Best controller tips and tricks for Modern Warfare 2: How to improve your aim instantly

Best controller settings for Modern Warfare 2 (Image via Activision)
Best controller settings for Modern Warfare 2 (Image via Activision)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a fast-paced first-person shooter. The game can be extremely competitive at times, especially on Ranked Play, demanding the best a player can offer. However, if one's controller settings aren't properly tuned, one will always be at a disadvantage. Through the controller, a player interacts with everything on the screen; hence, fine-tuning the controller settings becomes a must-do.

Thankfully, Modern Warfare 2 offers players a plethora of settings to tweak. These settings allow players to adjust their controllers to their preferences, ensuring a personalized gaming experience. This guide will take a closer look at some of these settings in Modern Warfare 2, which users must tweak to get the most out of their controllers.


Best controller settings for Modern Warfare 2 in Season 3 Reloaded

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There are numerous controller settings that you can adjust in Modern Warfare 2. From Button Layout to the type of Aim Assist, the game has many customization options. Before getting started with the settings, it is essential to note that these are generally suggested for the majority, and some players may not find them suitable for their playstyle.

Having said that, the following settings will deliver you with the best possible shooting experience and improve your aim in Modern Warfare 2:

Inputs

  • Button Layout Preset: Tactical (As per the user's preference)
  • Flip L1/R1 with L2/R2: On (Only if players use a claw grip)
  • Stick Layout Preset: Default
  • Controller Orientation: Up
  • Controller Vibration: Off
  • Trigger Effect (PS5): Off

Aiming

  • Horizontal Stick Sensitivity: 6 (As per the user's preference)
  • Vertical Stick Sensitivity: 6 (As per the user's preference)
  • ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.0
  • Sensitivity Multiplier:
  • Third Person: 1.00
  • Ground Vehicles: 1.00
  • Air Vehicles: 1.00
  • Tablet: 1.00
  • Verticle 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: Black Ops
  • 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

Once these settings are implemented, testing them out in a Private Match against bots is recommended. This will allow you to get used to these new settings and help identify potential issues that might need further tuning.


Using these settings will provide you not only an edge in your gunfights but also in movement and equipment usage as well.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Season 3 Reloaded is live. The update is available on PC (via Battle.net and Steam), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.

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