Ultimate Guide to Optimal Controller Settings for Warzone Season 6

Most Call of Duty players concentrate on refining their aim and movement skills to achieve better results in Warzone. Your controller settings can significantly affect your accuracy and speed during gameplay, making this a crucial factor not to overlook.

Here are the optimal controller settings for Warzone Season 6, aimed at enhancing your aim assist, sensitivity, and more.

Top Warzone Controller Settings

Input Settings

Button Layout Preset: Tactical
- Custom Button Layout: Default
L1 Ping Button: Off
Flip L1/R1 with L2/R2: Off – Enable this if you use claw grip or desire quicker button presses.
Stick Layout Preset: Default
Controller Vibration: Off
Trigger Effect (PS5): Off
Deadzone Inputs: Utilize the ‘Test Stick Deadzone’ feature to find optimal values for your controller.

Aiming Settings

Horizontal Stick Sensitivity: 6
Vertical Stick Sensitivity: 6
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 0.9
Sensitivity Multipliers:
- Third Person: 1.00
- Ground Vehicles: 1.00
- Air Killstreak: 1.00
- Tablet: 1.00
Vertical Aim Axis:
- On Foot: Standard
- Third Person: Standard
- Ground Vehicles: Standard
- Air Vehicles: Standard
Tactical Stance Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.00
Aim Response Curve Type: Dynamic
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier (Focus): 1.00
ADS Sensitivity Transition Timing: Instant
Custom Sensitivity Per Zoom: Adjust upward if you find the sensitivity at higher optical zoom levels to be insufficient.

Warzone controller settings menu — Activision

Controller settings are a vital element for success for both new and returning players.

Aim Assist Settings

Target Aim Assist: On
Aim Assist Type: Black Ops
ADS Aim Assist: On
Third Person ADS Correction Type: Assist

Motion Sensor Aiming Settings

Motion Sensor Behavior: Off
Motion Sensor Advanced Settings: Default

Your Sensitivity choices should ultimately be guided by personal preference, but starting with a value of 6 is often effective. Feel free to further fine-tune these settings as you gain experience in the game.

We also strongly recommend utilizing the Tactical Button Layout Preset, as it allows for executing Slide/Dive or crouching maneuvers while keeping your thumb on the right stick for aiming, keeping you ready for combat.

Gameplay Settings

Automatic Sprint: Automatic Tactical Sprint
Slide Maintains Sprint: Off
Auto Move Forward: Off
Tactical Sprint Behavior: Single Tap Run
Grounded Mantle: Off
Automatic Airborne Mantle: Partial
Automatic Ground Mantle/Hang: Off
Slide/Dive Behavior: Tap to Slide
Plunging Underwater: Free
Parachute Auto-Deploy: Off
Sprinting Door Bash: On
Ledge Climb Behavior: Mantle Only

Combat Behavior Settings

Aim Down Sight Behavior: Hold
Change Zoom Activation: Sprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
Focus Behavior: Hold
Equipment Behavior: Hold
Weapon Mount Activation: ADS + Melee
Weapon Mount Exit Delay: Medium
Tactical Stance Activation: ADS + Down Button
Tactical Stance Behavior: On Toggle
Interact/Reload Behavior: Prioritize Interact
Armor Plate Behavior: Apply All
ADS Stick Swap: Off
Backpack Control: Directional Buttons
Depleted Ammo Weapon Switch: On
Quick C4 Detonation: Grouped
Manual Fire Behavior: Press
Akimbo Behavior: Independent

Vehicle Behavior Settings

Vehicle Camera Recenter: Short Delay
Camera Initial Position: Free Look
Lean-Out Activation: Melee

Overlay Behavior Settings

Ping Wheel Delay: Moderate
Double Tap Danger Ping Delay: Moderate
Killstreak Wheel Behavior: Hold

Optimal Aim Assist Type

Black Ops and Default aim assist types can be viewed as the top choices; their effectiveness largely depends on personal preference.

Below is a summary of what each aim assist type entails:

Default: Traditional aim slowdown experienced near targets commonly used in Modern Warfare series.
Precision: Strong aim slowdown that activates only when nearing a target, making it ideal for precise players.
Focusing: Significant aim slowdown that activates when narrowly missing a target; best suited for players new to analog aiming.
Black Ops: Aim slowdown near targets as used in Black Ops titles.

The Focusing option is ideal for newcomers to first-person shooters, but players should transition to other settings once they become more comfortable, as it may feel overly strong.

Warzone aim assist settings menu — Activision

We suggest trying out various sensitivity adjustments to discover what feels most comfortable for you.

Aim Response Curve Settings

While the Standard curve may feel natural for many Call of Duty players, we recommend switching to Dynamic. This setting works exceptionally well with Warzone’s aim assist, offering more precise control. Trying out Linear is worthwhile, but we wouldn’t prioritize it over Dynamic or Standard.

Here’s a breakdown of the three aim response curves available:

Standard: A simple power curve mapping from aim stick to aim rate.
Linear: The aim stick maps directly to aim rate.
Dynamic: Reverse S-curve mapping for refined aim rate control.

Best FOV Settings for Warzone on Controller

If you’re using a controller, we recommend a Field of View (FOV) setting between 100-115. Given Urzikstan’s vastness, increasing the FOV to 120 could make distant targets appear very small, complicating accuracy when relying solely on thumb inputs.

How to Determine & Test Your Warzone Controller Settings

Launch Modern Warfare 3
Select Private Match, then Create New Private Match
Choose Free-For-All
Under Game Setup:
- Map: Rust
- Time Limit: Unlimited
- Score Limit: Unlimited
- Radar Always On: Directional
- Spawn Ammo Mags: Max
- Bots: Max
- Bot Level: Recruit

While the settings above provide a strong foundation, individual preferences may vary, so it’s best to play around with them and find what suits you best.

Rust is an excellent map for warming up and optimizing your settings.

If you own Modern Warfare 3, jump into compact maps like Rust or Shipment and battle against lower-level bots to optimize your setup. Alternatively, Warzone’s Plunder mode serves as a fantastic practice environment.

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