Best settings

VALORANT Best Settings for FPS (2026)

Practical presets to improve performance without destroying image quality.

Check your PCRequirementsSteam Deck

Recommended tweaks

  • Multithreaded rendering on
  • Low material/detail for competitive clarity
  • Disable VSync; use NVIDIA Reflex if available
  • Stable high refresh matters more than ultra textures
Target GPU (rec)GTX 1050 / RX 560
Minimum GPUIntel HD 3000
RAM8 GB recommended

FAQ — VALORANT performance

Does VALORANT run on Steam Deck?

Not supported on Steam Deck due to kernel-level anti-cheat — play on Windows.

Best settings for VALORANT on PC?

Start with Medium presets, lower shadows/effects first, and use FSR/DLSS if available. Cap FPS to your display for smoother framing.