Mastering Marksmanship in Marvel Rivals

Marvel Rivals: Mastering Your Aim by Disabling Mouse Acceleration and Aim Smoothing

Season 0 of Marvel Rivals has been a whirlwind! Players are mastering maps, heroes, and abilities, discovering their preferred playstyles and main characters. However, as players climb the Competitive Play ladder, many are experiencing aim issues. If your aim feels off, you're not alone. Many players have found a simple solution: disabling mouse acceleration and aim smoothing. This guide explains why your aim might be inaccurate and how to fix it.

Why Disable Mouse Acceleration/Aim Smoothing?

In Marvel Rivals, mouse acceleration/aim smoothing is enabled by default. While beneficial for controller users, many keyboard and mouse players prefer to disable it for more precise flick shots and snappy aiming. The choice is personal and depends on individual playstyle and character preference.

The Fix: Manual Game File Adjustment

Fortunately, disabling this feature on PC is straightforward. It involves modifying a game file using a text editor like Notepad. This is not considered cheating or modding; it simply adjusts a setting that many games allow you to change in-game, but which is currently unavailable in Marvel Rivals. This file is updated whenever you change in-game settings, such as crosshair or sensitivity.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Run dialog: Use the Windows key + R shortcut.

2. Navigate to the save file location: Paste the following path into the Run dialog, replacing "YOURUSERNAMEHERE" with your actual username:

   C:\Users\YOURUSERNAMEHERE\AppData\Local\Marvel\Saved\Config\Windows

   (If you don't know your username, go to This PC > Windows > Users).

3. Open the GameUserSettings file: Press Enter. Locate the GameUserSettings file, right-click, and open it with Notepad.

4. Add the code: At the bottom of the file, add the following lines of code:

   [/script/engine.inputsettings]
   bEnableMouseSmoothing=False
   bViewAccelerationEnabled=False
   bDisableMouseAcceleration=False
   RawMouseInputEnabled=1

5. Save and close: Save the file and close Notepad. You've successfully disabled mouse smoothing and acceleration, prioritizing raw mouse input.