Apex has a lot of settings, which can improve players' gameplay. With these tricks and tips, the recommended settings could help you, especially if you are on a PC. Apex experience can improve with a few setting adjustments.
15. Adaptive Resolution FPS Target
This setting will lower rendering resolution. When it tries to lock in the target. Your gameplay could have a better performance only if the FPS. is lowered.
Adaptive Resolution FPS Target is good for:
- The image quality won’t look inconsistent.
- This will aim for a target framerate.
How to apply Adaptive Resolution FPS Target :
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “Adaptive Resolution FPS Target.”
- Lower the bar to zero.
14. Display Setting
This setting will have your gameplay looking better when you are playing Apex, whether you are setting close to your screen or far away. Also, not many people focus on the display of the game and just leave the setting alone at first.
The display setting is good for:
- If you are playing on a PC.
- Helpful for your system when it comes to playing the game.
- It will help you see the game better.
How to apply the Display setting:
- Go to your settings
- Locate “Video setting”
- Display mode: Full Screen
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (native) (you should always choose the native setting)
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (native)
- V-Sync: Off
13. Volumetric Lighting
This will determine if the player wants to see the sunbeams in game. This is more so for the player’s preference. Having this disabled can heavily impact your FPS.
Volumetric Lighting is good for:
- Decreasing GPU AND CPU power.
How to apply Volumetric Lighting:
- Click the video tab
- Locate “Volumetric Lighting”
- Select “Disabled”
12. Anti-aliasing
With this setting, it smoothes out the images. This will make the game look and feel a bit smoother. It will help with how the game looks and feels, making it run even better. When your game runs better, it can give you an advantage over your enemies.
Anti-aliasing is good for:
- The quality of the game will look sharper.
- You might have slightly boosted frames.
How to apply Anti-aliasing:
- Click on the “video” tab.
- Locate “Anti-aliasing”
- Select “None”
11. Display: Field of view
This can allow you to have a wider view of your game. If you set this setting too high, then it could cause some visual issues for the player. This setting has an impact on how players view their surroundings. This also determines the monitor that the player has.
Field of view is good for:
- Gives you a competitive advantage.
- Weapons will shoot more efficiently.
- You will have a better view of your surroundings.
- It will give players a more zoomed-out view.
How to apply the Field of view :
- Go to the video tab
- look for “Field of View”
- Scroll to “90-110”
10. Ambient Occlusion Quality
This will help the effect on the shadow or sun quality. This will also reduce the quality and will reduce the GPU load.
Ambient Occlusion Quality is good for:
- Disabling will ease GPU load.
- The sun quality will be minimal for gameplay.
How to apply Ambient Occlusion Quality:
- Click the "video tab"
- Locate “Ambient Occlusion Quality”
- Select “ Disabled”
9. Brightness
This is strictly your preference. The brightness can help see your screen better. The brightness can help you see the enemy if they're hiding in the distance or in a darkened area.
Brightness is good for:
- To see your screen better.
- Possibly see the enemies in a better view.
How to apply Brightness :
- Click on display
- Go to the brightness
- Then scroll to find your preference.
8. Texture Filtering
This setting affects the GPU load. Turning it down will reduce it.
Texture Filtering is good for:
- This will be consistent for sharpness and surface detail.
How to apply Texture Filtering:
- Click on the video tab.
- Locate “Texture Filtering”
- Select “Anisotropic 4x”
7. Spot Shadow Detail
Even though this is helpful to locate enemies. The Apex nature makes it hard at times to get to the enemy. Disabling it can help you see your enemy. Disabling this can help increase your FPS.
Spot Shadow Detail is good for:
- Disabling it gives you more FPS.
How to apply Spot Shadow Detail:
- Go to display
- Click on “Spot shadow”
- Select “Disabled”
6. Video: Ragdoll
This comes in handy on the death cam or even when you take down your enemy. The character's body will be there for a few seconds before the death box appears. This can help when it is loading in a character's death.
Ragdoll is good for:
- Ragdoll won’t stand in the way of a loot box.
- Better for your view when it comes to a character's death.
How to apply Ragdoll :
- Click on the video tab.
- Locate “Ragdoll”
- Make it “Low”
5. Video: V-Sync
This will help your loading time and the actions that will appear on the screen. Turning off V-sync will reduce the “input lag” With this setting it will actually help when it comes to things appearing on the screen.
Video: V-Syncis good for:
- There wouldn’t be much of a lag.
- Helps with your frame rates on your monitor.
How to apply Video: V-Sync:
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “V-Sync”
- Select “Disabled”
4. Volumetric Lighting
This will determine if the player wants to see the sunbeams in-game. This is more so for the player’s preference.
Volumetric Lighting is good for:
- Decreasing GPU AND CPU power.
How to apply Volumetric Lighting:
- Click the video tab
- Locate “Volumetric Lighting”
- Select “Disabled”
3. Dynamic Spot Shadows
This controls how realistic your game might look. This will also determine if the environment light can move. This setting is only for if you want to see the shadow move along with your screen.
Dynamic Spot Shadows is good for:
- Having your FPS between 3-7.
How to apply Dynamic Spot Shadows:
- Go to display
- Click on “Dynamic Spot Shadow”
- Select “Disabled”
2. Model Detail
This setting will allow players to see their character detail. This will run player's GPU power more if it’s on high.
Model Detail is good for:
- Selecting “Medium” for around a 4% performance boost.
- Selecting “Low” will have a 6% performance boost.
How to apply Model Detail:
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “Model Detail.”
- Select either “Medium” or “Low”
1.Sprint to Shake
The shaking of the screen can be distracting for most players. It can even make it hard for a player to see an enemy when fighting or even running. With it being turned down it can be easier to see who you are fighting.
Spring to Shake setting is good for:
- Screen will be easier to see enemies.
- The shaking of the screen will not be that bad.
How to apply Sprint to Shake:
- Go to the “video” tab.
- Locate “sprint to shake”
- Click “minimal”
