Valorant eDPIand the best sensitivity for you.
eDPI is your mouse DPI times your Valorant sensitivity: one number that tells how fast you really aim. Work out yours, see where most pros play and find the sensitivity that fits your hand.
DPI × sens = eDPI. Work out yours and find the sensitivity that fits you.
Your eDPI in two numbers.
Enter your mouse DPI and your Valorant sensitivity. You get your eDPI, your cm/360 and the same feel at other DPI settings.
Below the usual pro range: slow and steady, and you need a big mouse pad.
Inside the range where most pros play, about 200 to 400.
Above the usual pro range: fast turns, but fine aim gets harder.
What is eDPI?
eDPI means effective DPI. It is your mouse DPI multiplied by your in-game sensitivity, so two settings become one number. That number tells you how far your view turns for the same hand movement.
These three setups have the same eDPI, so they feel exactly the same:
- 400 × 0.7 = 280
- 800 × 0.35 = 280
- 1600 × 0.175 = 280
eDPI only compares Valorant players with each other. Coming from another game? Use the Valorant sensitivity converter first.
Where most pros play: 200 to 400.
Most pro players sit roughly between 200 and 400 eDPI. That is a range, not a rule, and where you land inside it depends on how you play.
| eDPI | cm/360 | How it feels | Often suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 200 | Over 65 cm | Very slow. Big arm movements and a very still crosshair. | Very careful aimers; needs a large mouse pad. |
| 200–300 Most pros | 65–44 cm | Slow to medium. Arm and wrist work together. | Players who hold angles and wait for the peek. |
| 300–400 Most pros | 44–33 cm | Medium. Quick turns with good control. | Players who swing, clear corners and turn a lot. |
| 400–600 | 33–22 cm | Fast. Mostly wrist aim. | Quick turns first; small corrections take more practice. |
| Over 600 | Under 22 cm | Very fast. Tiny hand movements move the crosshair a lot. | Rare at high levels: fine aim becomes hard to control. |
cm/360 is the mouse distance for one full turn in Valorant, rounded to whole centimeters.
Sentinels and Operator players often like the lower half of the range, around 200 to 300. A slower setting keeps the crosshair still while you wait for a peek.
Duelists who clear corners and get hit from the side often like the upper half, around 300 to 400, for quicker turns.
Initiators and Controllers mix long holds with quick turns. The middle of the range, around 250 to 350, is a sensible start.
Start at 280 eDPI, which is 800 DPI at 0.35, and use the test below to move up or down.
These are starting points, not rules. Plenty of good players sit outside the usual range for their role.
The distance behind the number.
eDPI is a menu number. cm/360 turns it into something you can measure with a ruler, which makes it easier to see if your setup fits your desk.
What is cm/360?
cm/360 is how far you move your mouse to turn one full circle in the game. It is a real distance on your desk, so it means the same thing in every game and on every mouse.
That shortcut works for Valorant only, because it already includes Valorant's turn speed. A higher cm/360 means slower, finer aim; a lower one means faster turns.
Does your mouse pad fit?
Half your cm/360 is the distance for a 180° turn, the move you make when someone shoots you from behind. At 280 eDPI that is about 23 cm.
Your pad should give you that distance in one smooth swipe, with some room to spare. If you keep running out of pad, either raise your sensitivity a little or get a bigger pad.
The calculator above shows your own 180° distance next to your cm/360.
Six steps to your best sensitivity.
The best Valorant sensitivity is the one that lets you turn fast enough and still stop on a head. This test finds it in about 20 minutes, in the Range.
Start in the middle
Set 800 DPI and 0.35 in Valorant (280 eDPI). Coming from another game? Convert your old sens so your hand starts from something familiar.
The 180 test
In the Range, make one comfortable, full swipe across your mouse pad. It should turn you about 180°. Much more? Lower your sens. Much less? Raise it.
The flick test
Flick to targets at different spots on the screen. If you keep landing past them, lower your sens a little. If you keep stopping short, raise it.
The tracking test
Follow a moving target for a few seconds. If your crosshair shakes or jumps ahead, go lower. If you fall behind, go higher.
Narrow it down
Try about 10% higher and 10% lower for a few minutes each. Keep the one that lands more clean shots, then repeat with smaller steps.
Lock it in
Play at least a week before you change anything again. Your hand needs time to learn a distance, and every change starts that work over.
Our Valorant aim tips cover the habits that matter more than any sensitivity number.
400 vs 800 vs 1600 DPI, at the same eDPI.
DPI is set in your mouse software, sensitivity in Valorant. Here is the same 280 eDPI at three common DPI settings.
The classic choice from older shooters. Aim feels the same as 800 DPI with double the in-game number. On big, high-resolution screens the desktop cursor can feel slow.
The most common choice and a good default. A normal desktop speed, fine steps in the game, and the easiest number to compare with other players.
The finest steps per mouse count and a smoother desktop on high-resolution monitors. The in-game number gets small, but the feel stays the same.
Same eDPI, same aim: all three turn the same distance for the same hand movement. A higher DPI only makes each step smaller.
Any DPI, any sens. The AI works with both.
Valorant AI is a PC app that works from the game image only. Tune your sensitivity as often as you like: it works with any mouse, DPI and sensitivity.
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Questions
What is a good eDPI for Valorant?
Most pros play somewhere between about 200 and 400 eDPI, and it is a good place for most players to look. That is 800 DPI with a sensitivity between 0.25 and 0.5. Inside that range, pick what lets you turn fast enough and still stop on a head.
What is the best Valorant sensitivity for 800 DPI?
Between about 0.25 and 0.5, which is 200 to 400 eDPI. 0.35 (280 eDPI) is a balanced place to start. Then use the six steps on this page to move up or down.
What is the best Valorant sensitivity for 1600 DPI?
Half of the 800 DPI value: about 0.125 to 0.25 for 200 to 400 eDPI. 0.175 at 1600 DPI feels exactly like 0.35 at 800.
How do I calculate eDPI in Valorant?
Multiply your mouse DPI by your Valorant sensitivity. For example, 800 DPI at 0.4 is 320 eDPI. The calculator above does it while you type.
Is 400 or 800 DPI better for Valorant?
Neither aims better on its own. At the same eDPI, both turn the same distance. 800 gives finer steps and a normal desktop speed, which is why so many players use it.
Should I copy a pro player's sensitivity?
Use it as a starting point, not a final answer. Pros have their own arm, desk and mouse pad. Copy the eDPI, then adjust with the steps on this page until your flicks land cleanly.
Does Valorant AI work with any sensitivity?
Yes. Valorant AI works with any mouse, any DPI and any sensitivity, so you can change your settings as often as you like.
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