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Riot Games’ Valorant features Agents equipped with unique abilities to deal with enemies. But regardless of which Agent is used, the game rewards skillful gunplay above all and demands perfect aiming skills to do well in the matches.
Many players, especially those new to the first-person shooter (FPS) genre, have a tough time getting their aim right in tense firefights. They often make mistakes and end up with a low kill rate in the game.
This article goes through some tips and suggestions to help players improve their aim in the game.
Try these tips to perfect aim in Valorant
5) Practice before playing the matches
One can never perfect their aim in a day; it requires a lot of practice. Valorant comes with a practice map called Range solely for players to work on their in-game skills.
On this map, players can not only test the Agent's unique abilities but also hone their shooting skills. The range includes training bots, on which players can test their aim. They can also practice various in-game mechanics such as counter-strafing, one-tap shots, and more, which will help improve their aim in the game.
4) Stand still and shoot
Apart from practicing, players need to learn tactics to be more accurate and consistent in the game. Standing still and shooting is one of the basics that players need to keep in mind during battle.
The 'run-and-gun' method can help notch up lucky kills but doesn’t guarantee anything. Movement while firing can affect crosshair placement and reduce aim accuracy, so it is advisable to stand still while shooting.
3) Customize mouse sensitivity
Mouse sensitivity and DPI settings play a major factor in improving aim. Players can experiment and arrive at the right settings as per their comfort and playstyle.
They can check and try different sensitivity settings or follow the mouse settings of professional Valorant players. However, they should customize their own sensitivity and DPI settings as per their comfort and ability. One can also choose to get a gaming mouse for a better in-game experience and aim accuracy.
2) Perfect crosshair settings
Valorant allows players to customize their crosshairs in the game. There are a variety of crosshairs, ranging from a small dot to a big reticle. Depending on the weapon used and a player's viewing preference, the right crosshair can help improve aim.
Small crosshairs increase the chances of a perfect headshot as they are easy to control. However, players can also check out the crosshair settings of professional Valorant players.
1) Get the crosshair placement right
Many players who are new to the FPS genre get their crosshair placement wrong, and this is caused mostly due to movement.
To get it right, one must keep the crosshairs at head level. This will improve the shooting accuracy of the game. Getting one-tap headshots will be easy if one gets the crosshair placement right in the game.
Disclaimer: This article reflects the opinions of the writer.
