Noob’s Journey
Lock On: Aim & Sens 101
Aim isn’t mystic—it’s math + habits. Set your sensitivity, map your sticks, run your drills, repeat.
What Actually Improves Aim
- Consistency > speed: Keep the same sens across games by normalizing to FOV.
- Low friction setup: Raw input on, mouse accel off; controller deadzone just high enough to stop drift.
- Short, focused reps: 10–15 min daily beats 2 hours once a week.
North Star: repeatable micro-adjustments. Big flicks are flashy; micro is king.
Mouse Setup (KBM)
System-Level
- Windows “Enhance pointer precision” OFF (disables OS accel).
- Mouse polling 1000 Hz (or 500 Hz if unstable).
- Surface: large pad; give yourself 40–50 cm lateral space.
In-Game
- Raw input ON; mouse accel OFF.
- Pick a starting eDPI: ~2000–4000 tactical FPS, ~4000–8000 arena/Overwatch-style.
- Normalize sens when FOV changes (calculator below: MDV 0% is a safe default).
Controller Setup (Sticks)
Deadzone & Curves
- Deadzone: raise until stick drift stops, then +1–2 notches.
- Response curve: Linear for tracking; Dynamic/Exponential for micro stability if you over-aim.
- XY ratio: Slightly higher vertical helps recoil control (e.g., 1.2).
Aim Assist Etiquette
- Keep slowdown on; turn off “rotation” style aids that yank camera in odd ways.
- Use a consistent “sensitivity multiplier while ADS.” Keep hipfire/ADS relation predictable.
Calculators (eDPI & FOV-Normalized Sens)
eDPI (DPI × In-Game Sens)
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Ranges (guideline): Tac FPS ~2000–4000 • Arena/MOBA ~4000–8000 • Flick fiends can go lower; track enjoyers go higher.
FOV-Normalized Sens (MDV 0% approx)
Keeps small-angle muscle memory when switching FOV. Uses vertical FOV math; convert from horizontal if needed.
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Note: Engines differ; this MDV-0% approach preserves micro-aim. If it feels off, adjust by 5–10% and lock it in.
Aim Drills (Copy/Paste)
Micro-Track (3×2 min)
Goal: keep crosshair glued to a slow target without over-correcting. Rules: shoulder/arm aim, minimal wrist; breathe. Metric: % time on target; smoothness beats raw speed.
Flick-Return (3×1 min)
Goal: snap to target, fire, instantly return to center. Rules: consistent start point; no spray; reset every rep. Metric: time to first shot; miss rate under 10%.
Target Switch (3×90s)
Goal: track target A → snap to B → track again. Rules: do not overshoot; prioritize smooth entry onto target. Metric: switch time and stability on arrival.
Recoil Walk (2×2 min)
Goal: hold burst fire on a mid-range target, walking recoil pattern. Rules: bursts of 6–10; reset crosshair each burst. Metric: grouping size; bursts per minute without spray.
Drill Randomizer
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10-Minute Warmup (Built-In Timer)
- 2:00 — Micro-Track
- 1:00 — Flick-Return
- 1:30 — Target Switch
- 2:00 — Micro-Track (harder speed)
- 1:30 — Recoil Walk
- 2:00 — Freeplay review (focus on weakest)
Timer
10:00
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Track Progress (Simple & Honest)
What to Log
- eDPI / Controller curve & deadzone
- Best 30-sec score in each drill
- In-game K/D or HS% (rolling 10 matches)
Mindset
- Chase lower variance, not just higher peaks.
- One tweak at a time; keep it for a week.
Troubleshooting (Fast Wins)
Everything Too Fast
- Lower eDPI by 10–15%; increase FOV-normalized sens precision (use MDV 0%).
- Shorten mouse lift-off distance (L.O.D) if your sensor supports it.
Can’t Track Smoothly
- Raise polling to 1000 Hz; try a slightly higher eDPI (≤ +10%).
- Controller: try Linear curve; drop deadzone one notch.
Inconsistent Across Games
- Normalize by FOV; stop chasing in-game default numbers.
- Lock a weekly “standard” and convert to each title.
Fatigue / Wrist Pain
- Use arm/shoulder for big moves; raise chair so forearm is level.
- Take 2-min break per 20-min practice; hydrate like a human plant.