Mouse Acceleration for Fortnite: Aim and Build Faster
A custom mouse acceleration curve for Fortnite: low, precise sensitivity for shots and fast turns for building and editing. Includes Fortnite sensitivity conversions.
Updated · Ergo Engineering
Fortnite players often fight with two sensitivities in mind: low for shots and high for building, turning and editing. A custom acceleration curve gives you both on one mouse: slow movements stay precise for aiming, and fast movements turn far for builds and 90s. AimStation measures both and builds the curve around them.
Does Fortnite have mouse acceleration?
- Fortnite shows mouse sensitivity as an X and Y percentage. For conversions, the X value uses a yaw of about 0.005555 per count.
- Fortnite also has separate targeting and scope sensitivities. Your AimStation curve applies to the mouse, and those multipliers apply on top.
- If your game or mouse software has its own acceleration option, keep it off so only one curve is active.
How to set up a custom acceleration curve for Fortnite
- Install AimStation. Download it free for Windows 10 or 11, run Setup and restart when it asks. Setup installs the Microsoft-signed mouse driver the curve runs in.
- Turn off other acceleration. Switch off Windows "Enhance pointer precision" and any acceleration in your mouse software or in Fortnite, so only one curve is active. (How to turn it off.)
- Record while you play. Open AimStation, press Record on the Record tab, and play Fortnite normally for a few sessions. AimStation measures how fast your slow aim is, how fast your flicks are and how often you make each.
- Tune it in plain language. AimStation builds a curve around your speeds. Adjust slow-aim sensitivity, flick sensitivity and where the speed-up starts, then test it on your mouse before you save.
- Apply it. Apply the curve to your mouse. With AimStation Pro you can set it as Fortnite's default curve so it switches on by itself when Fortnite is in front. Ctrl + Alt + F10 turns it off instantly.
Fortnite tips for a good curve
- Record sessions that include building and editing, not just shooting. Those fast movements are what the top of the curve is for.
- Keep the slow end at the sensitivity you already aim with so your shots do not change.
- Use a per-game curve (Pro) to keep a Fortnite curve separate from other games.
Fortnite sensitivity in other games
The same physical turn in other games, at the same DPI (yaw 0.005555). The last column is the mouse travel for a full 360° turn at 800 DPI. For any other value or DPI, use the sensitivity converter.
| Fortnite | CS2 | Valorant | Apex | OW2 | cm/360 @ 800 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1.01 | 0.317 | 1.01 | 3.367 | 51.4 cm |
| 5 | 1.263 | 0.397 | 1.263 | 4.208 | 41.2 cm |
| 6 | 1.515 | 0.476 | 1.515 | 5.05 | 34.3 cm |
| 7 | 1.768 | 0.555 | 1.768 | 5.892 | 29.4 cm |
| 8 | 2.02 | 0.635 | 2.02 | 6.733 | 25.7 cm |
| 10 | 2.525 | 0.794 | 2.525 | 8.417 | 20.6 cm |
These numbers match your base sensitivity. With an acceleration curve, set the slow end of the curve to the sensitivity you already know, and let the curve add speed only on fast movements.
Fortnite mouse acceleration FAQ
Is mouse acceleration good for Fortnite?
It suits Fortnite well because the game needs both precise aim and very fast camera turns for building. It is still a preference; try it and compare against 1:1 with Ctrl + Alt + F10.
How do I convert CS2 sensitivity to Fortnite?
Multiply your CS2 sensitivity by about 3.96 (0.022 / 0.005555) to get the Fortnite X sensitivity percentage at the same DPI. For example, 1.5 in CS2 is about 5.9% in Fortnite.
Does it work with Fortnite's anti-cheat?
AimStation does not read or modify Fortnite and applies its curve through a Microsoft-signed mouse driver. We cannot speak for Epic, so follow Epic's rules and use the kill switch whenever you need a plain 1:1 mouse.
Other games
One curve per game, or one for everything: AimStation works in every Windows game. CS2 · Valorant · Apex Legends · Overwatch 2 · Call of Duty · Quake