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
Best Apex Legends settings
EA's own recommended settings for PC, setting by setting, plus mouse, controller, FOV, audio and 120 FPS on console.
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
| Setting | EA recommends |
|---|---|
| Display Mode | Full screen on one monitor; windowed if you use more than one |
| Aspect Ratio | Your monitor's default |
| Resolution | Your monitor's default |
| Brightness | Raise slightly for visibility |
| Field of View | 90–110 (default 70) |
| Sprint View Shake | Minimal |
Advanced video (competitive)
| Setting | EA recommends |
|---|---|
| V-Sync | Disabled, unless you see screen tearing |
| NVIDIA Reflex | Enabled, if you have an NVIDIA card |
| Adaptive Resolution FPS Target | Disabled, unless you get frequent FPS drops |
| Adaptive Supersampling | Raise only if low settings make the game look too rough |
| Anti-aliasing | None |
| Texture Streaming Budget | Low or medium |
| Texture Filtering | Bilinear |
| Ambient Occlusion Quality | Disabled |
| Sun Shadow Coverage | Low |
| Sun Shadow Detail | Low |
| Spot Shadow Detail | Low |
| Volumetric Lighting | Disabled |
| Dynamic Spot Shadows | Disabled |
| Model Detail | Low |
| Effects Detail | Low |
| Impact Marks | Low or disabled |
| Ragdolls | Low |
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
| Setting | EA recommends |
|---|---|
| Mouse Sensitivity | 3.0–5.0, or your preference |
| ADS Mouse Sensitivity Multiplier | 1.0 |
| Mouse Acceleration | Off |
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
| Setting | What it does |
|---|---|
| Classic (default) | The classic Respawn feel: slower input and more stickiness. EA's pick for new players. |
| Steady | A balance of firm control and fast aim. |
| Fine Aim | Built for small, gradual adjustments. |
| High Velocity | Quick response. |
| Linear | Raw input. Common with competitive players; helps precision but shows stick drift more. |
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
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
- Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings > Game Presets > Performance Mode.
- Screen and Video > Video Output: Resolution and VRR / 120 Hz Output on Automatic.
- In game: Settings > Video > Graphics Mode > Performance, then Apply.
- Settings > General > TV & display options > Refresh rate 120 Hz.
- 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.