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Best VALORANT Settings: Pro DPI, eDPI & Video
The median pro eDPI in VALORANT is far lower than most players run — and it's the reason their crosshair never overshoots.
VALORANT is a first-shot game. The median pro eDPI sits around 230 — roughly a third of the CS2 median — because hitting the first bullet with a small crosshair adjustment beats anything spray-related. If your number is above 400, you are likely overshooting duels.
DPI: what the field actually runs
| DPI | Pros | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 800 | 342 | 52% |
| 1600 | 210 | 32% |
| 400 | 81 | 12% |
| 3200 | 5 | 1% |
800 DPI is the pro default (about 52%), with 1600 DPI second. Both are valid — what matters is the eDPI you land on.
eDPI: the one number that describes your aim
| eDPI percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest tracked | 50 |
| 25th percentile | 184 |
| Median | 230 |
| 75th percentile | 280 |
| Highest tracked | 2800 |
Worked example: the pro band for VALORANT is roughly eDPI 180–300. A 1600-DPI player lands there at 0.12–0.19 in-game sens; an 800-DPI player at 0.23–0.38. Same eDPI, same aim speed — DPI is just the multiplier.
The median pro eDPI is ~230, with most of the field between ~184 and ~280. That low band is the game's real identity: precise, deliberate crosshair placement rather than sweeping flicks.
Resolution & display
| Resolution | Pros | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1920x1080 | 461 | 70% |
| 1280x960 | 81 | 12% |
| 1280x1024 | 31 | 5% |
| 1440x1080 | 31 | 5% |
1920x1080 is the overwhelming pro default — VALORANT has no stretched-4:3 culture like CS2, and the extra horizontal view helps cover angles.
Video settings: the universal pro rules
VALORANT is easy to run, so the pros' video settings are about consistency and latency, not scraping frames.
- Fullscreen + native resolution. Maximizes frame rate and keeps input latency at its floor
- Vsync off. It adds input lag with zero competitive benefit
- Reflex enabled + boost. NVIDIA Reflex cuts render latency; enable it if your hardware supports it
- Effects and foliage low. Clutter costs frames and hides enemies; keep them low
- FOV at default or 103. Wide FOV is fine in VALORANT, but consistency matters more than a few degrees
How to find your own sensitivity
- Compute your eDPI. If it is above ~400, you are above the pro ceiling — start by cutting sensitivity.
- Aim for the 180–300 band. Pick a starting eDPI near 230 and adjust in small steps based on over/under-flicking.
- Keep DPI at 800 and change only in-game sensitivity, so menus and muscle memory stay stable.
- Test in deathmatch and give it several sessions before judging.
Worked examples from the pros
| Player | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| aspas | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Black | 800 | 320 |
| Derke | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 White | 400 | 296.00 |
| nAts | ZOWIE U2-DW Black | 800 | 392 |
Full, sortable data for all 600+ tracked players lives on the VALORANT pro settings page.
FAQ
What DPI do VALORANT pros use?
800 DPI is the most common at about 52%, with 1600 DPI second. 400 DPI is rare.
What is a good eDPI for VALORANT?
The median pro eDPI is ~230, with most pros between ~184 and ~280. Above 400 is high for the game.
Why is VALORANT eDPI so much lower than CS2?
Shorter time-to-kill and no spray-transfer mechanics reward exact first shots; low eDPI gives finer micro-adjustments.
What resolution do VALORANT pros use?
1920x1080 dominates at about 70% — stretched 4:3 is essentially absent from the pro scene.