PUBG Sensitivity Guide
There is no single best sensitivity, but there is a reliable way to find yours. This guide explains every PUBG sensitivity option and a simple method to tune them.
The PUBG sensitivity settings explained
PUBG splits sensitivity into several settings because looking around, aiming down sights and using a high-magnification scope need different speeds. The main ones are:
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| General | Turning speed when you are not aiming – looking around, checking corners and moving. |
| Targeting (ADS) | Speed while aiming down iron sights or a red dot / holo. |
| Scoping | Speed when using magnified scopes. You can set each magnification separately. |
| Vertical sensitivity multiplier | Multiplies vertical speed compared to horizontal. 1.0 means equal; lower values slow vertical movement. |
| Vehicle and freelook | Camera speed while driving, riding as a passenger and using freelook. |
Update 43.1 reorganised the crosshair and sensitivity menus so these options are grouped more clearly, but the settings themselves work the same way.
Step 1: pick a DPI and stick with it
Set your mouse to 800 or 1600 DPI. Both are common, work well with Windows' default pointer speed, and give fine control. Avoid very low DPI combined with very high in-game sensitivity – it can make small adjustments feel jumpy. Once you choose a DPI, do not change it again; tune everything else in-game.
Step 2: tune General sensitivity
In Training Mode, stand still and swipe your mouse across your mousepad from one edge to the other. A good starting point for most competitive players is that a full swipe turns you roughly 180–360 degrees. If you can comfortably turn around to check behind you without lifting your mouse, and still make small, accurate adjustments, you are in the right range.
Many players find they aim better with a lower sensitivity than they expect, because their arm does the large movements and their wrist handles fine aim. If your aim feels shaky, try lowering General a few points.
Step 3: tune ADS and scope sensitivity
ADS and scope sensitivity matter most for recoil control and tracking. Test them like this:
- Equip your main assault rifle with a red dot or holo and spray at a wall at 30–50 metres. You should be able to pull down smoothly without the crosshair drifting above or below the target.
- Repeat with a 3x and 4x scope. If you cannot pull down far enough, raise that scope's sensitivity; if the reticle overshoots, lower it.
- Track a moving vehicle in Training Mode. If you lag behind, raise the setting slightly.
Many players set each scope individually so that tracking feels similar at every magnification. Others use one shared value for all scopes for simplicity. Both work – consistency matters more than the method.
Step 4: the vertical multiplier
The vertical multiplier is a direct multiplier of your horizontal sensitivity: 1.0 means vertical and horizontal are the same, 0.8 makes vertical movement 20% slower, and so on. Lowering it makes pulling down against recoil easier because you need more mouse movement for the same vertical change, which some players find easier to control.
Be careful: a low multiplier also makes it harder to adjust between targets at different heights, such as a player on a ridge. Start at 1.0 and only reduce it in small steps if you consistently struggle with vertical recoil. Our recoil control guide covers technique, which usually helps more than the multiplier.
Converting from CS2, Valorant or Apex
PUBG's sensitivity sliders do not map simply onto other games, so do not copy numbers across. The reliable method is to match distance per 360° (how far your mouse moves for a full turn):
- Use a sensitivity converter such as mouse-sensitivity.com, which models how PUBG calculates sensitivity and field of view.
- Convert your hip-fire sensitivity to PUBG's General sensitivity, using the same DPI.
- Treat ADS and scopes as a separate decision. Other games handle zoom differently, so tune those in PUBG using Step 3.
- Expect a week of adjustment – PUBG's recoil and longer fights demand different muscle memory.
Signs your sensitivity is wrong
- Too high: you overshoot targets, your aim shakes when tracking, and you lose sprays at mid-range.
- Too low: you lose close fights because you cannot turn fast enough, and you run out of mousepad.
- Scopes inconsistent: your 3x feels fine but 4x or 6x feels much faster or slower – adjust the individual scope values.
Related guides
- PUBG recoil control guideAttachments, stance and a practice routine.
- Best PUBG crosshair settingsUse the crosshair editor to make your aim point easy to see.
- Best monitor for PUBGRefresh rate, panel type, size and settings explained.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good PUBG sensitivity?
There is no single best number. Use 800 or 1600 DPI, set General so a full mousepad swipe turns you about 180–360 degrees, then tune ADS and each scope until you can control an assault rifle spray at 30–50 metres.
What does the vertical sensitivity multiplier do in PUBG?
It multiplies vertical sensitivity compared to horizontal. At 1.0 they are equal; at 0.8 vertical movement is 20% slower, which some players use to make recoil easier to control.
How do I convert my CS2 or Valorant sensitivity to PUBG?
Match the distance your mouse travels for a full 360-degree turn using a converter such as mouse-sensitivity.com, at the same DPI. Then tune ADS and scope sensitivity separately inside PUBG.
What DPI should I use for PUBG?
800 or 1600 DPI are the most common choices. The exact DPI matters less than keeping it fixed and adjusting sensitivity in-game.