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Aim Assist
Aim assist is the system that guides shots toward targets, governed by the Aim Assistance Weapon stat.
How it works
There are three mechanics: bullet magnetism (path correction; all inputs), and reticle magnetism and reticle friction (controller only). The stat widens an invisible cone; Range extends its depth, Stability stops it shrinking during sustained fire, and zoom indirectly extends it. Bullets only bend within a weapon's effective range, and assist falls off as bloom grows during continuous fire.
Where it matters
Perks and mods such as Hip-Fire Grip raise it; values differ per weapon (the Last Word is noted as strong on controller).
Community guides & sources
ibtimes.com
Destiny 2 Guide: Hidden Aim Assist Stat ExplainedIBTimes · ibtimes.com
d2.destinygamewiki.com
Aim Assistance - Destiny 2 WikiDestiny Game Wiki · d2.destinygamewiki.com
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