Best Modern Warfare 3 controller settings for aim, sensitivity & more
Finding the perfect controller input in Modern Warfare 3 is going to help you improve your game and create an optimal set-up and play as comfortably as possible
Making sure you have the best controller settings in Modern Warfare 3 is paramount for you to have the most optimised experience, whether you’re blasting through the campaign, zombies or online multiplayer.
Getting the controller settings in the game can be tricky, but once you’ve got them sorted, you’ll be able to play MW3 much more comfortably with these ideal inputs and behaviours.
Best controller settings for Aiming in MW3
Typically, if you’re going to be adjusting your Aiming settings for your controller in MW3, the rule of thumb is the lower the better without it impeding your comfort.
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Setting |
Input |
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Horizontal Stick Sensitivity |
5 |
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Vertical Stick Sensitivity |
5 |
|
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier |
0.80 |
|
Tactical Stance Sensitivity |
1.00 |
|
Aim Response Curve |
Dynamic |
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ADS Sens Multiplier (Focus) |
1.00 |
|
Target Aim Assist |
On |
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Aim Assist Type |
Black Ops |
Best controller settings for Combat in MW3
Since you’re going to be spending most of your time on the battlefield in MW3, you’re going to need to prioritize your combat behaviours, particularly when it comes to the new Tactical Stance feature.
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Setting |
Input |
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ADS Behaviour |
Hold |
|
Change Zoom Shared Input |
Off |
|
Equipment Behaviour |
Hold |
|
Weapon Mount Activation |
ADS + Melee |
|
Weapon Mount Exit Delay |
Medium |
|
Tactical Stance Activation |
ADS + Melee |
|
Tactical Stance Behaviour |
On Toggle |
|
Interact/Reload Behaviour |
Prioritize Interact |
|
Armour Plate Behaviour |
Apply All |
Best controller settings for Movement in MW3
Smooth movement is key to traversing any map in Modern Warfare 3. Whether it's sprinting or slide cancelling, you’ll need to find the right movement behaviours to get an optimal traversal.
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Setting |
Input |
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Automatic Sprint |
Automatic Tactical Sprint |
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Tactical Sprint Behaviour |
Double Tap |
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Grounded Mantle |
Off |
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Automatic Airborne Mantle |
Partial |
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Automatic Ground Mantle |
Off |
|
Invert Slide and Dive Behaviour |
Standard |
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Plunging Underwater |
Free |
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Sprinting Door Bash |
On |
|
Ledge Climbe Behaviour |
Movement Based |
|
Slide Cancel Sprint |
On |
Deadzone Inputs in MW3
A new feature in Modern Warfare 3 is the setting that allows you to check and adjust your controller Deadzones so that, if you’re experiencing drift, you can do your best to alleviate it.
You’ll see in the image above that you can test and adjust your Deadzones in MW3 accordingly.
That’s everything you need to get the best controller settings in Modern Warfare 3. With these, you’ll be at your most optimal, and might even want to start trying to collect all the trophies and achievements in MW3.
About The Author
Jack Roberts
Jack is a Guides Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) & MA in English and Creative Writing, he was also the Gaming Editor for The Indiependent. When not pondering which game has the best cup of coffee (and drinking far too much of it himself), he can often be found playing Dead by Daylight, Street Fighter or making yet another build in Bloodborne.
