What are the best Fortnite mouse and keyboard settings when competing against controller players with aim assist? Well, we've got a guide for you about it.
Finding the best mouse and keyboard settings can make all the difference across various maps and game modes. We've been playing since Chapter 2 of the very first season and watching other players, so now we can share the best settings in Fortnite.
Before we take a closer look at the best Fortnite mouse and keyboard settings, look at other guides showcasing Fortnite’s return on iOS and the best zombie map codes.
What are the best Fortnite mouse and keyboard settings?
Mouse settings
- X-Axis Sensitivity: 7%
- Y-Axis Sensitivity: 7%
- Targeting Sensitivity: 40%
- Scope Sensitivity: 40%
- Building Sensitivity: 100%
- Editing Sensitivity: 100%
- Ignore Controller Input: Off
- Lock Input Method as Mouse: On
- Sensitivity Multiplier for Aircraft Steering: 100%
- Invert Aircraft Mouse Controls: Off
Finding the best Fortnite mouse settings that are ideal for everyone can be tricky. Use the above settings as a base to build on. Play multiple matches and adjust settings to match DPI and the game's settings.
Keyboard settings
Keyboard Movement
- Use Custom Diagonals: On
- Forward Diagonal Angle: 65
- Strafe Angle: 57
- Backward Diagonal Angle: 135
Movement key binds
- Move Forward: W
- Move Backward: S
- Move Left: A
- Move Right: D
- Jump: Space Bar
- Sprint: Mouse Button 5
- Auto Run: =
- Crouch (Tap) / Slide (Hold): L-Ctrl
- Force Walk (Toggle): ,
- Force Walk (Hold): Default
Combat key binds
- Fire: Left Mouse Button
- Target: Right Mouse Button
- Toggle Scope Mode: Shift
- Reload: R
- Use: E / Mouse Wheel Up
- Harvesting Tool: 1
- Weapon Slot 1: 2
- Weapon Slot 2: 3
- Weapon Slot 3: 4
- Weapon Slot 4: 5
- Weapon Slot 5: 6
Building key binds
- Crouch While Building (Tap) / Slide (Hold): Left Ctrl
- Wall: X
- Floor: V
- Stairs: C
- Roof: Left Shift
- Trap: T
- Place Building: Left Mouse Button
- Repair / Upgrade: J
- Rotate Building: G
- Change Building Material: Right Mouse Button
- Building Edit: F / Mouse Wheel Down
- Crouch While Editing (Tap) / Slide (Hold): Left Ctrl
- Select Building Edit: Left Mouse Button
- Reset Building Edit: Right Mouse Button
Communication key binds
- Place Marker (Tap) / Squad Comms (Hold): Middle Mouse Button
- Place Enemy Marker: Middle Mouse Button
- Push To Talk: Q
- Squad Requests: F4
- Chat: Enter
Every other keyboard setting in Fortnite doesn't matter, so choose the option you're the most comfortable with.
There you have it, these are the best Fortnite mouse and keyboard settings to use in Chapter 5: Season 1. As the current chapter progresses, we'll update this article with the latest mouse and keyboard settings. For more Fortnite guides, check out where to find Crash Pad Jr and the best Fortnite XP map codes.