Find targeting controls, compare hero lock with assisted aim and test the result safely.
Open Settings → Controls, then change one targeting option at a time and repeat the same test in practice mode. If you change every switch at once, it becomes hard to tell which one solved the problem. Menu labels can differ by language and update.
First identify what went wrong
| Symptom | What to check first |
|---|---|
| Basic attack hits a minion when you wanted a hero | Targeting method and the separate attack buttons available in your layout. |
| You intended one hero but attacked another | Target priority and, if available, Hero Lock Mode. |
| A skill aims somewhere unexpected after tapping | Assisted or smart skill targeting; compare it with dragging the skill manually. |
These settings affect different actions. Target priority is a default selection rule; manually choosing a hero or dragging a skill may behave differently. Do not assume one switch controls every skill and basic attack.
Try a baseline, then test
- From the home screen, tap the settings gear and open Controls. The App Store's guide, citing the game's design team, describes Select Targeting as an advanced starting option and Lowest HP Percent as one priority choice. Use these as a test, not as a universal best setting.
- Enter practice mode with an enemy hero near minions. Tap the relevant attack button several times and observe what your hero attacks. Switch to the minion or turret button if your chosen method offers one, and compare.
- To focus a particular enemy, find Hero Lock Mode in the control settings if available. Turn it on, return to practice, and use the enemy portrait shown by the interface to select a hero. Check whether the next basic attack and the skill you use actually follow your selection.
- If a skill still selects an unexpected target, test Skill Smart Targeting on and off separately; compare tapping with holding and dragging the skill toward the intended target. Guides disagree about ideal smart-targeting combinations, so keep the option that behaves correctly for your hero and device rather than assuming a fixed combination.
Android and iPhone/iPad
The cited menu instructions describe the game's touch controls; the App Store example is for iPhone and iPad. The exact current Android and iOS menu options have not been independently verified on both platforms. On either device, use the in-game labels you see, test in practice, and record the setting you prefer before making another change. If an option is absent, check the game's current help or update notes rather than assuming it exists under another name.
Once the test consistently selects the intended target, keep that setup for a few matches. If you still miss, distinguish a wrong target selection from a correctly aimed skill that the opponent dodged.
References: App Store control guide, Hero Lock Mode, control settings
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