Best Crosshair Settings for Beginners in VALORANT
We give you an overview of the best crosshairs to get started with to learn Valorant's shooting mechanics as a beginner.
Valorant can be an overwhelming game to start. The core part of the game is being able to kill your opponent with your gun, and being a new player, it can be daunting to know where to begin. Figuring out the best crosshair for a new player is often overlooked. Your crosshair is an aspect of the game that will lead you to success. Being comfortable and confident in your crosshair will give you a head start in perfecting your aim.
We are going to look at the best crosshairs for beginners and their specific settings so that you can use them accurately in-game.
Simple Dot
This can be your go-to crosshair if you want to improve your aim based on getting headshots.
- Small and less distracting, which allows you to see where your bullet sprays are going, which in turn can inform you to reset your spray to get the kill
- Precise aim
- Forces the player to go for headshots
Settings:
- Crosshair Color – Cyan/Red/Pink
- Outlines: Off
- Center Dot: On
- Center Dot Opacity: 1
- Center Dot Thickness: 2
- Show Inner Lines: Off
- Show Outer Lines: Off
Improved Default
If you are unsure of what you are looking to improve on with your aim and just need a general crosshair, this crosshair is perfect for you.
- Easy to set up
- Lines flow and point into the center to show where you should aim
- Allows for more information on your spray
- Precise aim with an opening
Settings:
- Crosshair Color – Cyan/Red/Pink
- Outlines: Off
- Center Dot: Off
- Show Inner Lines: On
- Inner Line Opacity: 1
- Inner Line Length: 4
- Inner Line Thickness: 2
- Inner Line Offset: 0
- Movement Error: Off
- Firing Error: On
- Firing Error Multiplier: 1
- Show Outer Lines: On
- Outer Line Opacity: .5
- Outer Line Length: 2
- Outer Line Thickness: 2
- Outer Line Offset: 4
- Movement Error: On
- Movement Error Multiplier: 1
- Firing Error: On
- Firing Error Multiplier: 1
Open Circle
This is another great crosshair that allows you to perfect your headshot accuracy.
- Open, less distracting
- Forces you to aim for the head
- Unconventional shape allows you to see the crosshair easier
- Still allows you to see your bullet spray
Settings:
- Crosshair Color – Cyan/Red/Pink
- Outlines: Off
- Center Dot: Off
- Show Inner Lines: On
- Inner Line Opacity: 1
- Inner Line Length: 1
- Inner Line Thickness: 4
- Inner Line Offset: 2
- Movement Error: Off
- Firing Error: Off
- Show Outer Lines: Off
The Classic
If you are looking to gain information about how spray control works while also training your accuracy, this crosshair will give you just what you need.
- Slight adjustment from the “Improved Default” crosshair creates a more open look to give even more information on your spray.
- Less distracting
- Good visibility
- Still allows for precise aim
Settings:
- Outlines: On
- Outline Opacity: 1
- Outline Thickness: 1
- Center Dot: Off
- Show Inner Lines: On
- Inner Line Opacity: 1
- Inner Line Length: 3
- Inner Line Thickness: 2
- Inner Line Offset: 2
- Movement Error: Off
- Firing Error: Off
- Show Outer Lines: Off
Conclusion
In conclusion, crosshairs can be simplified at the beginning of your journey and modified to your liking as you get used to the game. A great amount of practice goes into perfecting your aim but starting with some guidance on crosshairs will put you ahead of the game. Don't be afraid to experiment with settings and go into The Range to test drive new ideas.
Another great tip is to enable the setting “Show Spectated Players Crosshairs.” That way, you can see your teammates' crosshairs in-game as you spectate. Valorant also has an in-game command that allows you to copy and create a crosshair from whoever you are spectating. This is great for wanting to try different crosshairs that you may not have thought of.
Now with all this new information, don't forget that Valorant is a video game and that your priority is to have fun!
