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Mastering combat in Fortnite<\/a><\/strong> requires more than just getting comfortable in landing shots at a distance. Close range encounters<\/a><\/strong> occur more often than not, and demand quick reflexes and sharp tracking skills. When your foes get all up in your face, the ability to track their rapid movements becomes crucial. In these scenarios, where your target is constantly moving at a close range, the key to maintaining accuracy and staying on target is reactive tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactive tracking is about responsively following an opponent\u2019s movements with your crosshair, ensuring that your aim stays locked on them despite their erratic actions. In Fortnite, aim duels tend to be chaotic, especially considering the huge impact of shotguns in the game<\/a><\/strong>, this skill can mean the difference between victory and a quick elimination. Your ability to track an enemy who is strafing, jumping, or building around you is paramount in securing that sweet victory royale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This featured task<\/a><\/strong> will offer targets that simulate close quarters tracking scenarios, training a skill that is absolutely critical in giving you the edge you need to outmaneuver and outgun your opponents! It puts your close quarters reactive tracking to the test by prompting you to track a moving target that gets up close and personal. Pay attention to the when the target shifts direction and focus on swift crosshair adjustments to account for those evasive movements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play VT Air Short Strafes Close Entry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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