These settings are ones that everyone should know or at least have an idea of. These settings will improve your gameplay. These settings will at least make the game more enjoyable.
25. Full Screen
Even though there is already a Display setting on this list, this focuses on the “Full Screen” setting. This setting will be very helpful for you to get the full experience of the game, especially if you are playing on a PC. You want to see every inch of the game. Especially to see if an enemy is coming up on you.
Full Screen is good for:
- If you have a PC.
- Advantage of seeing enemies from different angles.
How to apply Full Screen:
- Open Apex Legends setting.
- Click on the tab that says “Video.”
- Look for “Display Mode.”
- Select “Full Screen.”
24. Display Setting
This setting will have your gameplay looking better for you to play whether you sit close to your gaming 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 have 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 and then the video setting, then click the following:
- Display mode: Full Screen
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (native) (you should always choose the native setting)
- Resolution: 1920×1080 (native)
- V-Sync: Off
23. Mouse Setting
This setting can have you moving around fast. Also, it gives you an advantage on your enemy whether they are on console or Pc. If your settings are not right or too your liking you can move or turn too fast for your liking.
Mouse setting is good for:
- Fast movement speed.
- Advantage over console players to move faster.
How to apply mouse setting:
- DPI: 400 – 800
- Mouse Sensitivity: 2.5
- ADS Mouse Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.0 – 1.5
- Mouse Acceleration: Off
- Mouse Invert: Custom
- Lighting Effects: On.
22. Resolution
This is more directed towards PC players and their monitors. It can make the gameplay more realistic and clear for playing the game. Resolution has a huge impact on gameplay.
Resolution is good for:
- A clear screen.
- Makes gameplay more realistic.
How to apply Resolution:
- Click on the “video tab”
- Locate “Resolution”
- Select “1920 x 1080 (native)
21. Nvidia Reflex
This setting is already enabled. It is to reduce input lag and it increases the performance of your computer. This setting is for people who do have a PC.
Nvidia Reflex is good for:
- Reduces input lag.
- Increases the responsiveness on your computer.
- Increases the performance of your computer.
How to apply Nvidia Reflex:
- Click the video tab.
- Locate “Nvidia Reflex”
- Select “Enabled”
19. Open Mic Threshold
This setting is the easier option, but lowering it makes you have to talk louder. This is effective with the Push To Talk or Open Mic option. Open Mic Threshold is good for: To hear your teammates better. Your mic is also sensitive.
Open Mic Threshold is good for:
- The Push To Talk or Open Mic option. Open Mic Threshold is good for:To hear your teammates better
- Your mic is also sensitive.
How To apply open Mic Threshold:
- Click on the Audio Tab
- Locate “Open Mic Record Threshold.”
- Slide it to 1320
18. Mouse/ Keyboard Jump Setting
When binding the jump to the second key will help improve movements for b-hopping and zip line techniques. Even though jumping is already the “space” key. The jumping method can help you when you are in a battle and need to dodge all bullets.
Mouse/ Keyboard Jump is good for:
- Zip line jumps with movement.
- Double height when jumping on a zip line.
How to apply Mouse/ Keyboard Jump :
- Click on the Mouse/Keyboard tab.
- Locate “Jump”
- Locate the “Key 2” slot
- Bind your mouse’s scroll wheel down to Jump in Key 2
17. Gameplay: Minimap Rotation
Players usually rely on their minimap to guide them in the right direction. Usually the map doesn't move when you are running, but with this the map will move and you will have more awareness that a map is actually in the corner of the screen.
Minimap rotation is good for:
- Map awareness for players.
- The map will rotate where you are standing.
How to apply minimap rotation:
- Click on the “Gameplay” tab
- Locate “minimap rotation”
- Turn it “on”
16. Color Blind Mode
Even though this might not seem important to many people, this might be able to help you see better. The default setting of this is already off and it will give players a red optic. Most professional Apex players use “Tritanopia.” This is a personal preference setting.
- Color Blind Mode is good for:
- Makes it easier for players to see the optic.
- The yellow optic is more visible than the red optic.
How to apply Color Blind Mode:
- Click the gameplay tab.
- Locate “Color Blind Mode”
- Select “Tritanopia.” or personal preference.
15. 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.
- 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 the setting:
- Click on the video tab.
- Locate “Ragdoll”
- Make it “Low”
14. Push To Talk
This setting truly determines how you would want to play. It also depends on what system you are using to play Apex. Push to talk is more so for PC players. Push To Talk is good to have easy access to talking to teammates.
Push To Talk is good for:
To have easy access to talking to teammates.
- How to apply Push To Talk:
- Click on the Audio Tab
- Locate “Push To Talk.”
- Turn it "on."
13. Audio
The audio is mainly important if you are streaming or if you are using headphones. You would want your volume of the audio not too loud and not too low. You would want your voice to be somewhat louder than the gaming audio.
The audio setting is good for:
- To hear enemies nearby.
- To have great sound for your stream.
How to apply Audio:
- Go to the settings.
- Click on the “Audio” tab.
- Locate “Sound In Background.”
- Click "on."
12.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.
- V-Sync is good for:
- There wouldn’t be much of a lag.
- No tearing.
How to apply V-Sync:
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “V-Sync”
- Select “Disabled”
11. Sun Shadow Detail
This controls the detail of the sun's shadow. This is a personal preference to disable it. This will determine how much shadow you would want in your gameplay.
- Sun Shadow Detail is good for:
- Improves performance by 3 percent.
How to apply Sun Shadow Detail :
- Go to display
- Click on “Sun shadow”
- Move it to “low”
10. 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 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”
9. Dynamic Spot Shadows
This controls how realistic your game might look. This will also determine if the environment light can move.
- 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”
8. Taking Damage Closes Deathbox or Crafting Menu
This setting will help players when they are inside of a fight. This can help players move quickly and easily shield swap while Battling.
Taking Damage Closes Deathbox is good for:
- Help players look through death boxes quicker.
- It will help with shield swap while being in a fight.
How to apply Taking Damage Closes Deathbox:
- Click on the Gameplay tab.
- Locate “Taking Damage Closes Deathbox or Crafting Menu”
- Select “off”
7. Brightness
This is strictly your preference. The brightness can help see your screen better.
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.
6. Volumetric Lighting
This will determine if the player wants to see the sunbeams in the 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 the Volumetric Lighting Setting:
- Click the video tab
- Locate “Volumetric Lighting”
- Select “Disabled”
5. Adaptive Resolution FPS Target
This setting will lower rendering resolution. 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.”
4. Streaming Budget
This will help with the control of the texture streaming. This is a personal preference on how you want your setting.
Streaming Budget is good for:
- Having it lower can help improve game quality.
- This helps with players' graphic cards.
How to apply Streaming Budget :
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “Texture Streaming Budget”
- Select either “none, 2G, or 3G”
3. Move Forward Setting
You can bind this movement and when you do it could help with your movement. This is also a personal preference.
Moving Forwardis good for:
- Tap strafing will allow you to do more movement.
- You can improve your tap strafing movement.
How to apply Move Forward;
- Click on the mouse/Keyboard tab.
- Locate “move forward”
- Locate the “key 2” slot
2. 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 QualityThis setting is good for:
- Disabling will ease GPU load.
- The sun quality will be minimal for gameplay.
How to apply Ambient Occlusion Quality The setting:
- Click on the video tab
- Locate “Ambient Occlusion Quality”
- Select “ Disabled”
1. Field of View
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:
- You will have a better view of your surroundings.
- It will give players a more zoomed-out view.
How to apply Field of View :
- Click on the “Video” tab.
- Locate “Field of View”
- Maximize the bar to "90-110."
