When it comes to aiming, there is no doubt that it is much easier to be precise when moving the camera with a mouse rather than an analog stick on a controller, and this can lead to some disparity in competitive games such as Fortnite. Thankfully, in most games, controller players have aim assist, which helps them land more shots.

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This guide tells players what they need to know about aim assist in Fortnite, including how it works and how they can tweak it so it meets their preferences in order to have a better gaming experience.

How Aim Assist Works in Fortnite

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Aim assist is a setting in Fortnite that is available for those who play the game with a controller, and it makes it increases player accuracy so it is easier for them to hit a target. This way, controllers are able to have a much more balanced experience, especially when playing against opponents using a mouse and keyboard.

There are two types of aim assist in Fortnite: precision aim assist and tracking aim assist. While precision aim assist's objective is to lower the player's aim sensitivity when the crosshair is near a target in order to facilitate precise shots, tracking aim assist moves the crosshair along with the target to make it easier to hit.

How to Change Aim Assist Settings in Fortnite

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When players use a controller, they will quickly find that aim assist is turned on by default. Thankfully, gamers can change it freely in Settings so it matches their exact preferences.

To change aim assist settings in Fortnite, players must open the Settings menu in-game, open the Controller tab, and scroll down to Sensitivity tab. Here, they must select toggle Use Advanced Options on, so they can gain access to various advanced settings. In the Advanced - Sensitivity settings, gamers will spot the following options:

  • Precision Aim Assist Strength
  • Tracking Aim Assist Strength

Players have their aim assist strength anywhere from 1 percent to 100 percent. If gamers want to completely turn off aim assist in Fortnite, then they must set aim assist strength to zero.

Aim assist is at its strongest when strength is set to 100 percent. Players who want to increase chances of landing a shot can also turn on the auto-fire setting in Fortnite.

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September 26, 2017
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T for Teen - Diverse Content: Discretion Advised, In-Game Purchases, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Epic Games
Publisher(s)
Epic Games
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Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Cross-Platform Play
All platforms (except iOS/Mac)
Cross Save
Via Epic Account
Number of Players
1-4 players (online)
PC Release Date
September 26, 2017
Xbox Series X|S Release Date
November 10, 2020
PS5 Release Date
November 12, 2020
Nintendo Switch Release Date
June 12, 2018
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date
June 5, 2025
Genre(s)
Survival, Battle Royale, Shooter, Action, Adventure
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 players (certain modes)
X|S Optimized
YES