Looking to train and polish your aim to hit clean headshots? Well with these trainers and maps, you can finally do so. Read more to see what the best resources are for aim training and which one should you choose.
Losing duels due to poor aim is one of the most frustrating experiences for a CS2 player, especially for those aspiring to reach semi-professional or professional levels. It undermines your confidence and clouds your judgment, resulting in even worse performance. Having said that, aim, like any skill, can be improved with consistent training.
There are tools and maps created specifically for this purpose. These aim trainers, or Workshop maps are filled with scenarios and tasks that help you fix your aim and start winning matches. In this article, we will discuss various aim trainers and maps that can be used to improve your aim.
There are only two aim trainers that are worth your time: Kovaaks 2.0 and Aimlabs. Sure, there's a plethora of options out there, each with its own unique features, but these two stand out as the top choices among the pros. This is why we will be mainly focusing on and comparing these two.
Released in 2018, Aimlabs has grown to be one of the most popular aim trainers out there. It is a simple, lightweight trainer suitable for players of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, you will have an easy time navigating around thanks to its simplistic UI. Moreover, it features a wide library of practice tasks. The most popular ones being Gridshot, FlickShot, StrafeShot, and Sixshot.
For beginners, Aimlabs is a better choice than Kovaaks. Mostly because it is free and takes only a few minutes to set up, making It a good starting point for any player looking to get into aim trainers.
However, it lacks customizability when compared to Kovaaks. Don’t get me wrong, you can fine-tune a lot of things to your comfort. But when compared to Kovaaks, it falls short.
It is also noteworthy that CS2 is supported in Aimlabs; all you need to do is enter your in-game sensitivity and it will match perfectly.
In summary, if you want a no-nonsense aim trainer for free, there is no better option than AImlabs. Realistically speaking, I would recommend trying out AImlabs for a few weeks just to see if you are into aim trainers in general. Since most people shy away from training their aim in a third-party trainer. If you enjoy it then look into Kovaaks.
Download: Aimlabs
Whenever we talk about aim trainers, Kovaaks instantly comes to mind. This is because it is one of the oldest and the most popular aim trainers out there. Yes, it comes with a price, but it’s quite inexpensive and the features justify the cost.
It has an even larger library of tasks than Aimlabs – both official and community-made for you to practice on. There are tasks on every mini situation you will find in CS2. Need to practice your AWP shots on De_dust2 mid-doors, you got it. Or, practice AWP shots to nest in Mirage. You will find everything with just a bit of searching.
That’s not all, the reason veterans prefer Kovaaks over Aimlabs is the sheer amount of customization it offers. You can tweak every aspect of your sensitivity and aim, but this is also the reason it might be hard for players new to an aim trainer.
Because it takes a bit of effort to set it up initially. We recommend reading our Getting Started with an Aim Trainer guide to make this step easier.
To sum it up, If you want an extremely lightweight aim trainer with a huge library of tasks and don’t mind spending a bit, then Kovaaks 2.0 should be your pick.
Download: Kovaaks
While using an aim trainer is a great way to improve your aiming capabilities, some people don’t want the hassle of downloading and setting up a separate app just for training. Luckily, CS2’s workshop has a plethora of community-made aim training maps for this purpose. These maps are perfect for quick warm-ups and overall aim practice without the hassle of dealing with a separate application.
To the average CS player, Aim Botz needs no introduction. It has been the go-to shooting range for most players for a while now. When it comes to features, this map does not disappoint. You can fine-tune everything to your comfort. Apart from all the customizability, the map features small game modes. The most popular is the 100 kills mode, where you try to get 100 kills as fast as possible.
Aim Botz is also backed by a great team and is frequently updated to support the game’s changes. Frankly speaking, this is the best aim training map you can use on CS2.
Another alternative is aim_rush. It’s not as feature-packed as Aimbotz but where it differs is the environment. Instead of shooting bots in a plain field, you are now on a small map with different elevations and angles. In combination with your aim, you will also improve your peeking and movement. It’s a great little map to warm up all aspects of your gameplay before hopping into ranked.
If speed is what you want, then Fast Aim is the best bet. In this map, you are placed in the center with bots rushing over from all directions. The goal is to kill them before they reach you. You might need your headphones for this, as you have to listen for sound cues and react accordingly. This map heavily focuses on training your reflexes and speed.
To sum up, all these maps are great for aim training. You don’t necessarily need to choose one and stick to it. Each map has its own specialty. You can use them all in your routine. Practice precision in Aimbotz, movement and peeking in Aim_rush, and sharpen your reflexes in Fast Aim.
Now that you know what resources you have to improve your aim, you can start your aim training journey. However, there are some beginner mistakes that you should avoid.
It’s cool to see streamers and pro players blast their way through aim training, setting high scores and overall looking flashy. It’s nice to have a goal to be like that but if you are starting, consider going slow and practicing precision. Try to go for higher accuracy than speed. Training fast will only hurt you. Once you get precise, then ramp up your speed.
Aim training can be extremely fun and sometimes even addicting. You can get lost listening to music and grinding out in the shooting range. But long training hours are only damaging your aiming skills.
First of all, you need to know the difference between a warm-up and a practice session. A warm-up should not last more than 10-15 minutes. Remember, a warm-up is only supposed to get you ready for the ranked session.
A practice session, however, can last longer. However, it should be done after your CS2 session. In the practice session, your goal is to improve your aim and fix your bad habits. Ideally, an hour a day of aim practice is optimal for most people.
AIm training is fun but not all tasks are enjoyable. Flicking practice is generally considered the most pleasurable and is often done by streamers and pros to warm up. However, flicking is just one aspect of the aim picture.
To improve your aim, you need to practice the other aspects like tracking and micro-adjustments as well. Instead of grinding Gridshot or tile frenzy every time, include tasks that focus on other aspects of aiming in your routine as well. Having a diverse routing that focuses on training all the basics of aim will lead to good results.
Getting a pro-level aim takes a lot of time and practice but you will get there. Your best bet is to find your weak spots and work on them as much as possible. For example, if you often struggle at holding angles, try practicing your micro flicks and nailing those quick adjustments. Other than that, remember to structure your routine in a way that you enjoy. Instead of being a chore, aim training should be something you enjoy as you start climbing up that ranked ladder.
