How to Turn on Fortnite Aim Assist

Turning on Fortnite aim assist is one of the easiest ways to secure a Victory Royale in both Battle Royale and Zero Build.

Whether you are a new or veteran Fortnite player, you always want to make sure you have the best setting equipped to facilitate elite gameplay. From enabling visual audio cues to getting your sensitivity just right, the settings menu is where matches are won and lost. One of the major mechanics you must use in Fortnite is aim assist, especially if you are a controller player.

Here's how to turn on Fortnite aim assist.

How to Turn on Fortnite Aim Assist

To turn on Fortnite aim assist, players must enable the option in the controller settings menu. Follow these simple steps to make sure you have the best aim assist settings in Fortnite:

1. Open the Settings menu.
2. Find the controller icon and scroll down to "Sensitivity."
3. Turn on "Use Advanced Options."
4. Set "Aim Assist Strength" to 100%.

Once you turn your aim assist strength as high as it can go, you can also play around with the other advanced sensitivity settings. Although settings always come down to personal preference, try the following options for the best results in Fortnite:

• Look Dampening Time: 0.20 seconds
• Look Input Curve: Linear

You do not need to touch the "Copy Basic Settings" and "Copy Legacy Settings" options.

Should I Use Aim Assist in Fortnite?

Yes, you should use aim assist in Fortnite, especially if you are a controller player. Controller aim assist in Fortnite is notoriously broken, so much so that the competitive scene is now full of controller players after mouse & keyboard dominated the early days of Fortnite.

Aim assist in Fortnite will help you hit your shots from long-range, making it much easier to claim a Victory Royale.

Why Do I Lose Aim Assist in Fortnite Matches?

You will lose aim assist in Fortnite matches during certain gunfights. Most commonly, you will lose virtually all aim assist is in bushes. The up-close gunfights are already hard to maneuver thanks to the overgrown bushes, but they become even more difficult without aim assist tracking your enemy.