In challenging first-person shooters, any factor can decide between a potential hit and a miss. And since players differ in preferences, here are the best Valorant crosshairs to inspire you to design your own.

Varying in color, thickness, movement type, and more, crosshairs (or reticles) can determine your shooting experience. When chosen incorrectly, it distracts you instead of helping focus. Fortunately, anyone can learn how to create their perfect reticle or use one of the ready-made ones. Follow this guide step by step to discover everything about designing the best reticles!

Understanding Reticles

Since Riot Games’ title is a competition-driven game, its players use extensive customization options to tailor the gameplay to their needs. One such method is to change the reticle adjustments to make it more visible or smaller. The effect should reflect what each player is most comfortable with.

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In Valorant, players receive a dynamic default reticle at the start – but can transform its appearance using customization options. It is a highly recommended move, as the classic reticle takes up quite a bit of space in the middle of the screen and distracts instead of helping you focus. Look at pro players’ reticles – they tend to make it smaller so that nothing shifts their attention away from the target.

Why Reticle Settings Matter

Switching from the default reticle can greatly influence aim performance and improve accuracy. Even experienced players point out that the game’s original reticle leaves them with no idea what they are aiming at. As we already know, competitive titles are all about the elimination process, so you should use every possible method to increase efficiency. After all, it is the source of fun in this game!

A decent reticle should be easy to track and visible but should not conceal the view of your target. It must also suit your playstyle. A smaller design may be best if you prefer a methodical and slow approach. If you enjoy clearing the area of ​​enemies fast, choose a larger reticle to align your shots.

General Characteristics of Pro Reticles

Checking out professional players’ reticles, you will notice that most are small and minimalist. However, that doesn’t mean they are not perfectly visible on the screen. Experienced players prefer definitive colors that don’t clash with the background. Among the most popular types of reticles, you can find static, dots, or T-shaped ones. Follow the list below to get a better picture of ​​what each pro player prefers!

Breakdown of Pro Player Reticles

TenZ (Cloud9)

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Crosshair code
0;s;1;P;c;5;h;0;m;1;0l;4;0o;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0;S;c;4;o;1
Color
Aqua
Inner line (length, thickness, offset)
4/2/2
Outer line (length, thickness, offset)
2/2/10
Center dot
Off
Outline
Off
Fade with firing error
Off

ScreaM (Team Liquid)

Crosshair code
0;P;c;5;o;0.286;d;1;f;0;0t;0;0l;0;0o;0;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
Color
Cyan
Inner line (length, thickness, offset)
0/6/3
Outer line (length, thickness, offset)
Off
Center dot
On
Outline
On
Fade with firing error
Off

Hiko (100 Thieves)

Crosshair code
0;P;c;1;h;0;d;1;z;1;f;0;0t;1;0l;2;0a;1;0f;0;1l;5;1o;4;1a;1;1m;0;1f;0
Color
Green
Inner line (length, thickness, offset)
2/1/3
Outer line (length, thickness, offset)
5/2/4
Center dot
On
Outline
Off
Fade with firing error
Off

Asuna (100 Thieves)

Crosshair code
0;P;o;1;0t;1;0l;2;0a;1;0f;0;1b;0
Color
White
Inner line (length, thickness, offset)
2/1/3
Outer line (length, thickness, offset)
Off
Center dot
Off
Outline
On
Fade with firing error
Off

ShahZaM (Sentinels)

Crosshair code
0;P;c;1;o;1;f;0;0l;5;0a;0.5;0f;0;1b;0
Color
Green
Inner line (length, thickness, offset)
5/2/3
Outer line (length, thickness, offset)
Off
Center dot
Off
Outline
On
Fade with firing error
Off

How to Customize Your Reticle

Now that you know how pro players’ reticles differ, you can experiment with custom design. How to do it? These instructions for dummies will teach you in no time!

  • Firstly, launch the game and click the gear icon in the main menu.
  • At the top, you will see available tabs – go to the one about reticles. Here, you can change your reticle appearance as much as you want, adjusting details like color, size, and overall style.
  • You can also use the Import button to paste the ready-made code of your favorite reticle to use pro design right away.
  • Once you have made the desired changes, click Apply and enjoy your new reticle.

Testing and Refining Your Reticle

Give yourself time to test the new reticle. Sometimes, what suits others may not necessarily be best for you. Feel free to experiment with various designs and pick the one that makes you happy, even if it looks completely different than our examples from pro players.

Advanced Tips and Tricks

As we have already mentioned, it is crucial to tailor the reticle to your play style and the weapon you are using.

For example, if you prefer a sniper rifle, a smaller design may be best for accurate shots. Also, consider different maps and their overall color scheme. After all, you want to track your target regardless of the surroundings. Try these or similar reticle colors to get the most out of each round.
  • Ascent map – light blue
  • Sunset map – white
  • Split map – cyan
  • Bind map – sky blue
  • Fracture map – deep blue
  • Breeze map – cyan
  • Haven map – blue
  • Pearl map – red
  • Lotus map – salmon pink/orange
  • Icebox map – light green

Conclusion

Designing the perfect reticle may take some time, but it is a deeply personal matter. Once you grasp what it should look like, it is much easier to deliver a precise headshot, even when the situation is extremely unpredictable.

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