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

Season 0 of Marvel Rivals has been a whirlwind of map exploration, hero discovery, and playstyle experimentation. As players climb the competitive ladder, however, many are encountering frustrating aim inconsistencies. This guide addresses a common cause: the default mouse acceleration/aim smoothing.

While beneficial for controller users, this feature often hinders precise aiming for mouse and keyboard players, impacting flick shots and responsiveness. Fortunately, a simple fix exists. This isn't cheating; it's simply adjusting a setting that many games allow in their options menu, but Marvel Rivals currently lacks. This involves modifying a game file.

Disabling Aim Smoothing/Mouse Acceleration: A Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access the Run Dialog: Use the Windows key + R shortcut.

2. Navigate to the Game Settings File: Paste the following path into the Run dialog, replacing "YOURUSERNAMEHERE" with your actual Windows username:

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

   (If unsure of your username, navigate to This PC > Windows > Users.)

3. Open the GameUserSettings File: Press Enter. Locate the GameUserSettings file, right-click, and open it with Notepad (or a similar text editor).

4. Add the Configuration Lines: 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 changes and close Notepad. Mouse smoothing and acceleration are now disabled, enabling raw mouse input for enhanced precision.

This adjustment overrides any aim processing, prioritizing raw mouse input for a more responsive and accurate aiming experience. Experiment to find what works best for your playstyle and preferred heroes.