How to Turn on Aim Assist in Fortnite [Explained]

How to Turn on Aim Assist Fortnite

Turning on aim assist in Fortnite is pretty quick and easy, and it can be done in just a few steps in the settings within Fortnite.

1. Launch Fortnite and open the settings.
2. At the top of the screen, you'll find multiple icons. Go to 'controller settings'.
3. Find the option that says, 'advanced sensitivity' and turn on the advanced options.
4. Within the same section, go to 'aim assist strength' and set the setting to 100 percent. Once this is at 100, it's recommended not to turn it down again.
5. Before leaving controller settings, play around with other FPS settings like sensitivity settings, screen adjustments, etc.
6. Launch a Fortnite match and get to playing.

Fortnite Aim Assist is not Working | How to Fix it

There are a few common reasons why aim assist may temporarily stop working for you; however, fortunately, there are easy ways to fix each of them. Below are some likely reasons why aim assist isn't working and how you can fix them.

Issues with Aim Assist Strength

The aim assist strength plays a huge part in how well the feature works; if the percentage is below 80, it’s less likely that you’re going to notice a difference with aim assist on. 

That said, it’s very important that you make sure you turn the strength up to between 80 and 100 percent. This can be done by going into Fortnite settings > controller options > advanced options > sensitivity > aim assist strength.

Check HUD Settings

Sometimes when you install a Fortnite update, the HUD settings get reset, causing aim assist to fail, so you have to go back into settings to fix it. Go into the settings in Fortnite, find the option title 'HUD', and click on it. Once that's done, try launching a match and seeing if aim assist is working again.

While aim assist definitely helps a lot with improving your aim in matches, some skill is still required to win battle royale matches. That said, along with turning on aim assist, you may also want to experiment with improving your aim with other activities. Here are some great ways to improve your aiming skills:

• Try using a variety of different weapons in matches.
• Practice improving your aim in creative mode maps.
• Experiment with adjusting your crosshairs.
• Train in matches with friends.
• Adjust other controller settings, like sensitivity, to make aiming easier.