When it comes to shooting games, your K/D is usually one of the most important factors for destroying the enemy team. And one of the best ways to improve your K/D is with some consistent and effective aim training. Dinking the enemy with annoying headshots is always fun, and the more consistently you can do this, the more helpful you’ll be to your team.
While gameplay does differ from title to title, good aim training will help you whether you’re playing Valorant, Call of Duty, or CS:GO.
1. Crosshair Settings and Sensitivity
In games like CS:GO and Valorant, you can customize your crosshair to suit you, and it’s always a good idea to do this. While the default crosshairs aren’t bad necessarily, they could definitely be better. There are a few different options you can go with depending on your play style and skill level. It’s always worth testing out a few different crosshairs if you’re new to fps games to see which you prefer. Some players like to go with a simple square to help headshot aim, but this can be difficult to see for newer players in the middle of a gunfight, so use it with caution.
If you don’t know what settings to go for, take a look at streamers and esports players and what they use. I did this for my Valorant crosshair and never looked back. They know what they’re doing, so you can trust them.
You’ll also want to play around with your DPI and sensitivity settings on your mouse. Again, if you’re new to fps games, it’s worth seeing what different pros use in your chosen game and work from there. It’s good to try out a few settings to see which you like best, but then you need to stick to it. You’ll begin to develop muscle memory, and if you change it too much, you’ll struggle to improve.
2. Aim Training Programs
There are a bunch of great aim training programs out there that are specifically designed to help you get those headshots and up your K/D. Both Valorant and CS:GO have in-game training areas, and it’s always a good idea to jump in there and warm up before diving into a game. There are also some great standalone aim training programs like Aim Lab and Kovaak that can help you get some more precise practice in and improve aim, tracking, reaction times, and speed – all essential for getting better at fps games.
3. Learn Recoil and Spray Patterns
Different guns will come with different recoil and spray patterns that you’ll need to learn – especially when shooting at a distance. Again, the in-game training areas are ideal for this as you can practice without consequence. Once you’re in game, just make sure you’re putting this into practice and dragging down or crouching while you shoot if the gun tends to spray upwards. Get spray patterns down and you’ll soon see that K/D zooming up.
4. Watch Others Play
There are lots of streamers and esports players out there who are pros at fps games. Find someone you like and try to tune in to some of their streams. Seeing someone else play the game helps you understand different approaches and strategies. While nothing will give you better game sense than actually playing the game, seeing how others approach it can spark new ideas and strategies you can try out.
5. Game Sense
While all these tips work in any first-person shooters, each game will be different and have different elements that you’ll need to consider. This where good game sense comes in. For example, in Valorant you’ll need to understand how each agent’s abilities work so you can make the most out of your tool set. Learning the map you’re playing on will also be invaluable so you can both callout where the enemy is to teammates and know what angles to hold. And the only real way to improve your game sense is simply to just play the game. So, boot up and get in there.
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