What are the best graphics settings for FPS in Apex Legends?

For maximum FPS: Set Display Mode to Full Screen, Texture Streaming Budget to Low (or 2-3GB), Texture Filtering to Bilinear, Ambient Occlusion to Disabled, Sun Shadow Coverage to Low, Sun Shadow Detail to Low, Spot Shadow Detail to Disabled, Effects Detail to Low, Impact Marks to Disabled, Ragdolls to Low, and V-Sync to Disabled. Set Field of View (FOV) to 90-110 for wider vision. Disable any unnecessary background applications and make sure your GPU drivers are up to date.

Apex Legends Settings Guide: Best FPS Settings, Gyro Aim & Lag Fix 2026

Q: How do I turn off gyro aim in Apex Legends?

To turn off gyro aim: Go to Settings > Controller > Look Controls > Find 'Gyro Aiming' and set it to 'Off'. You can also adjust gyro sensitivity and enable/disable it for specific actions like aiming down sights (ADS). On Nintendo Switch, gyro controls are enabled by default. On PlayStation and Xbox, gyro aim is available if your controller supports it (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Elite Series 2 with gyro).

Q: How do I fix lag in Apex Legends?

To fix lag: (1) Check your internet connection — use a wired Ethernet connection if possible. (2) Lower graphics settings to reduce GPU load. (3) Close background applications that use bandwidth or CPU. (4) Check server status — if servers are having issues, wait or switch servers. (5) Update your GPU drivers. (6) Verify game files (Steam: right-click > Properties > Installed Files > Verify; EA App: Repair). (7) Check for packet loss in the in-game performance overlay (Settings > Gameplay > Performance Display). (8) Try changing your data center in the main menu.

How to Turn Off Gyro Aim in Apex Legends

Gyro aiming (also called motion controls) allows you to aim by physically moving your controller. While some players find it helpful for precision aiming, many players find it distracting or accidentally trigger it during gameplay. Here's how to turn it off on every platform.

Step-by-Step: Disable Gyro Aim

1. Open Settings

From the main menu, click the gear icon (Settings) in the bottom-right corner, or press the Settings button on your controller (Options/Menu button).

2. Navigate to Controller Settings

Click the "Controller" tab at the top of the Settings menu. This is where all controller-related settings are located, including gyro aiming.

3. Find "Look Controls" Section

Scroll down to the "Look Controls" section. This section contains all aiming-related settings including sensitivity, response curve, and gyro aiming.

4. Set "Gyro Aiming" to Off

Find the "Gyro Aiming" option and set it to "Off". This completely disables motion-based aiming. You can also choose "ADS Only" if you want gyro aiming to only activate when aiming down sights, or "On" to keep it always active.

5. Adjust Additional Gyro Settings (Optional)

If you keep gyro aiming enabled, you can adjust: Gyro Sensitivity (how much the camera moves with controller movement), Gyro Inversion (flip the vertical axis), and Gyro ADS Sensitivity (separate sensitivity when aiming down sights). For most players, setting Gyro Aiming to "Off" is the simplest solution.

Platform note: Gyro aiming is available on Nintendo Switch (enabled by default), PlayStation 5 (DualSense controller), PlayStation 4 (DualShock 4), and some Xbox controllers (Xbox Elite Series 2 with gyro, Xbox Series X/S controllers do NOT have built-in gyro). On PC, gyro aiming works with supported controllers (DualSense, DualShock 4, Switch Pro Controller) when connected via USB or Bluetooth. If you don't see the gyro option, your controller may not support it.

Best Graphics Settings for Maximum FPS

Higher FPS (frames per second) means smoother gameplay and faster response times. Use these settings to maximize FPS without completely sacrificing visual quality.

Setting	Value (Performance)	Value (Balanced)	Impact
Display Mode	Full Screen	Full Screen	Full Screen gives best performance and lowest input lag
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (native)	16:9 (native)	Use your monitor's native ratio
Resolution	1920×1080	2560×1440	Lower resolution = higher FPS. 1080p is the competitive standard
Field of View (FOV)	90-110	90-100	Higher FOV = wider vision but can reduce FPS slightly. 90-100 is ideal
Texture Streaming Budget	Low (2GB)	Medium (4GB)	Based on your VRAM. 2GB for 4GB cards, 4GB for 8GB+ cards
Texture Filtering	Bilinear	Trilinear	Minimal visual difference, small FPS gain
Ambient Occlusion	Disabled	Disabled	Big FPS impact, minimal visual benefit in a fast-paced game
Sun Shadow Coverage	Low	Medium	Reduces shadow draw distance. Low gives significant FPS gain
Sun Shadow Detail	Low	Medium	Shadow quality. Low = sharper FPS, less detailed shadows
Spot Shadow Detail	Disabled	Low	Shadows from lights/explosions. Disabling gives FPS boost
Effects Detail	Low	Medium	Particle effects (explosions, smoke). Low can actually help visibility
Impact Marks	Disabled	Enabled	Bullet marks on surfaces. Disabling saves FPS, enabling helps track shots
Ragdolls	Low	Medium	Death animation physics. Low = simpler ragdolls, more FPS
V-Sync	Disabled	Disabled	V-Sync adds input lag. Always disable for competitive play
Adaptive Resolution FPS Target	0 (Disabled)	0 (Disabled)	Dynamically lowers resolution to maintain FPS. Can cause visual pop-in
NVIDIA Reflex / AMD Anti-Lag	Enabled + Boost	Enabled	Reduces input latency. Always enable if your GPU supports it

Performance tip: For the absolute maximum FPS, set everything to Low/Disabled and run at 1080p. Most competitive players use 1080p with low settings because higher FPS and lower input lag are more important than visual quality in a fast-paced battle royale. If you have a high-end GPU (RTX 3070+ / RX 6800 XT+), you can afford to run at 1440p with medium settings while still maintaining 144+ FPS.

How to Fix Lag & Stutter in Apex Legends

Lag in Apex Legends can be caused by network issues (high ping, packet loss) or performance issues (low FPS, stuttering). Follow these steps to diagnose and fix lag.

Step 1: Enable Performance Overlay

First, enable the in-game performance display to see your FPS, ping, and packet loss in real-time:

1.Go to Settings > Gameplay
2.Find "Performance Display" and set it to "On"
3.You'll now see FPS, ping, packet loss, and server tick rate in the top-right corner

Step 2: Fix Network Lag (High Ping / Packet Loss)

Use a Wired Ethernet Connection

Wi-Fi is prone to interference and packet loss. Connect your PC or console directly to your router with an Ethernet cable for the most stable connection. This alone can reduce ping by 20-50ms and eliminate most packet loss.

Select the Best Data Center

From the main menu, click the Data Center option (bottom of the screen, shows your current server and ping). Choose the server with the lowest ping and lowest packet loss. Sometimes the auto-selected server isn't the best one. Aim for ping under 50ms for the best experience.

Close Bandwidth-Using Applications

Close any applications that use your internet connection in the background: streaming services (Netflix, YouTube), downloads (Steam, Epic Games Store), cloud sync (Dropbox, Google Drive), and video calls. These can cause packet loss and increased ping even if you're not actively using them.

Reset Your Router

Unplug your router and modem from power, wait 30 seconds, then plug them back in. This clears the router's cache and can resolve connection issues. Also make sure your router firmware is up to date.

Step 3: Fix Performance Lag (Low FPS / Stuttering)

Lower Graphics Settings

Follow the graphics settings guide above. The biggest FPS gains come from: lowering resolution, disabling Ambient Occlusion, lowering Sun Shadow Coverage/Detail, disabling Spot Shadow Detail, and lowering Effects Detail. Aim for at least 60 FPS, ideally 144+ FPS for competitive play.

Update GPU Drivers

Outdated GPU drivers are a common cause of stuttering and low FPS. Update your drivers: NVIDIA users use GeForce Experience or download from nvidia.com; AMD users use Radeon Software or download from amd.com. Always do a clean install when updating major driver versions.

Verify Game Files

Corrupted game files can cause stuttering and crashes. Verify your game files: Steam — right-click Apex Legends > Properties > Installed Files > Verify integrity of game files. EA App — click the three dots on Apex Legends > Repair. This will check for and replace any corrupted files.

Close Background Applications

Close unnecessary applications that use CPU, RAM, or GPU resources: web browsers (Chrome is notorious for RAM usage), Discord (disable hardware acceleration), OBS/streaming software, and other games. You can use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to see what's using resources and close unnecessary processes.

Set Apex Legends to High Priority

In Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), go to the Details tab, find r5apex.exe, right-click > Set priority > High. This gives Apex Legends more CPU priority over other applications. Note: you need to do this every time you launch the game.

Server issues: If you've tried everything and still have lag, check the Apex Legends server status or the official @PlayApex Twitter account for server maintenance or outage announcements. If servers are having issues, the only solution is to wait for Respawn/EA to fix them.

Custom Controls Setup

Apex Legends allows extensive control customization on both controller and keyboard/mouse. Setting up your controls properly can significantly improve your gameplay.

Controller Button Layouts

Apex Legends offers several preset controller layouts, plus the ability to fully customize every button:

Layout	Best For	Notes
Default	Beginners	Standard layout. Easy to learn but requires taking your thumb off the right stick to crouch/jump.
Button Puncher	Aggressive players	Moves melee to left stick click, keeping your right thumb on the stick for aiming during fights.
Trigger Finger	Precision aiming	Moves ping to left stick click, allowing faster aiming with both triggers free.
Evolved (Paddle)	Elite controllers (Xbox Elite, DualSense Edge)	Optimized for paddle controllers. Crouch/jump/use mapped to paddles, keeping thumbs on sticks at all times.
Custom	Everyone	Fully customize every button to your preference. Recommended once you know what you want.

How to Set Up Custom Controls

1.Go to Settings > Controller (or "Mouse/Keyboard" for PC)
2.Scroll to "Button Layout" and select your preferred preset (or "Custom")
3.Click "Customize Button Layout" to remap individual buttons
4.Select the action you want to remap, then press the new button/key
5.Save your custom layout and test it in the Firing Range before playing matches

Recommended custom setup for controllers: For the best gameplay, we recommend mapping Crouch to the left paddle (or left stick click if no paddles), Jump to the right paddle (or right stick click), and Use/Interact to a paddle if available. This keeps your thumbs on the analog sticks at all times, which is essential for consistent aiming and movement. If you don't have paddles, the "Button Puncher" or "Evolved" layout is a good alternative.

Best Controller Settings

Setting	Recommended Value	Notes
Look Sensitivity (Classic)	4-5	Base sensitivity for looking around. Lower = more precision, higher = faster turns.
Look Sensitivity (ADS)	3-4	Sensitivity when aiming down sights. Should be lower than hipfire for precision.
Response Curve	Classic or Linear	Classic = slight acceleration (easier for beginners). Linear = 1:1 input (preferred by pros).
Aim Assist	Enabled	Controller aim assist. Keep enabled — it's balanced and helps with tracking.
Invert Look	Off (personal preference)	Flip vertical axis. Use whatever feels natural to you.
Gyro Aiming	Off (see above)	Motion controls. Most players disable this.
Interact/Reload Button	Tap to Use / Hold to Reload	Prevents accidental reloads when trying to pick up items.
Crouch Button	Hold (recommended)	Hold to crouch, release to stand. Better for slide jumps and movement.
Zoom Level	Default	Adjusts scope sensitivity per optic. Default works well for most players.

Keyboard & Mouse on Console

Apex Legends does not natively support keyboard and mouse on PlayStation or Xbox consoles. However, there are ways to use KBM on console through third-party adapters.

Third-Party Adapters

XIM Apex

The most popular KBM adapter for console. Translates keyboard/mouse inputs into controller inputs with high precision. Supports smart translators for Apex Legends that optimize aim assist and input translation. Requires a compatible controller to authenticate. Available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

Cronus Zen

A more versatile adapter that supports KBM input plus scripting capabilities. Can be used for KBM on console, but also has macros and mods (use of macros may violate terms of service). Supports PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC.

ReaSnow S1 / Cross Hair

Alternative KBM adapters with similar functionality to XIM. Good options if XIM is out of stock or you prefer a different interface.

Important notes: (1) Using KBM via adapters means you will still be matchmade with controller players and will have controller aim assist. (2) Some adapters or their scripting features may violate EA's Terms of Service — use at your own risk. (3) The Nintendo Switch version does not support KBM at all, even with adapters in most cases. (4) On PC, keyboard and mouse is the native and primary input method — no adapter needed. (5) Always check the latest compatibility information before purchasing an adapter, as console firmware updates can break compatibility.

Best Audio Settings

Good audio is crucial in Apex Legends — hearing enemy footsteps, ability sounds, and gunfire can give you a significant advantage.

Setting	Recommended Value	Notes
Master Volume	80-100%	Overall game volume. Adjust based on your headset/speakers.
Sound Effects Volume	85-100%	Footsteps, gunshots, ability sounds. Keep high for enemy detection.
Dialogue Volume	50-70%	Legend voice lines. Lower slightly so they don't drown out footsteps.
Music Volume	20-50%	Menu and lobby music. Lower to focus on game sounds.
Incoming Voice Volume	70-90%	Team voice chat. Adjust so you can hear teammates without distortion.
Mic Volume	70-80%	Your microphone volume. Test to make sure teammates can hear you clearly.
Output Configuration	Stereo Headphones	Use "Stereo Headphones" for the best positional audio. Avoid surround sound virtualization.
Spatial Audio (Windows)	Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos	Enable in Windows sound settings for better 3D positional audio.
Voice Chat	Enabled (Push to Talk recommended)	Push to Talk avoids background noise being transmitted. Set a convenient key/button.
Mute Enemy Squad	On	Mutes enemy voice chat to avoid distractions and toxicity.

Audio tip: Invest in a good pair of stereo headphones for the best positional audio. Closed-back headphones are recommended to block outside noise. Avoid using speakers — you won't be able to pinpoint enemy locations accurately. In Apex Legends, hearing which direction footsteps are coming from can be the difference between winning and losing a fight.

FAQ

How do I turn off gyro aim in Apex Legends?+

Go to Settings > Controller > Look Controls > find "Gyro Aiming" and set it to "Off". You can also choose "ADS Only" if you want gyro only when aiming down sights. On Nintendo Switch, gyro is enabled by default. On PlayStation and Xbox, gyro is available if your controller supports it (DualSense, DualShock 4, Xbox Elite Series 2). If you don't see the option, your controller may not have gyro hardware.

What are the best graphics settings for FPS?+

For maximum FPS: Full Screen mode, 1920×1080 resolution, Texture Streaming Budget Low, Texture Filtering Bilinear, Ambient Occlusion Disabled, Sun Shadow Coverage Low, Sun Shadow Detail Low, Spot Shadow Detail Disabled, Effects Detail Low, Impact Marks Disabled, Ragdolls Low, V-Sync Disabled, NVIDIA Reflex Enabled + Boost. Set FOV to 90-110 for wider vision. These settings will give you the highest possible FPS on most hardware. If you have a high-end GPU, you can increase some settings for better visuals while maintaining 144+ FPS.

How do I fix lag in Apex Legends?+

First, enable the Performance Display (Settings > Gameplay) to see if it's network lag (high ping/packet loss) or performance lag (low FPS). For network lag: use wired Ethernet, select the lowest ping data center, close bandwidth-using apps, reset your router. For performance lag: lower graphics settings, update GPU drivers, verify game files, close background apps, set Apex to High priority in Task Manager. If servers are down (check apexlegendsstatus.com), wait for EA to fix them.

Does Apex Legends support keyboard and mouse on console?+

No, Apex Legends does not natively support keyboard and mouse on PlayStation or Xbox. You can use third-party adapters like XIM Apex, Cronus Zen, or ReaSnow S1 to connect KBM, but these translate inputs to controller signals (you'll still have aim assist and be matchmade with controller players). The Nintendo Switch version does not support KBM. On PC, keyboard and mouse is the native input method. Note that some adapter features (macros, scripts) may violate EA's Terms of Service.

What is the best FOV setting in Apex Legends?+

The best FOV (Field of View) setting is 90-110 for most players. Higher FOV gives you a wider field of vision, allowing you to see more enemies and threats on your periphery. However, very high FOV (110+) can make distant targets appear smaller and can cause a "fish-eye" distortion effect. Most competitive players use 90-104 FOV. Console players are limited to a maximum FOV of around 90-100 depending on the platform. Experiment in the Firing Range to find what feels comfortable for you.

Apex Legends Settings Guide