[3-5-7] How do I look up and down?

Learn how to effectively look up and down in Quake Champions. This guide covers the essential controls and techniques to improve your aerial awareness and aiming.

Quake Champions is a fast-paced arena shooter where precise movement and aiming are key. While looking left and right is intuitive, mastering vertical aiming—looking up and down—is crucial for tracking enemies, dodging projectiles, and utilizing the game's vertical map design.

Controls:

How to Look Up and Down Effectively:

1. Mouse Sensitivity: Adjust your mouse sensitivity in the game's settings to find a balance that allows for quick vertical adjustments without overshooting. A sensitivity that feels too high or too low will hinder your ability to track targets moving vertically.
2. Practice Vertical Tracking: Spend time in practice modes or against bots to get a feel for tracking enemies that jump, rocket jump, or are positioned on different elevations. Focus on keeping your crosshair on the target as they move up or down.
3. Utilize Jump and Crouch: While not directly looking up or down, your ability to jump and crouch can bait enemies into vertical aiming duels. Be prepared to counter their vertical movements by adjusting your own aim.
4. Map Awareness: Understand the verticality of each map. Knowing where enemies are likely to be—on high ground, below you, or jumping—will help you anticipate the need to look up or down.