VALORANT: How to choose the Most Effective Sensitivity and DPI Settings in game

Finding the right balance between your sensitivity and VALORANT is essential. The speed at which your mouse cursor moves across your screen depends on your DPI. It serves as the foundation for all of your computer activities, including web browsing and gaming.

VALORANT player channels Cassidy from Overwatch with a flawless 1-vs-5 pistol ace, Credit: VALORANT
By Shubham Dalal | Mar 23, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

The settings you choose for VALORANT are up to you, but there are still some crucial considerations to make, like your mouse sensitivity and dots per inch (DPI). In VALORANT, accuracy counts. You’ll have a difficult time accurately clicking or tapping on your adversaries’ heads if your sensitivity is set too high. But if it’s too low, it can be equally difficult to respond to a shot, a flank, or a flash.

Finding the right balance between your sensitivity and VALORANT is essential. The speed at which your mouse cursor moves across your screen depends on your DPI. It serves as the foundation for all of your computer activities, including web browsing and gaming. However, you should first concentrate on your DPI before choosing your sensitivity.

VALORANT: How to choose the Most Effective Sensitivity and DPI Settings in game

Although mouses vary, they typically have a DPI of 400 to 3,200. Your cursor will move more slowly the lower your DPI is. The best players in tactical shooters like VALORANT—those who compete for cash prizes worth thousands of dollars—tend to use lower DPIs like 400, 800, and, in some cases, 1,600. To use 800 for VALORANT, please. It’s not moving too quickly or slowly. To get used to the sensitivity one chooses, one must practise. To practise shooting the bots, visit The Range. If you are a beginner, activate an Easy challenge; otherwise, select the Medium option for a harder session.

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You should take into consideration your role when deciding on your level of sensitivity. Consider a lower sensitivity if you like to use weapons like the Operator. However, pick a higher sensitivity if you prefer using a rifle like the Vandal or Phantom. You can say the same about your agent. Agents with a focus on movement like Jett and Raze cater to more delicate sensibilities. Additionally, pay attention to your immediate surroundings.

We advise increasing your sensitivity to make up for a small mousepad or limited desk space. Feel free to experiment with a lower sensitivity if you have plenty of room. Anything in the range of 0.35 and 0.45 is advised. It’s on the lower end of the scale, which may take some getting used to, but it’s not too low to make movement difficult.

Sensitivity and DPI Settings:

  • DPI: 825
  • eDPI: 310
  • Polling Rate: 985
  • In-game Sensitivity: 0.4
  • Scoped Sensitivity: 1
  • Windows Sensitivity: 6

Try the Challenge option in The Range to test your ability to flick your aim with ease. If the flick doesn’t work, try slightly raising the aim sensitivity value. Reduce the value if hitting the head is difficult for you. It takes time to find the ideal sensitivity for a first-person shooter like Valorant; it cannot be learned in a single day of practise. Aim sensitivity can also be more noticeable in an Unrated or Competitive match. Therefore, play a game or two to gain additional insight after the practise session.

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