

The Soft Aim hack (or Softaim) in Fortnite is a less severe version of Aimbot however more extreme than regular Aim Assist.

This should be even more apparent when their aim icons consistently stick to enemies’ heads - considering headshots provide for the most damage.

As most players need to move their aim back onto opponents when they run in a different direction, those with an aimbot almost always stay locked onto targets at all times. Secondly, another indicator of aimbot usage is by seeing how the suspected cheater aims onto moving enemies. If you spot this, it is likely the player has their aimbot tracking others through buildings. Most hackers tend to suspiciously stay in one place for an extended amount of time while aiming at walls. The easiest way of telling if an opponent is using an aimbot is by spectating them after you’ve been eliminated and watching for any unnatural movements. Watch for incredibly fast or unnatural movements Thankfully, there are a few telltale signs that can help you identify cheaters and help get them banned. Although developer Epic Games has gotten better at cracking down on hackers, there are still a few that go unnoticed and continue to use tools like aimbots to gain an unjust advantage. So much so, it can be hard to tell who is skilled and who is downright cheating. There’s no question Fortnite is home to plenty of talented gamers.
