VALORANT crosshair placement guide

Quick answer

Place the crosshair at head height, hold it away from the corner based on expected swing speed, and move it through the map before the enemy appears. Good placement reduces the correction required after contact.

Build a head-height reference

Use map geometry, teammate models, boxes, and repeated wall details to learn common head height. Keep checking the line while you move.

• Use stable map landmarks.
• Correct the height before the peek.
• Practice both sides of common angles.

Hold the correct distance from a corner

A very tight hold suits a slow shoulder peek; a wider hold gives you room for a fast swing. Match the distance to the opponent and your own reaction time.

• Do not glue the crosshair to every wall edge.
• Hold wider for likely fast swings.
• Adjust after seeing the opponent’s habits.

Clear angles in a deliberate order

Move the crosshair from one likely position to the next instead of dragging it through empty space. Keep the center ready before your model becomes exposed.

• Clear one threat at a time.
• Move the crosshair before the body.
• Stop fully before the accurate shot.