How to win more close-range gunfights in Free Fire (2024)

In Battle Royale titles like Free Fire, close-range gunfights are inevitable regardless of whether you're a passive rank-pusher, aggressive player, or a sniper. Such gunfights often begin in an unanticipated moment of matches and end within a snap of a finger, demanding swift movement speed, quick decision-making ability, control over your weapon, and composure. Furthermore, it requires good communication and coordination with teammates.

Although a few tips and tricks can help one fight in close-range gunfights, the outcome of these combat is determined by how well you tackle the situation.

Considering all these, this article discusses how to fight in close-range gunfights in Free Fire.

Disclaimer: Free Fire is banned in India. Readers in the region are advised against playing the game. Instead, they can play Free Fire Max, an India-exclusive and legal variant.

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Free Fire close-range gunfight mastery

Mastering close-range gunfights in Free fire requires experience with guns and the region you are fighting in. Confidence is another factor that decides your reaction during an abrupt appearance of an enemy. Numerous other skills incorporated into your gameplay will help you with close-range gunfights, such as your deceiving movements.

A swift movement is imperative when stuck in close-range gunfights. It helps you dodge your enemy's attacks and also in confusing them. Shifting to three-finger claw control can help you achieve a good movement speed. Additionally, while rotating your joystick to dodge the bullets, you can try to jump, crouch, or even be prone. Consequently, the enemies will get confused, and you will have better angles to take shots.

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Best weapons in Free Fire for close-range gunfights

Free Fire gives you an abundance of guns to choose from, each having unique attributes for different circumstances. For close-range gunfights, you can go for shotguns. MAG-7 is one of the best shotguns in the game. It has a clip size of 8, an astounding damage output of 89, and a movement speed of 62, which should be considered when getting into close-range gunfights.

M1187 and M1014 are other useful shotguns for getting personal with enemies. M1187, with a humongous damage output of 100, is an excellent option for close-range combat. However, its small magazine is a significant drawback of this shotgun; only those with good accuracy should use M1187. In ARs, you can go for Groza, AK, or M4A1.

You can also use Scythe or Katana for the quick and easy kill and when out of bullets or guns. Their skillful utilization can get you out alive with some kills to your name.

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Do's and don'ts of Free Fire close-range gunfights

Gloo Walls are your biggest aid if a fight gets out of hand. Using them, you can form a temporary cover in front of you that blocks incoming bullets. If you get into a close-range gunfight in an open area, Gloo walls can get you out alive. Other throwables, such as frags and smokes, also come in handy in such circumstances.

To use Gloo walls as fast as possible and place them right before you, first crouch and hit the Gloo wall button. This will quickly form a Gloo wall at the appropriate distance, saving you from the enemy's attacks.

In addition to these, avoid using a two-finger setup since this customization doesn't let you move while firing, making it easier for foes to target you. Moreover, avoid engaging in a fight when in an open area, even if your teammates are around, as you can never be sure from which direction an unanticipated enemy can attack in such a region.

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