Finding the best DPI for Valorant is one of the first steps to setting up your mouse correctly. This guide
explains exactly what DPI does, what professional players use, and how to choose the right DPI for your own playstyle.

What is DPI and How Does It Affect Your Aim in Valorant?

DPI stands for dots per inch. It is a hardware setting on your mouse that controls how many counts your mouse sends to your computer for every inch of physical movement.

A higher DPI means your cursor moves faster for the same physical mouse movement. A lower DPI means your cursor moves slower.

In Valorant this directly affects how fast your camera rotates when you move your mouse. However DPI alone does not determine your sensitivity — the combination of DPI and your in-game sensitivity together create your effective sensitivity known as eDPI.

This means a player using 400 DPI with 0.8 sensitivity has the exact same aim speed as a player using 800 DPI with 0.4 sensitivity. Both have an eDPI of 320.

What DPI Do Valorant Pro Players Use?

Here is the DPI breakdown among professional Valorant players in 2026:

800 DPI — used by approximately 75% of pros
400 DPI — used by approximately 15% of pros
1600 DPI — used by approximately 10% of pros

800 DPI is by far the most popular choice among Valorant professionals. Here are some specific examples:

TenZ — 800 DPI at 0.408 sensitivity = 326 eDPI
Yay — 800 DPI at 0.35 sensitivity = 280 eDPI
Nats — 800 DPI at 0.48 sensitivity = 384 eDPI
Zekken — 800 DPI at 0.435 sensitivity = 348 eDPI
Aspas — 400 DPI at 0.78 sensitivity = 312 eDPI
Derke — 1600 DPI at 0.22 sensitivity = 352 eDPI

Notice that despite using very different DPI settings all these players end up with similar eDPI values between 280 and 384. See our complete Valorant pro player sensitivity settings list for the full breakdown.

This confirms that DPI is less important than the final eDPI number.

Best DPI for Valorant – Our Recommendation

Based on pro player data and general gaming performance here is our DPI recommendation for Valorant:

Best DPI for most players: 800 DPI

Here is why 800 DPI is the best choice for most players:

It is the most tested and proven setting. 75% of Valorant pros use 800 DPI which means it has been validated at the highest level of competition.

It works well with most modern gaming mice. Mouse sensors perform most accurately at 800 DPI. Going too high or too low can introduce slight tracking inconsistencies depending on your mouse.

It gives you a comfortable in-game sensitivity range. At 800 DPI most players will use an in-game sensitivity between 0.3 and 0.5 to hit the optimal eDPI range of 250 to 400. These numbers are easy to work with and fine tune.

It is easy to convert to other games. When switching between Valorant and other games like CS2 or Apex Legends keeping your DPI fixed at 800 makes conversions more straightforward.

400 DPI vs 800 DPI for Valorant – Which is Better?

This is one of the most common questions among Valorant players. Here is the honest answer:

Neither is objectively better. As long as your eDPI stays the same both 400 DPI and 800 DPI will feel identical.

However there are some practical differences worthconsidering:

400 DPI advantages:
Some players feel 400 DPI gives smoother tracking on certain optical sensors. The higher in-game sensitivity numbers required at 400 DPI make fine adjustments easier to notice. Some older mice perform better at 400 DPI.

800 DPI advantages:
More popular among pros so more settings data is available for comparison. Works well with a wider range of modern mice. The in-game sensitivity range is more intuitive for most players.

1600 DPI:
Only recommended if you have a very small mousepad or prefer extremely low in-game sensitivity numbers like 0.2 or below. Used by players like Derke and Cryocells but requires precise muscle memory to control.

Our recommendation — use 800 DPI. It works well for almost everyone and is supported by the majority of pro player data.

How to Change DPI on Your Mouse

The method for changing DPI depends on your mouse:

For Logitech mice:
Download Logitech G HUB software. Go to your mouse settings and set your DPI to 800. Save the profile.

For Razer mice:
Download Razer Synapse software. Go to Performance tab and set DPI to 800. Save your settings.

For SteelSeries mice:
Download SteelSeries GG software. Go to your mouse settings and adjust DPI to 800.

For Zowie mice:
Zowie mice do not require software. Press the DPI button on the bottom of the mouse to cycle through preset DPI values. Check your mouse manual to identify which setting corresponds to 800 DPI.

For other mice:
Most gaming mice have a DPI button on top that cycles through preset values. Check your mouse software or manual to set an exact value.

After setting your DPI make sure Windows mouse sensitivity is set to the default middle value and enhance pointer precision is turned off. These settings can affect how your DPI feels in game.

How to Calculate Your Perfect In-Game Sensitivity After Setting DPI

Once you have set your DPI to 800 you need to find the right in-game sensitivity to achieve your target eDPI.

Use this formula:

In-game sensitivity = Target eDPI ÷ DPI

For example if you want 320 eDPI at 800 DPI:

320 ÷ 800 = 0.4 in-game sensitivity

Here are common eDPI targets and their corresponding in-game sensitivities at 800 DPI:

Target 280 eDPI → use 0.35 sensitivity
Target 300 eDPI → use 0.375 sensitivity
Target 320 eDPI → use 0.4 sensitivity
Target 340 eDPI → use 0.425 sensitivity
Target 360 eDPI → use 0.45 sensitivity
Target 380 eDPI → use 0.475 sensitivity
Target 400 eDPI → use 0.5 sensitivity

Use our free sensitivity converter below to calculate your exact settings and convert them between games. For more guidance on finding your ideal settings read our complete guide on the best sensitivity for Valorant.

Use Our Free Valorant Sensitivity Calculator

Enter your sensitivity and DPI below to instantly calculate your eDPI and cm/360°. You can also convert your settings to any other game including CS2, Apex Legends, Overwatch 2 and more.

Does Polling Rate Matter for Valorant?

Polling rate is how often your mouse reports its position to your computer measured in Hz. Most gaming mice support 125 Hz, 500 Hz or 1000 Hz.

For Valorant use 1000 Hz polling rate. This means your mouse reports its position 1000 times per second which gives the most accurate and responsive tracking.

Most modern gaming mice default to 1000 Hz. If your mouse supports higher polling rates like 2000 Hz or 4000 Hz these are unlikely to make a noticeable difference in Valorant and may actually cause performance issues on some systems. Stick to 1000 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 400 or 800 DPI better for Valorant?
Neither is definitively better. As long as your eDPI stays the same both feel identical. However 800 DPI is recommended for most players because it is the most common setting among pros and works well with most mice.

What DPI does TenZ use for Valorant?
TenZ uses 800 DPI with 0.408 in-game sensitivity giving him an eDPI of 326.

Is higher DPI better for gaming?
Not necessarily. Very high DPI settings like 3200 or above can actually reduce accuracy because small hand movements translate to large cursor movements. Most pro players use 400 to 800 DPI for precise aim control.

Does changing DPI affect my sensitivity?
Yes — changing your DPI without adjusting your in-game sensitivity will make your aim faster or slower. Always recalculate your in-game sensitivity after changing DPI to maintain the same eDPI. Use our converter to do this automatically.

What DPI should a beginner use for Valorant?
Start with 800 DPI and set your in-game sensitivity to 0.35 to 0.4. This gives you an eDPI of 280 to 320 which is in the lower pro range and forgiving enough to learn precise aim mechanics.

Should I use the same DPI for all games?
Yes — keep your DPI fixed and only change in-game sensitivity between games. Use our sensitivity converterto find the matching sensitivity for each game based on your DPI.