VALORANT Static vs Dynamic Crosshair: Which One Is The Best

Valorant

May 17, 2025

Tarun Sayal

It’s no secret that VALORANT crosshairs come with a lot of customization options. Among the many ways you can customize it, one of the most common debates centers on static versus dynamic crosshairs. While both are feasible options, the most important thing to learn is how they work and what’s the best choice for your playstyle.

So, without further delay, let’s find out the difference between VALORANT static vs. dynamic crosshair and which one you should use.

Best Crosshair for VALORANT: Static or Dynamic?

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Your static crosshair maintains its dimensions and form regardless of your current movement. The visual appearance of the crosshair stays the same regardless of running, jumping or spraying. On the other hand, a dynamic crosshair responds to your movement and shooting actions.

It expands when you move or fire, then contracts when you’re standing still which gives you a visual indicator of when your shots are likely to be inaccurate.

The static crosshairs are preferred by most of the experienced gamers and also by the professionals. This aiming reference gives a clean, consistent visual point that remains still. The constant nature of this crosshair layout allows players to focus purely on their positioning, crosshair placement and reaction times because there are no annoying screen changes. But its biggest drawback is no feedback.

If you’re moving or spraying around the place, static crosshair won’t let you know your accuracy is off. The static crosshair is of little benefit to the players that are still learning the basic movement and aiming skills.

A dynamic crosshair is a built-in training feature that aids users, especially those still learning their fundamentals. As it clearly grows with your accuracy, it encourages good habits like counter-strafing and controlled shooting.

This is especially useful for you when you are still unsure when it’s safe to shoot. The catch is that a dynamic crosshair can look rather cluttered, especially during high stress fights where there is lots of motion and already your screen is bombarding you.

Which one is the best?

If you are new to VALORANT, then the dynamic crosshair is a good starting point. It will train you with the timing of movement and how it affects your shooting. But by the time you feel confident and know the feel of the game’s accuracy system, you may not need the feedback.

At that point, choosing to go to a static crosshair can clean up your view and keep you focused during high-intensity engagements.

For players who are already familiar with VALORANT’s mechanics or playing competitively, static crosshair is usually the better option.

Of course, there is a useful middle ground. If you desire the neat look of a static crosshair, but you still want some feedback while firing, you can activate the setting “Firing Error” in your crosshair settings.