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How to turn aim assist on & off in Apex Legends

Alex Garton
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While aim assist can be helpful in FPS games like Apex Legends, you may prefer to have it turned off and thankfully adjusting the setting is simple. So, here’s exactly how to turn aim assist on and off in Apex Legends. 

In Apex Legends your personal preference will decide whether or not you want to use aim assist. Controller users may find the setting can help them land more accurate shots, while other players may find the feature more of a hindrance during matches.

Whatever you prefer, knowing how to toggle aim assist on and off in the battle royale is extremely handy, especially if you want to experiment and see what works better for you. So, here’s exactly how to turn aim assist on and off in Respawn’s battle royale.

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How to turn on aim assist in Apex Legends

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Aim assist is only available for players using a controller.

Whether you’re on PC or console, as long as you’re using a controller, the game will usually automatically turn on aim assist. However, this isn’t always the case and a lot of players find themselves lost in the settings looking for the aim assist toggle.

So, follow these simple steps below and you’ll be beaming down your opponents in no time:

  1. Launch Apex Legends.
  2. Open up the Settings menu.
  3. Head over to the “Controller” tab.
  4. Scroll all the way down until you see “Advanced Look Controls“.
  5. Ensure “Custom Look Controls” are turned on.
  6. Scroll down and toggle “Target Compensation” to on.
  7. Aim Assist is now activated!

Keep in mind, in the “Custom Look Controls” tab, there are plenty of other settings to tweak to customize your aim further, just hop into the Firing Range and experiment a little until you find a set of options that work for you.

How to turn off aim assist

Turning off aim assist in Apex Legends is exactly the same as switching it on, just follow the steps above but instead toggle “Target Compensation” to off.

How strong is the aim assist?

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Aim assist can be toggled on or off in Apex Legends.

Similar to a lot of FPS titles, the aim assist in the game acts as a bridge for controller users as it’s harder to land pinpoint shots compared to mouse and keyboard.

While the aim assist in Respawn’s BR isn’t overbearing like some other shooters, it does help players track targets, so it’s recommended if you’re just getting started with the game.

So, there you have it, that’s exactly how to turn aim assist on and off in Apex Legends. For more content on the game, check out our guides below: 

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