What Is a Triggerbot? How Triggerbots Work in Games
Complete guide to triggerbots — how they work, triggerbot vs aimbot, which games support them, and why they're the safest aim assist.
What Is a Triggerbot?
A triggerbot is software that automatically fires your weapon the instant your crosshair passes over an enemy player. Unlike an aimbot, a triggerbot does not move your mouse at all. You aim completely on your own — the triggerbot only handles when to pull the trigger.
This makes triggerbots the safest form of aim assistance because your actual aim movements are 100% natural and human.
How Does a Triggerbot Work?
- The triggerbot constantly monitors the pixel or game data directly under your crosshair
- When it detects an enemy hitbox under the crosshair, it sends a mouse click
- Optional delay adds milliseconds between detection and firing to simulate human reaction time
- The shot fires with your natural aim position — no mouse movement happens
Triggerbot vs Aimbot
| Feature | Triggerbot | Aimbot |
|---|---|---|
| Moves your mouse | No | Yes |
| Your aim | 100% manual | Assisted/automatic |
| What it does | Fires for you | Aims for you |
| Spectator detection | Nearly impossible | Possible with aggressive settings |
| Skill required | Still need good aim | Less aim needed |
| Best use case | Competitive/ranked | Casual/pubstomping |
Triggerbot Settings
- Delay — Time between detection and firing (0-200ms). Higher delay = more human-like reaction time. Setting 80-120ms mimics a fast human reaction.
- Bone Filter — Only fire when crosshair is on specific body parts (head only, upper body, any hitbox)
- Key Bind — Hold a key to activate/deactivate the triggerbot
- Weapon Filter — Only activate with certain weapon types
Which Games Have Triggerbots?
- Fortnite — Included with Raw Fortnite. Works with all weapon types.
- PUBG — Especially effective with bolt-action snipers where timing the shot matters most.
- Overwatch 2 — Included in Raw Overwatch. Can be combined with flickbot or used standalone.
When to Use a Triggerbot Instead of an Aimbot
Use a triggerbot when:
- You're playing competitive or ranked and want to be safe
- Your aim is already decent and you just want faster reaction time
- You want zero evidence on killcam or replay
- You're using a sniper where trigger timing matters more than tracking
Use an aimbot when:
- You want maximum effectiveness
- You're playing casually or in unranked modes
- Your aim needs more than just reaction time help
Pro Tip: Combine Triggerbot with ESP
The most effective safe setup: ESP to see enemies through walls + triggerbot to react faster when they peek. Your aim movements are completely natural, you just happen to always be ready and react faster.
Want a triggerbot for your game? Raw Fortnite and Raw Overwatch include triggerbots with configurable delay.