Best Fortnite controller settings [Sensitivity/Layout]

It’s critical to have the best Fortnite controller settings if you want to win matches. With our guide to the best settings, layout, and more, you can make sure you’re getting the most out of your Xbox or PlayStation gamepad. # Best Fortnite controller settings [Sensitivity/Layout]

Fortnite is a crossplay game, which means that controller players will frequently face off against mouse and keyboard players. In most shooting games, players who use a mouse have an advantage, but in Fortnite, the controller reigns supreme.

Whether it’s sensitivity, dead zones, or setting up the right building layout, making sure you have the best controller settings is critical. Thankfully, we’ve got everything you’ll need to get the upper hand on your rivals.

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Best Fortnite controller settings [Sensitivity/Layout]

Best Fortnite Game settings for controllers

When it comes to Xbox and PlayStation controllers, almost everyone has a preference. Some people prefer the smaller PS controller because it makes using the Claw grip easier, while others prefer the Xbox controller’s diagonal stick placement.

These settings will work with either of the controllers you use to play Fortnite. Go to the Game tab in your Fortnite settings menu to change these settings.

Movement

• Toggle Sprint: Off
• Auto-Open Doors: Off
• Mantle Activation: Hold Jump

Combat

• Hold To Swap Pickup: Off
• Toggle Targeting: Off
• Mark Danger When Targeting: On
• Auto Pick Up Weapons: Off
• Preferred Item Slots: Personal Preference
• Auto Sort Consumables to Right: Off

Building

• Reset Build Choice: Off
• Disable Pre-Edit Option: Off
• Turbo Building: On
• Confirm Edit on Release: On

Best Fortnite Controller Options settings

We need to look at the Controller Settings now that you’ve sorted your Game settings. These options control things like Auto-Run, which eliminates the need to hold the thumbstick down, as well as Vibration and Hold Times.

Input

• Controller Auto-Run: On
• Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On
• Edit Hold Time: 0.100 seconds
• Slide Hold Time: 0.150 seconds
• Vibration: Off

Fortnite Sensitivity settings

It’s really what you’re most at ease within terms of sensitivity. You’ll want a low look sensitivity combined with a high build and edit sensitivity. This keeps you precise while allowing you to build and edit fights quickly.

Try out our settings and tweak them until you’re happy with them and they suit your playstyle.

Sensitivity

• Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.6x
• Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.7x
• Use Advanced Options: On

Advanced – Look Sensitivity

• Look Horizontal Speed: 50%
• Look Vertical Speed: 60%
• Turning Horizontal Boost: 0%
• Turning Vertical Boost: 0%
• Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0%
• Instant Boost When Building: On

Advanced – Aim Down Sights (ADS) Sensitivity

• ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 17%
• ADS Look Vertical Speed: 17%
• ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0%
• ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0%
• ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0.00 Seconds

Advanced – Sensitivity

• Look Dampening Time: 0.20 seconds
• Look Input Curve: Exponential
• Aim Assist Strength: 100%

Fortnite Controller Deadzone settings

Deadzone is entirely reliant on the controller you use. You want it to be as low as possible without getting stick-drift for maximum accuracy and reaction time.

• Left Stick Deadzone: 0% (then increase as required)
• Right Stick Deadzone: 0% (then increase as required)

Start a game of Creative, set your Deadzone to 0, then gradually increase it until your sticks no longer drift by themselves. Although your controller may require a different setting, we use 6% for the left and 5% for the right.

Best Fortnite Controller Configuration

Builder Pro is your best friend when it comes to controllers. The default controller options in Fortnite were clumsy and awkward when it first came out. Since then, Epic Games has added a slew of controller accessibility features, with Builder Pro being by far the most intuitive and user-friendly.

Begin with Builder Pro and figure out which binds will work best for you.

Edit should be bound to L3/Left Stick to make editing faster and easier. This allows you to make quick edits on the fly without accidentally editing while building. You won’t have to worry about unbinding Sprint to do this if you enable Sprint by Default.

If you’re using a PC controller, make sure to select Generic controller. When compared to Xbox or PlayStation controllers, this option reduces button latency for some reason.

Best Fortnite preferred item slots

This is largely a matter of personal preference, but we do have some recommendations for how you should organize your inventory:

• Slot 1: Shotgun
• Slot 2: Assault Rifle
• Slot 3: Sniper Rifle / SMG
• Slot 4: Explosives / Deployable Items
• Slot 5: Consumables

If you pay attention to professional Fortnite controller players, you’ll notice that their shotgun is always in the first slot. This is because, no matter which weapon you were holding when you started the sequence when you press Pickaxe > Build > Switch Weapon, it always defaults to your 1 slot.

This may show to be a complicated sequence, but it’s a very common one in Fortnite. We just went over the process of removing someone’s wall. If you keep your AR in the first slot, as many players do, you’ll have to switch weapons twice to get to your shotgun, which will take time away from you.

It will take some getting used to the new setup, but it’s as easy as moving all of your inventory to the right once. If you have Auto-Sort Consumables to the Left enabled, you’ll need to disable it.

Try these Fortnite controller settings, and you’ll be building and shooting like a pro in no time.

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