In this article I’m going to talk about the best Fortnite Keybinds in the game.
Fortnite is easily one of the most popular games in the world.
It took the basic formula from PUBG and made it much more accessible and stable, leading to not only a host of imitators but a rabid player base that is getting better with each passing update.
At this point, it really looks like going pro is a possibility for some players – and it looks like everyone else will have to find a way to keep up with those who have learned how to excel.
While cheating is frowned upon and likely to get you banned in this game, there are ways for you to give yourself an edge.
Do you use keybinds in Fortnite? Share your setup in the comments below.
One of the best ways to help make you just a little better is with PC keybinds. There’s nothing unfair here – it’s just a process of setting up commands in a game that’s a little more natural for the average player.
Having good keybinds will allow you to react a little faster and get the drop on other players, helping you to survive longer in the game.
Building keybinds is easy enough that anyone can do it, and the best Fortnite keybinds really will give you a good chance to improve your game.
Keybind Set 1
The first keybind set makes a few assumptions. First and foremost, it assumes that you’re using a gaming mouse with side buttons.
It also assumes that you’re used to a fairly standard shooter set-up and are comfortable enough that you won’t need to make major adjustments.
The keybinds for this setup are also follows:
Movement
Crouch: C
Sprint: Left Shift
Jump: Space
Weapons
Weapon 1: 2
Weapon 2: 3
Weapon 3: 4
Trap: 5
Weapon 4: Z
Weapon 5: X
Reload: R
Use: E
Harvesting/Building
Harvesting Tool: 1
Wall: Mouse 4
Floor: Q
Stairs: Mouse 5
Roof: Mouse Scroll
Keybind Set 2
Not using a multi-button gaming mouse? That’s fine – this keybind set will have you covered.
It’s a little different than the default, but it will help you to improve your reaction times once you’ve gotten used to the new layout.
Movement
Crouch: C
Sprint: Left Shift
Jump: Space
Weapons
Weapon 1: 1
Weapon 2: 2
Weapon 3: 3
Trap: \
Weapon 4: Z
Weapon 5: X
Reaload: R
Use: F
Harvesting/Building
Harvesting Tool: 1
Wall: Q
Floor: E
Stairs: Middle Mouse
Roof: 4
Keybind Set 3
If you’d rather go a little more mouse-heavy, this might be the bind for you.
This is a good bind set for those who are trying to avoid the keyboard as much as possible, as well as for those who are little more dependent on their mouse than others.
This bind set does assume you have a dedicated gaming mouse to use. Binds for this set include:
Movement
Crouch: C
Sprint: Left Shift
Jump: Space
Weapons
Weapon 1: Mouse 5
Weapon 2: Mouse 4
Weapon 3: Wheel Down
Trap: Left Control
Weapon 4: 1
Weapon 5: 2
Reload: R
Use: E
Harvesting/Building
Harvesting Tool: ~
Wall: Q
Floor: Z
Stairs: F
Roof: X
Repair: Mouse Scroll Up
Keybind Set 4
This final set of keybinds uses a combination of mouse and keyboard controls.
It’s fairly different from the standard set-up, but can provide you with a fair bit of speed once you start using it correctly.
These keybinds include:
Crouch: C
Sprint: Left Shift
Jump: Left CTRL
Weapons
Weapon 1: X
Weapon 2: 1
Weapon 3: 2
Trap: F5
Weapon 4: 3
Reload: R
Use: E
Harvesting/Building
Wall: Q
Floor: C
Stairs: Mouse 5
Roof: F4
Creating Your Own
Of course, these are just some of the popular binds being used by pro players today. There’s nothing that says these binds are going to make you better or that they’re going to work for you.
If you don’t find success with these keybind combinations, you might want to stop and ask yourself a few questions. Take a look at your set-up and consider these factors:
- Number of mouse buttons
- Special keyboard keys
- Your ability to reach certain keys when playing
- Your natural affinity for certain control types
- Your comfort using mouse buttons
- Your current reaction times
- Your level of dependence on the default set-up
With a little research, you might find that using a combination of the binds above – or even a totally new set-up – will make it easier for you to dominate the competition and ultimately for you to become a better Fortnite player.
Experiment with all the bind combinations above to figure out which one will work the best for you.