VALORANT Pro Settings: Sensitivity, eDPI, DPI and Gear Used by VALORANT Pros (2026)
VALORANT is a one shot headshot game, so VALORANT pros play some of the lowest sensitivities in esports. Low sens gives you micro adjustment control for those tiny head hitboxes. We analyzed 435 VALORANT pros tracked on EsportSettings, including all of Global Esports, Karmine Corp, 100 Thieves, Team Liquid and NRG, to show what DPI, eDPI, cm/360, resolution, crosshair and gear actually win in 2026. Every stat below links to live rankings and player profiles.
The quick answer: average VALORANT pro settings
| Setting | Median / Most Common | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pros tracked | 435 | After adding 23 new VCT players |
| Median DPI | 800 | 53 percent at 800, 28 percent at 400, 16 percent at 1600 |
| Median sens | 0.29 | Middle 80 percent 0.15 to 0.52 |
| Median eDPI | 240 | DPI times sens, VALORANT low sens sweet spot |
| Median cm/360 | 57 cm | Middle 80 percent 39.8 to 81.6 cm |
| Most common res | 1920x1080 69 percent | Native, no stretched benefit in VALORANT |
| Most common mouse | Razer Viper V4 Pro 19 percent | White edition very popular in VCT Pacific |
| Most common keyboard | Wooting 60HE v2 22 percent | Rapid trigger for crisp strafes |
| Most common monitor | ZOWIE XL2566K 25 percent | 360 Hz TN, also XL2566X Plus rising |
| Most common pad | Artisan Zero Soft / XSoft 21 percent | Control for low sens |
| Most common headset | Razer BlackShark V2 / V3 Pro | Clear comms for callouts |
See live VALORANT gear counts on the VALORANT game page and compare across all titles in Average Pro Settings by Game. For CS2 comparison see Best CS2 Settings.
DPI and eDPI: 800 is the VALORANT standard
Unlike CS2 where 400 DPI still leads, VALORANT is 800 DPI first. 53 percent run 800 DPI, 28 percent run 400 DPI, 16 percent run 1600 DPI. In game sens is then very low. That is why eDPI is the number you should copy. Most pros land 200 to 320 eDPI, which is roughly 45 to 70 cm/360 depending on game yaw. Use the Sensitivity Calculator to match any pro. Learn why cm/360 beats DPI in cm/360 Explained.
| Player | Team | DPI | Sens | eDPI | cm/360 | Mouse | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TenZ | Sentinels | 800 | 0.22 | 176 | 58 | Viper V3 Pro | TenZ |
| leaf | G2 | 1600 | 0.08 | 128 | 86 | G Pro X Superlight 2 White | leaf |
| Vora | 100 Thieves | 1600 | 0.12 | 192 | 57 | Ninjutso Sora V2 | Vora |
| Ethan | NRG | 400 | 0.58 | 232 | 48 | ZOWIE EC3-DW | Ethan |
| rb | Nongshim RedForce | 1600 | 0.175 | 280 | 39 | Viper V4 Pro White | rb |
| SUYGETSU | Karmine Corp | 800 | 0.27 | 216 | 51 | VAXEE NP-01 Ergo Green | SUYGETSU |
| N4RRATE | Karmine Corp | 1600 | 0.16 | 256 | 43 | G Pro X SUPERSTRIKE | N4RRATE |
| Kr1stal | Global Esports | 1600 | 0.21 | 336 | 33 | VAXEE XE V2 | Kr1stal |
| nAts | Team Liquid | 800 | 0.49 | 392 | 28 | ZOWIE U2-DW | nAts |
| Kicks | Team Liquid | 800 | 0.27 | 216 | 51 | G Pro X Superlight 2 | Kicks |
Browse all 435 profiles from the pro players page and filter by VALORANT on the VALORANT hub. For mouse deep dives see Best Gaming Mouse for VALORANT.
Why VALORANT pros go lower than CS2 pros
VALORANT has first bullet accuracy, ADS, and tiny heads at long range. A lower sens lets you micro correct without overshooting. Duelists like leaf and Kr1stal sometimes go a bit higher for fast 180s, sentinels like nAts and SUYGETSU often go lower for pixel holding. If you play sentinel or controller, try 55 to 75 cm/360. If you entry as duelist, 40 to 60 cm/360 can feel more reactive. Compare with CS2 in Best CS2 Settings.
Resolution: native 1920x1080 dominates
69 percent of VALORANT pros play 1920x1080 native. Unlike CS2, stretched does not widen models in VALORANT, it only distorts. Some pros still play 1280x960 at 11 percent or 1280x1024 at 6 percent because they came from CS2 and like the feel, but native is the competitive standard. Keep aspect at 16:9 and letterbox off for maximum FOV. See monitor rankings in Best Gaming Monitor for Esports and Best Gaming Monitor for CS2 and 360 Hz Monitor Guide.
Crosshair: small, high contrast, no clutter
Most VALORANT pro crosshairs are tiny cyan or green with no center dot, outlines off, inner lines 2 to 4 length, 2 to 3 thickness. White is also common. Examples from our new players tracked in Crosshair Database:
| Player | Crosshair code | Style | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vora | 0;P;c;8;u;000000FF;h;0;b;1;0l;3;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0 | Small black with border, classic | Vora |
| leaf | 0;P;c;8;u;FF99FFFF;h;0;b;1;0l;8;0o;1;0a;1;0f;0;1t;4;1l;0;1o;3;1a;1;1m;0;1f;0 | Cyan outline, used on stream 2026 | leaf |
| rb | 0;s;1;P;d;1;0b;0;1b;0 | Minimal dotless | rb |
| Kr1stal | 0;s;1;P;o;1;d;1;0l;2;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1t;0;1l;0;1o;0;1a;0;1m;0;1f;0;S;s;0.6;o;1 | Compact with small gap | Kr1stal |
| Autumn | 0;s;1;P;c;5;o;1;f;0;0b;0;1b;0;S;c;1;o;1 | Cyan simple, IGL friendly | Autumn |
Copy any code in game, then adjust color for visibility on maps like Breeze or Lotus. Cyan pops on sand, green pops on dark. Browse all codes in the Crosshair Database and compare with Best Gaming Mouse for VALORANT setups.
Mouse: Viper V4 Pro and Superlight 2 lead
VALORANT mouse meta is 54 to 60 g wireless. Top 5 right now: Viper V4 Pro at 19 percent, G Pro X Superlight 2 at 17 percent, G Pro X SUPERSTRIKE at 12 percent, Ninjutso Sora V2 at 8 percent, VAXEE NP-01 and XE V2 combined at 7 percent. Polling median is 1000 Hz, but 4000 Hz is now 21 percent in VALORANT because tracking a jiggling head benefits from extra reports. See live rankings on the VALORANT game page and deep dive Best Gaming Mouse for VALORANT and Most Popular Pro Mice and Mouse Weight Guide.
Keyboard and monitor: rapid trigger and 360 Hz
Keyboard is Wooting 60HE v2 at 22 percent, Wooting 60HE at 14 percent, Wooting 80HE at 12 percent. Rapid trigger makes counter strafing and jiggle peeking instant. Most pros set actuation 0.6 to 1.0 mm. See Best Gaming Keyboard for VALORANT and Best Gaming Keyboard for CS2 and Wooting CS2 Settings and Superstrike Settings. Monitor is XL2566K at 25 percent and XL2566X Plus at 18 percent and climbing, plus Alienware AW2725DF OLED for those who like IPS color. 240 Hz is minimum, 360 Hz is standard. Compare in monitor database and Best Gaming Monitor for Esports.
Mousepad and headset
Pad is Artisan Zero Soft at 21 percent, Pulsar Saturn Pro at 14 percent, ZOWIE G-SR-SE at 9 percent. Low sens players love control pads for stopping power. Browse mousepad database. Headset is Razer BlackShark V2 and V3 Pro at combined 34 percent, plus HyperX Cloud II and Sony INZONE H9. Most pros use low Windows volume and high in game HRTF for directional steps. See headset database.
How to find your VALORANT sens
- Start at 800 DPI 0.28 sens, that is 224 eDPI and about 57 cm/360, the median of 435 pros. See Average Pro Settings by Game.
- Play 5 Deathmatches with that, focus on head height and micro adjustments, not flicks.
- If you overshoot a lot, lower sens by 0.02 at a time. If you cannot turn fast enough, raise by 0.02. Use Sensitivity Calculator.
- Lock it for 2 weeks. Changing every day kills progress.
- Use Aim Lab or Range 100 bots strafe to test, then copy a pro who plays your agent from the pro players page and VALORANT hub.
- Find your shape with Mouse Finder and compare products.
Related VALORANT guides
- Best CS2 Settings - compare low sens meta across tactical shooters
- Best Gaming Mouse for VALORANT - 412 pros ranked by mouse adoption
- Best Gaming Keyboard for VALORANT - rapid trigger data
- Best Gaming Monitor for Esports - 1354 pros monitor breakdown
- Most Popular Pro Mice - sub 60 g wireless dominance
- cm/360 Explained - one number for every game
- Average Pro Settings by Game - median DPI/sens/eDPI/cm360
- Crosshair Database - 1000+ pro crosshair codes to copy
Want a full desk? Open any VALORANT pro like leaf, Vora, rb or nAts and check their exact mouse, keyboard, headset, monitor and pad, then compare in the mouse database or keyboard database.
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