How do I find the best sens for Fortnite? (Updated 2025)

Is practicing good aim, engaging in precise gunfights, and finding the best sensitivity for Fortnite Battle Royale *really* that important? Since there are so many other things to pay attention to in the game, does refining your PC, Xbox, or PS5 input actually matter that much?

It’s true that the game requires several tasks that aren’t directly related to mouse or controller sensitivity—for instance, positioning correctly around the map, fishing, and gathering bounties. And yes, part of Fortnite’s appeal is that there’s an extensive list of non-combat skills to master: recruiting the right non-player characters (NPCs), for instance. So from that perspective, finding the best sensitivity for Fortnite might not seem that important. 

But there’s one prominent exception to this list: through PvP and PvE battles, Fortnite will *always* and *often* test a player’s aiming and building ability (and in Zero-Build mode, the former becomes much more noticeable). 

Without good aim, players will often find themselves dropping into the map overfrequently and dropping out of Fortnite matches early, as other players eliminate them and rob them of the chance to progress. And even though zero-elimination challenges remain popular on YouTube, players will be hard-pressed to grab the coveted Victory Royale without eventually outaiming other players. 

So how do we improve? As with many things in life, we can take a lesson from those who have more experience: the best aimers in the game have all figured out the best PC or controller Fortnite sensitivity for them, fine-tuning their mouse or controller stick movements to give them the best chance on the battlefield. 

So let’s take a look at the sensitivity of some of the top PC and controller players in the world, current as of November 2023. 

Pro PC Fortnite sensitivity settings: Bugha and Queasy

As with several other games in the shooter space, players have the option of choosing between a mouse-and-keyboard (MnK) or a controller setup; many professional players, including Bugha and Queasy, have opted for MnK. 

And for good reason: it’s virtually impossible to achieve the mouse’s pinpoint precision with a controller. And, with Fortnite’s almost overwhelming control scheme, the keyboard affords players more options in mapping their keybindings. 

Bugha: Fortnite PC sensitivity and settings 

For long-time followers of the Fortnite professional scene, Kyle Giersdorf (“Bugha”) needs no introduction: he won the first inaugural Fortnite World Cup in 2019, taking home $3 million USD in prize money. He has consistently topped his competitive events, and in early 2023, he joined esports organization Dignitas to continue his already storied career. 

Here are the first world champion’s settings, played on 800 DPI:

To change your in-game settings, access the settings menu in the Fortnite client, and click the icon labeled “Mouse Sensitivity” in the top bar. Then, adjust the numbers in each parameter until they match the values. 

Queasy: Fortnite PC sensitivity and settings

From the other side of the pond, Aleksa Cvetkovic ("Queasy") hails from Serbia, currently playing competitively for Twisted Minds. Queasy consistently appears alongside Bugha in top-player rankings online, a testament to his consistency despite a saturated competitor base. 

Here are Queasy’s Fortnite sensitivity settings, also played on a mouse setting of 800 DPI.

Players new to using mouse and keyboard to achieve their Victory Royales would do well to imitate Bugha’s or Queasy’s settings, at least as a starting point. 

Pro controller Fortnite sensitivity settings: Mero and Reet

Still other professional players (and many players in general) opt to use Xbox, PS5, or other controllers in their matches. And although the computer mouse does give unparalleled precision to players, opting for a controller offers several benefits. 

Most notably, aim assist kicks in for competitors on a controller, compensating for a console’s lack of pinpoint control. And—though external to the game itself—playing on an Xbox or PS5 will generally exact a lighter financial toll than shelling out for a midrange gaming PC, a significant benefit for younger players or gamers on a budget. 

Although, as the following pros would attest, “cheaper” doesn’t necessarily mean “worse.” 

Mero: Fortnite Controller sensitivity and settings

It would seem that Bugha’s current organization prides itself on signing all kinds of world champions, past and present: controller player Matthew Faitel (“Mero”), Bugha’s Dignitas teammate and former duo, recently took first place in the October 2023 Fortnite Champion Series (FNCS) World Championship. 

Winning, however, is not a new concept to Mero: the competitor previously claimed five FNCS and two Dreamhack victories against Fortnite’s best players. If you’d like to mimic the newest world champion’s controller sensitivity settings, check out his 2023 YouTube video on the topic: 

Reet: Fortnite Controller sensitivity and settings

Nathan Armundson (“Reet”) is no stranger to high-level competition himself: in the October 2023 FNCS Global Championship, Reet and his duo placed top three in the upper bracket, and ninth overall in the finals under Agent Gaming’s banner. He’s also played for such prestigious organizations as TSM during his competitive career. 

To imitate Reet’s controller sensitivity, take a look at his YouTube video. 

How to fine tune your sensitivity: Custom maps

However, for most players, it’s not enough to just mimic a professional player’s settings and hope for the best. With the plethora of customizable options (e.g., x-axis, y-axis, look, build, and ADS sensitivities, plus many more), there’s a virtually unlimited number of sensitivity combinations that could fit an equally expansive Fortnite Battle Royale playerbase. And in a game like Fortnite, the smallest percentage could mean the difference between winning the game and being the best loser in a match. 

So how do you ensure that you’re loading into the match with your sensitivity settings honed to the best they can be? 

Here’s some good news for fans of Fortnite’s custom-map feature: several users got tired of continually booting up regular matches and getting eliminated over and over, just to crash-test their sensitivity levels and adjust on the fly. 

(Not only is this process inefficient and time-consuming… falling repeatedly and helplessly to opponents also has a way of bruising your ego.) 

So they took it upon themselves to develop custom Fortnite maps dedicated to letting users test their sensitivity levels, without the need to constantly load into public lobbies. 

We recommend two of these maps for efficient practice: 

• Raiders Aim Training (Map Code 6531-5731-1207): Long-time PC Aimlabs and Kovaaks users will recognize the principles behind the Raiders Aim Training custom map. Instead of simulating real-life gameplay, Raiders presents users with several aim courses to help train the several different elements that go into a gunfight in Fortnite: short-range tracking, long-distance aim, and microflicks, just to name a few. 

• 99 Bot Lobby Zero Build (Map Code 2534-9150-4313): If you need a bit more practice in the “real” world, check out 99 Bot Lobby Zero Build. In this scenario, you’ll play on a simulated version of Battle Royale map, with 99 other AI opponents in the lobby. Items will drop as normal, and the Storm will close as in a real game… but your AI rivals will be much easier to eliminate. So practice with weapons you normally don’t feel comfortable with!

If you find yourself constantly overshooting (no pun intended) your targets in these maps, that’s probably a sign that you need to adjust your sensitivity levels downward… and vice versa for underflicking. Take your time to test all your settings; your win percentage will thank you!

“May your bullets fly straight, and your aim be true”

Again, like most other things in life, aim is a skill that requires practice, involves natural talent, and evolves over time. Finding the best Fortnite sensitivity for your playstyle, physical movement pattern, and aim habits will require trial and error… but the key is staying focused! 

And as any motivated and driven player will tell you, it’s easy to get frustrated when you’re having a bad session: you may be tempted to readjust your sensitivity to magically fix your issues. 

Maybe that will work. But just remember: Everyone has a bad day. When things aren’t going your way, it might be best to take a break, grab some water, get some sleep, and come back to your next Fortnite session refreshed and rejuvenated. 

We hope this guide helped you find the sensitivity that fits you, whether you play on PC or controller. Good luck!