Updated October 5, 2026: Start with 800 DPI, 1.5 in-game sensitivity, 1.0 ADS sensitivity, and mouse acceleration off. That equals 1200 hipfire eDPI and 1200 ADS eDPI. The upgraded calculator below now separates both values and matches your sensitivity after a DPI change.
Apex fights demand quick turns and steady tracking in the same match. Use 1200 eDPI as a test value, then adjust in the Firing Range and Mixtape. Copying a pro only makes sense if the setting also works with your mousepad space and aiming style.
The best in-game sensitivity for Apex Legends is 1.5, with a mouse DPI of 800 to create an eDPI of 1,200. An eDPI less than 1,000 is considered low sensitivity, an eDPI from 1,000 to 1,400 is considered medium sensitivity, and an eDPI over 1,400 is regarded as high sensitivity for Apex Legends.
Quick take
Quick answer: best Apex Legends sensitivity in 2026
- DPI: 800
- Mouse Sensitivity: 1.5
- eDPI: 1200
- ADS Mouse Sensitivity: 1.0
- Per Optic ADS Sensitivity: Off while testing, then tune only if a specific scope feels wrong
- Mouse Acceleration: Off
- Mouse Invert: Off
- Lighting Effects: Off
If you play controller, use our best Apex Legends controller settings guide instead. This page is for mouse and keyboard sensitivity.
Apex Legends eDPI calculator
Enter your mouse DPI, in-game sensitivity, and ADS multiplier. The calculator shows separate hipfire and ADS eDPI, plus the sensitivity that keeps the same hipfire speed after a DPI change.
In-game sensitivity is the Apex setting that changes how fast your crosshair moves. DPI is your mouse setting. eDPI combines both numbers so you can compare two setups even if the players use different DPI values.
Hipfire formula: DPI × in-game sensitivity = eDPI. ADS formula: hipfire eDPI × ADS Mouse Sensitivity Multiplier = ADS eDPI.
For example, 1.5 sensitivity at 800 DPI gives you 1200 eDPI. A player using 3.0 sensitivity at 400 DPI also lands at 1200 eDPI, so the effective speed is similar even though the in-game number looks different.
Best mouse sensitivity for Apex Legends
- eDPI: 1200
- DPI: 800
- Mouse Sensitivity: 1.5
- ADS Mouse Sensitivity: 1.0
- Mouse Acceleration: Off
- Mouse Invert: Off
- Lighting Effects: Off
That 1200 eDPI baseline is fast enough for Apex movement without making long sprays feel out of control. Pro settings tracked by sources like ProSettings still vary a lot, so treat 1200 eDPI as a practical starting lane, not a magic number.
What Apex pros use
The current ProSettings list has 73 Apex player rows, including 55 with a public DPI value. Of those 55 mouse setups, 60% use 800 DPI, 16% use 1600 DPI, and 11% use 400 DPI. The 49 rows with an ADS multiplier average 0.98, close enough to 1.0 that a neutral ADS value remains the cleanest place to start.
| DPI | Share of tracked pros | 1200 eDPI equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 400 | 11% | 3.0 sensitivity |
| 800 | 60% | 1.5 sensitivity |
| 1600 | 16% | 0.75 sensitivity |
Keep ADS Mouse Sensitivity at 1.0 while you test your baseline. Apex lets you tune per optic ADS values, but changing every scope too early makes it harder to know whether your problem is tracking, recoil control, or the scope multiplier itself.
Turn Mouse Acceleration off. You want the same hand movement to produce the same crosshair movement every time. Acceleration makes that harder, especially when you are tracking strafes or swapping from hip-fire to ADS.
Best Apex sensitivity by DPI
If you want the same 1200 eDPI baseline with a different mouse DPI, use these conversions:
- 400 DPI: 3.0 in-game sensitivity
- 800 DPI: 1.5 in-game sensitivity
- 1200 DPI: 1.0 in-game sensitivity
- 1600 DPI: 0.75 in-game sensitivity
Do not change DPI and sensitivity every match. Pick one baseline, play a real testing block, then adjust in small steps. Moving from 1.5 to 1.4 or 1.6 tells you more than jumping from low sens to high sens every game.
How to find your own best Apex sens
- If close-range fights feel too slow: raise sensitivity slightly or practice wider mousepad swipes before changing everything.
- If R-301, Flatline, or Nemesis sprays feel shaky: lower sensitivity slightly and test mid-range tracking.
- If your ADS aim feels different on every optic: start with ADS at 1.0, then tune per optic only for scopes you actually use.
- If movement feels good but aim feels loose: keep your sens and spend time in the Firing Range before assuming the number is wrong.
Apex rewards both aim and movement. A low sensitivity can make beams cleaner, but it can also make fast turns, bubble fights, door fights, and vertical tracking harder. A high sensitivity can help movement, but it can punish recoil control. The best setup is the fastest sens you can control consistently.
How to change sensitivity in Apex Legends
- Open Apex Legends and go to the main menu.
- Open Settings from the bottom-right gear icon or press ESC.
- Go to the Mouse/Keyboard tab.
- Change Mouse Sensitivity, ADS Mouse Sensitivity, and related mouse options.
- Click Apply, then test the change before editing again.
The Firing Range is still the fastest place to test a new sens because you can check recoil, strafing, hip-fire, ADS tracking, and target switching without waiting through a full match.
Pro Apex sensitivity examples
These four checked examples span 880 to 1620 eDPI. Aceu now sits at 1440 eDPI after moving to 0.9 sensitivity, while ImperialHal's listed mouse setup remains at 880 eDPI. That spread is a good reason to test a baseline instead of treating one pro's value as the answer.
| Player | DPI | Sensitivity | eDPI | ADS multiplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aceu | 1600 | 0.9 | 1440 | 1.0 |
| iiTzTimmy | 1800 | 0.9 | 1620 | 1.05 |
| Faide | 1700 | 0.8 | 1360 | 1.0 |
| ImperialHal | 800 | 1.1 | 880 | 1.0 |
iiTzTimmy is the fastest example here at 1620 eDPI. Aceu sits at 1440, Faide at 1360, and ImperialHal at 880. The in-game values look different because their DPI settings differ, so compare eDPI rather than sensitivity alone.
Already comfortable in another game? The Apex sensitivity converter gives you a cleaner first estimate than guessing.
Mice used with these Apex settings
Mouse shape and weight affect how comfortably you can control a sens. These are the exact models listed with the four player setups on September 30. The buttons use exact-name Amazon searches because seller variants change.
| Player | Mouse | Check price |
|---|---|---|
| Aceu | Finalmouse Ultralight X Medium | Amazon search |
| iiTzTimmy | ASUS ROG Harpe Ace Extreme | Amazon search |
| Faide | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black | Amazon search |
| ImperialHal | FinalMouse Starlight Pro | Amazon search |
FAQ
What is the best sensitivity for Apex Legends?
For mouse and keyboard, start with 800 DPI, 1.5 in-game sensitivity, and 1.0 ADS sensitivity. That gives you 1200 eDPI, which is a balanced baseline for tracking, recoil control, and close-range turns.
What is eDPI in Apex Legends?
eDPI is your mouse DPI multiplied by your in-game sensitivity. It helps compare effective sensitivity across different DPI settings.
Should I use mouse acceleration in Apex Legends?
No. Turn mouse acceleration off for more consistent aim. With acceleration disabled, the same mouse movement creates the same crosshair movement every time.
Is 400 DPI or 800 DPI better for Apex Legends?
Both can work. 800 DPI with 1.5 sensitivity and 400 DPI with 3.0 sensitivity both equal 1200 eDPI. Use the DPI that feels best on your desktop and in other games, then set Apex sensitivity around it.
Source note
The calculator uses EA's current PC option names for Mouse Sensitivity and ADS Mouse Sensitivity Multiplier, checked October 5, 2026. The player counts, DPI shares, and ADS average come from the ProSettings Apex settings guide, checked September 30, 2026. The individual values and mouse models were checked the same day on its Aceu, iiTzTimmy, Faide, and ImperialHal records. ProSettings dates those records August 10, August 31, August 31, and June 8 respectively. Treat each row as a checked snapshot because player settings can change.
