To put it simply: It is easier to be more consistent and precise with a lower sensitivity. Many pros started the game with a higher sensitivity and ended up lowering it. I’m joking of course, but there is a reason. Go to the Practice area and try to find the minimal sensitivity with which you can move properly. If you don’t have enough space to move your mouse around well enough maybe you should use 7000eDPI. 4800eDPI might be a competitive sensitivity but it might not be the right one for you. If you played at a high sensitivity like 1600dpi/30sens before, of course you’ll feel this change. This sensitivity is way too low! I can’t move! Consult the box it came in or google! If all fails there is this test. To check out the DPI of your mouse you’ll have to look it up. Some mice, cheap or office ones can’t change their DPI. Other mice have a DPI switch which you can press to change your DPI without any software. Logitech, Steelseries, CoolerMaster, Zowie, Corsair.
You can download the programs, install them and then change the DPI of your mouse that way: This depends on the mouse, Windows doesn’t have options for it. You can also pick a hero and customize sensitivity for individual ones! You can use the slider or enter a number. I disagree, I think jumping into the cold water and approaching it straight away will be faster. It’s worth mentioning that some think lowering the sensitivity down in increments is an easier way to get used to it. Many play lower, many higher but it’s a safe sensitivity to first experience the rough speed they are moving their mouse with. Why this sensitivity? It’s about the average of professional Overwatch players. Note that many mice perform best under ~2000 DPI!
You can use this calculator to find out how to get there. To get started I suggest to set it to 4800 eDPI Sensitivity is a personal thing, you’ll need to go on a journey of self-discovery. These descriptions are kept very simple, for better insight check out this link
How many centimeters do you have to move your mouse to do a full 360° turn ingame? Use this calculator to find out It’s not the same as eDPI in other games.Ĭm/360: This is simply a real life equivalent to your sensitivity.
A useful way to think of general sensitivity. In Overwatch that’s regulated with the Sensitivity Slider.ĮDPI: Effective DPI. In Windows that’s regulated by Pointer Speed. This is both a common term for the general speed and also for the Multiplier. Sensitivity: How quickly your cursor or your crosshair moves. It stands for Dots Per Inch, so a higher number will move your cursor more dots per inch of real mouse movement. You probably have no gaming mouse and a sensitivity much too high.ĭPI (or CPI): How sensitive your mouse is. If you’re new to FPS or PC gaming in general, chances are you are not very comfortable with your mouse. This guide is meant to inspire you to find the value that fits you personally. I want to stress that sensitivity is absolutely personal choice, people are physically different and have different reaction times.
Overwatch Finding the Correct Sensitivity Guide by Nitia