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Updated for Chapter 7 — Last Tested: December 2025
PC players have the most flexibility in Fortnite, and when your settings are optimized correctly, the improvement is immediate. Competitive Fortnite on PC is all about high FPS, low input delay, and clear visibility, even if that means sacrificing visual quality.
This guide covers the best settings for Fortnite on PC in 2026, with clear explanations and competitive-focused recommendations based on real testing, performance benchmarks, and current Chapter 7 behavior.
If you want optimized settings for every platform, check out the full hub:
Best Fortnite Settings for PC, Consoles, Mobile & Nintendo Switch (2026)
| Category | Recommended Settings |
|---|---|
| Graphics |
Fullscreen Native resolution V-Sync: Off FPS capped to monitor refresh rate 100% 3D Resolution Anti-Aliasing: Off Shadows: Off Textures: Low / Medium Effects: Low Motion Blur: Off |
| Latency |
NVIDIA Reflex: On + Boost Replays: Off Background apps closed |
| Mouse |
DPI: 800 X/Y Sensitivity: ~6% Targeting Sensitivity: 35% Scope Sensitivity: 35% |
| Controller |
Input Curve: Linear Look Sensitivity: 37 Horizontal / 37 Vertical ADS Sensitivity: 11 / 11 Right Stick Deadzone: ~5 Build Sensitivity: 2.0× Edit Sensitivity: 2.2× |
These settings have the biggest impact on input delay and responsiveness.
Performance Mode often delivers significantly higher FPS and more stable frame times compared to DX12, especially on mid-range systems. It disables heavy Unreal Engine features like Nanite and Lumen, which improves consistency and responsiveness.
Use DX12 only if:
Competitive Fortnite is almost always played on low or medium graphics, even on high-end PCs. This improves clarity and removes visual distractions.
These values are popular starting points. Final brightness and colorblind strength should be adjusted based on your monitor calibration, room lighting, and map visibility.
These settings prioritize:
✔ Clear visibility
✔ Minimal input delay
✔ Stable frame times
✔ Sharp edges without blur
Players like Tfue, Reet, & Clix run Low / Off graphics to maximize performance.
If your GPU supports it:
NVIDIA Reflex Low Latency: On + Boost
This reduces render queue latency and shortens the delay between:
This is one of the most noticeable “feel” improvements on PC.
Good audio gives you information before fights even start.
Visualize Sound Effects combined with clear audio dramatically improves awareness.
Below is a strong competitive-style controller setup commonly used by high-level PC controller players. Treat these values as a starting point, and fine-tune based on comfort and controller condition.
If you also play on console or switch between PC and console controller, compare these with:
Best Fortnite Settings for PlayStation
There is no perfect sensitivity.
Bugha, Mongraal, Clix, and Benjy all use different values.
These settings give you fast edits, clean resets, and consistent builds.
These steps reduce micro-stutters and input delay.
✔ Prioritize FPS over graphics
✔ Shadows are one of the biggest performance drains
✔ Update GPU drivers regularly
✔ Sensitivity is personal — adjust slowly
✔ Performance Mode offers the lowest input delay
✔ Cap FPS to your monitor refresh rate
✔ Change one setting at a time and test
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