Overview
Archery contests are competitive minigames where you race against an opponent to shoot 10 pop-up boards first. Speed and accuracy both matter, and many players find this one of the harder challenges in the game.
Core Strategy
Center your aim: Keep your crosshair pointed toward the center of the shooting range between shots. When a board pops up, flick toward it from center, shoot, then reset to center. This minimizes the distance your aim travels.
Controlled inputs: The shooting mechanic does not respond instantly to rapid spamming. Use clean, deliberate shots rather than trying to fire as fast as possible. Mashing the fire button can cause your character to skip shots entirely.
React, do not predict: Boards appear in random positions. Waiting for a board to fully appear before aiming gives you a better hit rate than guessing where the next board will be.
Camera and Settings
Increase camera speed: Open the options menu and raise both camera speed and camera acceleration. Faster camera movement helps you snap between boards.
Do not max sensitivity: Going too high causes overshooting. Find a setting where you can track targets smoothly without flying past them.
Performance Optimization
Frame rate matters for aiming precision. Turn off heavy upscaling and frame generation before the contest. Consider switching to performance mode or lowering graphics settings temporarily to get a stable, high frame rate.
Tips
Using a mouse gives you an advantage over controller for this specific minigame due to superior flick aiming.
Practice on the easier early contests before tackling the harder ones. Your technique matters more than your bow's stats.