How to Boost FPS, Fix Lag and Fix Stuttering in Valorant
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# How to Boost FPS, Fix Lag and Fix Stuttering in Valorant
Valorant is one of the most popular games, but
it can also be frustrating when lag, low FPS and freezes occur. Fortunately,
there are simple and effective ways to improve the gaming experience and enjoy smooth
gameplay. Here are some tricks to help you solve common problems in Valorant.
## Check your system requirements for Valorant
Before you start adjusting the settings, check
if your computer meets the minimum or recommended system requirements for
Valorant. If your computer does not meet the minimum requirements, you may need
to upgrade it with a new graphics card or processor. If your computer meets or
exceeds the recommended requirements, you should be able to run the game
smoothly with some tweaks.
## Update your graphics drivers
Your graphics drivers are very important for
your GPU to work properly and provide optimal gaming performance. Old or broken
drivers can cause problems like low FPS, freezing or crashing. To avoid this,
update your graphics drivers regularly.
## Adjust your graphics settings
One of the most effective ways to boost FPS and fix lag in Valorant is to lower your graphics settings. You can access them by pressing Esc and clicking on Video. Here are some settings that you can tweak to improve performance:
- Display Mode: Set this to Fullscreen for the best performance.
- Resolution: Lowering this will reduce the load on your GPU and increase FPS, but it will also make the game look less sharp. Try to find a balance between quality and performance that suits your preference.
- Limit FPS: You can limit your FPS to match your monitor's refresh rate or slightly higher. This can prevent screen tearing and reduce CPU usage. For example, if you have a 60Hz monitor, you can limit your FPS to 60 or 75.
- Material Quality: Set this to Low or Medium for better FPS.
- Texture Quality: Set this to Low or Medium for better FPS.
- Detail Quality: Set this to Low for better FPS.
- UI Quality: Set this to Low for better FPS.
- Vignette: Turn this Off for better FPS.
- VSync: Turn this Off for better FPS and input lag.
- Anti-Aliasing: Set this to None or MSAA 2x for better FPS.
- Anisotropic Filtering: Set this to 1x for better FPS.
- Improve Clarity: Turn this On for better visibility.
- Bloom: Turn this Off for better FPS.
- Distortion: Turn this Off for better FPS.
- First Person Shadows: Turn this Off for better FPS.
## Close background applications
Another way to fix lag and stuttering in Valorant is to close any unnecessary applications that might be running in the background and consuming your system resources. You can use the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to check which programs are using a lot of CPU, memory or disk usage and end them. You can also disable any startup programs that you don't need by using the System Configuration tool (Win+R and type msconfig).
## Disable Valorant full screen optimization
Some users have reported that disabling full screen optimization for Valorant.exe can help reduce stuttering and input lag. To do this, follow these steps:
- Locate the Valorant.exe file in your installation folder (usually C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\ShooterGame\Binaries\Win64).
- Right-click on it and select Properties.
- Go to the Compatibility tab and check the box next to Disable full screen optimizations.
- Click Apply and OK.
## Change Valorant FPS video settings
Valorant has some hidden video settings that you can change by editing a config file. These settings can help you optimize your game further and boost FPS. To access them, follow these steps:
- Locate the PersistedSettings.json file in your installation folder (usually C:\Riot Games\VALORANT\live\ShooterGame\Config).
- Make a backup copy of it in case something goes wrong.
- Open it with a text editor like Notepad.
- Find the section that says "Video" and change the following values:
- "AntiAliasingQuality": Set this to 0 for better FPS.
- "CharacterQuality": Set this to 0 for better FPS.
- "EffectQuality": Set this to 0 for better FPS.
- "Gamma": Set this to 2.2 for better visibility.
- "LightingQuality": Set this to 0 for better FPS.
- "ShadowQuality": Set this to 0 for better FPS.
- Save the file and launch the game.
## Check Riot server status
Sometimes, the issue might not be on your end, but on the server side. If you experience high ping, packet loss or rubber-banding in Valorant, it might be due to server issues or maintenance. You can check the Riot server status [here](https://status.riotgames.com/?region=euw&locale=en_GB&product=valorant) and see if there are any problems or updates. If there are, you might have to wait until they are resolved before playing.
## Turn down the game resolution and other settings like Texture Quality, Shadows, Anti-Aliasing, and similar Video Settings to get a massive boost in FPS.
This tip is similar to the one above, but it goes even further. If you have a low-end PC or a laptop that can barely run Valorant, you might want to sacrifice some visual quality for performance. By turning down the game resolution and other settings like Texture Quality, Shadows, Anti-Aliasing, and similar Video Settings, you can get a massive boost in FPS and reduce lag and stuttering. However, this will also make the game look worse and less immersive. You can experiment with different settings and resolutions until you find the best balance for your system.
## Conclusion
These are some of the best ways to boost FPS, fix lag and fix stuttering in Valorant. By following these tips and tricks, you should be able to enjoy smoother and more responsive gameplay in Valorant. However, keep in mind that every PC is different and some solutions might work better than others depending on your hardware and software configuration. If none of these methods help you, you might want to contact Riot support or visit their official forums for more help. Happy gaming!