Default vs Black Ops Aim Assist - Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Black Ops vs. Default Aim Assist - What's the difference? Allow me to explain!

[@malazan6004]

Hey thanks for making this! Ever since season 1 reloaded I've heard whispers of black ops AA getting nerfed but not much testing has happened since. Either way every time I try default I feel like I'm playing worse and go back to black ops.

[@AimTheory]

Might be placebo. Black Ops has larger AA box, but Default tends to feel more consistent. When I test both, the AA Rate is exactly the same doing an RPM test on the both of them.

[@malazan6004]

@@AimTheory yeah that's what conclusion I came to man cheers for the videos they are good.

[@Rhythmape]

Well made. Educational!

[@AimTheory]

Happy to help

[@emregocmen9562]

Thanks bro u are the goat

[@AimTheory]

Happy to help

[@ajayd.5876]

Great video. I just recently returned to cod and haven’t played since mw19. My aim assist has felt really inconsistent and clunky since returning on mw2. Sometimes it feels like it doesn’t activate at all when I’m holding angles. Could things like fov be a factor? My aim felt way better on mw than mw2 tho I played on console back then and now I’m on pc

[@AimTheory]

I'll take a look at this, I've been meaning to test it. The last few CoD's had Scale Aim Assist with FoV. MWII currently does not have that option. I will try and capture a test on it next week as I'm about to be traveling for the Holidays! Happy Holidays! Check back in a week!

[@ajayd.5876]

@@AimTheory dope!

[@rami9225]

@@ajayd.5876 The rotational aim assist is really strong in MW2, this means you have to have input on either stick while aiming to get it to kick in. And it is the same at all ranges.

[@malazan6004]

Are you moving slightly on the left stick while aiming on them and shooting? It activates really sticky aim assist compared to standing still. It's still wonky sometimes though

[@malazan6004]

@@rami9225 what this guy said I typed before I noticed. Rotational aim assist is so strong in this

[@mrmendez6483]

Great info,I'm currently using precision/linear/0.3/.99 on both sticks. I have drift on my right and I'm getting a new controller in about two weeks. what would i need to change on the if i bump it to 0.04,0.05 or 0.06 to avoid the drift for now?

[@AimTheory]

If you are using precision. You only get AA on your right stick. So left stuck deadzones don’t matter. For Right stick, test Dynamic vs. Linear. Go Dynamic if you need help breaking AA. Linear if you are solid skills in left stick adjustments to circumvent the Right stick AA. Keeping right stick max deadzones @0.9-0.99 is good.

[@malazan6004]

My drift really doesn't bother me for some reason maybe cause it's not bad at all even on 0.1 I only notice it I put my controller down and only happens in cod. I guess I'll see if it gets worse

[@Mnstrmnd]

What would you say is the absolute best settings for aim assist, I usually play at an 8 sens, dynamic, standard AA and have my deadzones at 0.5 left and 0.3, any tips as far as what the max threshold should be or anything else, as always amazing tips.

[@AimTheory]

Best settings are prioritized based off of Centering. Best setting will be whatever allows you to center the fastest and the best. This will be a relationship between you, your controller, sensitivity and the deadzones used.

[@Mnstrmnd]

@@AimTheory thankyou man, my centering is usually good the aim multiplier for me is higher than what other people use, I use a 1.20x a low zoom and just recently dropped it to 7 sens, aiming feels snappy and fast and with that dynamic AA feels sticky, almost like pc on my elite 2 controller.

[@malazan6004]

May I ask why 0.5 left and 0.3 right is so common? I've always used 0.1 on both. Would you use 0.1 if you had a new controller do you up it cause of drift?

[@thebohr11]

I would leave the max thresholds at default.

[@Adam-pk7go]

I’m late, but those dead zones are extremely high, do you mean 0.05 and 0.03? Would not turn deadzones up higher than 0.10, especially right stick or it destroys any ability to make accurate fine adjustments. Recommend to keep right stick deadzone under 0.05 to be competitive as possible, but up to 0.10 is manageable. If anything higher is needed to cover stick drift, probably get a new controller.

[@Zavekzz]

Hey aim theory was wondering whats the best deadzones for a 9-9 sens quick movemnt but sticky aa and just overall good

[@DevitoXavier]

Try a 2 deadzone with the ads multiplayer on 75 I feel like any sense works sense then

[@christ0ph3rson70]

My observations and experience with both aim assists: Black ops tends to be stickier and locks on more. What I mean by stickier is that the aim assist almost forces you to fight it if your centering is slightly off where as default allows for a smoother correction once you’ve centered and ads’ed. I have been using black ops since Warzone 2 dropped but recently switched back to default and it tends to allow more aim freedom. Overall black ops aim assist is excessive and annoying.

[@fmk033]

Bro fr, past two months I thought it was stick drift. I even bought a whole new controller because of this

[@AimTheory]

The test I have ran demonstrated to me no difference between the strength of the AA. Unless there are different zones within the AA, but I doubt this level of coding exists.

[@fmk033]

@@AimTheory what does that mean

[@OpTicTxSmooth]

Hey man thank you for this video! Has this changed at all? What is better at the moment Black Ops or Default? Thank you man for you content!

[@AimTheory]

I use Default - but nothing wrong with BO.

[@Free-ks6rp]

What’s your take on focusing AA it’s like not used by anybody but I find it not to much different from precision what’s your take on it and could you do a comparison with the other AAs

[@AimTheory]

I have not done a lot of experimenting with focussing. I'd like to do some more testing on this and see how I like it. From what I have seen with the AA Activiations - the AA boxes are really huge. I am not sure at what rate/speed they carry tracking currently. Your Aim Assist type and Aim Curve are relative to the "pattern of work" that you prefer. While Deadzones and Sensitivity are more pertinent to your centering.

[@nojka999]

Hello thank you for your effort i wanna ask so black ops is better then defoult and if yes what deadzones should i use to get better aim assist

[@AimTheory]

Hi, best AA I have found is 0.05-0.7 on left and 0.03-0.9. On right. These help AA activate the fastest without losing any aim or movement pool. These setting should work with both Default and Black Ops. For Warzone, Black Ops will give you better long range AA. In MP, you will only notice the difference from time to time catching someone that is doing a jump shot on you. Can’t go wrong with Black Ops.

[@nojka999]

Should i try learning precision is that better if i learn it and what is best for precision

[@AimTheory]

@@nojka999 precision is High Skill. I like it for that reason, you lose aim assist on your left stick, but get a stickier right stick ADS AA. I have had a lot of success with it in MP, not so much success in CDL. I think it’s Viable in WZ. But if you choose Precision, you are saying “I’m that guy” that wants to challenge myself. Requires great centering skills and using left stick for fine adjustments. It’s definitely my favorite paired with linear curve on shipment. I use a larger movement pool on left and right sticks when I use this setup. 0.03-0.99 on both sticks.

[@nojka999]

@@AimTheory okay thank you i will challange myself i wanna be the best

[@breeshgetter9788]

@@AimTheory what do you mean with 0.03-0.9? The deadzone on the stick?

[@bingbong7289]

I know I’m late but so the phenomenon with the dead zones is you essentially can break aim assist without raising sens?Also I bought a controller with paddles and the sticks felt too smooth than what I was used to no matter what sens I used it seemed too quick. I bought a joystick ring and it helped a little bit but I feel like I’m getting pooped on when they make a major movement up close I’m currently on default aa and it’s at .1 for left and .3 for right min deadzones and my max has always been on 99 for both.

[@AimTheory]

.1 and .3 or .01 and .03?

[@chrisroberts826]

I use a tall right thumbstick with dynamic/black ops aim assist. Currently I have both my left and right stick deadzones on .03-.99. Sometimes my aim seems like it “skips” off target. Should I lower my max deadzone for my right stick and if so to what?

[@chiiefff]

if youre overshooting your aim increase your right stick deadzone

[@AimTheory]

This means that you are overpowering the aim assist or not engaging the aim assist effectively. It can be a combination of reasons. You're Deazones are pretty wide open and that should be fine. You could be over-using your right sticks and not enough left stick. Strafing with your left stick will automatically start to engage your right stick movements. There is likely a pattern of work error here - or your sensitivity is too high. Also if you're centering is poor, you are forcing yourself to try and make really fast and large adjustments that will cause you to break AA.

[@preax123]

Do you know if its the same on PS5? Default feels easier on PlayStation imo

[@AimTheory]

The mechanic should be the same.

[@jenskarl3341]

If i have 0.5 and 0.70 on left sitck and 0.5 and 0.99 on rigth stick with dynmic will my aa still work?

[@AimTheory]

yes! it will still work and will likely be a bit more snappy. There is some sort of phenomenon happening to the AA when you start to compress the Deadzones. I have another video explaining this phenomenon called "Aim Assist related to Deadzone - Call of Duty Mondern Warfare II".

[@jenskarl3341]

@@AimTheory thanks brother!

[@HoFFra]

What is the best sens for this setting Right deadzone 05: 0.70 max Left deadzone 03 : 0.90 max Block ops aim assist And thanks 🙏

[@AimTheory]

Black Ops with Dynamic Curve.

[@HoFFra]

@@AimTheory thanks bro and for the sens What you think is better for this setting !!: 6/6:ads 1 Or 6/6: ads 0.85

[@Jmcgta]

ADS: .60 is the best ADS TRY RIGHT NOW

[@Gkitchens1]

Gow do ylu lmow its kicking in?? Ive been unable to tell my aim assist is working lately

[@AimTheory]

The aim assist turn on based off stick input. 25% on left stick and 5% on right stick. Each stick has a different type of AA. Left stick helps move your right stick when strafing. Right stick helps stop the cross hairs on the target. Currently not working in the firing range since season 5.

[@shotarcherz1690]

So black ops AA wasn't nerfed??

[@AimTheory]

This has been something mentioned - I have not seen hard evidence of this. Not sure if it is an anecdotal experience of other players.

[@malazan6004]

@@AimTheory it was a post on twitter by a random that blew up with no evidence and people just ran with it.

[@kellykelly3581]

I play better on default and when I switch to black ops I was missing them???

[@AimTheory]

Yeah, Not sure what to say on this. Might not be the AA, could be a different issue you are experiencing. Currently there is not any objective evidence that the 2 function differently behaviorwise.

[@dicatte8009]

So which one should i be using

[@AimTheory]

Can’t go wrong with either

[@MangkulasGaming]

which is better blackops or precision

[@AimTheory]

Precision is a higher skill cap AA to use. If mastered, this can be the best. Black Ops just has a simple pattern of work to learn and is more lenient due to offering 2 types of AA. Only do precision if you are passionate about learning something high skill, otherwise black ops will get you high kill games with less effort.

[@MangkulasGaming]

@@AimTheory thank you

[@taffhy]

@@AimTheory higher skill cap as in cdl? pros or just in general

[@Jmcgta]

Black ops & Dynamic is broke game

[@Olinke]

Has this changed at all?

[@AimTheory]

As far as I know, it has not changed. I have not retested it - but I do not see a reason for it to change.

[@LukeHimself]

This video breaks it all down with rotational, on "Default" AA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPNqWlpiZp5h7c Also, they changed "Black Ops" aim assist in the recent patch.

[@AimTheory]

I just tested these. So these are up to date.

[@malazan6004]

People keep saying they changed black ops with no proof behind it or evidence

[@Caniux94]

Which is better black ops or default?

[@AimTheory]

Really can’t go wrong with Black Ops.

[@malazan6004]

@@AimTheory I agree I've tried default so many times and while I play fine I notice I just feel off at times and always return to black ops. Only other thing I noticed is Linear seems to have easier recoil control for me long range than dynamic. So many elements crossing over now a bit confusing

[@Philosopheraptor]

@@malazan6004 Technically, lower deadzone parameters should also allow for easier recoil control.

[@malazan6004]

@@Philosopheraptor yes I've been using your 5 on left stick and 3 on right dynamic black ops and I noticed a difference in longer ranges

[@dr4nujgaming391]

Does the black ops still works? What’s the best aim assist i should go?

[@AimTheory]

I use Default - but nothing has changed with Black Ops. They are very similar in feel. BO has a larger AA that extends below the feet - which is negligible.

[@jingle9691]

I will just say that I ran an aim assist test between default and focussing over 12 games. To keep it fair I used the same settings, same map, same time limit, same score limit, same game mode, same amount of bots, same difficulty, no kill streaks etc etc etc. I switched between the two aim assist settings after each game. The average KD for default was: 5.3042857142857 The average KD for focusing was: 8.7914285714286 I didnt test the black ops setting because it is almost identical to Default.

[@drunkGRAN]

So Black Ops is the way to go?

[@AimTheory]

Can't go wrong with Black Ops.

[@adriansilva4096]

Black ops was nerfed

[@AimTheory]

This was all performed after the supposed nerf.