While Fortnite already offers intuitive controls for players, others who want to take their Fortnite game to the next level may want to optimize the game’s control settings to their needs. Thankfully, other players have must-have setting layouts and controller schemes perfect for those who want to reign supreme.

Optimize Game Settings First

Before players get into the hang of finding an ideal controller setting for their battle royale matches, they should first look into optimizing their Game Settings first. Having this set up properly could enable players to have a much smoother Fortnite experience while adjusting to various controller settings suggested below. Here’s how players should set up their Game Settings:

Movement

The point here is to ensure players have more control over how their character moves in the battle royale, especially given the pinpoint precision need in both gunplay and building. As such, players should be able to walk to precise positions but at the same time not have the hassle of doing manual work on things that could be done automatically:

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

Combat

While it’s ideal for battle royale players to be able to get equipment as fast as possible, the many weapons available in Fortnite means combat remains up to the player’s tastes. In turn, the best combat settings need to ensure players are able to tinker with their arsenal whenever they need to:

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

Due to Fortnite’s advanced building mechanics, it helps for players to be able to build stuff quickly on the fly while still preserving freedom of choice. This gives players a tactical edge regarding their building options. Here’s how to set this up:

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

Tutorial, Extra Game Options

Players may indeed get used to Fortnite’s gameplay mechanics with enough play, but it wouldn’t hurt getting tips occasionally. This is especially the case if players find themselves panicking on the fly and suddenly forgetting what things are supposed to do. Here’s what to adjust in the game’s Tutorial and Extra Game Options to adjust to this situation:

Contextual Tips: On Tap To Search/Interact: On

Controller Setting 1: Close To Default

The first of Controller Settings players would want to try out is a slight modification to the original Builder Pro default setup the game provides them. This allows Fortnite players to ease themselves into customized controls while at the same time retaining much of the technical components they have become used to. The emphasis here has a lot to do with allowing players access to advanced builder options as soon as possible and allowing them to make faster turns for quicker build setups on the fly. Likewise, combat settings are made more precise for accurate shots in emergencies. Here’s how the setup works:

(Input) Controller Auto-Run: On (Input) Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On (Input) Edit Hold Time: 0. 100 Sec (Input) Slide Hold Time: 0. 150 seconds (Input) Vibration: Off (Sensitivity) Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 6x (Sensitivity) Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 7x (Sensitivity) Use Advanced Options: On (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Horizontal Speed: 50% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Vertical Speed: 60% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Boost Ramp Time: 0. 00 Seconds (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Instant Boost When Building: On (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 17% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Vertical Speed: 17% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0% (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Dampening Time: 0. 20 Seconds (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Input Curve: Exponential (Advanced Sensitivity) Aim Assist Strength: 100% (Controller Deadzone) Left Analogue Stick: 6% (Controller Deadzone) Right Analogue Stick: 6%

Controller Setting 2: Stability Is Key

Another alternative Controller Setting players could use in Fortnite would be focusing on stability. In this case, players would lower the Build Mode and Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier to 1.5x. While this may lessen quick-paced turns, this does give players edge on the builds department as they would be able to dish out their construction implements more efficiently. For players who want to secure their defense in just the right angle, this Controller Setting may be appropriate for them. Here’s what players should pay attention to with this setup:

(Input) Controller Auto-Run: On (Input) Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On (Input) Edit Hold Time: 0. 100 Sec (Input) Slide Hold Time: 0. 150 seconds (Input) Vibration: Off (Sensitivity) Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 5x (Sensitivity) Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 5x (Sensitivity) Use Advanced Options: On (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Horizontal Speed: 50% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Vertical Speed: 60% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Boost Ramp Time: 0. 00 Seconds (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Instant Boost When Building: On (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 17% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Vertical Speed: 17% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0% (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Dampening Time: 0. 20 Seconds (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Input Curve: Exponential (Advanced Sensitivity) Aim Assist Strength: 100% (Controller Deadzone) Left Analogue Stick: 6% (Controller Deadzone) Right Analogue Stick: 6%

Controller Setting 3: More Manual Setups

Players who want something more control-intensive would appreciate this particular Controller Setting. Compared to other Fortnite builds, this has Build Immediately (Builder Pro) turned off while ADS Look Horizontal Speed and Look Vertical Speed are set to 15%. With this setup, players have all the control they need regarding precisely when structures would be loaded into the game. Players who want more precision control over the build aspect of their Fortnite matches would appreciate this setup, especially if their strategies involve minute timing of their defensive builds. Here’s what players need to take note of:

(Input) Controller Auto-Run: On (Input) Build Immediately (Builder Pro): Off (Input) Edit Hold Time: 0. 200 Sec (Input) Slide Hold Time: 0. 150 seconds (Input) Vibration: Off (Sensitivity) Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 5x (Sensitivity) Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 1. 5x (Sensitivity) Use Advanced Options: On (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Horizontal Speed: 50% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Vertical Speed: 60% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Boost Ramp Time: 0. 00 Seconds (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Instant Boost When Building: On (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 15% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Vertical Speed: 15% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0% (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Dampening Time: 0. 20 Seconds (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Input Curve: Exponential (Advanced Sensitivity) Aim Assist Strength: 100% (Controller Deadzone) Left Analogue Stick: 6% (Controller Deadzone) Right Analogue Stick: 6%

Controller Setting 4: Build Focus

This particular set of Controller Settings plans on playing around with the overall approach of Fortnite players throughout the much. Notable with this setting are the relatively high Build Mode and Edit Mode Sensitivity Multipliers, set on 2.0x. This allows players to have much quicker setups regarding building and to compensate for the lower, but more precise, Look Horizontal Speed (at 42%) and Look Vertical Speed (at 44%). Additionally, ADS Look Horizontal and Vertical Speed are set to 12%, which can be dramatically low for some but can be excellent when it comes to dishing out precision hits. Here’s what players should take note with this setup:

(Input) Controller Auto-Run: On (Input) Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On (Input) Edit Hold Time: 0. 100 Sec (Input) Slide Hold Time: 0. 150 seconds (Input) Vibration: Off (Sensitivity) Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 2. 0x (Sensitivity) Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 2. 0x (Sensitivity) Use Advanced Options: On (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Horizontal Speed: 42% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Vertical Speed: 44% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Boost Ramp Time: 0. 00 Seconds (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Instant Boost When Building: On (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 12% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Vertical Speed: 12% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0% (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Dampening Time: 0. 20 Seconds (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Input Curve: Linear (Advanced Sensitivity) Aim Assist Strength: 100% (Controller Deadzone) Left Analogue Stick: 5% (Controller Deadzone) Right Analogue Stick: 5%

Controller Setting 5: Speed-Aiming Is Key

Some players know that the best way to train in Fortnite is trial by fire, and there’s no other way to do it than to train their gamer instinct. In this case, Controller Settings have to be set up in such a way that players have access to quick turns right off the bat, allowing them to adjust to any situation with extremely high reflexes. The tricky part here is players getting used to the rather high Build Mode and Edit Mode Sensitivities as 2.4%, as well as Left Stick (15%) and Right Stick (11%) Deadzones, all adjusted to give players more room for quick turns. Here’s how this setup works:

(Input) Controller Auto-Run: On (Input) Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On (Input) Edit Hold Time: 0. 100 Sec (Input) Slide Hold Time: 0. 150 seconds (Input) Vibration: Off (Sensitivity) Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 2. 4x (Sensitivity) Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier: 2. 4x (Sensitivity) Use Advanced Options: On (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Horizontal Speed: 43% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Look Vertical Speed: 43% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Boost Ramp Time: 0. 00 Seconds (Advanced Look Sensitivity) Instant Boost When Building: On (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Horizontal Speed: 11% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Look Vertical Speed: 11% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Horizontal Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Vertical Boost: 0% (Advanced ADS Sensitivity) ADS Turning Boost Ramp Time: 0% (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Dampening Time: 0. 20 Seconds (Advanced Sensitivity) Look Input Curve: Linear (Advanced Sensitivity) Aim Assist Strength: 100% (Controller Deadzone) Left Analogue Stick: 15% (Controller Deadzone) Right Analogue Stick: 11%

Fortnite is currently playable for PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, and PC.

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