What Keyboard Does Zayt Use?
Updated
Zayt plays Fortnite on a Ducky One 2 Mini, which he has used since September 2022. It is a compact 60% board with RGB and a non-hotswappable PCB.
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue
- PCB
- Non-Hotswappable
- Weight
- 593g
Switches and actuation
The Ducky One 2 Mini is sold with three Cherry MX options: Red, Brown and Blue. They feel quite different from each other, so it helps to know what each one offers.
- Cherry MX Red is a linear switch. It has a smooth press with no bump, which suits fast, repeated taps.
- Cherry MX Brown is tactile. You get a small bump as the key registers, but it stays fairly quiet.
- Cherry MX Blue is clicky. It has a pronounced bump and an audible click, which some people love and others find too loud.
The PCB is non-hotswappable, so the switches are fixed once you buy the board. Pick the type you want at purchase, because you can't swap it later without soldering.
Key binds
Zayt's Fortnite layout keeps most of the building on the left side of the board. Wall, stairs, trap, rotate and edit each have their own key on that side, and roof sits on L-Shift. That puts the whole build kit in reach of the left hand.
Crouch is on L-Ctrl and jump on Space Bar. The harvesting tool and the first weapon slots use the number keys 1 to 4, which are all still available on a 60% layout. The remaining two weapon slots go to V and Z.
Confirm Edit on Release is switched on, which means an edit is confirmed as soon as the edit key is let go.
| Group | Action | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Crouch | L-Ctrl |
| Movement | Jump | Space Bar |
| Combat | Harvesting Tool | 1 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 1 | 2 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 2 | 3 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 3 | 4 |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 4 | V |
| Combat | Weapon Slot 5 | Z |
| Building | Wall | Q |
| Building | Floor | Mouse Button 5 |
| Building | Stairs | E |
| Building | Roof | L-Shift |
| Building | Trap | T |
| Building | Rotate Building | R |
| Building | Building Edit | F |
| Building | Confirm Edit on Release | On |
Should you buy Zayt's keyboard?
The Ducky One 2 Mini suits anyone who wants a small 60% board and has the desk space to spare for the mouse. It has RGB and a choice of Cherry MX Red, Brown or Blue. The trade-off is the non-hotswappable PCB. If you aren't sure which switch feel you like, you can't experiment later.
Alternatives to consider:
- Ducky One 2 Mini Pure White: the same size and the same switch options, so it is a choice about looks rather than fit. One pro is using it now.
- Pulsar PCMK 3: also a 60%, but it is hotswappable and comes with Gateron X Pulsar switches. It is 100 g heavier than the Ducky and slightly smaller in length, width and height. One pro is using it now.
- Wooting 60HE+: a hotswappable 60% with a wide choice of Lekker, Tikken and Geon switches. It is 12 g heavier and 0.8 cm longer than the Ducky, with the same width. It is the most widely used of the three, with 11 pros using it now.
If you want to change switches without soldering, the Pulsar and the Wooting are the better fits. If you want a straightforward classic Cherry MX 60%, the Ducky does the job.
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- gateron_x_pulsar
- PCB
- Hotswappable
- Weight
- 693g
- Form Factor
- 60%
- Switches
- Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown, Cherry MX Blue
- PCB
- Non-Hotswappable
- 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
FAQ
What keyboard does Zayt use?
Zayt uses the Ducky One 2 Mini, a 60% keyboard with RGB and a non-hotswappable PCB.
How long has Zayt been using the Ducky One 2 Mini?
He has used it since September 2022, which comes to 49.3 months (4.1 years).
Which switches does the Ducky One 2 Mini come with?
It is sold with Cherry MX Red, Cherry MX Brown or Cherry MX Blue switches. These are linear, tactile and clicky respectively.
Can you swap the switches on the Ducky One 2 Mini?
Not easily. The PCB is non-hotswappable, so you need to choose your switch type when you buy.
What are good alternatives to Zayt's keyboard?
The Pulsar PCMK 3 and the Wooting 60HE+ are both 60% boards with hotswappable PCBs. The Ducky One 2 Mini Pure White is the same board in a different look.