An interesting question was recently raised on a Warzone forum, stirring quite a discussion: Is movement beneficial or detrimental for keyboard and mouse (KBM) players during close quarter combats (CQC)? As controller users are perceived to have an advantage due to aim assist, should KBM users change their approach?
Summary:
- Doubts over the effectiveness of bunny hopping and sliding in CQC for KBM players.
- Frustration due to perceived advantage of automatic aim assist for controller users.
- Need for alternative techniques to outplay the opponent.
CQC Tactics According to KBM Players:
Drop-shotting is seen as a viable option by users like jjsto and TheMoustacheDad, who suggest that aim assist struggles with tracking vertical movements. However, with dropshotting, there’s also the risk of getting shot in the head. Saliently, both users express a desire to switch over to controller play, with jjsto revealing, “I may dust off the controller and try to learn how to play with controller so I can compete.”
Breaking the scheme with unexpected moves:
Other KBM players suggest unconventional approaches such as throwing a knife or smoking the area to break aim assist. Contrarily, some, like Snoo-44889, rely on stims for boosted speed, pairing it with a knife attack as a rather wild-card move in CQC. Hero-of-Bore divulges, “I’ve had more consistent gunfights in my favor when I rushed in after I smoke.”
Adaptation is key:
Based on the discussion, it’s evident that the key to winning CQC against controller users lies in adaptation and using unpredictable tactics. Regular techniques such as hopping or sliding may disadvantage KBM players, underscored by tcarnie‘s take, “If you trying hopping or strafing, AA will absolutely melt you.”
In essence, KBM users seem to be exploring and formulating their avatar’s movements to gain upper-hand in CQC against controller players in Warzone. While struggle is eminent, the thirst to improve is driving players to adapt, think out-of-the-box, and revisiting tactics. With a persistent spirit and keen tactical thinking, victory surely lies ahead.
