Manual aim lets you direct shots instead of auto-targeting, which matters for ranged precision builds.
Why this matters
Auto-aim wastes shots on nearby fodder; manual aim focuses the real threat.
Step-by-step
- Enable manual aim in settings if your build is ranged.
- Aim at the highest-threat enemy, not the closest.
- Lead moving targets so shots connect.
- Use it to snipe tanks while AoE handles swarms.
- Practice in early waves so boss aim is natural.
What to prioritize
- Manual aim on ranged
- Target priority
- Lead targeting
- Boss practice
- Settings check
Common mistakes
- Auto-aiming at fodder
- Not leading movers
- Ignoring manual aim entirely
Manual aim focuses your damage on the enemy that matters most. Auto-aim spends shots on the nearest fodder while elites walk straight into you. Lead moving targets and aim at tanks while area damage handles the swarms.
Turn it on for precise builds like sniper or crit; spray builds can stay on auto without losing much. Practice in the early waves so boss aim feels natural by wave 20. The habit forms faster than it feels like it should.
Check the setting at the start of every ranged run, because it stays off by default. One focused shot on a tank does more than a magazine sprayed into the swarm behind it.
Switch it off again on swarm-clear builds, where the automatic targeting keeps your attention on movement instead of aiming at a single target.