Nickmercs Apex Legends Settings 2026

Nick Kolcheff, better known as Nickmercs, is a popular American streamer and competitive gamer known for his dominant controller gameplay in Apex Legends.

Famous for his aggressive, close-range fights and precise aim, Nickmercs fine-tunes his settings to match his fast-paced playstyle. Below are his complete Apex Legends settings, gear setup, and common FAQs.

Nickmercs Controller Settings

Custom Look Controls	Off
Look Sensitivity	High (4)
Look Sensitivity (ADS)	Default (3)
Response Curve	Classic
Look Deadzone	Small
Movement Deadzone	Small
Inverted Look	Off
Vibration	Off
Button Layout	Default
Stick Layout	Default
Interact/Reload Button	Tap to Use and Reload
Crouch Button	Toggle
Aim Button	Hold
Survival Slot Button	On
Trigger Deadzones	Moderate

Video / Graphics Settings

Display Mode	Full Screen
Resolution	1920×1080
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Brightness	50%
Field of View (FOV)	110
FOV Ability Scaling	Enabled
Sprint View Shake	Minimal
V-Sync	Disabled
NVIDIA Reflex	Enabled + Boost
Anti-Aliasing	None
Texture Streaming Budget	Medium (3 GB VRAM)
Texture Filtering	Bilinear
Ambient Occlusion Quality	Disabled
Sun Shadow Coverage	Low
Sun Shadow Detail	Low
Spot Shadow Detail	Disabled
Volumetric Lighting	Disabled
Dynamic Spot Shadows	Disabled
Model Detail	Low
Effects Detail	Low
Impact Marks	Disabled
Ragdolls	Low

FAQs

Q1: Why does Nickmercs use 110 FOV?

A: A higher field of view allows more peripheral vision, helping him spot enemies faster during fights.

Q2: Why are most graphics settings on low?

A: Lower settings reduce visual clutter and improve frame rates, giving smoother gameplay during intense fights.

Q3: Why does Nickmercs use a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse?

A: Nickmercs has always preferred controllers for their precision in close-range combat and comfort from his years as a console player.