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: On Xbox, the reticle turns red when over an enemy, indicating the range where aim assist and bullet magnetism are active. 🛠️ The "Aimbot" Controversy

: Your sensitivity slows down when your crosshair is near an enemy.

While "aimbot" usually refers to illegal third-party cheats, the term is often used hyperbolically by the community to describe the strength of the built-in assist.

The game uses two primary mechanics to help controller players stay on target:

: 343 Industries eventually added a subtle amount of aim assist to mouse users to level the playing field, a rare move in shooters.

: Early in the game's life, statistics showed that the average controller player had a higher accuracy percentage than top-tier MnK players.