The best Valorant sensitivity settings

A strong Valorant sensitivity starting point is 800 DPI with 0.35 Sensitivity: Aim, which equals 280 eDPI. Leave the ADS and scoped multipliers at 1.0 while you test. That baseline is controlled enough for small head-level corrections but still lets most players turn comfortably without running out of mousepad.

It is a starting point, not a universal best setting. Your usable range depends on mousepad space, grip, posture, and how consistently you can stop the crosshair. This guide shows you how to choose, measure, and keep a sensitivity rather than copying one number and hoping it works.

What is the best Valorant sensitivity range?

For most players, 240 to 320 eDPI is the most practical place to begin. It gives you room for precise rifle corrections without forcing an exaggerated arm movement for every turn. Lower and higher values can work, but the further you move from this middle band, the more your setup and technique matter.

eDPI band	Typical feel	Best fit	Main tradeoff
160–239	Slow and deliberate	Large pad, arm aiming, long-range precision	Fast turns demand more space
240–320	Balanced	Most rifle and role combinations	Still needs controlled stopping
321–480	Fast and responsive	Smaller pads, wrist-heavy aim, rapid target changes	Micro-corrections expose hand tension
Above 480	Very fast	Players already stable at high sensitivity	Small errors move the crosshair farther

These are editorial testing bands, not Riot performance tiers. A stable 400 eDPI is better than a shaky 280, and a low setting is not automatically more accurate. If you want to separate the mouse hardware side of the setup from the in-game value, use our Valorant mouse DPI and polling-rate guide.

Valorant sensitivity settings explained

Sensitivity: Aim

This is the main hip-fire multiplier. It controls how far your view turns for each mouse count and forms the in-game half of your eDPI calculation. Change this setting first; leave the zoom multipliers alone until your normal rifle aim feels repeatable.

ADS Sensitivity Multiplier

ADS means aim down sights. This multiplier changes the sensitivity while using a weapon's standard ADS view. A value of 1.0 keeps the game's default relationship to your hip-fire setting. Reducing it can make small corrections easier, but switching between two noticeably different speeds can also hurt consistency.

Scoped Sensitivity Multiplier

This multiplier applies to scoped views. Start at 1.0 and adjust only if scoped tracking or flicks consistently miss in one direction. The zoomed field of view changes how motion looks on screen, so 1.0 does not mean every sight feels visually identical.

What happened to Raw Input Buffer?

You may see older guides tell you to enable Raw Input Buffer. Riot removed that user-facing toggle in Patch 11.06 and made the behavior always active. If the option is missing from your current settings, that is expected—not a broken installation.

How to calculate Valorant eDPI

eDPI = mouse DPI × Sensitivity: Aim. It combines your mouse setting and Valorant multiplier into one number, making two Valorant setups directly comparable.

Example: 800 DPI × 0.35 sensitivity = 280 eDPI.

1600 DPI × 0.175 sensitivity also equals 280 eDPI. In Valorant, the two setups turn the same distance for the same physical mouse movement, provided the rest of the input path is unchanged.

eDPI is game-specific. You cannot compare a Valorant eDPI number directly with Fortnite, Overwatch 2, or CS2 because each game applies a different sensitivity scale. It also does not describe grip, mouse weight, acceleration, or available pad space.

Best ADS and scoped sensitivity

Use 1.0 for ADS and 1.0 for scoped sensitivity as your neutral baseline. This keeps your setup simple while you calibrate hip fire. Change a zoom multiplier only after several sessions show a specific, repeatable problem.

You repeatedly overshoot with scoped weapons: try 0.90 to 0.95, then retest.
You cannot keep up with a moving target while zoomed: try 1.05 to 1.10.
Only your hip-fire aim is inconsistent: leave both zoom multipliers alone and fix Sensitivity: Aim first.

Move in small steps. A five-percent change is large enough to notice without forcing you to relearn the entire motion. Record the previous value so you can reverse a bad experiment.

Current Valorant pro sensitivity examples

Professional settings are useful for showing what is viable, not for identifying one magic average. The active-player examples below were checked against ProSettings profiles on August 25, 2026. They span from 280 to 569.6 eDPI, which is a good reminder that execution matters more than conformity.

Player	DPI	Aim sens	eDPI	Scoped	ADS
zekken	1600	0.175	280	0.8	1.0
aspas	800	0.4	320	1.0	1.0
Meteor	800	0.35	280	1.25	1.0
something	800	0.58	464	1.115	1.0
f0rsakeN	800	0.712	569.6	1.0	1.0

Settings can change without notice. Profile data is secondary evidence and was dated at collection; verify a player's profile before treating it as current.

How to convert CS2 sensitivity to Valorant

At the same mouse DPI, a common 360-degree-distance conversion is:

Valorant sensitivity ≈ CS2 sensitivity ÷ 3.18

For example, CS2 sensitivity 1.20 becomes approximately 0.377 in Valorant. Treat that as a first draft. Matching the physical distance for a full turn does not make different fields of view, movement, recoil, or zoom behavior feel identical.

Keep your mouse DPI unchanged.
Apply the conversion and write down both values.
Verify the turn distance on your mousepad.
Fine-tune in Valorant using the calibration routine below.

If you are converting from a different game, use a converter that supports both titles. Aimlabs documents a built-in sensitivity converter, but you should still validate the result in Valorant rather than assuming the mathematical match will feel perfect.

A seven-step Valorant sensitivity test

Changing settings after every missed shot prevents you from learning anything. Use one controlled test, change one variable, and collect enough repetitions to separate a real pattern from a bad round.

Record the setup. Write down DPI, Sensitivity: Aim, ADS, scoped multiplier, Windows pointer speed, and mousepad space.
Choose a baseline. If you have no reliable starting point, use 800 DPI and 0.35 sensitivity.
Check turn space. From your neutral mouse position, make sure you can clear the angles you commonly face without lifting the mouse at the worst moment. Do not optimize for repeated 360-degree spins.
Test micro-corrections in the Range. Place the crosshair close to a bot's head and correct onto it. Repeated overshooting suggests the setting is too fast or your hand is tense; repeated undershooting suggests it may be too slow.
Test movement and target switching. Strafe, stop, and transfer between separated targets. Accuracy after stopping matters more than a flashy first flick.
Play two Deathmatches. One session is noisy. Track whether errors repeat at close, medium, or long range instead of judging the scoreboard.
Change only 5–10%. Keep the new value for several sessions. If the same error survives, adjust again; otherwise lock the setting and let consistency develop.

Aim trainers can help isolate tracking and target-switching, but they do not reproduce Valorant movement, recoil, or fight timing. Our guide to Valorant aim-training tools explains where they fit. Players who want outside feedback on mechanics and decision-making can also compare one-on-one Valorant coaching; a service is optional and no setting guarantees a higher rank.

How to tell if your sensitivity is too high or too low

Repeated symptom	Likely cause	First adjustment
Crosshair passes the target, then bounces back	Sensitivity may be high, or your grip is tense	Relax first; if it persists, lower aim sensitivity by 5%
You stop short during controlled corrections	Sensitivity may be low	Raise aim sensitivity by 5%
You run out of pad while clearing nearby angles	Sensitivity is low for the available space	Increase sensitivity or free more mousepad area
Hip fire is stable, but scoped shots overshoot	Scoped multiplier is too fast for you	Lower scoped multiplier by 5%
Aim changes day to day with the same values	Posture, pad position, frame rate, or hardware profile may be changing	Standardize the setup before changing sensitivity

Do not diagnose from one missed duel. Counter-strafing, crosshair placement, recoil, target movement, and panic can all look like a sensitivity problem. A good crosshair also makes alignment easier to read; see the current Valorant crosshair examples and codes if yours obscures the target.

How to change sensitivity in Valorant

Open Valorant and select the gear icon.
Choose Settings.
Open General and locate the Mouse sensitivity controls. Riot reorganized the settings screens in Patch 12.07, so the search and category tools can help if your menu differs from an older screenshot.
Enter Sensitivity: Aim, ADS Sensitivity Multiplier, and Scoped Sensitivity Multiplier.
Test in the Range before entering a Competitive match.

Sensitivity is only one part of the PC setup. For current graphics, latency, minimap, audio, and crosshair recommendations, use the broader Valorant settings and performance guide.

Sensitivity mistakes that waste practice time

Copying a pro without copying the full number. Sensitivity means little without DPI; use eDPI to compare Valorant setups.
Changing after every loss. A new number cannot fix poor positioning, movement, or crosshair placement.
Tuning ADS, scopes, and hip fire simultaneously. You will not know which change helped.
Ignoring mousepad space. A low eDPI that works on a large desk can be unusable on a narrow pad.
Optimizing only for flicks. Valorant rewards pre-aim, small corrections, and clean stopping more often than full-screen snaps.
Following an old Raw Input Buffer tutorial. The toggle was removed; it is not a setting you need to recover.

Valorant sensitivity FAQ

Is 800 DPI good for Valorant?

Yes. 800 DPI is a practical, widely supported baseline. It is not inherently more accurate than 400 or 1600 DPI; the in-game multiplier determines the final eDPI.

Is 280 eDPI good?

Yes. 280 eDPI sits in the balanced starting band and appears in several current professional setups. Keep it only if you can clear angles comfortably and stop on small targets without repeated correction.

Should ADS sensitivity be 1.0?

1.0 is the cleanest baseline because it avoids introducing another variable. Lower or raise it only when your ADS performance shows a consistent problem that does not appear in hip fire.

Does sensitivity affect recoil?

It does not change a weapon's recoil pattern. It changes how much physical movement you need to compensate for that pattern, which can make control feel easier or harder.

How often should I change my Valorant sensitivity?

Only when a repeatable issue remains after several controlled sessions or your hardware and desk space change. Small experiments are fine; constant reactive changes make it difficult to build a stable reference.

Sources and update policy

This page was reviewed against the live Valorant version and Riot's official patch history on August 25, 2026. Pro settings are dated secondary-source snapshots and may change between updates.

Bottom line: start at 800 DPI and 0.35 Sensitivity: Aim, test 280 eDPI under repeatable conditions, and move in small increments only when the same error keeps appearing. The best Valorant sensitivity is the one that gives you enough turn range while keeping head-level corrections controlled.