Anyone with a Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, or strong enough mobile device can play Fortnite Battle Royale. The game is free to download, with its cross-platform playability making it even more accessible.
All of the platforms for Fortnite Battle Royale feature controller presets, but in most cases, it’s very easy to customise your controls.
Here, we’ll be breaking down the build controls and the combat controls for Fortnite on all of the consoles, PC, and mobile, with each of the preset control configurations covered for each platform.
Fortnite PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and Switch Controls
It’s very easy to translate Fortnite Battle Royale gaming between the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, with the Fortnite controls being very much the same on each console.
On each console, there are four sets of preset Fortnite controls, which are Old School, Quick Builder, Combat Pro, and Builder Pro. You can also modify the controls yourself with the Custom option.
Within each controls preset, there are build controls and combat controls. Below, we have the build and combat controls across each console listed for all four of the preset Fortnite controller configurations.
In this guide, the controls which involve the right or the left analogue on either the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, or PS4 controller will be denoted as ‘R’ or ‘L.’
The analogue button on either side (activated by pressing down the analogue) of each console controller is denoted as ‘R3’ or ‘L3’.
Any direction noted (Up, Down, Left, Right) is in reference to the directions on the console controller’s direction pad (found on the left side of all console controllers).
Fortnite Old School controls on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
The Old School Controls preset on consoles is how players used to play the game at launch.
It gives you a good introduction to how the game is played, but as those who have played since the beginning will note, many of the controls aren’t in optimal positions.
Once you find out how you prefer to play (as a builder or for the combat), you’ll likely move on to another set of Fortnite controls.
| Build Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Next Building Piece | Triangle | Y | X |
| Trap (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Toggle Map | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Repair | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Reset Building Edit | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) |
| Rotate Building Piece | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Change Building Material | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Inventory | Touchpad | View | Minus |
| Combat Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Next Weapon | Triangle | Y | X |
| Harvesting Tool | Triangle (hold) | Y (hold) | X (hold) |
| Reload (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Toggle Map | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Place Marker | Left | Left | Left |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Repair | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Crouch | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Attack / Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Aim Down Sights | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Inventory | Touchpad | View | Minus |
Fortnite Quick Builder controls on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
The Quick Builder preset works well as an introduction to the builder way of playing Fortnite.
The controller configurations are preferable to that of Old School, but those who want to be builders in the game will want to scroll further down in this Fortnite Controls Guide to the Builder Pro controls.
| Build Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Select Trap | Triangle | Y | X |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Toggle Map | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Change Building Material | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Rotate Building Piece | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Repair | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) |
| Reset Building Edit | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) |
| Next Building Piece | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Previous Building Piece | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Inventory | Touchpad | View | Minus |
| Combat Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Next Weapon | Triangle | Y | X |
| Harvesting Tool | Triangle (hold) | Y (hold) | X (hold) |
| Reload (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Toggle Map | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Place Marker | Left | Left | Left |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Repair | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Crouch | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Attack / Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Aim Down Sights | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Inventory | Touchpad | View | Minus |
Fortnite Combat Pro controls on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
The vast majority of seasoned Fortnite players prefer to use either of the pro presets of Fortnite controls.
For players who are aggressive and seek to eliminate their foes, the Combat Pro Controls are very well set up to allow for easy action in Fortnite Battle Royale.
| Build Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Toggle Harvesting Tool | Triangle | Y | X |
| Trap (tap) | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Inventory | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Rotate Building Piece | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Repair | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) |
| Reset Building Edit | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) |
| Next Building Piece | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Previous Building Piece | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Manage Building Material | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Toggle Map | Touchpad | View | Minus |
| Combat Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Toggle Harvesting Tool | Triangle | Y | X |
| Reload | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Inventory | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Place Marker | Left | Left | Left |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Crouch | R3 (tap) | R3 (tap) | R3 (tap) |
| Repair | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) |
| Next Weapon | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Previous Weapon | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Attack / Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Aim Down Sights | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Toggle Map | Touchpad | View | Minus |
Fortnite Builder Pro controls on PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch
If you’re looking for Fortnite controls to stick to for the long-haul, get to grips with the Builder Pro preset controls.
In Fortnite Battle Royale, building has become even more important than combat in many regards, separating the good players from the great players. The Builder Pro Fortnite controls are here to help you reach that next level.
| Build Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Toggle Harvesting Tool | Triangle | Y | X |
| Trap (select / place) | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Inventory | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Rotate Building Piece | R3 | R3 | R3 |
| Repair | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) |
| Reset Building Edit | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) | R3 (in Edit Mode) |
| Floor Piece (select / place) | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Roof Piece (select / place) | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Wall Piece (select / place) | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Stairs Piece (select / place) | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Toggle Map | Touchpad | View | Minus |
| Combat Controls | PS4 / PS5 Controls | Xbox One / Series X Controls | Switch Controls |
| Toggle Harvesting Tool | Triangle | Y | X |
| Reload | Square | X | Y |
| Interact (tap/hold) | Square | X | Y |
| Toggle Build Mode | O | B | A |
| Edit Building Piece | O (hold) | B (hold) | A (hold) |
| Jump | X | A | B |
| Inventory | Up | Up | Up |
| Emote | Down | Down | Down |
| Place Marker | Left | Left | Left |
| Squad Comms | Right | Right | Right |
| Move | L | L | L |
| Sprint | L3 | L3 | L3 |
| Auto-Sprint | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) | L3 (double-click) |
| Look | R | R | R |
| Crouch | R3 (tap) | R3 (tap) | R3 (tap) |
| Repair | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) | R3 (hold) |
| Next Weapon | R1 | RB | R Bumper |
| Previous Weapon | L1 | LB | L Bumper |
| Attack / Confirm | R2 | RT | ZR |
| Aim Down Sights | L2 | LT | ZL |
| Game Menu | Options | Menu | Plus |
| Toggle Map | Touchpad | View | Minus |
Fortnite PC Controls
As you would assume, even with Fortnite Battle Royale, the PC platform is hailed as the best way to play the game.
While the more powerful hardware is a perk of playing on PC, the true advantage that PC gamers get over console and especially mobile gamers is quicker access to a wider set of Fortnite controls.
As is the case with the Fortnite controls on consoles, there is a preset keyboard configuration that will be your default PC Fortnite controls. That said, it’s very easy to customise your Fortnite controls to the way that you think is the best.
In the table below, you’ll find the preset PC Fortnite controls under the Standard (Default) settings. It’s very easy to change your Fortnite controls on the PC, but this is how it’s all set up from the start.
| Movement | Button |
| Forward | W / Up |
| Left | A / Left |
| Backwards | S / Down |
| Right | D / Right |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint | Left Shift |
| Auto-Run | Equals / Num Lock |
| Crouch | Left Ctrl |
| Combat | Button |
| Fire | Left Mouse Button |
| Target | Right Mouse Button |
| Reload | R |
| Use | E |
| Harvesting Tool | (vacant) |
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Weapon Slot 5 | 5 |
| Communication | Button |
| Ping / Place Marker | Middle Mouse Button |
| Push to Talk | T |
| Squad Comms | F4 |
| Chat | Enter |
| Place Enemy Marker | (vacant) |
| Emote | Button |
| Emote | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 1 | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 2 | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 3 | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 4 | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 5 | (vacant) |
| Locker Emote Slot 6 | (vacant) |
| Repeat Last Emote | (vacant) |
| Building | Button |
| Crouch While Building | Left Ctrl |
| Wall | Z / Thumb Mouse Button 2 |
| Floor | X |
| Stairs | C / Thumb Mouse Button |
| Roof | V |
| Trap | Y |
| Place Building | Left Mouse Button |
| Repair / Upgrade | H |
| Rotate Building | R |
| Change Building Material | Right Mouse Button |
| Building Edit | G |
| Crouch While Editing | Left Ctrl |
| Select Building Edit | Left Mouse Button |
| Reset Building Edit | Right Mouse Button |
| Miscellaneous | Button |
| Toggle Harvesting Tool | F |
| Trap Equip / Picker | F3 |
| Switch Quickbar | Q |
| Slot Up | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Slot Down | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Previous Picker Wheel | Mouse Wheel Down |
| Next Picker Wheel | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Cursor Mode | Left Alt / Right Alt |
| Toggle Map | M |
| Toggle Inventory | Tab / I |
| DBNO Carry | F |
| DBNO Place | F |
| Object Carry / Sidegrade | F |
| Object Place | F |
Fortnite Mobile Controls
Available from the Epic Store Android app and the Apple App Store, even gamers on the go can play some Fortnite Battle Royale.
Playing Fortnite on a mobile device is very simple, with the mobile Fortnite controls being specialised for touch-screen compatibility.
As soon as you get into a game of mobile Fortnite, you’ll be able to see all of the controls on the screen, here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find:
| Control | Action | Button Location |
| Move | Press, hold, and drag (analogue) | Bottom left of the screen. |
| Crouch | Tap the Button | Middle right of the screen. |
| Jump | Tap the Button | Lower-middle right of the screen. |
| Aim Down Sights | Tap the Button | Right of the screen, to the left of the Crouch button. |
| Use Item (Attack) | Tap the Button | Press the button to the middle left of the screen / Tap anywhere. |
| Reload | Tap the Button | Above the items toolbar at the bottom of the screen. |
| Pick Up Item | Drag the analogue | Bottom left of the screen. |
| Open | Tap the Button | Tap the item you wish to open on the screen. |
| Switch Item | Tap the Button | Along the bottom of the screen, tap the item that you want to use. |
| Look | Press and drag | On the right side of the screen beneath the Jump, Crouch, and Aim buttons, move your view by dragging the screen. |
| Inventory | Tap the Button | To the left of the items toolbar at the bottom of the screen. |
| Switch to Build Mode / Combat Mode | Tap the Button | To the right of the items toolbar at the bottom of the screen. |
| Select Structure to Build | Tap the Button | After going into Build Mode, the toolbar at the bottom of the screen will change from items to structures. Simply tap the one that you want to build. |
| Change Build Material | Tap the Button | Tap anywhere on the screen to change the material of the structure. |
| Build | Tap the Button | Tap the screen to place the structure that you’ve selected. |
| Rotate Structure | Tap the Button | Middle right of the screen. |
| Edit Structure | Tap the Button | Right of the screen, to the left of the Rotate Structure button. |
| Toggle Map | Tap the Button | Top left of the screen. |
| Use Emotes | Tap the Button | Top Right |
Whether you’re battling away to be the last one standing on a console, PC, or mobile, these are the Fortnite controls that you need to know.
