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

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.

About the author

Rishabh is a gaming journalist at Sportskeeda who mainly covers Call of Duty and Valorant content. After completing his post-graduation in Finance, he went off the beaten track and decided to build a career in video game journalism. The opportunity to interview Valorant Pacific franchised teams back during VCT 2023: Pacific was a career highlight for Rishabh.

Rishabh prioritizes diving into the game himself and figuring out the specifics to ensure authenticity of content. He also tracks the social media accounts and blogs of developers and publishers to learn about official announcements and press releases, and cross-checks all facts even if they are derived from reputed sources.

Rishabh embarked on his video game journey in 2002, playing Contra and Mario, and his first AAA title was Max Payne 1. Currently, first-person shooter games engage him the most.

Rishabh regards streamer and esports athlete Michael "Shroud" Grzesiek as an inspirational figure since he rose from a humble background to become one of the biggest CS players and streamers in the world through sheer hard work and dedication.

Rishabh likes to keep himself updated on the latest trends in technology and listens to progressive rock music in his spare time.

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