Best Warzone settings: Optimise your Call of Duty Battle Royale experience

Bilawal Bashir
Aleksha McLoughlin
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Table of Contents
  1. Best Warzone settings for PC
  2. Best Controller Settings for Warzone
  3. Best mouse settings for Warzone
  4. Best keyboard settings for Warzone
  5. Best Warzone Settings for Xbox 
  6. Best Warzone Settings for PlayStation 
  7. FAQs
Multiple operators ready for battle amid helicopters, parachutes, and explosions in Warzone
Image credit: Activision

Struggling to stay on target in Call of Duty: Warzone? Do the controls feel sluggish or unresponsive? Using the best Warzone settings might resolve the issue. Warzone controls may feel odd, especially when jumping from another COD game. That is not a skill issue, as your friends might have you believe; you just need a couple of tweaks to make the game run better. 

Call of Duty: Warzone offers a ton of customisable settings, letting you change almost every aspect of the game. From graphics and audio to button mapping and controller sensitivity, everything can be adjusted. Whether you play on the PC, a console, or with a controller on PC, using the best Warzone settings can significantly improve your game just in time for the next season

Best Warzone settings for PC

A soldier scouting a city skyline as helicopters and parachuting players engage in Warzone
Warzone looks nice no matter the graphical settings / Image credit: Activision

Low frame rate can put a damper on your kill streaks, and FPS spikes hurt more than a shotgun in close quarters. You don’t need the Ultra HD wall textures and global lighting to get some kills in CoD Warzone. The engine performs well at lower settings, allowing you to squeeze extra, yet stable, frames from your rig. 

Here are the best PC Warzone settings to use:

Display Settings

Adjust the monitor’s basic settings, such as resolution and refresh rate. 

OptionSetting
Display ModeFullscreen Exclusive
Display MonitorPrimary Monitor – Default Display
Display AdapterPrimary Graphics Card – Main Graphics Card
Screen Refresh RateMaximum for monitor – Highest available
Display ResolutionMaximum for monitor – Highest available
Aspect RatioAutomatic
Display Gamma2.2 [sRGB]
Brightness55
NVIDIA Reflex Low LatencyOn + Boost
ECO Mode PresetEfficiency
V-Sync (Gameplay)Off
V-Sync (Menus)Off
Custom Frame Rate LimitGameplay: Max for monitorMenus: 60
Out of Focus: 30
Menu Render ResolutionOptimal
Pause Game RenderingOn
Focused ModePreference
High Dynamic Range (HDR)Off

Graphics Quality Settings

Adjust the graphical quality to maximise frames. The best graphic settings for Warzone are those that deliver a higher frame rate without sacrificing too much visual quality. Here’s what we recommend for lower-powered and mid-tier machines. 

OptionSetting
Graphic PresetCustom
Render Resolution100
Dynamic ResolutionOff
Upscaling/SharpeningFidelityFX CAS (90)
NVIDIA DLSS Frame GenerationOff
AMD FSR 3 Frame GenerationOff
VRAM Scale Target80
Variable Rate ShadingOn
Texture ResolutionLow
Texture Filter AnisotropicLow
Depth of FieldOff
Detail QualityLow
Particle ResolutionVery Low
Bullet ImpactsOn
Persistent EffectsOn
Shader QualityLow
On-Demand Texture StreamingMinimal
Allocated Texture Cache Size16
Download LimitsOff
Daily Download Limit1.0 GB
Local Texture Streaming QualityLow
Shadow QualityLow
Screen Space ShadowsOff
Ambient OcclusionOff
Screen Space ReflectionsOff
Static Reflection QualityLow
TessellationOff
Volumetric QualityLow
Deferred Physics QualityOff
Weather Grid VolumesLow
Water QualityOff

View Settings

View settings determine how you view the game in first and third person. 

OptionSetting
Motion Reduction PresetOff
Field of View (FOV)100–115
ADS Field of ViewAffected
Weapon Field of ViewWide
3rd Person Field of View90
Vehicle Field of ViewWide
World Motion BlurOff
Weapon Motion BlurOff
1st Person Camera MovementLeast (50%)
3rd Person Camera MovementLeast (50%)
3rd Person ADS TransitionPreference
Inverted FlashbangOn

Best Controller Settings for Warzone

A soldier overlooking a snowy battlefield with helicopters flying above in Warzone
Controller remains the best way to play Warzone / Image credit: Activision

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 nerfed the controller supremacy, but it is still strong if you know what you are doing. The keyboard and mouse are excellent, but if you want the game to help you aim, a controller is your best friend. Here are the best controller settings for Warzone to properly use “sticky aim” in COD. 

Of course, having the best Black Ops 7 loadout can help, too, as Warzone shares some of its DNA with Activision’s latest high-octane FPS. 

Warzone Inputs

Inputs tackle button, layouts, and presets for the controller. 

OptionSetting
Button LayoutTactical
Stick Layout PresetDefault
Horizontal Stick Sensitivity1.80
Vertical Stick Sensitivity1.65
Simplified ControlsOff
Low Motor StrainOff
Bumper PingOff
Swap L1/R1 with L2/R2Off

Warzone controller settings

OptionSetting
Controller VibrationOff
Trigger EffectOff

Deadzone Inputs

If your controller has larger dead zones, adjust the settings to prevent stick drift. Generally speaking, the smaller the dead zone, the more accurate the controls feel. 

OptionSetting
Test Stick DeadzoneOff
Left Stick Min0
Left Stick Max60
Right Stick Min3
Right Stick Max90
Left Trigger0
Right Trigger0

Aiming in Warzone 

A player firing a weapon at a helicopter from a construction crane in Warzone
Using the “Sticky Aim” is key to landing accurate shots / Image credit: Activision

These are the best aim settings for Warzone to help you stay on target and reduce the chance of missing shots. 

Sensitivity Multiplier

OptionSetting
3rd Person Sensitivity Multiplier1.00
Ground Vehicles Sensitivity Multiplier1.00
Air Vehicles Sensitivity Multiplier1.00
Tablet Sensitivity Multiplier1.00
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier0.73
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier (Focus)1.00
Tactical Stance Sensitivity Multiplier1.00
ADS Sens. Multiplier (Focus)1.00
Look Inversion (On Foot)Standard

Aiming Advanced Settings

OptionSetting
ADS Sensitivity Transition TimingInstant
3rd Person ADS Correction TypeAssist
Aim Response Curve TypeStandard
Custom ADS Sensitivity Per ZoomOn
ADS Sens. Multiplier (Low Zoom)0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (2x–3x Zoom)0.85
ADS Sens. Multiplier (4x–5x Zoom)0.90
ADS Sens. Multiplier (6x–7x Zoom)0.93
ADS Sens. Multiplier (8x–9x Zoom)1.00
ADS Sens. Multiplier (High Zoom)1.00

Aim Assist 

OptionSetting
Target Aim AssistOn
ADS Aim AssistOn

Movement

Use these best Warzone movement settings to glide across the battlefield.

Intelligent Movement 

OptionSetting
Sprint AssistTactical Sprint Assist
Sprint Assist Delay1
Sprint Assist SidewaysOn
Sprint Assist BackwardsOn
Mantle AssistOff
Crouch AssistOff
Corner SliceOff
Wall JumpOff

Movement Behaviors

OptionSetting
Slide/Dive BehaviorTap to Slide
Slide/Dive Activation DelayMedium
Automatic Airborne MantleOn
Sprint RestoreOn
Slide Maintains SprintOn
Parachute Automatic BehaviorOff
Wall Jump ActivationPress
Combat Roll AssistAlways
Slide/Combat Roll BehaviorTap to Slide
Combat Roll Camera3rd Person

Movement Advanced Settings

OptionSetting
Sprint/Tactical Sprint BehaviorToggle
Auto Move ForwardOff
Auto Door PeekOff
Grounded MantleOff
Tactical Sprint BehaviorSingle Tap Sprint
Plugging UnderwaterTigger
Sprinting Door BashOn

Vehicle Behaviors

OptionSetting
Vehicle Control ModeDriver Control
Scorestreak Vehicle Control ModeAim-Based Control
Vehicle Camera RecenterShort Delay
Camera Initial PositionFree Look
Lean-Out ActivationMlee/Finishing Move/Body Shield

Combat

OptionSetting
Aim Down Sight BehaviorHold
Tactical Stance BehaviorOn Toggle
Tactical Stance ActivationADS + Down Button
Weapon Mount ActivationADS + Melee
Dedicated Melee Weapon ActivationHold Melee
Body Shield/Finishing Move BehaviorPrioritize Body Shield
Armor Plate BehaviorApply All
C4 Detonation ActivationOne by One
Equipment BehaviorHold
Manual Fire BehaviorPress

Combat Advanced Settings

OptionSetting
Focus BehaviorHold
Change Zoom ActivationSprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
Weapon Mount ExitShort Delay
Interact/Reload BehaviorPrioritize Interact
Mantle Cancels ReloadOff
Sprint Cancels ReloadOff
Akimbo BehaviorIndependent
ADS Stick SwapOff
Depleted Ammo Weapon SwitchOff
Weapon Mount MovementOn
Weapon Mount ReturnOff

Overlay Settings 

OptionSetting
Scoreboard/Map/Stats BehaviorToggle
Inventory ControlDirectional Buttons
Ping Wheel DelayLongest
Double Tap Danger Ping DelayModerate
Emotes & Sprays Wheel PositionDefault

Best mouse settings for Warzone

A squad standing at an aircraft ramp preparing to jump into Warzone
Find the mouse sensitivity that works for you / Image credit: Activision

Mouse settings for Warzone are not a “one shoe fits all” thing. Some players perform well with high mouse sensitivity, while others, mostly snipers, prefer slower aiming. Experiment with the settings until you find your stride. 

OptionSetting
Mouse Sensitivity2.5-6
Mouse DPI800 – 1600 DPI
Polling Rate1000Hz
ADS Sensitivity ModeRelative
ADS Sensitivity Transition TimingInstant
Monitor Distance Coefficient1.77 for 16:9
ADS Sensitivity Multiplier0.80–1.00
Custom Sensitivity Per ZoomOff
Invert MouseOff
Mouse Acceleration0.00
Mouse Filtering0.00
Mouse SmoothingOff

Best keyboard settings for Warzone

Vehicles speeding through water during an intense firefight in Warzone
Controlling vehicles is not that hard with a K&M setup / Image credit: Activision

We recommend using the default Warzone keymaps. Of course, you can adjust them to your needs, but the default keys are more than sufficient for general use. 

Movement Behaviors

OptionSetting
Crouch BehaviorToggle
Prone BehaviorToggle
Sprint/Tactical Sprint BehaviorToggle
Automatic SprintAutomatic Tactical Sprint
Tactical Sprint BehaviorSingle Tap Sprint
Automatic Airborne MantleOff
Share Slide and Dive InputsIndependent
Close Backpack on SprintOn

Movement Advanced Settings

OptionSetting
Walk BehaviorHold
Walk SpeedSlow
Plunging UnderwaterPlunge Freely
Sprinting Door BashOn
Grounded MantleOff
Automatic Ground MantleOff
Parachute Auto-DeployOff
Ledge Hang Mantle BehaviorMovement Based
Change Camera Side Shared InputSprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
Look Keys Sensitivity Horizontal1
Look Keys Sensitivity Vertical1

Combat Behaviors

OptionSetting
Aim Down Sight BehaviorHold
Change Zoom Shared InputSprint/Tactical Sprint/Focus
Focus BehaviorN/A
Equipment BehaviorHold
Interact BehaviorPress
Tactical Stance ActivationADS + Melee
Tactical Stance BehaviorOn Toggle
Weapon Mount ActivationADS + Melee
Armor Plate BehaviorApply All

Combat Advanced Settings

OptionSetting
ADS Interruption BehaviorN/A
Depleted Ammo Weapon SwitchOn
Weapon Switch Wrap-AroundOn
Weapon Mount Movement ExitOn
Weapon Mount Exit DelayShort
Manual Fire BehaviorPress
Quick C4 DetonationOn
Killstreaks ReorderingNumerical Order

Vehicle Behaviors

OptionSetting
Vehicle Camera RecenterDefault
Free Look ActivationAlways Enabled
Camera Initial PositionBehind Vehicle

Overlays Behaviors

OptionSetting
Backpack/Loadout BehaviorToggle
Backpack Mouse CursorOn
Scoreboard BehaviorHold
Scoreboard Mouse CursorOff
Map BehaviorN/A
Map CursorOn
Danger Ping BehaviorDouble Tap
Double Tap Danger Ping DelayShort
Ping Wheel DelayModerate

Best Warzone Settings for Xbox 

A squad sprinting through a forested area after abandoning a burning truck in Warzone
Consoles have fewer graphical options than the PC version / Image credit: Activision

The Xbox controller is amazing for Call of Duty; the offset analog sticks make for a comfortable gaming experience. We recommend using our controller settings on Xbox, as they are designed for console players. Turn off the controller and trigger vibration options. These are immersive features, but we are playing Warzone to win, not for immersion. 

Best Warzone Settings for PlayStation 

Warzone uses the adaptive triggers on PlayStation. It’s an immersive feature, but it gets old fast, especially when you need a faster trigger response. Resistance can tire your fingers during a long session, so it’s best to disable the feature. Turn off vibration as well to have better recoil control with the controller. 

Our recommended settings are a good start, but with the slightly shorter PlayStation 5 analog sticks, you may want to adjust some settings according to your preferences. 

FAQs

What are the best aim settings for Warzone?

The best aim settings for Warzone are the ones that let you rotate fast but also offer significant slowdowns when aiming down sight. Our recommended aim settings are inspired by pros and provide precise control during ADS.

What settings should I use for Warzone?

The best Warzone settings listed here are just the starting point. Use them as a baseline and adjust them to your preferences. It will take time to adjust; test-drive them for a few matches, then adjust accordingly.

What sensitivity do pros play on Warzone?

Pros generally range from 1.6 to 1.7 for both horizontal and vertical parameters.

How do people aim so well in Warzone?

Players generally use aim assist to “stick” to the target. However, with Black Ops 7, its stickiness is somewhat reduced. However, reasonable recoil control is key to landing most of your shots. Stick with a gun until you nail the recoil; that way, you’ll master it in a multitude of ranges. Many players choose a favourite Black Ops 7 weapon and play with it the whole season.

Is Warzone better on PS5 or Xbox Series X/S?

Both versions are good: PlayStation 5 offers slightly better 120Hz performance, while Warzone on Xbox offers a marginally higher resolution at 60Hz. You can’t go wrong with either version, though.

Bilawal Bashir

Features Writer
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Bilawal Bashir started writing for fun almost a decade ago. Now, he writes professionally about consumer technology and video games. He co-owned a video game website for nearly a year until it was sold for an offer he couldn't refuse. He has a software engineering background and a long history of bricking Android phones and breaking PlayStation controllers.
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