1.5 build 1.5 edit 35% horizontal sensitivity 35% vertical sens Dunno for ads anymore Linear Lowest deadzone possible for me at least... It's slow, but it's better than starring to quick...adjust speed to things you notice in game... Example, you wanna box up quicker add build multiplier. Or you get out turned by players in aim duels add some sensitivity etc...add speed cause you need it. Also ofc it's depended on how much control you have...if you have supreme control you can add speed to all these settings. And in general you should play higher sens when you can... I think starting low like that is good though Answer from nummbus on reddit.com
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Best Controller Settings for Fortnite 2026 – Aim Better, Build Faster, Win More
1 month ago - Controller Auto-Run: Off. Unless your thumb gets really tired, don’t use this setting. It’s kind of clunky. Build Immediately (Builder Pro): On. This takes some getting used to, but it’ll significantly increase build speed. In a game like Fortnite, it’s really important.
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Best Controller Settings for Fortnite | 2025 Guide
Edit Mode Aim Assist on Xbox controllers helps players make quicker, more accurate edits, especially in tense build battles. PS5’s DualSense controllers provide unique features like adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, which can enhance Fortnite gameplay.
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Best Fortnite controller settings for different playstyles (PS & Xbox)
August 30, 2025 - This allows for rapid building in intense combat situations. ... High sensitivity aids in fast aiming and quick turns. ... Quick aim adjustments can be crucial during close-range fights. ... Reducing vibrations helps maintain focus and accuracy. Controller Deadzone: Minimal deadzone for rapid movements without stick drift. ... Want to learn how to aim better in Fortnite?
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r/FortniteBRuniversity on Reddit: What are some good controller settings to start from?
June 22, 2024 -

Im coming from Apex as a 4-3 linear no dead zone user. What are some controller layouts and sensitivities I can start from as a new player?

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1.5 build 1.5 edit 35% horizontal sensitivity 35% vertical sens Dunno for ads anymore Linear Lowest deadzone possible for me at least... It's slow, but it's better than starring to quick...adjust speed to things you notice in game... Example, you wanna box up quicker add build multiplier. Or you get out turned by players in aim duels add some sensitivity etc...add speed cause you need it. Also ofc it's depended on how much control you have...if you have supreme control you can add speed to all these settings. And in general you should play higher sens when you can... I think starting low like that is good though
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Definitely 35-37* on linear. You go higher it's a mess, lower you will die without knowing what just hit you. Here's the thing: expo will throw off your aim every single time you have to quickly change your attention from long range to close range or vice-versa. Expo are addictive training wheels, it feels like a safe place to stay, and then you will not be able to improve. Linear is pure stability no matter what, as long as you get the look dampening time down to 0. Lineal works alongside your brain, instead of trying to go against your natural movement and reactions, which expo will do: expo will make you slower and faster "as needed", at the cost of never truly knowing what's your actual movement. As for ADS try everything between 12 an 17. You'll sometimes see pros going for 46 or something like that. But they are literal professionals for a reason. A higher sensitivity on linear is also very tied to builds, which benefits the use of a shotgun for a split-second through a window edit fkr example. They go for the 40's or even 50's because they are completely tied to thier builds; they use builds aggressively, not even as defense. It's absolute madness and I don't know how people can understand what is happening on screen. Long story short: you are most probably not a pro, never go for those extreme advices. mid to high 30's, even very low 40's in linear is the way to go for basically everyone else, builds or no builds.
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Fortnite: The Best Controller Settings to Play Like a Pro
November 5, 2025 - However, since most pros are using Exponential, it's best to start with Exponential and switch to Linear if you're having trouble.[3] X Research source Alternatively, you can edit your build and edit look sensitivity to offset the Exponential ...
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Best Controller Settings for Fortnite (2025 Update) - Setup.gg
March 12, 2025 - Choose a Look and ADS sensitivity of 4 an ideal starting point for most Fortnite controller players, then tweak to your liking from there when testing in Creative Mode. The Linear Look Input Curve and setting the Aim Assist Strength options ...
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r/Fortnite_Over40 on Reddit: Controller settings
November 9, 2024 -

I know there are tons of videos about the best controller settings from pros…. But, I’m not a pro and will never be one.

Does anyone have controller settings they really like? Or certain settings they have changed and noticed a big difference?

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NEW BEST Controller Settings For Fortnite Chapter 7! (PS4/PS5/Xbox/PC) - YouTube
Today I show the BEST Aimbot Controller Settings for Players on XBOX & PS5 & PS4 Console in Fortnite Chapter 7!I’ll show every setting — from build sensitivi...
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Best Fortnite Controller Settings in 2026 - FRVR
2 weeks ago - For console users looking to maximize their performance on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch, the most vital changes go beyond general sensitivity. Builder Pro should be the default binding preset for efficient building.
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SCUF Gaming
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Expert Controller Settings In Fortnite | SCUF
June 25, 2024 - Get ready to gear up with these expert settings with SCUF so you can prepare to be better than ever before for Fortnite Chapter 5. Turn on Tap to Search. This will make picking up items faster by tapping instead of having to hold down. Turn on Turbo Building.
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Best Controller Settings for Fortnite
October 25, 2024 - This guide will help you set up your controller in Fortnite, covering topics such as sensitivity, button binds, and dead zones. The first thing you need to do is choose the controller you are most comfortable with. Mind you, there are so many to choose from. We wrote an article discussing several different controllers, with our favorite being the Xbox Elite Series 2 Core, which works on almost every device, including the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Android, and iOS.
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Best Xbox One Fortnite Controller Settings from Gronky
April 21, 2025 - ... Controller Sensitivity X – 0.65 Controller Sensitivity Y – 0.60 Controller Targeting Sensitivity – 0.43 Controller Scope Sensitivity – 0.40 Controller Building Sensitivity – 1.78 ( ... Turbo Building – On Controller Edit Hold ...
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NEW 0 Delay Console Settings in Fortnite Simpsons Season!Linear Controller Settings & Sensitivity in Fortnite (PS5 / PS4 / XBOX / PC)Today i show the BEST Co...
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Best Controller Settings for Fortnite - ProSettings.net
May 23, 2024 - For many, this is where things get tricky, we’ve got your back. At the start of Fortnite, the controller settings had minimal options. Later on, Fortnite added the Builder Pro settings which became the best controller settings to go for.
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Best Fortnite Controller Settings (2025) - MitchCactus
June 3, 2025 - These Fortnite controller settings balance control and agility. The Linear input curve allows stick movement to translate instantly into motion, perfect for flicks and tracking targets. Here’s a quick glance at the most reliable setup this year: Each platform has its quirks. PS5’s adaptive triggers can create input lag. Xbox has consistent haptics and layout advantages.
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*NEW* BEST Controller Settings For Fortnite! (PS4/PS5/Xbox/PC) - YouTube
The BEST Controller settings for the brand new fortnite season are here! For PS4, PS5, Xbox, and PC players!Carter2k 1v1 Map: 2972-3751-7527 🌟(or search car...
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Best Controller Settings in Fortnite for Victory
January 1, 2024 - The First Step: Choosing Your Layout: When first booting up Fortnite, you'll notice there are a few premade controller preset options to choose from. While "Combat Pro" and "Old School" may seem tempting, "Builder Pro" is undoubtedly the best ...
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r/FortNiteBR on Reddit: PS5 controller settings for a Fortnite newbie — help a girl not get lost in TikTok advice
2 weeks ago -

Hello, trusty Reddit Fortnite players.

***Stay with me, I’m looking for the best controller settings and I’m getting lost***

I’m fairly new to PS5 (I used to play a lot of PS2 + PS3) so I’m loving this upgraded, 'premium' gaming experience… especially on Fortnite because the graphics are nuts.

Anyway, I’ve become addicted to Fortnite fast. I play twenty-ish solo games a day (maybe i'll win two?!) and I’d say I’m pretty decent for a complete Fortnite newbie (I used to play loads of COD)… however I keep seeing controller settings on TikTok that make me feel like I’m missing out on something.

What I’m confused about is that everyone posts these super specific 'best settings' but never really says if they’re actually meant for:

A) the console you’re on (PS5 vs PC or whatever)
B) what controller you’re using (standard PS5 or other off-brand ones)
C) the Fortnite Chapter / season we’re in (which is another kettle of fish I’m still trying to understand???).

Also, do PC players genuinely have a better experience? e.g. higher frame rate, better visibility, seeing people from further away etc.? Surely not… but if that is true, can you turn off cross-console matches? Or will this take me forever to find a match?

And sorry if these are super basic questions, I’m still learning the ropes and some Fortnite info online is so confusing because the mega Fortnite nerds speak in a different language (and I mean that with the greatest of compliments).

If anyone can point me towards some actually useful setting modifications for someone at my level playing on PS5 , I’d be eternally grateful.

Plus, if any #WLW players want to team up (or just anyone friendly) let's do it.

Ta in advance!

Love from London's new 27-year-old Fortnite hot gamer girl 💅 🎮

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Ok. I do hope this helps. I really do. My settings is supposed to be some of the best settings here. So keep that in mind. I do use a normal ps5 controller on my ps5 slim. I play zero build on this current season of fortnite as of chapter 7 season 1. Just copy these settings and you will be good to go for a long time. I van promise you that. Brightness: 100%, color blind all turned off, motion blur turned off, user interface parallax turned on, sounds: hitmarkers set to default, visualize sound effects turned on, voice chat is your preference. Matchmaking region set to your own region instead of auto. Language set to english instead lf auto. Toggle sprint turned on, auto open doors turned off, mantle activation set to hold jump, hurdle activation set to press jump, hold to swap pickup set to off, ads set to while held, mark danger when ads set to on, auto pickup weapons set to off, swap fire buttons for pump and dump set to on, preferred item slots set to on and set to: 1. Shotgun, 2. Smg, 3. Assault rifle, 4. Utility, 5. Consumable item. Auto sort consumables to right set to on, simple build set to on, reset building choice set to on, turbo building set to on, simple efit set to on, disable pre edit option set to on. Auto confirm edits set to both, contextual tips set to off unless you like having tips, turno delete in creative mode set to on, tap to search/interact set to on, low input latency mode set to on, minimum field of view (fov) set to 75 degrees, maximum field of view (fov) set to 105, syncronize my emotes to jam tracks set to on, surpress my emote music to hear jam tracks set to on, hear other players jam tracks set to on, start jam loops at optimal times set to off, record replays set to on, record large team replays set to on, record creative replays set to off since you probably don't play creative maps. Active sleep mode after set to never. Reticle set to on, retical ammo indicator set to on, show spread (first person) set to off, show recoil (first person) set to off, pull reticle set to on, damage numbers set to list, reticle damage feedback set to hit and icons, damage numbers scale set to 125%, hud scale set to either 80% or 100%. Your preference there. Only thing else in hud to turn off is net debug status and (creative) runtime performance status. Other stuff leave turned on. Touch controls, gyro options, gyro aiming multipliers, flick stick, and advanced gyro options keep all of those turned off. Invert controller view turned off, invert aircraft controls turned off, invert fighter controller controls turned off, controller auto run turned off, build immediately (builder pro) turned on, edit hold time set to 0.100 seconds, simple edit hold time set to 0.100 seconds, slide hold time set to 0.150 seconds, reset camera axis set to both, reset camera time set to 0.100 seconds, vibration feature turned off, quick weapon set to custom only, show diamond delay set to 0.00 seconds, toggle behavior set to slot 2 or none, instant toggle set to off, button group set to both. Look sensetivity set to 7 (fast), aim sensetivity (ads) set to 4 (normal). Build mode sensetivity multiplier set to 2.0x, edit mode sensetivity multiplier set to 2.2x. first person mode set to 1.00x. use advanced options set to on. Look horizontal speed set to 40%, look vertical speed set to 40%, turning horizontal boost and turning vertical boost both set to 0%, turning boost ramp time set to 0.00 seconds. Instant boost while building turned off. Ads look horizontal speed set to 8%, ads look vertical speed set to 8%, ads turning horizontal boost and ads turning vertical boost both set to 0%, ads turning boost ramp time set to 0.00 seconds. Scoped speed multiplier set to 0.80x. look dampening time set to 0.00 seconds. Look input curve set to linear. Percision aim assist strength and tracking aim assist strength both set to 100%. Left stick dead zone and right stick deadzone both set to 8%. L2 release and R2 release both set to 25%. Enable adaptive triggers set to off. Use effect for press set to off. Adaptive trigger strength and start positions both set to 0. Accelerate with stick set to on. Steer tank with camera (controller) set to on Controller buttons presets, i use custom but you can also use builder pro or whatever you decide to use.
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Some of those questions depend on if you play build or zero build you didnt specify. Platform ultimately doesnt matter too much but PC probably most optimal but as long as you're not playing on nintendo switch or mobile it shouldnt matter too much unless you're at like pro level. People just use standard ps5/xbox controller for aim assist mostly. There might be people who use xbox elite or dual sense edge for the extra buttons/paddles for stuff like building. Settings only matter for quick swapping weapons and dead zone/aim assist strength which should be pretty universal in all the tiktok videos, just look at the average they all do. The chapter/season only matters cause of the loot pool suggest just looking up meta weapons per season on youtube.
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