Gaming
hitscan
What does hitscan mean?
If your crosshair is on them when you fire, you hit them. Full stop. The game traces a line from your gun to the target with zero travel time, so there's nothing to lead and nothing to dodge. The opposite of projectile weapons.
"Soldier 76 is hitscan, so the second your aim is on him you're already taking damage."
Frequently asked questions
What's the opposite of hitscan?
Projectile weapons - the shot is a physical object with travel time you have to lead, like Hanzo's arrows or a rocket.
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