Fortnite has one of the steepest learning curves compared to other competitive shooters. This is why you need to pick binds that will bring out your best potential. To help you out we have written an extensive guide on how to set up your binds. With these, you should be able to build. edit and get Victory Royales much more easily.
Fortnite is one of the most mechanically inclined games out there. You are building, editing, and shooting all at the same time. It requires many different inputs during fights; most fights can be chaotic. This is why you need to find the best Fortnite keybinds. These should allow you to build, edit, and fight easily without causing any discomfort.
In this piece, we will take you through the best Fortnite keyboard binds. We will help you set up the most comfortable binds that allow you to build and edit fast.
Fortnite's Best Movement and Combat Binds
Before we get into the building binds, let’s first set up some basic binds – these will be the Movement and Combat in your keybinds section. Most of these can be left at default as they are pretty good. However, some tweaks will make these binds even better.
There aren’t any changes in the Movement section except if you want to swap the crouch and sprint buttons. Apart from that the Movement binds are good to go.
In the combat section, set up a dedicated bind for your harvesting tool, TAB is the most common and the best bind for this. Alternatively, you can also use “1” for your harvesting tool and set the last inventory slot to “TAB”. Mostly, the last slot is reserved for either mobility or heals, it is good to have another button apart from the number keys, to quickly switch to it.
If you often find building straining and uncomfortable for your hand, then you need to change your building binds. This might be a surprise to some people, but building shouldn’t be uncomfortable. Yes, you have to press a lot of buttons while doing something as simple as ramp rushes but with the correct binds it should feel a lot more comfortable.
The main thing you need to focus on is having your build binds spread out on different fingers. This allows you to build faster and more consistently. Moreover, this also prevents mis-inputs during fights.
These are the best build binds that you can use right now. Most pros use these or a slightly changed version of this.
Best Fortnite Building and Editing Keybinds
These are set in stone, you can customize this a bit to your liking. For example, some people do not feel comfortable using the mouse side buttons for building. For this, you use Shift and CTRL as your building binds and the mouse buttons for crouch and sprinting. The main thing to focus on is to spread your build binds and make them comfortable for your fingers to use.
However, if you have a mouse without side buttons, you can try the binds below. However, we recommend upgrading or switching to a mouse with side buttons as the extra buttons can be extremely helpful.
Best Fortnite for Building and Editing - No Side Mouse Buttons
Apart from these Z, Shift, and T are good buttons to use as well. Keep in mind if you use Shift you have to rebind your Sprint to a different key. You can try the “~“ key for it.
The last and one of the most important things you need to set up is the scroll wheel reset. This allows you to instantly reset your edits with the scroll wheel. All you have to do is bind Reset Building Edit and Edit to either MWheelUp or MWheelDown. Use the alternate slots for this.
At the end of the day, part of it does come down to personal preference. It takes a bit of trial and error to find out what you are comfortable with. Building is a hard mechanic, but having good binds makes the learning process a bit easier.
It is not a bad idea to try out the binds of pros. These are tried and tested binds used by the best in the game. Of course, copying pro’s binds won’t make you as good as them but it's a good start. Here are the binds of some of the most popular pros.
Movement
Combat
Building
Additional Settings
Khanada has proven himself to be a formidable opponent in the Fortnite competitive scene. He competed in the Fortnite World Cup and is one of only two players in the NA region to qualify for every single FNCS Grand Finals, showcasing his unmatched consistency and dedication to the game. For his binds, he uses the following.
Movement
Combat
Building
Additional Settings
Movement
Combat
Building
Additional Settings
Movement
Combat
Building
Additional Settings
Whether you are a new player or a veteran who just changed their binds, the process remains the same. Getting used to building takes time. The best approach is to take it slow and build consistency. Instead of learning crazy retakes, focus on mastering basics like ramp rushes, 90s, tunneling, and piece control. If you put in enough time you will surely see the results.
