All Aim Assist types explained in MW3
Can't decide which type of Aim Assist to use in MW3? This primer details how Aim Assist works in Modern Warfare 3 and which Aim Assist type is the best!
Modern Warfare 3 features several types of Aim Assist. Any controller player worth their salt knows how important Aim Assist is in Call of Duty, so understanding the differences and similarities between the types is key. So, let's review all the game's Aim Assist types and what each type has to offer!
Explaining Aim Assist
To understand how the various types of Aim Assist function in MW3, you must first understand the differences between Rotational Aim Assist and Slow-Down Aim Assist.
Rotational Aim Assist is a form of Aim Assist that kicks in when you move the left analogue stick and start strafing. Rotational Aim Assist is deadly at tracking moving enemies in close-quarters combat.
Conversely, Slow-Down Aim Assist is tied to right analogue stick movement. This form of Aim Assist activates when you aim near a target while aiming down the sights.
Overview of the Aim Assist types
There are four types of Aim Assist available in Modern Warfare 3: Default, Precision, Focusing, and Black Ops. Let's go over the specifics of each type:
Default
Default Aim Assist combines Rotational and Slow-Down Aim Assist to offer a type of Aim Assist that gradually kicks in as your aim nears a live target. Default Aim Assist is enabled by default in the Modern Warfare titles developed by Infinity Ward.
Precision
As the name suggests, Precision Aim Assist is tailored to accurate players. This type of Aim Assist only triggers when your crosshairs are basically atop a target, but once you're locked on, Precision Aim Assist is exceptionally sticky. Precision Aim Assist strictly employs Slow-Down Aim Assist.
Focusing
Focusing Aim Assist is touted as the go-to Aim Assist type for players new to using a controller. Focusing Aim Assist is a lot like Precision Aim Assist, all the way down to the fact that neither utilises Rotational Aim Assist. The primary difference between the two is that Focusing is even stronger when your aim is on target.
Black Ops
Black Ops Aim Assist is a traditional type of Aim Assist that makes use of both Rotational and Slow-Down Aim Assist. As the name implies, Black Ops Aim Assist is enabled by default in the Black Ops titles developed by Treyarch.
Which type of Aim Assist is the best?
With four different types of Aim Assist available in Modern Warfare 3, picking which type to use can be paralysing. Because, after all, some types are better than others!
For the most part, you can rule out Precision and Focusing Aim Assist. Rotational Aim Assist factors significantly into the effectiveness of Aim Assist in Call of Duty, and since these two types don't get Rotational Aim Assist, they are inferior.
As for the best Aim Assist in Modern Warfare 3, that title is contested between Default and Black Ops. Pros and amateurs alike are split on which type is better. Default likely has a slight edge, but you can't go wrong with either.
Since Modern Warfare 3 is essentially a continuation of Modern Warfare 2, and, to a lesser degree, Modern Warfare, Aim Assist generally functions the same across these titles. Therefore, if you're a CoD vet, use whatever Aim Assist you've felt most comfortable with throughout the past few years of Call of Duty!
Check out our Modern Warfare 3 homepage for more guides, tips, and tricks to improve your experience and get a leg up on the competition! For instance, we have a primer that details all the best Modern Warfare 3 controller settings.
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Coleman Hamstead
Coleman is a freelance journalist at GGRecon. While gaming has always been his passion, it wasn’t until he worked as a Sports Journalist at the Community College of Baltimore County that he found his enthusiasm for writing. In the time since Coleman has had his work featured in publications such as The Washington Post/Launcher and ESTNN. Coleman is a graduate of Towson University with a degree in Sport Management and Business Administration.
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