Best Apex Legends settings

EA's own recommended settings for PC, setting by setting, plus mouse, controller, FOV, audio and 120 FPS on console.

What are the best settings?

Low graphics, FOV 90–110, V-Sync off

For the most FPS EA recommends the lowest graphics settings you can bear, because lower settings leave more streaming budget and give faster response times. Change a few at a time to see what each costs; settings not listed below don't affect performance. EA

Video

SettingEA recommends
Display ModeFull screen on one monitor; windowed if you use more than one
Aspect RatioYour monitor's default
ResolutionYour monitor's default
BrightnessRaise slightly for visibility
Field of View90–110 (default 70)
Sprint View ShakeMinimal

Advanced video (competitive)

SettingEA recommends
V-SyncDisabled, unless you see screen tearing
NVIDIA ReflexEnabled, if you have an NVIDIA card
Adaptive Resolution FPS TargetDisabled, unless you get frequent FPS drops
Adaptive SupersamplingRaise only if low settings make the game look too rough
Anti-aliasingNone
Texture Streaming BudgetLow or medium
Texture FilteringBilinear
Ambient Occlusion QualityDisabled
Sun Shadow CoverageLow
Sun Shadow DetailLow
Spot Shadow DetailLow
Volumetric LightingDisabled
Dynamic Spot ShadowsDisabled
Model DetailLow
Effects DetailLow
Impact MarksLow or disabled
RagdollsLow

If your PC sits near the minimum spec, these are the settings that matter most — see system requirements. To cap your frame rate, use +fps_max on launch options.

Mouse

SettingEA recommends
Mouse Sensitivity3.0–5.0, or your preference
ADS Mouse Sensitivity Multiplier1.0
Mouse AccelerationOff

EA's ranges: 0.5–2.5 is low, 2.5–3.5 medium, 3.5–5 high. Your DPI (400, 800 and 1600 are common) changes how any number feels; to match the sensitivity you have in another game, use the sensitivity converter.

Controller

Some competitive players use “4-3”: Look Sensitivity 4 and Look Sensitivity (ADS) 3, which is the default. EA

Response curves

SettingWhat it does
Classic (default)The classic Respawn feel: slower input and more stickiness. EA's pick for new players.
SteadyA balance of firm control and fast aim.
Fine AimBuilt for small, gradual adjustments.
High VelocityQuick response.
LinearRaw input. Common with competitive players; helps precision but shows stick drift more.
Deadzones

Look Deadzone is None, Small (default) or Large. EA's advice: raise it only if your view drifts when you aren't touching the stick — a smaller deadzone gives better aim control. Movement Deadzone is Small or Large; trigger deadzones run from None to Max. EA ABLE

Advanced Look Controls (ALC)

Settings > Controller, scroll to Movement/Aiming, Enable ALC Settings. Aim assist is Target Compensation inside ALC; it is on by default, stronger on console, and EA doesn't recommend turning it off. EA doesn't document the individual ALC sliders. EA · aim assist

Field of view

Default
70
EA suggests
90–110
Maximum
110
Common with competitive players

EA · slider range

Audio

Keep Master Volume and Sound Effects Volume at maximum, and turn down Dialogue, Music and Lobby Music volume. EA

120 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S

PS5
  1. Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets > Performance Mode.
  2. Screen and Video > Video Output: Resolution and VRR / 120 Hz Output on Automatic.
  3. In game: Settings > Video > Graphics Mode > Performance, then Apply.
Xbox Series X|S
  1. Settings > General > TV & display options > Refresh rate 120 Hz.
  2. In game: Settings > Video > Graphics Mode > Performance.

Both need a 120 Hz display (and on PS5 a 120 Hz-capable HDMI connection). Switch 2 runs at up to 60 FPS. EA

Questions

What are the best settings for Apex Legends on PC?
EA's own advice for competitive play is the lowest graphics settings you can bear: V-Sync off, NVIDIA Reflex on, anti-aliasing off, texture streaming budget low or medium, bilinear filtering, shadows low, ambient occlusion and volumetric lighting off, and full screen.
What is the best FOV in Apex Legends?
EA suggests 90 to 110. The default is 70, and 110 — the maximum — is common among competitive players.
What are the best controller settings for Apex Legends?
EA notes that many competitive players use 4-3: Look Sensitivity 4 and ADS 3. Linear response curve is common for precision, but EA recommends new players start on Classic.
How do I turn off aim assist in Apex Legends?
Settings > Controller > Advanced Look Controls, then turn Target Compensation off. Aim assist is on by default for controllers and EA does not recommend turning it off. Mouse and keyboard has no aim assist.
How do I get 120 FPS on PS5 or Xbox Series X|S?
You need a 120 Hz display. On PS5, set Game Presets to Performance Mode and Video Output to 120 Hz Automatic; on Xbox, set the console's refresh rate to 120 Hz. Then in game choose Settings > Video > Graphics Mode > Performance.
What mouse sensitivity should I use in Apex Legends?
EA's competitive starting point is 3.0 to 5.0 with an ADS multiplier of 1.0 and acceleration off. Your mouse DPI changes how that feels, so convert from a game you're used to.

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