Pro Player Crosshair Analysis

What the best Valorant players use and why

Professional Valorant players spend thousands of hours perfecting their settings. Analyzing their crosshair choices reveals common patterns that can help you find your ideal setup.

Common Patterns Among Pros

After analyzing hundreds of pro player settings, here are the key trends:

Size: Small is King

The vast majority of pros use small crosshairs:

  • ~70% use dot-only or very short lines (2-4 length)
  • ~25% use medium crosses (4-6 length)
  • ~5% use larger crosshairs

Why? Smaller crosshairs don't obstruct enemy heads, making precise aiming easier.

Color: Cyan Dominates

  • Cyan: Most popular (~60% of pros)
  • Green: Second most popular (~25%)
  • White: Third (~10%)

Style: Static Over Dynamic

Almost all competitive pros use static crosshairs. Dynamic crosshairs are rarely seen in tournaments because:

  • Pros rely on muscle memory, not visual feedback
  • Static provides a consistent reference point
  • Less visual distraction during intense fights

Notable Pro Crosshairs Analyzed

TenZ (Sentinels)

One of the most iconic crosshairs in Valorant:

  • Style: Small cyan dot with minimal lines
  • Why it works: Ultra-minimal design puts focus on targets, not the crosshair
  • Best for: Players with strong crosshair placement fundamentals
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Aspas (LOUD)

Pure dot, nothing else:

  • Style: Cyan dot only, no lines
  • Why it works: Maximum visibility of targets, forces precise aim
  • Best for: Confident aimers who don't need line guides

yay "El Diablo" (Cloud9)

Simple and effective:

  • Style: Tiny cyan dot
  • Why it works: Minimal distraction, works great for Operator players
  • Best for: Players who main Jett/Chamber with Operator

Demon1 (EG)

Clean small cross:

  • Style: Small green cross, short lines
  • Why it works: Traditional cross shape helps with alignment
  • Best for: Players who prefer cross shape over dots

ScreaM (Team Liquid)

The headshot machine's choice:

  • Style: Cyan with small lines, dynamic movement error
  • Why it works: Helps with tracking movement accuracy
  • Best for: Players still learning counter-strafe timing

Lessons from Pro Crosshairs

Less is More

The trend is clear: top players prefer minimal crosshairs. Large, flashy crosshairs might look cool but can actually hurt your aim by:

  • Blocking your view of enemy heads
  • Creating visual noise
  • Making micro-adjustments harder to see

Outlines Matter

Most pros enable outlines, even with small crosshairs. The black border helps visibility without adding size.

Consistency is Key

Pros don't change crosshairs often. Once they find something that works, they stick with it. This builds muscle memory and consistent aim.

Important: Don't just copy a pro's crosshair expecting instant improvement. These settings work for them because of thousands of hours of practice. Use pro settings as a starting point, then adjust based on your own experience.

Finding Your Pro-Inspired Crosshair

To find a crosshair that works like the pros:

  1. Start with a small dot or short cross (like TenZ or Demon1)
  2. Use cyan or green - they work on all maps
  3. Enable outlines for better visibility
  4. Keep it static for consistency
  5. Test extensively before making changes

Browse all pro player crosshairs in our library, or create your own inspired design with our crosshair builder.