Phillip “ImperialHal” Dosen is widely known as the “CEO of Apex.” As a multi-time ALGS Champion, his in-game leadership and raw mechanical skill are unmatched. While he is famous for dominating the professional scene on a controller, he is also a top-tier Mouse and Keyboard (MnK) player, making his PC settings highly sought after by the community.
When playing on Mouse and Keyboard, ImperialHal uses a custom keyboard and the Finalmouse Starlight Pro mouse. He plays at 800 DPI with a 1.1 in-game sensitivity (880 eDPI) to ensure maximum tracking consistency during chaotic close-quarters fights.
If you want to optimize your setup for the most demanding battle royale on the market, copying the CEO’s hardware and settings is the ultimate starting point. Here is the complete breakdown of ImperialHal’s Apex Legends setup.
Settings last checked: October 2026
Want to compare with another top pro’s setup? Check out Shroud’s settings for his keyboard, mouse, and crosshair.
ImperialHal’s Gaming Keyboard
Because Apex Legends requires constant, rapid movement inputs (like sliding, jumping, and strafing), Hal relies on the smooth, uninterrupted travel of linear switches.
- Keyboard: Custom keyboard
- Switches: GX Red (Linear)
- Layout: Tenkeyless (TKL)
Why he uses it: Hal runs a custom-built board rather than an off-the-shelf model. For Apex, what matters is a compact layout that leaves room for wide mouse swipes and fast linear switches for rapid movement inputs. (Want to see what other keyboards the pros use? Read our guide to the Best Keyboards for Apex Legends).
ImperialHal’s Gaming Mouse & Sens
Tracking targets in Apex Legends is notoriously difficult because players move incredibly fast and have high health pools (TTK). Hal uses a very low sensitivity to smooth out his tracking and eliminate jitter.
- Mouse: Finalmouse Starlight Pro
- DPI: 800
- In-Game Sensitivity: 1.1
- ADS Sensitivity Multiplier: 1.0
- eDPI: 880
- Polling Rate: 1000Hz
- Windows Pointer Speed: 6/11 (Enhance Pointer Precision: OFF)
Why he uses it: The Starlight Pro is an ultralight wireless mouse. Even at 880 eDPI, Hal makes large arm movements for 180-degree turns and for tracking targets flying through the air, and a light mouse keeps that sustainable through long ALGS tournament days.
ImperialHal’s Apex Legends Keybinds (MnK)
Hal’s keybinds are heavily optimized for the Source engine’s movement mechanics. He utilizes specific scroll wheel binds to execute advanced movement tech effortlessly.
- Crouch (Hold):
Left Ctrl - Crouch (Toggle):
C - Jump:
Spacebar&Mouse Wheel Down - Move Forward:
W&Mouse Wheel Up - Sprint:
Left Shift - Tactical Ability:
Q - Ultimate Ability:
Z - Interact / Pickup:
E - Holster Weapons:
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The Secret Binds: Like iiTzTimmy, Hal binds “Jump” to Mouse Wheel Down (which makes Wall Bouncing significantly easier) and “Move Forward” to Mouse Wheel Up (which is the mandatory bind required to execute a Tap Strafe). Without these two scroll wheel binds, advanced Apex movement is physically impossible. (Want to learn how to set this up yourself? Read our comprehensive guide to the Best Apex Legends Keybinds for Tap Strafing).
ImperialHal’s Controller Settings
While he plays MnK at a high level, Hal is most famous for his controller dominance. He currently uses an Xbox Battle Beaver Electric Volt controller with a linear response curve.
- Look Sensitivity: 4 (High)
- ADS Sensitivity: 3 (Default)
- Response Curve: Classic
- Look Deadzone: None
- Movement Deadzone: Small
- Inverted Look: Off
- Vibration: Off
Why he uses Classic: While many pros use ALC (Advanced Look Controls) or Linear response curves, Hal dominates using the standard 4-3 Classic settings. Classic provides a slight magnetic “stickiness” that makes tracking targets at mid-range significantly easier than the raw, twitchy input of Linear.
See how this compares to other pros’ setups in our full Pro Player Settings roundup.
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