What Keyboard Does shxrk Use?
Updated
shxrk plays Fortnite on the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Black, a 60% keyboard he has used since March 2026. That is 7.1 months on this board so far.
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- OmniPoint 2.0
- PCB
- Non-Hotswappable
- Weight
- 610g
Switches and actuation
The Apex Pro Mini Black is sold with OmniPoint 2.0 switches, and that is the only switch option on this model. The PCB is non-hotswappable, so the switches are part of the board you buy rather than something you swap in later. If you want to try different switches, the alternatives below are a better route.
The Wooting boards in the comparison offer a long list of switch choices, including Lekker Linear 45 v2, Lekker Linear 60 v2, Lekker Tikken Light and Lekker Tikken Medium. They also come with Wooting x TTC KOM and Geon Raw HE, and both have hotswappable PCBs. The Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini is sold with Razer Analog Optical switches and, like the Apex, is non-hotswappable.
Key binds
The layout is simple and fits a 60% board well. Movement stays on the usual cluster: Space for jump, L-Ctrl for crouch and L-Shift for sprint. The harvesting tool sits on 1, and the weapon slots run across 2 to 6, so the whole loadout is reachable from the number row.
Building is spread over the keys next to the movement hand: C for floor, E for stairs, X for trap and R to rotate the piece. Edit is on G. The table lists the full set, including the other building binds. Turbo Building and Confirm Edit on Release are both turned on.
| Group | Action | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Crouch | L-Ctrl |
| Movement | Jump | Space Bar |
| Movement | Sprint | L-Shift |
| Combat | Harvesting Tool | 1 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 1 | 2 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 2 | 3 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 3 | 4 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 4 | 5 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 5 | 6 |
| Combat | Use | F / Mouse Wheel Down |
| Building | Wall | Mouse Button 4 |
| Building | Floor | C |
| Building | Stairs | E |
| Building | Roof | Mouse Button 5 |
| Building | Trap | X |
| Building | Rotate Building | R |
| Building | Building Edit | G / Mouse Wheel Up |
| Building | Turbo Building | On |
| Building | Confirm Edit on Release | On |
| Building | Disable Pre-Edit Option | Off |
Should you buy shxrk's keyboard?
The Apex Pro Mini Black suits anyone who wants a compact 60% board with RGB and a fairly hefty build. It is a good fit if you like a layout with no numpad or arrow cluster and you are happy with the switches it ships with. The non-hotswappable PCB is the main trade-off: you cannot change switches without more effort.
If you want more choice, there are three alternatives, all 60%:
- Wooting 60HE+ is used by 11 pros right now. Compared with the Apex it is 5 g lighter, 1.3 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.24 cm lower. It is hotswappable and has a wide choice of switches.
- Wooting 60HE v2 Silver is used by 7 pros right now. It is 4 g lighter, 1.2 cm longer, 1.2 cm wider and 1.24 cm lower, so it is the flattest of the three. It is also hotswappable with the same switch options.
- Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini is used by 4 pros right now. It is 1.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.24 cm lower, with Razer Analog Optical switches and a non-hotswappable PCB like the Apex.
Pick the Apex if you want the board he plays on. Pick a Wooting if swapping switches matters to you.
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- Lekker Linear 45 v2, Lekker Linear 60 v2, Lekker Tikken Light, Lekker Tikken Medium, Wooting x TTC KOM, Geon Raw HE
- PCB
- Hotswappable
- Weight
- 605g
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- Lekker Linear 45 v2, Lekker Linear 60 v2, Lekker Tikken Light, Lekker Tikken Medium, Wooting x TTC KOM, Geon Raw HE
- PCB
- Hotswappable
- Weight
- 606g
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- Razer Analog Optical
- PCB
- Non-Hotswappable
FAQ
What keyboard does shxrk use?
shxrk plays on the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Black, a 60% keyboard.
How long has shxrk used the Apex Pro Mini Black?
He has used it since March 2026, which is 7.1 months so far.
What switches does the SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Black have?
The model is sold with OmniPoint 2.0 switches. The PCB is non-hotswappable, so the switches are not designed to be swapped.
Is the Apex Pro Mini Black a 60% keyboard?
Yes. It is a 60% board with RGB and a non-hotswappable PCB.
Which keys does shxrk use for building in Fortnite?
On the keyboard he uses C for floor, E for stairs, X for trap, R to rotate the building and G for edit. Jump is on Space, crouch on L-Ctrl and sprint on L-Shift.
What are good alternatives to his keyboard?
The Wooting 60HE+, the Wooting 60HE v2 Silver and the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini are all 60% boards. Both Wootings are hotswappable, which the Apex Pro Mini Black is not.