Best console settings

There is no perfect sensitivity. There is a comfortable one. Start from a preset and adjust slowly.

What each option means

Sensitivity (horizontal and vertical): How far your view moves when you push the stick. Higher is faster.
Aim assist strength: How much the game helps pull your crosshair to targets. Stronger helps beginners most.
Aim assist window: How close your crosshair needs to be to a target before help starts. A bigger window helps sooner.
Aim smoothing: Makes movement smoother. Can add a little delay on close targets.
Aim ease-in: Changes how quickly your aim ramps up. Leave alone until you know you want it.
Deadzone: The small area of the stick that does nothing. Set as low as you can without drift.
Crosshair: Choose one that is clear against every map.

DidIThrow advice

Change one setting at a time and keep a note. If your aim gets worse, undo the last change.

Option names and ranges vary slightly by platform and update. Blizzard adjusts aim assist between seasons.

Sources: Blizzard patch notes · checked 2026-09-29

Where are the controller settings?

In the Options menu under Controls (Controller). Advanced aim assist options may be under an Advanced section.

Should I turn off aim assist?

No. It is designed to help you. If you feel it pulls your aim, try adjusting the aim assist window before switching it off.

How much should I change at once?

One setting, by a small amount, then play a few matches.