VALORANT — System Requirements, Mods & Performance
Everything you need to run, tune, and master VALORANT: official specs, FPS estimates, crash fixes, optimization, and our editor’s best tips.
Last updated 2026-09-09 · evergreen reference
VALORANT is a shooter, strategy title from Riot Games (2020). This hub collects our evergreen reference for it: can your PC run it, how to push the highest FPS, the crashes players hit most, and — where the game supports it — the mods and settings that make it better.
Unlike cheat-and-command aggregators, we cover legal optimization, safe modding, and fair play only. Every spec and setting here is reproducible on a normal Windows PC.
At a glance
The quick facts about VALORANT and what this hub covers.
VALORANT — key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Riot Games |
| Release | 2020 |
| Genre | Shooter, Strategy |
| ESRB / Age | Mature |
| Rating | 85/100 (Metacritic) |
| Mod support | No — anti-cheat enforced |
| Our verdict | Runs on Intel HD 4000 at minimum; a GTX 1050 Ti-class card targets high settings. |
Will it run? Performance snapshot
Editorial FPS estimates so you know what to expect before installing. One of the lightest competitive shooters. Runs on integrated graphics at 60+ FPS; a 30 GB SSD is recommended.
Estimated FPS by GPU
Editorial performance estimates at native/upscaled settings. Real FPS varies with CPU, RAM speed, drivers, and in-game scene complexity — verify with the in-game benchmark.
| GPU | 1080p Competitive | 1080p High | 1440p Ultra | 4K Ultra* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTX 1060 6GB | 150 | 110 | 65 | 35 |
| RX 580 8GB | 145 | 100 | 60 | 35 |
| RTX 2060 | 225 | 160 | 95 | 50 |
| RX 6600 | 250 | 175 | 105 | 55 |
| RTX 3060 | 310 | 220 | 130 | 70 |
| RTX 4070 | 555 | 400 | 240 | 125 |
| RX 6800 XT | 585 | 420 | 250 | 135 |
What’s in this hub
Five focused guides plus a game-specific deep dive.
System Requirements
Official minimum, recommended and 4K specs, plus a "will it run" verdict.
Open: VALORANT System Requirements.
Mods & Customization
What’s allowed, anti-cheat policy, and safe customization.
Open: VALORANT Mods & Customization.
Crash Fixes
Common errors and a step-by-step troubleshooting playbook.
Open: VALORANT Crash Fixes.
Optimization
Best PC settings, upscaling, and expected FPS by GPU.
Open: VALORANT Optimization.
Best Agents & Settings by Role
Valorant’s agents split into roles that shape every comp. Below are role starters and the settings that keep input lag low on any rig.
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Open →This is an independent player reference and is not official documentation for VALORANT. GameRulePro does not host or link to copyrighted assets. Modding guidance is for single-player use only — never use mods in online multiplayer. Verify current requirements, prices and policies with the publisher before acting.