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Ball x Pit involves a lot of action. Enemies are constantly moving closer, some shooting projectiles, and you may need to manage dozens of balls while avoiding danger. The game offers an autofire option, which you can turn on to automatically fire each ball as it’s collected and ready. However, it can be tricky to decide if turning autofire off would be better.
Autofire is simple to understand: it fires balls right away in the order they’re collected, whether by catching them or having them automatically returned when they reach the bottom of the screen (depending on which character you’re playing). When autofire is off, you need to press a button to fire each ball manually, and you can see a graphic around your crosshairs showing your current ball queue, including special and baby balls.
You Can Use Autofire Almost All the Time
In general, using autofire doesn’t hurt your gameplay. Many strong character combos, special ball synergies, and strategies focus on getting as many balls down the screen as possible or causing area damage. Even if your shots aren’t perfectly aimed, it doesn’t make much difference in the long run.
Advancing your character’s abilities through special balls, passive items, upgrades, and building enhancements is much more important for success. If you stay current with the game’s progression and choose your upgrades wisely, autofire isn’t likely to be the main factor in winning or losing.
When to Think About Turning Autofire Off
Turning autofire on or off boils down to personal preference. If you want more control over where your shots go, turn off autofire. For certain characters, it can also be objectively helpful, even if not necessary.
Characters like The Empty Nester and The Makeshift Sisyphus benefit from turning autofire off. Both characters remove baby balls from your setup, so your total ball count is lower—about one to five, depending on upgrades. Without baby balls spreading damage around, each shot becomes more important. If you find it hard to beat levels using these characters, try turning autofire off to improve precision.
On the other hand, as you upgrade your base and progress further in the game, this advantage may become less relevant. These characters are designed to perform well even without baby balls, and sometimes luck or the right upgrades are what truly matter.
Personally, I find autofire convenient because it lets me focus on dodging enemies and collecting gems. It also makes the game feel more relaxing. But if you prefer more control, switching autofire off might suit your style better. Both options are fine—either way, it won’t drastically change your chances of winning a run.
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