Dexerto / ActivisionWarzone can be challenging at the best of times, so optimizing your controller settings is essential to make the experience easier.
No matter if you play regular battle royale, Ranked BR, or Ranked Resurgence, there are plenty of ways to get ahead, such as running a meta loadout or a one-shot Sniper Rifle, but none of that matters if your aim isn’t on point.
To ensure you’re landing shots consistently, you’ll need to tweak your settings to get the maximum performance.
Here are the best Warzone controller settings to put you in the best position in every gunfight, so that you can dominate in Season 4 Reloaded.
Best Warzone controller settings
Inputs
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Aiming Input Device | Controller |
| Stick Layout Preset | Tactical |
| Horizontal Stick Sensitivity | 1.8 |
| Vertical Stick Sensitivity | 1.8 |
| Simplified Controls Preset | Off |
| Low Motor Strain Preset | Off |
| Bumper Ping | Off |
| Flip L1/R1 or LB/RB with L2/R2 or LT/RT | On |
| Stick Layout Preset | Default |
| Controller Vibration | Off |
| Trigger Effect | Off |
Dexerto / ActivisionSensitivity is all down to personal preference. I prefer running 7-7 in Warzone and Black Ops 6 but you can experiment with something lower or higher to find what you’re most accurate with.
If you don’t have a controller with back paddles then the Tactical preset might be for you, as sliding, diving, and going prone are controlled by the analog stick, so you can still aim while drop-shotting. Also, if you’re looking for the fastest reaction times, moving the fire button to R1/RB lets you shoot much faster, as there’s no button travel time.
While controller vibration might feel more immersive in the campaign or Zombies, it’s an unnecessary distraction in multiplayer.
Dead Zone Inputs
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Left Stick Min | 0 |
| Left Stick Max | 0.85 |
| Right Stick Min | 0 |
| Right Stick Max | 0.99 |
| Left Trigger | 0 |
| Right Trigger | 0 |
When it comes to the best Dead Zone settings, you’ll want to have the left and right stick set as low as possible without getting stick drift. Start at zero, then slowly increase the value until the stick drift stops.
You’ll also want to set the right and left trigger to 0 so your controller will register the input straight away.
Aiming
Sensitivity Multiplier
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Third Person Sensitivity Multiplier | 1.00 |
| Ground Vehicles | 1.00 |
| Air Killstreak | 1.00 |
| Tablet | 1.00 |
| ADS | 1.00 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (Focus) | 1.00 |
Dexerto / ActivisionVertical Aim Axis
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| On Foot | Standard |
Advanced
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing | Instant |
| Aim Response Curve Type | Dynamic |
| ADS Sensitivity Multiplier (Focus) | 0.90 |
| ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing | Instant |
| Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom | On |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (Low Zoom) | 0.85 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (2-3x Zoom) | 0.85 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (3x-5x Zoom) | 0.85 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (6x-7x Zoom) | 1.0 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (8x-9x Zoom) | 1.0 |
| ADS Sens. Multiplier (High Zoom) | 1.0 |
Aim Assist
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Target Aim Assist | On |
| ADS Aim Assist | On |
Motion Sensor
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Motion Sensor Behavior | Off |
Movement
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Sprint Assist | Tactical Sprint Assist |
| Sprint Assist Delay | 0 |
| Sprint Assist Sideways | On |
| Sprint Assist Backward | On |
| Mantle Assist | Off |
| Crouch Assist | Off |
| Corner Slice | Off |
| Slide/Dive Behavior | Hybrid |
| Auto Door Peek | Off |
| Automatic Airborne Mantle | Off |
| Sprint Restore | On |
| Slide Maintains Sprint | On |
| Parachute Automatic Behavior | Off |
| Mantle Cancels Reload | Off |
| Sprint/Tactical Sprint Behaviour | Toggle |
| Auto Move Forward | Off |
| Grounded Mantle | On |
| Tactical Sprint Activation | Single Tap Sprint |
| Plunging Underwater | Free |
| Sprinting Door Bash | On |
Dexerto / ActivisionSprint Assist is a helpful feature for omnimovement as it means that you can start tactical sprinting immediately in any direction. You also want to turn Parachute Automatic Behavior Off, as having it on will cause your Operator to pull the chute early, leaving you to slowly float to the ground – just make sure you time it well or you’ll splat!
Combat Behaviors
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Aim Down Sight Behavior | Hold |
| Weapon Mount Activation | ADS + Melee |
| Dedicated Melee Weapon Behaviour | Hold Melee |
| Body Shield/Finishing Move Behavior | Prioritize Finishing Move |
| Armor Plate Behavior | Apply all |
| Equipment Behavior | Hold |
| Quick C4 Detonation | All at Once |
| Manual Fire Behavior | Press |
| Change DPad Up Behavior | Ping |
| Change Zoom Activation | Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus |
| Weapon Mount Exit | Instant |
| Interact/Reload Behaviour | Prioritize Reload |
| Sprint Cancels Reload | Off |
| Akimbo Behavior | Independent |
| ADS Stick Swap | Off |
| Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch | On |
Dexerto / ActivisionOverlays Behavior
| Setting | Option |
|---|---|
| Scoreboard/Map/Stats Behavior | Toggle |
| Inventory Control | Directional Buttons |
| Ping Wheel Delay | Moderate |
| Double Tap Danger Ping Delay | Moderate |
| Wheels Behavior | Hold |
How to test controller settings
To find the best controller settings, we recommend that you use the Training Course mode in the Warzone Boot camp playlist. This will drop you into a small lobby full of bot enemies, which lets you test out your settings against moving targets without the pressure of a real match.
Here’s how to access it:
- Launch the Call of Duty app.
- Head to Warzone.
- Select ‘Warzone Boot Camp.’
- Click on ‘Find Match.’
Dexerto / ActivisionMore tips
Use a wire
It’s always better to connect your controller to your console or PC with a wire instead of wireless. Not only will it mean it never runs out of battery during a crucial moment, but it also reduces latency. This will make your game much more responsive, and with how competitive Warzone can be, every millisecond counts.
Use paddles
While some players prefer to use a claw grip, it’s hard to recommend it, as you have to hold your fingers in an unnatural position for extended periods, potentially causing cramp and more long-term issues.
It’s better to spend a little more and get a controller with paddles. This lets you perform actions like jumping and sliding without taking your thumb off the right stick, ensuring you’re always in control of your aim.
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