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Best Apex Legends Settings: Pro DPI & Video
Apex pros run a wider DPI spread than any tactical shooter — the settings that matter are frame rate and FOV.
Apex is fast, loud and full of particle effects — and every one of those effects competes with your frame rate. The pro approach is simple: prioritize frames and visibility over eye-candy, then keep sensitivity consistent.
DPI: what the field actually runs
| DPI | Pros | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | 33 | 45% |
| 1600 | 9 | 12% |
| 400 | 6 | 8% |
| 1200 | 2 | 3% |
800 DPI is the most common (~45%), but the spread is real: 1600 DPI is second and 400 DPI third. Apex pros care less about a 'correct' DPI than about eDPI comfort in motion.
eDPI: the one number that describes your aim
eDPI = DPI × in-game sensitivity. Apex Legends pro data does not include a reliable eDPI column yet, but the rule still applies: it is the only number that survives a mouse, DPI or game change. Compute yours, then compare it against the community norm for the game.
Apex pro data does not include a reliable eDPI column yet, but the rule stands: eDPI (DPI x sens) is what transfers between setups. Aim for a value that lets you track a sliding enemy without running out of mousepad.
Resolution & display
| Resolution | Pros | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1920x1080 | 42 | 58% |
| 1680x1050 | 14 | 19% |
| 1728x1080 | 6 | 8% |
| 1440x1080 | 3 | 4% |
1920x1080 leads the field — Apex has no stretch culture, and the wide FOV already gives you the peripheral awareness the game needs.
Video settings: the universal pro rules
Apex is visually chaotic by design; pros strip the noise so enemies don't hide in effects.
- Fullscreen + native resolution. Maximum frames and lowest input latency
- FOV at 103 or higher. The classic pro FOV; peripheral vision beats a few extra rendered pixels
- Vsync off. Input lag, nothing else — leave it off
- Effects & smoke low. Reduces visual clutter that hides enemies mid-fight
- Uncap FPS if stable. Higher frame rate tightens tracking feel; cap only at your monitor's refresh if tearing appears
How to find your own sensitivity
- Start from your current eDPI and move in small steps — Apex rewards comfort over a target number.
- If you run out of mousepad while tracking, raise eDPI slightly; if you overshoot, lower it.
- Test in the firing range with moving targets, then keep DPI constant and adjust sens only.
FAQ
What DPI do Apex pros use?
800 DPI is most common at ~45%, with 1600 DPI second — a wider spread than CS2 or VALORANT.
Is high FOV better in Apex?
Most pros run 103+ for peripheral awareness; the extra view helps spot enemies during movement.
Should I copy a pro's exact settings?
No — Apex is comfort-driven. Copy the principles (low eDPI, high frames), not the numbers.
Why doesn't Apex have a standard pro eDPI?
Tracking-heavy, movement-based aim means feel beats a fixed number; pros spread across a wider range.