Valorant console is steadily picking up since its full release. While not every region has access to it, the number of players has already risen. Ranked play is live, and soon Riot will host pro tournaments. To start on the right track, here are the best settings for beginners new to the game. While sensitivities may vary from person to person, these settings are the best ones to start with.
Valorant Console General Map Settings
- Rotate Map with Player and Change Orientation Based on Side: Turn these off.
- Show Map Region Names: Always turn this on. It helps with callouts.
- Invert Cursor and Controls X and Y: Avoid turning these on. It can be confusing.
- Mini Map Size and Zoom: Set mini map size as large as possible but zoom out to know your player’s location on the current map.
- Keep Players Centered: Turn this off.
- Mini Map Vision Cones: Turn these on.
- Content Filter Show Mature Content: Turn this on. If it hinders performance, consider turning it off.
- Privacy: Hide your name to avoid stream sniping.
- Enemy Highlight Color: Set to Yellow for better visibility.
- Bullet Tracers: Turn these on for better visual feedback.
- Show New Player Tips: Turn this off.
- First Person Handiness: Set to right if you are right-handed.
- Language: Set to English (United States).
Valorant Console Controls Overview
Preset
- Preset Selection: Use Tactician for L2 Crouch. Bumper Shooter is also popular.
Customization of Agents
- Agent Customization: Customize settings for specific agents like Astra.
- Default Profile: Most agents can use the default profile.
Valorant Console Aim Overview
- Advanced Sensitivity Settings: Turn these on for better customization.
- Base Horizontal Sensitivity: Set to 6.5.
- Focus Horizontal and Vertical Sensitivity: Both set to 6.5.
- ADS: Generally, keep at 76.
- Sniper Settings: Same as ADS.
Focus ADS Priority
- Focus Mode: Prefer Focus Mode over ADS.
- Focus ADS Behavior and Sniper Behavior: Set to hold.
- Invert Vertical Aim: Turn this off.
- Aim Inner Dead Zone: Set to 2.
- Aim Outer Dead Zone: Set to 0.95.
- Base Aim Curve: Standard or Gradual for comfort.
- Focus ADS and Sniper Aim Curve: Light or Movement.
- Crouch Behavior: Set to hold.
- Walk Run Threshold: Set to 0.899.
Movement and Weapon Swap
- Default Movement Mode: Set to run.
- Movement Dead Zone: Set to 0.2.
- Weapon Swap Behavior: Prefer double-tap.
- L2 and R2 Button Dead Zones: Set to zero for button presses.
- Plant and Diffuse Behavior: Always on hold for quick actions.
- Auto Equip Priority: Set to strongest except for Yoru, which should be set to most recently equipped.
Stance Indicator
- Stance Indicator: Turn this on for better fluidity in gunfights.
Valorant Console Sensitivity and Vibration
- Dampen Sensitivity: Turn this off.
- Vibration: Turn this off.
Crosshair Settings
- Crosshair: Use dots or small crosses. Avoid fancy crosshairs for better stats.
Stats and Volume
- Client FPS: Display FPS only.
- Volume: Set to 80, depending on headphone type.
Voice Settings
- Voice Over: Turn all voice-over settings on.
- Voice Chat: Adjust based on personal preference.
Other Valoran Console Settings
- Dark Music and RTF: Turn these on for better audio feedback.
Depending on a player’s progress, each setting can be updated accordingly. These settings are the best to start with. Balancing both movement and aiming techniques is critical for console settings.
