Image via Activision)

Hip firing does, however, have drawbacks and restrictions. The main disadvantage, as previously mentioned, is that it is less accurate than ADS. It can be useful up close, but the greater the distance between the user and the target, the higher will be the bullet spread. This results in a decrease in accuracy, rendering the mechanic ineffective.

A certain degree of knowledge of the handling qualities and recoil pattern of a weapon is necessary for hip firing. Accurate hip fire in COD Mobile requires a grasp of the subtle differences between each weapon's firing behavior. Gaining the muscle memory required to manage recoil and preserve accuracy when hip firing requires expertise and practice.


Gamers can improve their hip fire accuracy in COD Mobile in several ways, such as using weapon attachments and perks. Laser sights are one example of an attachment that can increase hip fire accuracy by decreasing bullet spread and raising the possibility of hitting targets without ADS.

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Edited by Ritoban "Veloxi" Paul
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