4-3 Linear
The stick turns at one steady rate from the center to the edge. Easy to control.
- Look sensitivity4
- ADS sensitivity3
- Response curveLinear
- Look deadzoneNone
- Movement deadzoneSmall
Apex Legends · Updated for Season 31
Apex Legends Best Settings 2026
The controller settings most good players start from, plus PC and console video settings for Season 31. Copy them, then fine-tune in the Firing Range.
Controller
- Look sensitivity4
- ADS sensitivity3
- Response curveLinearClassic
- Look deadzoneNoneSmall
- Movement deadzoneSmall
Pro settings: three starting points
Pick one, play a few matches, then change one thing at a time.
4-3 Classic
Slow near the center, faster at the edge. Small aim moves feel easy.
- Look sensitivity4
- ADS sensitivity3
- Response curveClassic
- Look deadzoneSmall
- Movement deadzoneSmall
ALC
Advanced Look Controls: you set every speed yourself. A common start:
- Deadzone2%
- Outer threshold3%
- Response curve0
- Yaw speed300
- Pitch speed200
- Turning extra yaw0
Look and ADS sensitivity
Look turns your view. ADS turns it while you aim down sights.
- 1Start at Look 4 and ADS 3.
- 2Keep ADS lower than Look.
- 3Change one step at a time.
Response curve: Classic or Linear?
How fast you turn as you push the stick further.
Deadzones: keep them small
A deadzone is the part of the stick move the game ignores.
- Look deadzoneNone, or Small if your stick drifts.
- Movement deadzoneSmall.
- LargeSmall aim moves start late.
Advanced Look Controls (ALC)
ALC replaces the simple settings with your own numbers.
- Yaw speed
- How fast you turn left and right.
- Pitch speed
- How fast you look up and down.
- Turning extra yaw and pitch
- Extra speed when the stick is pushed all the way. Start at 0.
- Ramp-up time
- How long that extra speed takes to build up.
- Ramp-up delay
- How long the game waits before the extra speed starts.
- Deadzone and outer threshold
- The ignored center, and the edge where full speed starts.
- Per optic ALC
- A different ADS speed for each scope. Leave it off at first.
Many pros set yaw and pitch to 500 and keep ADS speed low. Go up in small steps.
Button layout
Two layouts that make movement easier on a controller.
Ninja
Crouch moves to the right stick press. You can slide and aim at the same time.
Bumper Jumper
Jump moves to L1 / LB. Your right thumb stays on aim.
Best PC video settings
More FPS and a clearer view. Your graphics card decides the rest.
Video
- Display modeFull screen
- ResolutionNative
- Field of view104–110
- V-SyncDisabled
- NVIDIA ReflexEnabled + Boost
- Anti-aliasingTSAA
- Texture streaming budgetMatch your VRAM
- Texture filteringAnisotropic 4x
Set to Low or Disabled:
- Ambient occlusion
- Sun shadows
- Spot shadows
- Volumetric lighting
- Model detail
- Effects detail
- Impact marks
- Ragdolls
PS5 and Xbox: turn on 120 FPS
Since Season 20, Apex runs at 120 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
- Use a 120 Hz TV or monitor and an HDMI 2.1 cable.
- PS5: Settings, Saved Data and Game/App Settings, Game Presets, Performance Mode.
- Xbox: Settings, TV and display options, Refresh rate 120 Hz.
- In Apex: Settings, Video, choose Performance mode.
Apex settings FAQ
What are the best controller settings for Apex Legends?
A good start is Look 4, ADS 3, Linear response curve, Look deadzone None and Movement deadzone Small. If Linear feels hard, use Classic.
What are the best controller settings for no recoil?
No setting removes recoil, but some make it easier to pull down. Use a low ADS (2 or 3), the Linear curve and a small Look deadzone, so small pulls on the stick stay precise. To remove recoil on every gun, Apex Script does it for you.
What does 4-3 mean in Apex?
Look sensitivity 4 and ADS sensitivity 3. Look is your turning speed, ADS is your speed while you aim down sights.
Is Linear or Classic better?
Linear gives the most control and many pros use it. Classic makes small aim moves easier, so it suits new players.
Should I use ALC?
Use ALC when you want to set every speed yourself. Start with the simple settings, then move to ALC and change one number at a time.
What FOV is best in Apex Legends?
Most players use 104 to 110. A higher FOV shows more around you, a lower one makes enemies look bigger.
How do I get 120 FPS on PS5 and Xbox?
Use a 120 Hz display with an HDMI 2.1 cable, turn on Performance Mode in your console settings, then choose Performance mode in the Apex video settings.
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