Everyone knows that aiming is one of the most important aspects of an FPS game but nobody talks about how to get better at it. There are even some who would go as far as to say that gamesense is more important and that is perfectly fine.
A lot of people doubt the use of aim trainers like KovaaK's and Aimlab without even trying them and when they finally force themselves to try, they don't know what to practice and end up completely abandoning the idea of aim training.
Let's take a look at some common myths and what you should be doing instead.
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How to Improve Aim on PC
Sensitivity
The most common misconception about aiming is that if you change your sensitivity you will destroy your muscle memory and not be able to aim for a while.
This couldn't be further from the truth as changing your sensitivity can be quite useful to master different parts of your arm/wrist for aiming. A perfect sensitivity doesn't exist. Try out different sensitivities until you find one that suits your gameplay and feels comfortable.
The only way to get better with a sensitivity is to find one that feels comfortable enough for the game you are playing and then practice with it.
You can check this video from the aimer "Viscose" for a more in-depth explanation.
Wrist or Arm
The question of whether using your wrist or arm is better for aiming. The answer is - both. Everyone is different and some people might feel more comfortable using more wrist than arm or vice versa depending on their sensitivity and previous experience.
This video from the official Kovaak's YouTube channel explains arm vs. wrist very well.
Best Way to Improve FPS Aim
There is no shortcut to becoming better at aiming. Everyone is different and some things may work for someone while others find a different way. Each step is just as important as the next and when combined, climbing a mountain doesn't seem so impossible.
It will take time to reach the aim of Valorant pro player, "florescent," but if you remove your mental blocks and train consistently, you can do it.
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Practice daily
The most important part of aiming is to practice every day, even if it's only a 10-minute session. Consistency is key and that will help way more than playing for prolonged periods on random days whenever you feel like it.
Mindset
The second most important aspect of aim training is the way you think before, during, and after. You would be surprised how far you can go just by being confident and thinking positively.
Furthermore, don't think that once you reach a certain goal or achievement you have reached your limit. There's no such thing as a limit. There's only improvement and dedication.
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Gamesense
Gamesense is very broad and game-specific. It can mean many different things like learning the recoil pattern of a gun, peeking, movement, and mastering your crosshair placement to be always at head height which falls into the aiming category as well.
All of these things can be practiced in-game via deathmatches if such an option exists or just by simply playing the game.
Target weak areas
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Finally, improving your aim is a combination of many different things, a lot of time, and dedication. Here is a video from an experienced aimer that explains all of the points mentioned above in a way longer and more in-depth way.
Hopefully, we have helped you understand a bit more of what it takes and how to get better at aiming in FPS games. Have fun aim training!
