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Fortnite Chapter 6 Best PC Settings & How To Boost FPS

Author : Peyton

Mar 21,2025

Fortnite's already frantic pace can become unbearable with poor framerates, rendering the game practically unplayable. Fortunately, many performance issues are easily resolved by adjusting in-game settings. Let's dive into the optimal PC settings for a smoother, more enjoyable Fortnite experience.

Fortnite Best Display Settings

Fortnite's Video settings are divided into Display and Graphics subsections. Both significantly impact performance, requiring careful adjustment. Here's the recommended Display configuration:

Setting	Recommended
Window Mode	Fullscreen (best performance); Windowed Fullscreen (for frequent alt-tabbing)
Resolution	Native monitor resolution (e.g., 1920×1080). Reduce for lower-end PCs.
V-sync	Off (prevents significant input lag)
Framerate Limit	Monitor Refresh Rate (e.g., 144Hz, 240Hz)
Rendering Mode	Performance (maximizes FPS)

Rendering Modes: Making the Choice

Fortnite offers three rendering modes: Performance, DirectX 11, and DirectX 12. DirectX 11, the default, is older but stable and generally performs well. DirectX 12, while newer and potentially offering performance boosts on modern hardware, also provides enhanced graphical options. However, for pure performance and maximum FPS with minimal input lag, Performance mode is the clear winner—the preferred choice among professional players.

Fortnite Best Graphics Settings

The Graphics settings offer the most significant potential for FPS gains. These settings control visual fidelity; optimizing them minimizes resource usage and maximizes frame rates. Here's the recommended configuration:

Setting	Recommended
Quality Preset	Low
Anti-Aliasing and Super Resolution	Off
3D Resolution	100% (70-80% for low-end PCs)
Nanite Virtual Geometry (DX12 only)	Off
Shadows	Off
Global Illumination	Off
Reflections	Off
View Distance	Epic
Textures	Low
Effects	Low
Post Processing	Low
Hardware Ray Tracing	Off
Nvidia Low Latency Mode (Nvidia GPUs only)	On+Boost
Show FPS	On

Fortnite Best Game Settings

The Game settings don't directly impact FPS but significantly affect gameplay. These settings control editing, building, and movement. While many are subjective, some are crucial for optimal performance.

Movement

Auto Open Doors: On
Double Tap to Auto Run: On (controllers)

Other movement settings can generally remain at their defaults.

Combat

Hold to Swap Pickup: On
Toggle Targeting: Personal preference (Hold/Toggle to Scope)
Auto Pickup Weapons: On

Building

Reset Building Choice: Off
Disable Pre-edit Option: Off
Turbo Building: Off
Auto-Confirm Edits: Personal preference
Simple Edit: Personal preference
Tap to Simple Edit: On (if Simple Edit is enabled)

Fortnite Best Audio Settings

Audio clarity is vital in Fortnite for detecting enemy movements and other crucial sounds. While the default audio settings are generally good, enabling 3D Headphones (for enhanced spatial audio) and Visualize Sound Effects (for visual audio cues) is recommended. Note that 3D Headphones might not work perfectly with all headsets.

Fortnite Best Keyboard and Mouse Settings

The Keyboard and Mouse settings allow for fine-tuning sensitivity and other important controls. The adjacent Keyboard Controls tab lets you customize keybindings.

In the Keyboard and Mouse tab:

X/Y Sensitivity: Personal preference
Targeting Sensitivity: 45-60%
Scope Sensitivity: 45-60%
Building/Editing Sensitivity: Personal preference

Keyboard Movement

Use Custom Diagonals: On
Forward Angle: 75-78
Strafe Angle: 90
Backward Angle: 135

Experiment with default keybinds, adjusting them to your preference as needed. Consider consulting guides on optimal Fortnite keybinds for further assistance.

This comprehensive guide covers the essential Fortnite settings for PC. Remember to also consult guides specific to Fortnite Ballistic for optimal settings in that mode.

Fortnite is available on various platforms, including Meta Quest 2 and 3.