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Telling Apart Hittable and Out-of-Range Players

Recognizing the Out-of-Reach Indicator

When looking toward an opponent who is standing too far away, the crosshair indicator indicates that the player is out of melee attack range. Seeing this unhittable state confirms that your strike cannot land, signaling that you need to adjust your positioning before attempting to attack.

Transitioning to the Hittable State

To bring the target into valid attack range:

  • Close the gap between your character and the opposing player.
  • Keep your reticle centered directly over their hitbox.
  • Watch for the crosshair to change, displaying the indicator that confirms the player is hittable.

Once the indicator appears, hit eligibility is verified. By distinguishing between these two crosshair states, you can time your strikes precisely when an opponent enters range and avoid wasted swings when they retreat out of reach.