Auto-aim

Auto-Aiming is a technique used by Bungie to make targeting your opponent easier. This shifts the challenge from aiming to movement and strategy, unlike most FPSs. Other games using Auto-Aim completely lock on to a target, while Halo simply makes it easier.

Face painting

Face painting is the most well known and used form of auto-aim. Utilizing this can give you a large advantage. It was implemented by Bungie to combat lag.

Assisted Aiming

There are two types of assisted aiming in Halo 2, Auto-Aim and Magnetism.

Auto-Aim defines how far a bullet will "bend" in order to hit an enemy. This is also affected by the speed at which the bullet moves.

Magnetism simply assists your aim by creating a sticky effect between your reticule and your target when in range. Unlike Halo 1, it will not work without you moving your reticle.

Weapon Auto-Aim Statistics (Note: range calculation is rough, and based on masterchief being 7 foot tall)

Attribute	Sentinel Beam	Magnum	Needler	Plasma Pistol	BR	Beam Rifle	Carbine	Plasma Rifle	Shotgun	SMG	Sniper	Rockets	Brute Shot
Auto-Aim	1°	3°	7°	6°	3°	1°	3°	6°	8°	6°	1°	5°	4°
Magnetism	9°	6°	9°	9°	6°	4°	6°	9°	16°	12°	4°	10°	6°
Auto-Aim Range	109.2 feet	109.2 feet	182 feet	109.2 feet	154.7 feet	91 feet	154.7 feet	109.2 feet	54.6 feet	109.2 feet	273 feet	409.5 feet	136.5 feet
Magnetism Range	163.8 feet	145.6 feet	182 feet	145.6 feet	191.1 feet	127.4 feet	191.1 feet	163.8 feet	54.6 feet	163.8 feet	127.4 feet	227.5 feet	227.5 feet

See Also

• Hit Box