Best Fortnite Keyboard Settings [Comfort & Effectiveness]

The best keyboard settings in Fortnite are those that fit your playstyle and preferences. However, these settings will serve as a great base for many players.

Updated on Nov 18, 2023
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Best Fortnite Keyboard Settings [Comfort & Effectiveness]

Best Fortnite Movement Keybinds


Best Fortnite Movement Keybinds

SettingValue

Move Forward

W or Up

Move Left

A or Left

Move Backward

S or Down

Move Right

D or Right

Jump

Space Bar

Sprint

Left Shift

Auto Run

G or Num Lock

Crouch

Left CTRL

These movement settings have been developed by the best Fortnite players who value speed and precision. They are designed to maximize comfort and minimize the effort required to perform fast and complex movements, which helps when you are playing longer games.

Best Fortnite Combat Keybinds


Best Fortnite Combat Keybinds

SettingValue

Fire

Left Mouse Button

Target

Right Mouse Button

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

These settings are pretty standard, and what I can say is that it's worth experimenting and adjusting these settings to your own preferences and playstyle to get the best results and win more in Fortnite.

Best Fortnite Building Keybinds


Best Fortnite Building Keybinds

SettingValue

Crouch While Building

Left CTRL

Wall

Q

Floor

F

Stairs

Mouse Button 4

Roof

Mouse Button 5

Trap

T

Place Building

Left Mouse Button

Building Edit

G / Mouse Wheel Down

Crouch while Editing

Left CTRL

These could be pretty weird, but let me explain. So, using the "Q", "F" and mouse buttonsfor the stairs and roof allows you to switch between different structures very quickly, which is crucial in fast and dynamic duels. Plus, assigning crouching to "Left CTRL" during builds and edits provides more flexibility and control over the character, while enabling more effective use of shields.

Here are all these best Fortnite keyboard settings on in-game screenshots in the same order as in the article:

Of course, keyboard settings will only get you so far. If you really want to play at the top level of Fortnite Battle Royale you'll have to practice, and for that, I would recommend checking out some 1v1 Fortnite Arenas and best practice courses.

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