Apex PC Tracking Tutorial

Storyline

• This video does not follow a narrative storyline. It’s a PC-focused Apex Legends aiming/tracking tutorial centered on improving how you move your mouse while aiming.

Gameplay / Aim Mechanics Highlights (Tracking-Focused)

Core focus: “Plain tracking” on PC (not recoil, not ADS vs hipfire)

The creator emphasizes tracking specifically—keeping your crosshair on a moving target—while explicitly avoiding discussion of recoil control and ADS/hipfire choices.

1) Avoid “over flicking” (panicked crosshair movement)

• Problem: When players see an enemy strafe left/right, they panic-flick past the target (“look more than where you need to”).
• Fix: Slow down the left/right crosshair movement, especially up close.
• Key idea: Apex is fast, but in close-range fights enemies usually aren’t zig-zagging as fast as players’ panicked mouse corrections. The crosshair should move more smoothly and less dramatically.

2) Lead your shots (shoot slightly ahead)

• Why: Bullet drop and target motion mean you should aim slightly in front of strafing/flying enemies.
• Examples mentioned:
  • Long range (and sometimes ARs): lead more for bullet drop and distance.
  • Midair targets: shoot a bit in front of where they’re moving.
  • Strafing targets: “shoot a little bit toward their movement,” aiming around shoulder/arm area rather than purely reacting with the crosshair.
• Benefit: Your bullets are already closer to where the target will be when your aim point catches up.

3) Change crosshair speed by range/proximity (“fast then slow”)

• Rule of thumb:
  • Move the crosshair fast to the enemy.
  • Once you’re on target (in proximity), tighten up and move the crosshair slower.
• The creator frames it as: fast, then slow for tracking once the crosshair reaches the enemy.
• Even during chaotic movement, the crosshair should generally remain smooth and controlled while shooting.

4) Counter-move the crosshair when the enemy moves

• If your opponent moves right, you counter-move left—but with small increments, not a huge flick.
• The goal is to keep tracking aligned without overshooting.

5) Weapon recommendations for training tracking

The video highlights guns that help isolate raw aiming/tracking:

• R-45
  • Recommended for tracking practice; the creator says it works well even at longer range.
• Wingman
  • Praised for having no recoil, making it “raw aim.”
  • Suggested as particularly useful for practicing smooth tracking without recoil interference.

R-45 and Wingman are described as the best/better guns for this purpose by the creator.

Strategies / Key Tips Summarized

• Stop over-flicking: don’t panic-swing your mouse past the target.
• Train tracking on bots often: use the firing range with strafing enabled to build smooth mouse control.
• Use a “fast-to-slow” approach: fast crosshair movement to acquire, then slow/smooth while staying on target.
• Lead your shots: aim slightly ahead of moving (and/or airborne) enemies to account for motion and bullet drop.
• Counter-move in increments: opposite-direction micro-adjustments rather than large flicks.
• Practice with recoil-light guns: especially Wingman (no recoil) and R-45 to focus on pure tracking.
• Smooth crosshair during movement: even with slides/jumps, keep the crosshair motion smooth during the engagement window.
• Tracking alone won’t save you if recoil is bad: perfect tracking can still fail if recoil control is poor.

Steps / Practice Flow Mentioned

• Go to the firing range and:
  • Turn on bot strafing
  • Practice tracking with smooth, slower left/right mouse movement
• Then hop into real matches to validate the tracking approach under live movement, lag, and panic conditions.
• If needed, reduce difficulty by turning down sensitivity to reduce overcorrections and make slower tracking easier.

Gamers / Sources Featured

• Sly Mooners (the creator/channel mentioned as “Sly Mooners” throughout)