5 Quick Steps to Enable Aim Assist (Auto Aim) in Fortnite

Easily activate Aim Assist settings on Fortnite using consoles and mobile

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Last Updated: March 21, 2024 Fact Checked

If you play Fortnite on a console, you can enable Aim Assist to help you lock on enemies when aiming. This can be found in the Controller Options tab of the settings. Here's how to turn on Aim Assist in Fortnite on Xbox, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.

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To turn on Aim Assist in Fortnite, open "Settings" → "Controller Options" → toggle on "Advanced Options".
Set "Aim Assist Strength" to 100% to enable it, or 0% to disable it.
Aim Assist is only available for console, mobile, and controller players.

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- Aim Assist is not available for keyboard-and-mouse PC players and is different from Aimbot, which can get you permanently banned.
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In the newest update, click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select the cog icon. Then, click Settings .

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Toggle on "Advanced Options". This is underneath the Sensitivity header.
- This will unlock the Advanced - Sensitivity section at the bottom of the page.
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Set "Aim Assist Strength" to "100%". This is underneath the new section header. If desired, you can use a lower percentage. Aim Assist is now enabled for your Fortnite games .
- If you want to turn off Aim Assist, set the Aim Assist Strength to 0% .
- Aim Assist can help you get better at Fortnite, similar to other accessibility features, like Visualize Sound Effects .

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Does it use a real aimbot?

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No, it doesn't. It just adjusts your aim if it's a little bit off of your opponent.

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