Best Aim Assist settings to use in Modern Warfare 2

Choosing the best Aim Assist settings in MW2 can be tricky. With so many presets and values to tweak, it can sometimes be overwhelming for players. As a result, players stick to the default settings, resulting in poor in-game performance. Since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is competitive, the wrong settings can lead you to lose gunfights or, in some instances, a match.

Aim Assist is one of the most crucial settings to tweak in MW2, especially for players on consoles, as they use controllers. PC users have superior aiming capabilities of the mouse at their disposal. As a result, they have to rely on Aim Assist for accuracy.

This guide will list the best Aim Assist settings for Modern Warfare 2 to ensure that players win more gunfights and improve their KD ratios.

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What are the best controller settings to use in Modern Warfare 2?

As already established, the importance of Aim Assist when using a controller cannot be underestimated. Since crossplay is now active in MW2, oftentimes, those using controllers will compete against others on a mouse and keyboard. Hence, tweaking your controller settings should be a priority if you want to perform better.

To improve your performance in Modern Warfare 2 and remain competitive against mouse and keyboard players, use the following Aim Assist and controller settings:

Inputs

• Bumper Ping: Off
• Stick layout preset: Default
• Controller vibration: Off (Turn this off as vibrations during a match can be a huge distraction).

Aiming

• Horizontal stick sensitivity: 5 (Set as per preference)
• Vertical stick sensitivity: 6 (Set as per preference, but make sure to set it a bit higher than Horizontal sensitivity)
• ADS sensitivity multiplier: 0.90
• Sensitivity multiplier
• Third person: 1.00
• Ground vehicles: 1.00
• Air vehicles: 1.00
• Tablet: 1.00
• Vertical aim axis
• On foot: Standard
• Third person: Standard
• Ground vehicles: Standard
• Air vehicles: Standard

Gameplay

• Aim Down Sight Behavior: Hold
• Automatic Sprint: Off
• Equipment Behavior: Hold
• Weapon Mount Activation: ADS + Melee
• Interact/Reload Behavior: Tap to Reload
• Armor Plate Behavior: Apply One

Advanced

• Target Aim Assist: On
• Aim Assist Type: Default
• Third-Person ADS Correction Type: On
• Aim Response Curve Type: Dynamic
• ADS Sens. Multiplier: 1.00
• ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: Instant
• Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: As per the user's preference

Movement Behaviors

• Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behavior: Toggle
• Auto Move Forward: Off
• Tactical Sprint Behavior: Double Tap
• Grounded Mantle: On
• Automatic Airborne Mantle: Partial
• Automatic Ground Mantle: Off
• Invert Slide and Dive Behavior: Standard
• Plunging Underwater: Movement
• Parachute Auto-Deploy: On
• Sprinting Door Bash: On
• Ledge Hang Mantle Behavior: Mantle Only

Combat Behaviors

• ADS Stick Swap: Off
• Weapon Mount Movement Exit: On
• Weapon Mount Exit Delay: Medium
• Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch: On
• Quick C4 Detonation: On

Vehicle Behaviors

• Vehicle Camera Recenter: Short Delay
• Camera Initial Position: Free Look

Overlays Behavior

• Scoreboard Behavior: Toggle
• Ping Wheel Delay: Moderate
• Double Tap Danger Ping Delay: Moderate
• Wheel Menu Behavior: Hold

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It is worth noting that depending on the controller you are using and your playstyle, these settings might need tweaking in Modern Warfare 2. Hence, play a few Bot matches in a Private Lobby and try them out before heading into a Public lobby.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 are currently available on all major platforms such as Windows PC (via Battle.net and Steam), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

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FAQs on best Aim Assist settings in MW2

Which Aim Assist mode is the best in MW2?

There are four types of Aim Assist modes present in Modern Warfare 2, namely Default, Precision, Focusing, and Black Ops. Most experienced players opt for either Precision or Black Ops in their gameplay.

What is the best sensitivity in MW2?

Sensitivity is one of the key aspects associated with aiming in Modern Warfare 2 and many may be interested in tweaking it. Most players often prefer sensitivity to be between 5 to 10.

Do pros use Aim Assist?

A majority of pro players use Aim Assist when playing Call of Duty, especially the ones playing on consoles.