10 Tips Every Controller Player Needs To Know In Fortnite Chapter 5 (Fortnite Controller Tips)

[@tag9047]

What changed my life as a controller player was getting a controller with buttons on the back. I use the elite controller and use the back paddles to jump and crouch. My fingers rarely leave the joystick.

[@Kidcalvidofficial]

Try using a paddle for X to loot faster without letting off your right aim stick. Still experimenting with other binds. But that has helped me.

[@retroflexin5312]

I play claw lol

[@Opotomuss]

The paddle make the difference to me. I use the thrustmaster e-swap so you can rotate the sticks which helps minimize stick drift and also you can move the dpad and have the stick next to each other. I want to try the elite one next time I buy a controller.

[@achimdomma2171]

Thanks for this video. I'm a 50 year old dad, playing Fortnite with my daugther. ;-)

[@aidencorley4833]

Aweeee

[@Tankerbloxsr]

W dad

[@T1ddie]

I love how politely you say everything. Not loud and annoying like most Fortnite KZbinrs

[@SchnitzelDeluxe]

I can't get my head around how you maniacs actually play that good with controllers on pc.... or even console for that matter

[@jasongriffin1517]

As a lifelong console/controller player, I have no desire to ever try keyboard and mouse. It just seems so unintuitive and clunky to me.

[@riot_rot]

I play right hand claw on an Xbox controller with paddles. For majority games I prefer playing controller now as this allows me to compete with KBM players.

[@x0Icarus]

@@jasongriffin1517I felt this way too; try it for two weeks and you'll never go back to controller. Been playing on controller only for the first 20 years of my life and the switch was almost seamless.

[@illlllsmoke]

Yea I played K&M for my first years of gaming because on PC a lot of them didn't allow controllers. Now that I'm older I use a controller and I'm much more consistent. Once you learn good cross hair placement and positioning in fights it's easier on controller than you might think. But to get to Jake's level is another conversation entirely

[@ellestar2306]

What's more suprising is how people use linear. Exponential all the way

[@Sourheart]

Lowering the hipfire was a big one for me, controller shines when you focus on tracking and using body motion more to line up shots.

[@ryan18462]

Made a big difference for me as well, especially after movement got nerfed, u don’t need to be running in circles anymore

[@watchdog4454]

I need too work on it cause I automatically aim in in any shooter I play when I see a person regardless of how close they are to me

[@Cnnn333]

what do you mean by lowering the hipfire?

[@donttrustabroom]

Thanks Jake. I recently adopted using linear instead of expo, and though a bit frustrating to re-learn it is very satisfying. My close quarters engagements feel a lot more responsive but i cannot for the life of me aim beyond fifty meters. Whereas on expo i could hit all the long shots but felt really clumsy up close. Have a great day!

[@blury5730]

I haven’t noticed that when I switched! I’ll take more note of that when I play, thanks!

[@KING2aKAMI]

Is it because it’s projectile now?

[@nehmoomakor1872]

I noticed this as well but actually it means you have to play with your other ADS settings. The ADS settings you use under expo shouldn’t be the same as the one you use under linear. Also a good controller with fresh dead zones should also help

[@donttrustabroom]

@@nehmoomakor1872 rodgy, I got a brand new controller and did mess around with the other settings. I have turned off boost and reduced my dampening as well. I'm still learning it all so if you have any advice on which settings you found helpful do let us know :)

[@blury5730]

@@nehmoomakor1872 ohhh that’s a good point. I should change that

[@jaketaz2848]

You always seem to put out content on exactly the topic I'm wanting to hear about!

[@Yohang27]

5:32 is crazy to me. Switched to zb recently and I’ve never been able to tag someone that accurately whilst they’re in a vehicle

[@ladawg1]

My biggest kryptonite when starting Fortnite a couple years ago on Xbox was trying to get hits on close range fights while jumping. My thumb would always go berserk no matter how much I tried, so I finally got a controller with 2 paddles. Mapping the left paddle for crouch and right paddle for jump was a game changer. My middle fingers already rest on the paddle location so it’s effortless and allows me to get more kills. As long as you don’t mind a wired controller, $30 for an enhanced controller with paddles is worth the investment. I’ll never go back to regular controller!

[@parkesy82]

My son and I both have custom ps5 controllers from Budds Controllers in Australia, with 2 back buttons bound to jump and reload and mouse click triggers and bumpers. My aim improved so much from not having the long pull on the triggers, and tap firing pistols and ARs is so much better. My sons has hall effect sticks so I’m curious to see how much longer they’ll last than regular sticks.

[@WatchBridget]

Do I usually play on controller? No. Am I still going to watch the whole video? Yes. Do I own an AIM Controller I purchased using code “EvolveJake”? Also yes. Have I used it enough times to justify such an expensive purchase? Again, no.

[@illlllsmoke]

Thats commitment to Evolve Jake and I applaud you Bridget. Dedication!

[@WatchBridget]

@@illlllsmoke Gotta support the 🐐

[@TheGreatxX]

Thanks for the input on the controller, building is my downfall zero build is ❤ but I've been practicing . Just started playing Chapter 5 and already level 90; you've been a huge advantage in that

[@masonage16]

My game has gotten insanely better since getting an AIM controller and now use paddles for jump and weapon swap

[@madiz6190]

What controller are you using?

[@masonage16]

AIM ps5 controller

[@JoseVelazquez-su5nm]

Hey Jake, any tips on how to handle the hired NPC's in solos?

[@KF66Creature]

Personally, I've had luck dragging the player away from the npc. Or even use the corners and just focus on the players. Although with recon npxs, you just should stick with range and keep moving.

[@Lilly_Kirby]

Yh, I know. I was gonna ask the same question. I acc don’t want them in the game.

[@Jon-C-Nah]

fr, those things are ridiculous

[@JoseVelazquez-su5nm]

@@Lilly_Kirby I feel the same. That and the riot shield lol

[@OliverSaggers]

@@Lilly_KirbyThey added more in the last update too! 😭😭

[@Psyber42]

Also when you are editing, place your crosshairs in a favorable position for your shot before you finish/confirm the edit

[@nehmoomakor1872]

You just taught me the new sniper bullet drop by watching this video. I’m realizing P2X optic helps guide the new sniper bullet drop as opposed to 4X

[@potion95]

I use a Dualsense Edge on ps5 and i love it. Went back to a regular controller recently just to try it out and it felt so foreign and restrictive. Pro controllers are huge for fortnite players. Almost a necessity esp if you play builds.

[@final4932]

What I’ve done (regarding the jumping while aiming) is that I’ve swapped my sprint and jump binds; that way you can continue to slide cancel and such while still being able to jump and hipfire in shotgun fights. It takes a little getting used to but its a lot easier to adjust to than claw and cheaper than going and buying an $80-$100 controller.

[@bbbnuy3945]

$80 - $100 is cost of standard controller. paddled controllers are $150+

[@final4932]

Case in point, lol

[@ethanjones6694]

Thx brotha I’ll try it I feel like this give that lil bit more damage needed to push for victory

[@GEE7EV]

How do you use the the triangle scope (2x scope) do place the point of the triangle on the upper torso? or the point onto the head?

[@antwootz7723]

Point of the triangle on or just above the head works well for me. The reduced velocity and bullet drop from the latest update means you will need to lift slightly higher with the point of the triangle to get them long range headshots

[@GEE7EV]

@@antwootz7723 perfect. so if i put that point right on his head I'll hit him regardless....thanks

[@GEE7EV]

@@antwootz7723 perfect thanks. i just wanted t make sure i was using the scope right.

[@Sam_FN]

Thx jake sure this will help me in fncs tomorrow

[@GokuBlack-sf5kx]

No it's not

[@Gamer_Bry]

do custom controllers like scuf or aimcontrollers work on console with paddles n stuff? or only pc?

[@EvolveJake]

Yes they should work on console as well. I cant speak for every brand of custom controller out there tho. Aim just modifys basic Xbox or Playstation controllers so they work on PC.

[@Gamer_Bry]

@@EvolveJake ok ok, thanks for the reply. thinking of getting one. 😃

[@jamesmcgraw4584]

Yes some can. If you want to try one for not super expensive my son runs a pxn50. To programmable buttons on bottom so you can map jump/crouch. Or whatever.

[@MichaelJones-lq5is]

I use a scuf prestige on Xbox

[@Bulkk-Up]

You're the best! Love the videos. I just got back to FN

[@Futbolnews12]

I guess I am one of those who needs to watch this video over and over again. Great video bro!

[@uaitteus]

it helped me a lot! thank you!!!

[@johnnyreagan6502]

I have stiff old man hands so I switched my triggers to have better ADS aim shooting. I also have a cheap controller with bottom buttons for jump and pickaxe.

[@Georgenparis]

Thank you for this video great tips I’ll put them to good use I play controller and I’m getting better at left stick aiming it helps tons thanks again Jake 👍🏽👍🏽

[@aLousyBum83]

I use a PS5 Scuf Controller on PC. Having the ability to jump/slide/crouch and switch between axe and weapon without taking my thumbs off the sticks is too valuable for me. I've been using Scuf and Aim controllers since 2015 and I love them.

[@peterjoelw.5873]

Switch with some random Amazon controller that looks like an XBOX. I played with the settings to improve it some, but ultimately I would lose I just got into fights. I win by strategy, stealth, and exploiting new weapons (grapple hook, sword) oiting any advantage

[@davidslade9459]

Good info, definitely some things that will help. Appreciate the content.

[@SteeloFN]

I’m glad that the game has improved with this recent update🙏🏽

[@xeuped6738]

I haven't played controller in years. I just watch because your videos are fire 🔥

[@gagebean4172]

On a controller with 4 back paddles, should you used pointer R1/L1, middles on R2/L2, and ring finger on the four back paddles? Or index on R1/R2/L1/L2 and middle and ring on the four back buttons?

[@SkylerXraft]

what's your graphic settings, I really like how it looks, but I js never know how to do it

[@MrNormalWeird]

Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 for me. I have mouse and keyboard as well but I have not dedicated the time to get good with them.

[@leecraft710]

Well done as always

[@ValerieAndreas-k2p]

Thanks, I'm going to try this

[@jacobs492]

Using the DualSense Edge and the controller is soooo much more advanced than I am used to that I am having to get used to it in piece meal. First was the trigger stroke depth then swapping the sticks and then the adjusted sensitivity and finally will be the back buttons but yesh its a lot.

[@lysanderg7571]

not that you would care jake but i like using the default pickaxe: 1) to pay homage towards in helping everyone with good informative videos, 2) it is a nice pickaxe lol

[@Spek-I1]

is control freek worth it

[@fnafassist]

I play on nintendo and i cant find a good sensitivity for me, how do i find a good one?

[@Pexodus11]

In the auto shotgun meta in zero build controller is always at an advantage. I just started playing in season 5 and I play both inputs and on roller I use the gyro aiming on and it makes it so you can be almost as accurate at range as mnk. On mnk I can usually tell if I die to a roller, fortnite is the only game I've seen people say mnk is at an advantage. It's interesting

[@fullofenergy1118]

I really struggle when a player stands in front of me and seems to move left and right continously and every time I try to shoot they have moved. I try this but I can't seem to do it. I play on controller. Is this called strafing.

[@OliverSaggers]

Please do a video on dealing with NPCs…

[@lubomirdianis6739]

Please, how did you manage to switch weapons one after the other? It always skips one weapon for me.

[@dahlavibez5726]

Im using a 50 dollar react r on series s, its really nice to have paddles because switch mode and edit on the paddles is so vital. Still 4 paddles for reset and pick axe would be even better

[@yt4gn890]

PS Edge controller - change dead zone settings on BOTH controller AND also in Fortnite game settings? If on both, do they stack/add up? - meaning does 2 & 2 makes an actual dead zone of 4? OR only in one place? ie o% on Edge and desired setting in Fortnite settings? OR the other way around? If only one place, does it make any difference which place to choose to make the settings? OR half and half? Can't find the answer with internet search. Hope you or one of your followers can help.

[@lysanderg7571]

good question, i would also like to know.

[@Kwrit420]

I mean vibration off to save batteries

[@haydenb65]

Can you make a settings video?

[@LiLxJ0J0]

Thanks Jake! 🪅👑🪅 Xbox elite 2 with 2 back paddles and kontrol freeks on right tall stick.

[@HumansRuseless]

I play on Controller on my PC, and my game friends thought that play on KBM, due to my movement and aiming. And they were surprised that i was on controller! I dont consider myself as a sweat tho!

[@EzeDaGreat03]

Hey great video! I play on the ps5 dual sense edge and use my right paddle for jump and my left paddle for setting markers and marking enemies since i play with people often. I dont play on advanced settings since it doesn’t feel comfortable to me. I play on 5 for my hipfire and 6 for my ads sense. my biggest problem right now is movement. I see people sprint slide back and forth to dodge or confuse the opponent but i cant manage to replicate that

[@farlapjones]

They recently messed with that. Now you need to press sprint then slide buttons alternatively. Before you could just sprint and keep hitting slide button

[@SebastianRamirezzzz]

I have my back left as jump with the half dome and back right as slide/crouch with the paddle so i can control when I jump while being able to slide/crouch span eazy.(must turn toggle crouch off)

[@neobahumut707]

As a poor mans alternative, i have always swapped jump to L1 in all FPS games i play on controller to work around having to play claw or having paddles.

[@AlzPlayz]

Hey man new subscriber here and wanted to ask how you make your thumbnails been thinking about starting my own channel thx 🙏

[@KeiaNoriega]

i play on motion because its more natural to me, and i play on switch, so can u make a guide including the motion controlls and flick stick?

[@girlweird833]

Whats that skin he's using?

[@leqball11]

I play with a standard PS5 controller, but I've been thinking about getting a DualSense Edge for a while because I'm handicapped when I jump and shoot. That $200 price tag just hasn't allowed me to pull the trigger yet.

[@EihyaFN]

hey congrats on 100k i’ve been here since chapter 3

[@whiskeyredproductions]

What was the red haired female skin being used towards the end of the video?

[@Pinktokyostar]

Her name is Explorer Emilie. She is a free skin from Lego website.

[@julietspalding2339]

Hey jake, can you make an updated expo vs linear video for ch 5? I’ve been on linear for about a year. I switched to expo last night.

[@julietspalding2339]

I play claw and as of now I’m missing linear but I might just need to get used to expo.

[@camm941]

can u start posting build gameplay of yours. i dont play it but would be cool to watch change of pace

[@Opotomuss]

Ok call me a dork but this has really helped me … I took two thin strips of window cling vinyl and put it on the screen where my cross hairs are and having a larger constant visual of where my shot it going to land has improved my game .. or atleast I feel it has

[@pinkin7five720]

Ive had dual sense edge , since release , tbh i got for sake of collecting , ive always stuck to official controllers bc of past experiences , since edge was officail .. but havnt had any use for it until now (i kno iam terrible ) need to save this vid , hope to get real use out of it

[@SamNesbittdoesstuff]

I’m on PS5 using a Dual Sense Edge. I’ve started getting drift on the left stick already and it’s not even a year old. I should grab an AIM at some point!

[@ENVIXITY-BOXED-U]

Instead of spending that much just buy a $20 stick module because isn’t that a thing for the dualsense

[@SamNesbittdoesstuff]

@@ENVIXITY-BOXED-U It is, and I might do, there’s someone working on a Hall effect module too which is cool.

[@ENVIXITY-BOXED-U]

@@SamNesbittdoesstuff yeah

[@kelvinkamau4843]

Jake can you do a review on the gamesir 7 se review, its a very good controller and its cheap. Thanks

[@airrun111]

Could you many do a building tips and tricks? For controllers? I need that

[@SebastianRamirezzzz]

If your on ps5 the new Edge controller makes a HUGGGE difference. Being able to sprint/slide while switching weapons and shooing without taking your fingers off the sticks changes everything.

[@sashagames7523]

I play on a black ps5 standard controller with 4 paddles as an attatchment and i use control freaks (Its a thing that you can put on your controller to increase the height of the sticks

[@ZeroDark-30]

Is aim assist with controller better on console or pc? Or are they the same?

[@EvolveJake]

it is stronger on console

[@ZeroDark-30]

@@EvolveJakethank you for taking the time to answer. What’s the benefit of playing on PC with controller over playing on console then ?

[@Rewxndz_1]

We need more tutorials like this

[@DontPaniku]

In the video he was not picking up more than one medal is that a good idea?

[@giorgos_papadopoulos]

He doesn't want his location being too exposed so he compromises with not gaining as much shield and as fast as he would do with multiple medallions. It's definitely a valid tactic but I personally wouldn't leave them available to the opponents

[@drunkhusband6257]

I wouldn't pick them up at all. Unless you're an extremely good player, you're just painting a target on your back and saying here I am please kill me.@@giorgos_papadopoulos

[@EddieFrencher]

I use a dual sense edge on pc (paid $5 for DSX to make it work well) I have jump on the right half dome, crouch slide on left half dome and sprint on L3. I can keep my thumbs on my sticks and it feels very comfortable. I've only played shooters for about a year (coming from RPGs and stratagy games) and I can say having the paddles has helped me a bunch and watching + learning from Jake helped me a whole bunch. My key takeaways on this video is movement on the left stick! Right when you said it I knew it was a flaw of mine. Makes so much sense. I loose to guys that do this and win against guys (like me) who aim with right stick only. Mind blown 🤯 - with that said, is there any map that you could recommend I can train on now thinking with aiming with L+R stick? Also a big ah-ha moment was no aim assist in bushes. I always wondered why it got word for me in the bush unless I left the bush etc. Thanks a lot! Very helpful, if you want to improve watch EVs videos at least once a week. 🔥💯📈 (not a paid comment lmao)

[@janae2243]

Can you do a video focused on determining the ideal controller sensitivity for each console?

[@Pexodus11]

Sensitivity isn't based on console it's personal preference. I usually lower it until it feels too slow then go one up from that and lower ads sens to like 80 or 85% and I think the gyro aiming in this game is also good. I just set the gyro aim to be really slow so it's only for pin point accuracy or some recoil control

[@АндрейКобылянский-н2и]

I play with dead zone right stik 60% 😅

[@Ayzee14]

I just changed my sprint to L1 and jump to L3. Previous weapon to circle. It's working nice so far. Can't afford an expensive controller w bumpers etc. Think this will work just fine

[@lucastrautman1661]

Hey I started playing recently in season five but I’ve been playing cod off an on since I was a kid thank you for the video it was helpful, I play with a ps5 controller, I wanna get a pro controller, but I’m not sure which one to go with and do I want mouse click triggers? Thank you to anyone that has advice

[@telugumusic314]

I use ps4 controller is it good?

[@EvolveJake]

yes thats fine

[@popollo22]

I use PS5 controller with ExtremeRate add on paddles but I hardly remember to use the paddles

[@saby7825]

I play on fusion pro for switch. I look down too much and i have trouble holding the right stick down to control recoil. I'm shit at close range and my sens is 30/30 on linear.

[@caulbearer_1051]

I either use the Nintendo Pro Controller for Switch and the Xbox Series X controller when I play on that console.

[@Russellmonroe314]

Good content

[@xbnpersonal]

i feel like when im adsin with the auto shotty, it hits so weak

[@HotCheetoGuy702]

Well I play on XBox Series S and for the past year I've been playing with several different Paddled Controllers. It took a while to get used to it but I definitely got so much better at fortnite with it, especially Build which is what I play more and why I switched to a paddled controller. Honestly tho, I could never get my edits down with controller tho, hard for me to do edits on the walls for some reason. I couldn't do the edits as fast. I just switched to Keyboard and Mouse tho a month ago and my edits are insane now compared to controller but now my aim isn't as good. But I'm just gonna keep working on it and hopefully it'll get better. But also I used to never hip fire idk why, but on KB&M I'm always hip firing. Now I need to learn to ads when they're not as close. But your old video on aiming better with controller is why I switched to a paddled controller and to anyone who wants to get better, trust me, even if you play Zero Build its just so much better. I used to never crouch when fighting cuz it threw off my aim so I used a paddle to crouch. The other 3 paddles were to Jump, Switch To Pick Axe, and Edit.

[@shannon.00]

I just started playing with my little cousin who's been playing for years. I'm not good but slowly getting used to all the items and gameplay & I play with default ps5 controller.

[@tiredtyler7]

I use an 8BitDo Pro 2, it's a great, comfy controller.

[@Greenone-yv4sl]

to compete with keyboard for contoller you need to be smarter then kbm so like start a fight when the person does not know

[@Elijah-yl1bn]

binbok controllers for switch with xbox control freaks

[@sureitsjon7803]

I just got a Victrix bfg pro. I like it but not as much as the hexgaming controller I had before!!

[@typical-dad314]

I play controller on a PC. Do I have aim assist?

[@BRADFORDCUZZEH]

Yeah

[@mitchelldries6628]

just in time. i just bought a PowerA for my Switch... gonna take a bit to get used to...

[@rexgamez8465]

DualSense edge

[@NaiveTomato]

I played duos with an amazing controller player…it gave me hope! 😅

[@Psyber42]

I do a weird thing, I put my ads on right trigger and shooting on left trigger, that way while I’m shooting or tap shooting, it isolates my shooting to my left hand, and my my aim to my right hand, it feels like I get more dexterity on my aim since my right hand is doing less work. It’s a bitch to get used too but now that’s the only way I want to play shooters

[@leosaraiva4i20]

I just can’t turnaround when players jump across my head, i’ve tried multiples sensitivities and i just can’t do it

[@Pinktokyostar]

Yes. I know what you mean. Also, I hate ring around the rosey. That's so annoying. I feel like as a controller player, I get stuck and can't move fast enough b4 they kill me.

[@aliwgamer2810]

Wow bro game play controller wow Bro settings controller? Good game play nice video

[@BIKELIFE.RYAN1]

I use the Xbox elite series controller

[@illlllsmoke]

Great Content as always Jake.

[@auzzie3930]

I play with a ps5 Thanks so much for the tips

[@heartlandregulatorsRDNR]

On PS4 I swapped X and R3 functions

[@K1ngDylDoe]

Use a ps5dualsense that i modded myself with paddles and mouse click triggers and some RGB lights and custom face buttons too 😁

[@mountain_lifeYT]

Nintendo Switch Joy-cons, thx for your help ❤