This guide explains how to set up lean shooting in Knives Out. Including how to do lean shooting, tips, and what to do if the button disappears. Use this guide to know more about lean shooting in Knives Out.
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What is Lean Shooting?
Avoid Getting Shot
Lean shooting is when you shoot while only tilting your upper body. Since it allows you to shift your head's hitbox left or right, it's effective for avoiding headshots. It's not usable by default, so turn on the lean setting.
Become Stronger in Shootouts
Lean shooting is a technique that reduces your hit rate because you can shoot while only exposing your head from behind cover. It makes it harder for your torso to be hit, making it a powerful technique effective in shootouts.
How to Set Up Lean Shooting
Lean Shooting Setup Steps
| Lean Shooting Setup Method/Steps |
|---|
| 1. Open the "Settings" from top right of the Home Screen |
| 2. Open "Controls" from the Settings screen |
| 3. Open "Basic Settings" from the Controls screen |
| 4. In "Basic Settings," set the "Lean Shooting Mode" to Middle or Right |
In the default settings, the lean shooting button is not on the screen. Open Basic Settings from Controls, and turn on one of the two available lean settings.
Lean Shooting with Hold is Also Possible
The default setting for lean shooting is to toggle it by tapping. If you want to be in a lean state only while long-pressing the lean button, change to Hold mode or Pro mode.
How to Use Lean Shooting
How to Use Diagonal Shot I
"Diagonal Shot I," located in the middle of the lean shooting settings, is a setting that allows you to control lean shooting with three buttons. Use the left and right buttons to lean, and the middle button to return to vertical.
How to Use Diagonal Shot II
"Diagonal Shot II," located on the right of the lean shooting settings, is a setting that allows you to control lean shooting with two buttons. Use the left and right buttons to lean, and double-tap the same button to return to vertical.
Feel of Using Lean Shooting
Setting up lean shooting makes controls more complex, so it takes time to get used to. However, being able to lean shoot increases your survival rate and win rate. When using ADS, your aim is normally on the wall, but by using lean, you can attack while only exposing your upper body.
Normal View
In normal view, you can see that lean shooting allows you to scout and attack while keeping your lower body hidden. It's an effective way to reduce the chance of being hit.
Tips and Points for Lean Shooting
Use Lean Shooting Together with ADS
For lean shooting, aiming using ADS results in fewer mistakes. In normal view, it's difficult to judge how to shoot without hitting the cover you're hiding behind, and attacks often fail. Look through your scope!
Lean Left and Right While Shooting
By repeatedly leaning left and right, you can disrupt your opponent's aim. This is an effective technique against snipers aiming for a headshot.
Combine with Prone or Crouch
In addition to leaning, incorporating prone or crouching can greatly disrupt the opponent's aim. Your viewpoint also moves, making it harder to aim, so this is an advanced technique.
Dealing with Lean Shooting Enemies
If an enemy uses lean shooting against you, aim for a body shot rather than a headshot. Lean shooting has a weakness in that you can only lean while walking, making body shots easier to land than usual.
What to Do If Lean Shooting Button Disappears
Check if It's Set Up Correctly
Check if the lean shooting mode in the control settings is set correctly. The lean shooting button will not appear unless it is set to "Diagonal Shot I" or "Diagonal Shot II".
Check Button Layout
If the lean shooting button has disappeared, check the button layout in the settings. The lean shooting button may be invisible if its opacity has been lowered.
