Bug #1338

Auto-Aim bug causing Killers to Always Miss Point-Blank Basic Attacks after Rushed Locker Exits (Head On Involved?)

Status:	Open
Priority:	High
Added by:	notjared on February 11, '26
Assigned to:	Unassigned
Due date:
Reported for:	9.4.2
Actual Result:	Swinging a basic attack at Survivors who just hopped out of a locker and started running away results in the game's Auto-Aim taking over and it forces the Killer to swing at the spot in front of the locker, causing them to forcibly miss.
Expected Result:	Swinging a basic attack at a Survivor who just hopped out of a locker should result in the Killer hitting the Survivor with their basic attack.
Severity:	Minor
Reproducibility:	Frequently
Platform:	Steam
Additional Notes & Comments:	Not set

Steps to Reproduce

1. Play as Killer
2. Have a Survivor hide in a locker
3. Allow the Survivor to rush exit and begin running away
4. As Killer, wait a moment as if you are attempting to wait out a Head On stun
5. Swing a basic attack towards the Survivor.

Explanation

The game's Auto-Aim feature is causing Killers to miss point-blank basic attacks on Survivors who jump out of a locker right in front of the Killer. The auto-aim locks on to the spot in front of the locker even after the Survivor starts running away, causing the Killer's swing to be forcibly shortened, resulting in them always missing the Survivor. This is granting Survivors running Head On the ability to get away with using it whether or not they were successful - If the Killer walks in front of the locker, they get Head On'ed. On the other hand, if the Killer dodges the Head On, they are forced to swing at nothing, and the Survivor gets away. Currently, Head On is a free escape no matter the outcome.

There is a possibility that this is only occurring when the Survivors run Head On, I haven't tested this in a match without Head On yet.

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