Controls for Fortnite – What are the Best Key Bindings?
What are the best key bindings in Fortnite? Well, that is one for the best and important question to ask for Fortnite. Without the right rebinds you will just slow your self down, by not reacting fast enough to the situation. Now these will suit some player and for others it won’t feel right. At the end of the day you have to feel comfortable with the rebinds. Find the best rebinds that suit you and make them work for you. Remember when it comes to key binding it is really just a personal preference.
Default Fortnite PC and Mac controls
Action | PC/ Mac Controls |
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Move Left | A |
| Cursor Mode | Left Alt |
| Jump | Space Bar |
| Fire/Melee | Left Mouse Button |
| Target | Right Mouse Button |
| Reload/Rotate | R |
| Use/Interact | E |
| Trap Equip/Picker | T |
| Building Edit | G |
| Repair/Upgrade | F |
| Sprint | Left Shift |
| Change Building Material | Right Mouse Button |
| Reset Building Edit | Right Mouse Button |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Ability Slot 1 | Z |
| Ability Slot 2 | X |
| Ability Slot 3 | C |
| Gadget Slot 1 | 5 |
| Gadget Slot 2 | 6 |
| Building Slot 1 | F1 |
| Building Slot 2 | F2 |
| Building Slot 3 | F3 |
| Building Slot 4 | F4 |
| Trap Slot | F5 |
| Switch Quickbar | Q |
| Slot Up | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Slot Down | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Chat | Enter |
| Quick Chat Message | B |
| Place a Note | N |
| Spot Target | Middle Mouse Button |
| Selected Building Type | V |
| Toggle Map | M |
| Toggle Inventory | I |
| Skip Cutscene | Space Bar |
| Resurrect | Left Mouse Button |
| Respawn | Right Mouse Button |
Building Key Binding Options Tips
So we all want to build quickly under pressure. This is key to your success and with out a doubt essential. Like most people have found, the binding of the function keys for building, which is the default config, is just not right for speed. Instead, there are better bindings that can be used. So, rebind the most commonly-used ones to keys that are far closer to you for speed.
For Keyboard Keybindings
- Building option 1 (wall): Q or E
- Building option 2 (platforms): F or V
- Building option 3 (ramp): F or V
But if this does not suit you, try this setup for building options instead:
- Z for Building Slot 1 (Wall)
- X for Building Slot 2 (Platform)
- C for Building Slot 3 (Ramp)
You could also use the these ones as well,
- Rotate building: R
- Repair / Upgrade: F
- Select Building Type: V
- Building edit: G
You can also try using the mouse buttons for the building options, this will allow super fast building.
For Mouse Keybindings
- Building Slot 1 (Wall) – Thumb Mouse Button 4
- Building Slot 2 (Floor) – Scroll Side Click Left
(Certain mice will have this) - Building Slot 3 (Ramp) – Thumb Mouse Button 3
- Building Slot 4 (Roof) – Scroll Side Click Right
But what is a pro like Tyler “Ninja” Blevins keybinds, being a pro player he has to have the most needed action quick . We got together Ninja’s key rebinds for the most important actions in FORTNITE .
Ninja Fortnite Keybinds
Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Wall | Mouse 4 |
| Floor | Q |
| Stairs | Mouse 5 |
| Roof | Left Shift |
| Trap | 5 (bound to mouse DPI switch) |
| Building Edit | G |
| Map | M |
| Inventory | Tab |
| Harvesting Tool | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 4 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | Z |
| Weapon Slot 5 | X |
But it is not only, a pro like Ninja that has what can be said the best key bindings. You have have player like SypherPK. We got together SypherPK key binding for the actions in FORTNITE .
SYPHERPK Fortnite Keybinds
Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Wall | Q |
| Floor | Mouse 4 |
| Stairs | Mouse 5 |
| Roof | O (bound to the mouse DPI switch) |
| Trap | T |
| Building Edit | G |
| Map | M |
| Inventory | I |
| Harvesting Tool | Tab |
| Weapon Slot 1 | E |
| Weapon Slot 2 | R |
| Weapon Slot 3 | C |
| Weapon Slot 4 | X |
| Weapon Slot 5 | Z |
