Start with the recommended baseline, change one value at a time, and test each adjustment under consistent conditions.
Destiny 2 Cronus Zen Script Settings for Hand Cannons vs Auto Rifles vs SMGs
Using the same Destiny 2 Cronus Zen settings for every weapon type can make your setup much harder to tune.
A Hand Cannon rewards controlled individual shots, while an Auto Rifle relies on sustained tracking and an SMG is normally used during faster close-range engagements.
Because of those differences, it makes more sense to tune each weapon profile around how that weapon is actually used.
You can browse the current Destiny 2 Cronus Zen Scripts collection at CzenScripts.
Hand Cannon Cronus Zen Settings
Hand Cannons generally benefit from a controlled configuration rather than an extremely aggressive one.
Prioritize:
- Moderate aim-assist strength
- Small to medium aim-assist radius
- Controlled aim-assist speed
- Minimal unnecessary recoil compensation
- Stable deadzone settings
- A dedicated Hand Cannon weapon profile where supported
Because individual shots matter more, excessive aim movement can make precision corrections harder.
The goal should be consistent, predictable stick behaviour rather than simply maximizing every aim-related value.
Auto Rifle Cronus Zen Settings
Auto Rifles work differently because you're tracking targets while continuously firing.
For an Auto Rifle setup, focus more heavily on:
- Sustained aim tracking
- Moderate aim-assist radius
- Moderate aim-assist speed
- Carefully tuned vertical recoil compensation
- Horizontal recoil adjustment if supported
- Weapon-specific recoil profiles
Auto Rifles usually make recoil tuning more noticeable because you're dealing with a longer firing sequence.
Test anti-recoil separately before changing your aim-assist values.
SMG Cronus Zen Settings
SMGs are typically used at shorter distances where targets move quickly across your screen.
A useful SMG starting approach is:
- Responsive aim-assist behaviour
- Medium aim-assist radius
- Medium to faster aim-assist speed
- Moderate recoil compensation
- Low-latency-feeling stick response
- Separate close-range weapon profile
Avoid making the aim settings excessively aggressive.
At close range, overly strong movement can make it harder to perform small manual corrections when the target suddenly changes direction.
Hand Cannon vs Auto Rifle vs SMG
| Setting Priority | Hand Cannon | Auto Rifle | SMG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Strength | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate–High |
| Aim Radius | Small–Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Aim Speed | Low–Medium | Medium | Medium–Fast |
| Anti-Recoil Priority | Low–Medium | High | Medium–High |
| Precision Priority | High | Medium | Medium |
| Tracking Priority | Medium | High | High |
| Ideal Engagement | Controlled / precise | Mid-range sustained fire | Close-range tracking |
| Weapon Profile | Recommended | Strongly recommended | Recommended |
These should be treated as starting directions rather than universal numerical values. Different Destiny 2 scripts can use different value ranges and aim systems.
Why Weapon Profiles Matter
If your script supports weapon profiles, use them.
A Hand Cannon and SMG shouldn't necessarily share identical aim and recoil settings simply because they're being used in the same game.
A weapon-profile system allows you to build one configuration around precision weapons and another around sustained-fire weapons.
For example, Destiny Pro V1.2 is one of the Destiny 2 options in the current CzenScripts catalog built around weapon-profile functionality.
Tune Aim Assist and Anti-Recoil Separately
One of the easiest ways to make testing confusing is changing aim assist and recoil at the same time.
Instead, use this order:
- Confirm your normal Destiny 2 controller settings.
- Choose one weapon.
- Test the weapon without changing multiple script values.
- Tune recoil where necessary.
- Save the recoil configuration.
- Adjust aim assist.
- Test tracking.
- Save the weapon profile.
Repeat the process for each weapon class.
Best Hand Cannon Testing Method
For Hand Cannons, concentrate on whether your aim remains controlled between shots.
Check:
- Does the aim-assist movement feel too aggressive?
- Can you make small corrections comfortably?
- Does the crosshair feel stable?
- Are your deadzones introducing drift?
- Is a recoil setting moving your aim more than necessary?
If the aim constantly moves beyond where you intend, reduce the more aggressive aim-related settings before changing everything else.
Best Auto Rifle Testing Method
Auto Rifles make it easier to evaluate sustained recoil.
Use the same weapon and test repeatedly.
Watch whether your aim consistently:
- Climbs upward
- Pulls downward
- Moves left
- Moves right
- Feels unstable while tracking
Adjust the relevant recoil setting gradually.
Once sustained firing feels controlled, move on to aim-assist tuning.
Best SMG Testing Method
SMG testing should concentrate heavily on close-range tracking.
Test against targets moving across your field of view rather than only stationary targets.
You're looking for a balance where the script remains responsive without interfering with your own stick corrections.
If tracking feels overly aggressive, reduce the relevant intensity or speed gradually.
Don't Forget Deadzones
Your controller deadzones can affect how subtle stick outputs behave.
If your deadzone is too high, smaller movements may feel less responsive.
If it is too low for your controller, stick drift can interfere with your setup.
Don't use another player's deadzone values blindly.
Use values appropriate for your own controller, then tune the script around that stable base.
For more information, read How Deadzone Settings Affect Cronus Zen Scripts.
What About Pulse Rifles, Scouts and Other Weapons?
Use the same principle.
Instead of asking for one universal Destiny 2 configuration, determine whether the weapon primarily needs:
precision, tracking or recoil control.
Then build the profile around that priority.
A precision-focused weapon can start closer to your Hand Cannon configuration, while a sustained-fire weapon may require an approach closer to your Auto Rifle profile.
Should You Use One Universal Profile?
You can, but a universal configuration will usually involve compromises.
If your script allows separate weapon profiles, take advantage of them.
A practical setup could include:
Profile 1 — Precision: Hand Cannons and similar weapons
Profile 2 — Automatic: Auto Rifles
Profile 3 — Close Range: SMGs
Then fine-tune individual recoil settings where your script supports weapon-specific adjustments.
Other Destiny 2 Cronus Zen Scripts
CzenScripts currently also lists options including Acid Aim+ V2 and Revenant Killswitch V2.
If you're deciding which type of script fits your setup, see our Best Destiny 2 Cronus Zen Scripts Compared guide.
Final Recommendation
Don't try to find one supposedly perfect Destiny 2 Cronus Zen value for every gun.
Instead, tune around the weapon's main requirement:
Hand Cannon → Precision and controlled aim
Auto Rifle → Sustained tracking and recoil control
SMG → Responsive close-range tracking
Start with stable controller settings, change one script value at a time and save separate weapon profiles whenever your script supports them.
For more options, browse the complete Destiny 2 Cronus Zen Scripts collection.
