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Zekken Valorant Settings: PRO Guide

If you’re a Valorant and a competitive fan, you’ve probably heard of Zekken – the Sentinels ‘newest star. Zachary... Stalingrad | 24. March 2024

If you’re a Valorant and a competitive fan, you’ve probably heard of Zekken – the Sentinels ‘newest star. Zachary “Zekken” Patrone was already one of the best players in North America at the age of 18 and his performance at the VCT Americas Kickoff only reinforced that claim.

As Zekken returns to the international stage at the upcoming VCT Masters Madrid many are curious as to what his secret is. Perhaps his most sought-after insight is his Valorant settings, which have helped his incredible aim and game sense.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into Zekken’s Valorant settings, covering everything from his mouse and crosshair configurations to his video and keybind settings. Whether you’re an old hand or a relative newcomer to the genre, zekken’s settings could give you that extra push to improve your play.

Mouse Options: The Foundation of Precision

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A key element of any professional player’s setup is their mouse settings; Zekken has the mouse settings set to maximum control and precision so he can make those split-second decisions that can mean the difference between winning and losing.

  • DPI: 1600 Sensitivity: 0.175
  • Scoped Sensitivity: 0.8
  • ADS Sensitivity: 1
  • eDPI: 280
  • Hz: 4000
  • Windows sensitivity: 6
  • Raw Input Buffer: On

Crosshair: The Secret to Perfect Target Aiming

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A well-designed crosshair is essential for accurate aiming in Valorant: zekken’s crosshair settings are designed to give him a precise point of reference so his shots hit exactly where he wants them to.

  • Color: White
  • Crosshair Color: #ffffff
  • Outlines: Off
  • Center Dot: Off
  • Show Inner Lines: On
  • Inner Line Opacity: 1
  • Inner Line Length: 4
  • Line Thickness: Inner Line Thickness: 2
  • Inner Line Offset: 0
  • Movement Error: Off
  • Firing Error: Off
  • Show Outer Lines: Off

Keybinds: Effortless Control at Your Fingertips

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Keybinds are important for any competitive shooter – they let players react quickly and easily, and Zekken’s keybinds are made for optimal comfort and responsiveness so he can unleash his skill and power through the battlefield.

  • Walk: L-Shift
  • Crouch: L-Ctrl
  • Jump: Space Bar
  • Use Object: F
  • Equip Primary Weapon: 1
  • Get Secondary Weapon: 2
  • Equip Melee Weapon: 3
  • Equip Spike: 4
  • Use/Equip Ability 1: Q
  • Use/Equip Ability 2: E
  • Use/Equip Ability 3: C
  • Use/Assign Ultimate Ability: X

Map Setting: Mastering the Battlefield

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Valorant maps are detailed and varied – and require players to know their layouts and mechanics – and Zekken’s map settings are created to give him a bird’s eye view of the battlefield so he can make the best decision and outmaneuver his opponents.

  • Rotate: Rotate
  • Fixed Orientation: Based on Side
  • Keep Player Centered: On – Minimap Size: 0.8
  • Minimap Zoom: 0.9
  • Minimap Vision Cones: On
  • Show Map Region Names: Never

Settings for Video: Performance Optimization

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For a game as fast-paced as Valorant, every second counts; Zekken’s video settings are tuned for the right balance between visual quality and performance for a responsive gaming experience.

  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16: 9
  • Method of Aspect Ratio: Fill
  • Display Mode: Fullscreen
  • Multithreaded Rendering: On
  • Material Quality: Low
  • Texture Quality: Low
  • Detail Quality: Low
  • User Interface Quality: Low
  • Vignette: Off
  • VSync: Off
  • Anti-Aliasing: None
  • Anisotropic Filtering: 1x
  • Increase Clarity: Off
  • Sharpening by Experimental Methods: Off
  • Bloom: Off
  • Distortion: Off
  • Cast Shadows: Off

Gear and PC Specs: The Tools of the Trade

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While settings certainly play a huge part in how a player performs, the hardware is just as important – zekken’s gear and PC specs are the best available – giving him the tools to really push himself to the limit.

  • Monitor: ZOWIE XL2546
  • Mouse: Razer Viper V3 Pro White (Unveiled)
  • Keyboard: Razer Huntsman V3 Pro Mini
  • Headset: HyperX Cloud II
  • Mousepad: Razer Strider XL
  • Earphones: Bose QuiteComfort 20
  • Processor: () AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti – RAM: G.SKILL Trident Z NEO 16GB.

Accepting Zekken’s Valorant settings will give you a leg up in the game. Leaving aside though, settings are only one part of the story; they’re only one component. True mastery requires time, practice and a knowledge of the game mechanics.

While Zekken and the rest of the Sentinels team prepare to make their overseas debuts, eagerly looking forward to the young starlet’s determination and ability, fans around the globe will be watching intently. With Zekken’s Valorant settings at your fingertips, you too can strive to be a champion in your play.