Best crosshair codes for headshots in VALORANT

The best crosshair codes for headshots in VALORANT give you a clear aiming reference without covering the enemy’s head. Compact crosses and small dots are useful starting points, but visibility matters more than copying a famous player’s settings. Start with TenZ’s cyan cross for a compact, readable profile. Try nAts’ outlined green cross if you lose your crosshair against map backgrounds, or yay’s small dot if you prefer a single aiming point. Below are five published player profiles, import instructions, and adjustments to help you choose a crosshair for your own screen.

Best VALORANT crosshair codes for headshots

These profiles offer different combinations of size, color, outlines, and center spacing. The recommendations reflect their design, rather than a measured increase in headshot accuracy. Players change settings frequently. Treat these as published profiles checked on the date above, rather than guaranteed copies of what each player uses in every match.

Copy the complete string, including its opening characters and every semicolon. Choose a profile you can follow during movement and still see clearly over a distant target. Smaller is only useful while it remains readable.

TenZ: A compact starting point

TenZ’s listed profile uses cyan inner lines with length 2, thickness 2, and offset 1. The small gap leaves the center open, while the short lines provide a visible reference around it.

Start here if you want a conventional cross that takes up little screen space. If cyan blends into a particular background, adjust its color before changing the entire design.

aspas: A cross with a solid center

The aspas profile uses white inner lines with length 4, thickness 2, and offset 0. With no central gap, the lines meet at the aiming point.

Try it if you prefer a connected cross over an open center. Check distant targets carefully: a solid center can cover more of a small head than a thin, spaced cross.

nAts and Demon1: Outlined crosses

The nAts profile combines green, short inner lines with an outline. Demon1’s listed profile uses a white outlined cross with slightly longer lines.

These are useful alternatives when an unoutlined cross becomes difficult to follow against changing backgrounds. Import both and compare their visibility in the same practice conditions.

yay: A minimal dot

Yay’s listed profile uses a white center dot with thickness 1 and an outline, with inner and outer lines disabled.

Try it if surrounding lines distract you. Its small size is also its main tradeoff: if you repeatedly lose the dot during fights, increase its size or return to a compact cross.

How to import VALORANT crosshair codes

Importing a profile applies its crosshair settings without requiring you to enter every value manually.

1. Copy a complete code from the table.
2. Open Settings in VALORANT.
3. Select Crosshair.
4. Click Import Profile Code, represented by the downward-arrow icon beside the profile controls.
5. Paste the code and select Import.
6. Check the preview and give the profile a recognizable name.

Export your existing profile first if you want a copy to return to. Riot documents both import and export through the Crosshair settings menu.

How to adjust a crosshair for headshots

Keep the basic profile recognizable while correcting anything that makes aiming harder.

• Color: Choose a color you can distinguish from backgrounds and enemy outlines.
• Thickness: Increase it if the lines disappear; reduce it if they obscure distant targets.
• Offset: Adjust the central gap according to whether you prefer an open or connected aiming point.
• Outlines: Enable them when additional contrast helps.
• Movement and firing error: Use these indicators when you want visual feedback about shooting conditions.

Turning error indicators off keeps the visible crosshair steady. It does not remove movement inaccuracy or recoil. Riot’s gunplay changes explicitly distinguish movement-related accuracy penalties from the aiming reference on your screen.

How to test your VALORANT headshot crosshair

Use the Practice Range to compare profiles before taking them into competitive matches. Start with stationary targets and deliberate single shots. Then practice moving, stopping, and firing. Repeat at different distances to check whether the crosshair remains visible without covering the target. Keep your sensitivity unchanged during the comparison. Change one crosshair setting at a time, then use Deathmatch to see whether you can follow it against moving opponents and varied backgrounds. Headshot consistency still depends on placement and shot timing. Keep your aim near expected head height, account for elevation, and stop before firing accurate rifle shots. Riot’s guidance rewards players who stop before shooting rather than relying on moving accuracy.

Why is my VALORANT crosshair code not importing?

Copy the code again and remove any surrounding spaces, quotation marks, or formatting characters. Make sure you pasted a VALORANT profile string, rather than a CS2 crosshair code or a color hex value. If import succeeds but the crosshair looks different, check that you selected the imported profile and are viewing the intended Primary, ADS, or Sniper Scope settings. You can also copy a teammate’s crosshair while spectating by typing /cc or /crosshair copy in chat. Riot introduced this feature to save the spectated player’s crosshair as a new profile. That’s all for today! Looking for more bundle breakdowns, weapon comparisons, or cosmetic reviews? Don’t miss our latest VALORANT guides:

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