Aim training for Fortnite

Aim Training

Different weapons can of course have different aim optics (red dot, holo optic, no scope, thermal, eagle scope/4-times scope) and different ranges of spread and accuracy.

Aim training for Fortnite - red dot optic
Aim training for Fortnite - thermal optics
Aim training for Fortnite - holo optic
Aim training for Fortnite - 4x scope
Aim training for Fortnite - no scope

What to practice:

  • There are a multitude of aim-trainers out there. Pick one or more that you like and use it regularly. It’s a good idea to warm up your aim before heading into a ranked game or tournament.
  • Practice with different weapons and on stationary and moving targets. For moving targets, it’s important to be able to hit opponents out of the sky, whether they are still gliding in from their first drop, coming out of a rift, jumping, or propelling themselves in some other way (jump pad, nitro ring, jetpack, Flowberry Fizz, or combination).
  • Also be sure to practice your aim between builds/edits. This is a critical skill in build-fights and especially in end-game when battling for the win.


A few aim-trainers we like are:

  • Inside Fortnite
  • Raiders 1v1 Aim Duel (code: 3029-7883-3701)
  • Recommended for all: controller, keyboard/mouse
  • Outside of Fortnite
  • KovaaK's Aim Trainer (kovaaks.com)
  • Recommended for keyboard/mouse


Controller vs Keyboard/mouse Aim

  • Probably the best thing that a controller player has going for them is that they have some level of aim assist provided automatically. While not as strong as it used to be, it is still very powerful for aim accuracy in important situations.


Crosshair TRACKING vs Crosshair PLACEMENT

  • In some games, crosshair tracking is really important. This is the ability to follow a target with your crosshair, keeping your crosshair on them continually to take shot after shot.
  • But in Fortnite, crosshair placement is generally more important. This is the ability to place your crosshair where your target is going to be to prepare to take the shot. You want to aim just ahead of your target (if in motion) to get set and then fire as soon as your target enters or aligns with your crosshair.
  • Aim accuracy in this game is much greater via crosshair placement, and you are typically getting one shot off at a time, with some delay between each shot (ignoring things like mini-guns). This doesn't mean that your aim can be slow; it still needs to be quite quick. But the better you understand the game, the better you can place your cross-hair right where your target is going to be when you're ready to shoot, fractions of a second before they are going to be there, in order to get the best shot and hit your target for max damage.
  • Leading your shot (for bullet travel delay and bullet drop) is a whole different topic and is something that can change from season to season.