Summary
Crosshairs are some of the most vital parts of anyshootergame. Having a good, easily visible crosshair you are comfortable with can be a huge factor in deciding how many gunfights you win or lose. With the constantly changing variables in a game likeValorant, it is even more essential to have a stable and consistent crosshair that you are comfortable with.
Of course, there is no such thing as an outright best crosshair, as players will always have their preferences. Here some of the most popular crosshairs we’ve seen in-game, as well as some of the ones used by a variety of pro players.
This article will list some of the best crosshairs in Valorant, with some of them being made famous by pro players. Note that these crosshairs might look slightly different at lower resolutions, and you will have to change their features accordingly.
10The Shuriken
We’re not really sure what the point of the star or shuriken is, but it does look cool and is pretty popular within the player base. This crosshair looks best in white and easily stands out from the other visual elements in the game, making it easier to use.
Although the shuriken can be quite distracting, and it might be a better idea just to get a bigger dot if you are looking for a crosshair like this,its distinctiveness and uniqueness are what make it so good.
9The Empty Circle
There’s not much better than having a completely perfect circle to capture enemy heads within. The circle crosshair, which is empty from the inside,is super satisfying to use when you’re on form and hitting your shots.
You can also choose to experiment with it a little and change its outlines or color based on your preference. Although this is definitely not a traditional crosshair that you would find many people using, it still does the job well and can be very good if it suits you.
8Black Outlines
Every player needs to have a cool, black crosshair in their collection, and there aren’t many better choices than this one, used by pro players such as Jinggg. This is the perfect crosshair for players who like to have their display at higher contrast, as it is dark, thick, and easily visibleon any map.
In terms of its design, it is perfect for taking any sort of duel with enemies, including spraying them down or one-tapping them on the head.
7Shotgun Only
You may be wondering why you would ever need a specific crosshair for your shotgun when you barely have to aim with it. But the default shotgun crosshair in the game just isn’t good enough with its big circle and firing error, which throws a lot of people off.
Your usual rifle crosshair also isn’t good enoughfor weapons like the Judgeand Bucky, because they have a much higher spread of bullets. So it only makes sense to use this crosshair if you use shotguns a lot as it can accurately predict how wide your bullet spread is going to be.
6Error On
While it may look like a completely normal, big crosshair from the outset, this crosshair is anything but regular. Firing error is set to be on in this crosshair, unlike any other on this list, which adds something special to it andlets you know when you are firing and if your aim has been reset or not.
Firing and movement errors are both controversial topics in the Valorant community, with most of the player base deeming them to be useless. But they can still be helpful,especially for newer players, as it gives them a much better idea of where they are messing up.
5The Simple Dot
The Dot crosshair is not something that all players like, but for some, it is the only one they can use. Of course, the design of the dot is very simple, and it ismostly made for going for one or two tap kills, which may not suit lower-rank players too much.
You can simply change the color of this dot if you feel like mixing things up. And if you feel as if it is too small, then you can simply increase its size based on your resolution.
4The Gap
Another crosshair that has been popular throughout the start of Valorant is this one featuring a gap in the middle with some short lines around it. We’re not exactly sure why, but this one feels very aesthetically pleasing due to its design, and perfectly capturing enemy heads in the gap is super satisfying.
It has also been used by pro players such as Asuna from 100 Thieves, who constantly demonstrates how this is the perfect crosshair for spraying down enemies in-game.
3The Tenz
Tenz is by far the most popular pro player to haveever played Valorant, so it only makes sense to include the crosshair he uses in this list. Due to his enormous following, this crosshair sees plenty of use in ranked lobbies across the world with fans trying to imitate their favorite players.
The cyan color of it makes it stand out, which is a huge advantage, as there are rarely any visibility problems with it. The rest of the design is pretty simple and almostexactly what you would expect from a typical crosshair,but it does the job well.
2The Dot With Outline
For those who aren’t fans of the smaller dot, you can always go for the slightly bigger version of it that comes with an outline. This is also one of the most used crosshairs and players generally tend to keep it in cyan or green colors, although any others work just as fine.
The added outline makes visibility a lot simpler, solong-distance fights and losing your crosshair won’t be an issue at all.you may also choose to switch between this and others depending on how snappy your aim is feeling, as spraying can be a struggle at times with a dot-type crosshair.
1The Plus Sign
Made popular by Yay, one of the greatest Valorant players of all time, this crosshair is regularly used by players throughout all ranks. There’s not much to explain about why this crosshair is so good; it’s very simple, small and, perfect for the default resolution.
What makes it even better is that, unlike some other crosshairs like the dot, it is easy to go for one-taps as well as spray downs with this one, making italmost the perfect crosshair for every situation, including long-range and short-distance fights.
