Movement in Fortnite has evolved massively over the years. What started as a controller-exclusive advantage quickly turned into a meta where keyboard players were taping their keys, using third-party apps, and even attaching joysticks – just to compete.

Epic eventually added built-in diagonal movement settings to help balance the playing field. But even now, top pros can’t agree on which method is best.

Vico prefers double movement. Peterbot doesn’t use it at all. So what’s actually the best setup?

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The 3 Main Movement Options in Fortnite

There are currently three primary ways to handle movement in Fortnite:

  1. Default Movement (No Customization)
    Standard WASD controls. Simple and consistent, but limited diagonal angles.
  2. Custom Diagonal Controls (In-Game Setting)
    Fortnite’s built-in solution for better strafe angles. Effective, but used less often since Chapter 5’s movement changes.
  3. Third-Party Apps (like Keys2XInput)
    Previously the go-to for ultra-smooth diagonal movement, but now rarely used by pros due to performance issues or anti-cheat concerns.

Which Movement Settings Do Pros Actually Use?

Here’s what some of the top players are using today:

No Custom Movement (Default WASD):

  • Peterbot
  • Vadeal
  • Malibuca
  • Vanyak3kk
  • (Possibly ThomasHD)

Custom Diagonal Movement (In-Game Setting):

  • Vicotryona – 70 / 90 / 135
  • Clix – 62 / 90 / 135
  • Bugha – 70 / 90 / 135
  • Boltz – 70 / 90 / 135
  • Ritual – 70 / 91 / 135

Other players with notable setups:

  • Cold – 70 / 90 / 135
  • Pollo – 74 / 90 / 135
  • MrSavage – 64 / 90 / 122
  • K1ng – 75 / 90 / 130

Third-party software? As of now, no top pros appear to be using it.

Why Some Pros Stopped Using Custom Diagonal Settings

After Fortnite Chapter 5, Epic silently tweaked how movement angles work. Base movement is now smoother out of the box, reducing the need for custom diagonal tweaks.

That’s why pros like Peterbot have reverted back to default movement. In fact, he mentioned on stream that using diagonal settings actually hurt his gameplay.

Still, some pros like Clix and Vico prefer the added control and flexibility that in-game diagonal movement provides. It’s not about what’s “best” – it’s about what feels right for your playstyle.

Final Thoughts

So, what are the best movement settings in Fortnite right now?

  • If you want simplicity and consistency, go with default WASD like Peterbot.
  • If you want more precise strafe angles, use the in-game custom diagonal movement like Clix.
  • If you’re still using third-party apps, it might be time to switch – most of the top pros already have.

At the end of the day, movement settings are personal. And with how often Fortnite updates, what works best now might change in the next season.

Let us know in the comments – what movement settings do you use?

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