Valorant: best sensa and agent tier list, September 2026
Valorant is a tactical shooter by Riot Games where accuracy decides everything: one headshot changes the round. Proper sensa and crosshair settings are half the battle, and the agent meta shifts with every patch. Below are the best sensitivity settings and the agent tier list for September 2026 (patch 13.05).
Sensitivity settings: how to dial in accuracy
In Valorant, sensitivity is measured in eDPI: mouse DPI multiplied by the in-game sensitivity. For most players the comfortable zone is 200–400 eDPI.
| Setting | Recommendation | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Mouse DPI | 400–800 | Stable micro-movements |
| In-game sensitivity | 0.3–0.7 at 800 DPI | eDPI around 240–560 — the pro zone |
| Zoom sensitivity | 1.0 | One muscle memory |
| Sniper multiplier | 0.8–1.0 | Smooth tracking at range |
| Mouse acceleration | Off | Otherwise muscle memory never builds |
| Raw Input Buffer | On | Removes processing delay |
Calibration: set sensitivity so a 180° turn spans the full pad width. Then do not change the numbers for a week — muscle memory beats "perfect" values. To quickly convert sensitivity from another game, use our sensitivity calculator.
Crosshair: a basic profile
- Type: dot or crosshair without outlines.
- Color: green or cyan — most visible on most maps.
- Movement lines: off.
- Firing error: on while learning, then off.
Agent tier list: September 2026 (patch 13.05)
Based on combined winrate and pick rate in ranked (aggregator data from mid-September 2026).
| Tier | Agents |
|---|---|
| S | Clove, Neon |
| A | Sage, Viper, Fade, Sova, Phoenix |
| B | Vyse, Killjoy, Cypher, Chamber |
| C | Skye, Raze, Jett, Reyna, Waylay, Yoru |
| D | Veto, Tejo, Deadlock, Brimstone, Astra, Omen |
| F | Gekko, KAY/O, Iso, Harbor, Breach |
Meta headline: Clove (53.1% winrate) is the strongest agent of the patch; Neon (52.0%) is the fastest duelist. Sage (52.8%) is the most underrated pick: an A-tier agent at almost zero popularity.
Who to unlock first as a beginner
- Duelist: Phoenix — simple, stable kit.
- Sentinel: Sage — heals, revives and a wall that breaks enemy pushes.
- Initiator: Sova — recon arrows teach you to read the map.
- Controller: Clove — current S-tier and an accessible kit.
Tips
- One aim routine beats a hundred "perfect" settings: train mechanics in the range for 15 minutes before queuing.
- Check the minimap every few seconds — information wins rounds.
- Do not pick F-tier agents in ranked without a thousand hours on them.
- Update the tier list monthly: patches ship every two weeks.
- Stand still when shooting: movement hurts accuracy in Valorant more than in other shooters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sensa in Valorant? There is no universal answer: aim for eDPI 200–400 and calibrate to your pad.
What crosshair do pros use? Most use a dot or a short cross without outlines, in green or cyan.
What is eDPI? Mouse DPI multiplied by in-game sensitivity — a unified sensitivity metric.
How often does the tier list change? With every patch: agent balance is tuned every two weeks.
Which agent is easiest? Phoenix and Sage — simple abilities and immediate team value.
Last updated: September 19, 2026.