How to reduce recoil in Warzone 2 and MW2

Accuracy is King in multiplayer shooters like these two games, so knowing how to reduce recoil in Warzone 2 and MW2 is a guaranteed way to get ahead of the curve. While experience, training and good hardware are all just as important, these simple tricks can help you take control over one of the largest hurdles to landing consistent and precise shots in your engagements.

If you want to keep your recoil to a minimum, we’ve got plenty of handy tips and tricks. And if you’re looking to boost your eagle eye even further, consider checking out the best graphics settings for Warzone 2.

What is visual recoil in Warzone 2 and MW2?

Recoil is the movement of your weapon that results from firing. Visual recoil, specifically, is how much the screen shakes after you fire each shot. Single shots or bursts will result in less recoil, while sustained fire will result in more recoil.

When firing a real gun, the force would cause your shoulder – and by extension your body – to move. To replicate this in game, your crosshair moves a little bit in Warzone 2.

Generally speaking, larger and heavier weapons – such as the LMGs and Sniper Rifles – have more visual recoil, and shake your screen the most when they’re shot. Conversely then, pistols and small arms have less recoil and don’t shake as much.

How to have no recoil in MW2 and Warzone 2

Here are some tips to reduce recoil:

Adjust your camera movement setting

An easy way to reduce visual recoil in Warzone 2 is to adjust your camera movement in the game’s options.

Head to the in-game settings menu, select Graphics and then head to the View tab. Then, change the value ‘1st Person Camera Movement’ to the Least value at 50%. You can do the same for the value ‘3rd Person Camera Movement’ – though of course this will only affect you when playing in third-person game modes.

Use recoil dampening attachments

It sounds obvious – but be sure to check that you’re using recoil dampening attachments on your weapon of choice. Using the new Gunsmith function in Warzone 2, you’re able to affix more attachments than ever before.

Check the stats of these, and prioritise ones that improve ‘Aim Stability’ and ‘Recoil Control’ Typically, these include many of the stocks and grips. We’ve taken a look at many of these – for example, here are our picks for the best attachments and perks with our best M4 loadout guide.

Increase your FOV and change ADS settings

Another thing you can do is increase your FOV & ADS settings. Increasing Field of View will expand your periphery to show more on the screen at once, and as a side effect also makes recoil slightly less harsh.

Head into settings to change your FOV – our guide on how to change FOV in Warzone 2 will help if you’re not sure how. We used 120 – but be sure your hardware can handle it on PC. And if you’re on console, make sure you can still play the game comfortably.

Another setting you can change is the ‘Affected in the ADS Field of View’ setting, which helps keep the optical zoom as close to your FOV as possible when using certain optics. Though it won’t directly affect recoil, you might also find that changing your FPS settings helps your engagements to run more smoothly, and our guide on how to improve FPS in Warzone 2 and MW2 will help you understand how.

Hopefully, this advice will get you on the right track and keep your shots true. For more on Warzone 2, why not check out our guide on how to unlock the M13 in both MW2 and Warzone 2.

What is visual recoil in Warzone 2 and MW2?

Visual recoil, specifically, is how much the screen shakes after you fire each shot. Single shots or bursts will result in less recoil, while sustained fire will result in more recoil.

How do I adjust camera movement settings?

Head to the in-game settings menu, select Graphics and then head to the View tab.