This guide will help players figure out the best controller bindings and settings for Fortnite.
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Fortnite is available on tons of different platforms, so there are various ways to play the game. Fans can play Fortnite with a keyboard and mouse, a controller, or even touch controls. It's a extraordinarly versatile Battle Royale, and it fits any type of gamer, whether they prefer PC, console, or mobile.
This guide focuses on controller players, and its main goal is to help them figure out the best controller settings so they can easily dominate the battlefield as they begin to master controller gaming in Fortnite.
Game Settings
Once players enter the Settings menu, they will find several different tabs with several specifications that they can alter to meet their personal preferences. However, there are certain options that should be turned on or off in order to make it easier for gamers to navigate the map and master combat on a controller.
To access Game Settings in Fortnite, players have to open the third tab in the Settings menu. Here are the options fans should choose in order to optimize the game:
Movement
- Toggle Sprint: On
- Auto Open Doors: Off
- Mantle Activation: Hold Jump
- Hurdle Activation: Hold Forward
Apart from Hurdle Activation, it's best to have the rest of the movement settings set to manual, as it grants players more control over their character. Unfortunately, hurdling can be a complicated setting, so players might want to leave it as an automatic option.
Combat
- Hold to Swap Pick: On
- Toggle Targeting: Off
- Mark Danger when Targeting: Off
- Auto Pick Up Weapons: Off
- Preferred Item Slots: On
- Loadout Slot 1: Assault Rifle
- Loadout Slot 2: Shotgun
- Loadout Slot 3: SMG
- Loadout Slot 4: Consumable Item
- Loadout Slot 5: Sniper/Bow
- Auto Sort Consumables to the Right: On
The Preferred Item Slots setting is one of the most crucial features in Fortnite, as it allows players to quickly sort their inventory, preventing them from getting confused during battle. On top of this, enabling Hold to Swap Pick makes it easier for them to discard items for a better alternative, and disabling Auto Pick Up Weapons prevents them from adding valueless items to their loadout.
Building
- Reset Building Choice: Off
- Disable Pre-Edit Option: Off
- Turbo Building: On
- Auto Confirms Edits: None
Controller Settings
After changing some of the Game Settings, Controller Settings are the next set of options players must focus on in order to improve their playability with a controller.
Input
- Controller Auto-Run: On
- Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On
- Edit Hold Time: 0.15 seconds
- Slide Hold Time: 0.15 seconds
- Reset Camera Axes: Both
- Reset Came Time: 0.1 seconds
- Vibration: Off
Quick Weapon
The Quick Weapon action adds a Weapon Wheel to Fortnite, allowing players to change weapons without having to scroll through the various inventory slots. If players enable the Quick Weapon option, they'll have to decide another set of options as well, so only mind the next suggestions if you have Quick Weapon on.
- Show Diamond Delay: Disabled
- Toggle Behavior: None
- Instant Toggle: Off
Sensitivity
Sensitivity settings are arguably the most important settings in a shooting game. However, preferences will change from player to player. The best way to figure out your sensitivity preferences is to try out the various weapons in the game and change them as you go to see what feels right.
To start out, players should set their Look Sensitivity to 4 (Normal) and their Aim Sensitivity (ADS) to 2 (Slow+). These are the main sensitivity options. On top of this, gamers can also set their Build Mode Sensitivity Multiplier to 1.6x and their Edit Mode Sensitivity Multiplier to 1.6x. Fans should then play the game or enter Aim Training maps in Creative mode to adjust them little by little to fit their preferences.
As gamers feel more comfortable with their settings, they can turn on the Sensitive Advance Options, which will replace the initial Look Sensitivity and Aim Sensitivy options.
To figure out the best sensitivity options for you in Fortnite, players should give the All Inputs Practice Creative map using Island Code 0656-1828-3609, as it focuses on each sensitivity type.
Vehicles
- Accelerate With Stick: On
Controller Mapping Settings
Lastly, players can completely modify their controller bindings in the Controller Mapping section of the Setting Menu. Here, they can option for one of the four presets: Old School, Quick Builder, Combat Pro, and Builder Pro, or they can create their own custom preset, which can be completely unique or a tweaked version of a preset.
Gamers who prefer the Battle Royale game mode should choose the Builder Pro preset. However, players who would rather play Zero Build should opt for a more combat-focused preset like the Combat Pro.
The best way to make your own controller bindings in Fortnite is to select one of the presets and then modify each key as players see fit during combat and gameplay.
Platform(s) PC , iOS , Mobile , Xbox One , Android , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch Released July 25, 2017 Developer(s) Epic Games Genre(s) Survival , Battle Royale Multiplayer Online Multiplayer
