PSA Method Valorant: Perfect Sensitivity Guide (2026)

Table of Contents

• • What is the PSA Method in Valorant?
• • Why sensitivity matters so much in Valorant
• • PSA Method step-by-step (Valorant version)
• • Using the PSA Method Calculator on BattlePooja
• • Pro tips to make PSA testing easier
• • FAQ: PSA Method & sensitivity questions

What is the PSA Method in Valorant?

The PSA Method (Perfect Sensitivity Approximation) is a testing process that helps you find your ideal mouse sensitivity through controlled comparisons instead of random changes. You start from a base value, test a slightly higher and slightly lower sens, keep the one that feels better, and repeat until you end up with a very tight range that feels natural.

Think of it like a “binary search” for your aim: each round of testing eliminates bad options and pushes you closer to a sensitivity where your crosshair lands where you expect it to, without overflicks or panic corrections. In practice, that means more consistent headshots, smoother tracking, and fewer games where your aim suddenly feels off for no reason.

Why sensitivity matters so much in Valorant

Valorant is not just about fast reactions; it is about precise crosshair placement, holding angles and winning first-shot duels. If your sensitivity does not match your natural movement, you will constantly fight your own mouse instead of focusing on the enemy.

The most common problems caused by a bad sens are:

• • Overflicking past the head when you try to correct quickly.
• • Underflicking and then doing small shaky micro-adjustments.
• • Losing track of targets during sprays or long fights.
• • Aim feeling good one day and terrible the next because you keep tweaking numbers.

A good sensitivity feels boring in the best way possible: your crosshair goes where you want without thinking about it, so your brain is free to read the minimap, utility and enemy habits instead of babysitting your mouse.

PSA Method step-by-step (Valorant version)

You can run the PSA Method fully inside the Valorant Practice Range and Deathmatch. Here is a simple version you can follow in 2026 on any server.

1. Pick a starting sensitivity

Start from whatever sens you are currently using or a reasonable baseline. As a rough guide, many players on 800 DPI end up comfortable between 0.3 and 0.5 in Valorant, but PSA will fine-tune that for you.

The starting number is not “final” or “correct” – it is just a reference point for the method to work from, so don’t stress too much about it.

2. Generate a higher and lower test value

From your base sens, you now want two clear options: one slightly lower and one slightly higher. The gap should be big enough that you can instantly feel the difference, not something like 0.345 vs 0.347.

You can do this math manually, but it is much easier to plug your sens into the PSA Method Calculator for Valorant on BattlePooja. The tool gives you structured higher and lower values for each iteration so you do not lose track of what you already tested.

3. Test each sensitivity with simple drills

For each of the two values (lower and higher), do the same drills in the Practice Range:

• • Long-range taps on stationary bots, focusing only on clean first-shot headshots.
• • Strafing left and right while keeping your crosshair glued to a single bot’s head.
• • Quick flicks between two bots at different distances without over-correcting.

After that, you can play one quick Deathmatch on each sensitivity and pay attention to how “forced” your aim feels when swinging, counter-strafing and taking wide duels.

4. Decide which one feels better overall

Don’t let a single crazy round or one lucky flick decide it. Focus on which sensitivity feels more natural: less hand tension, smoother tracking, and fewer big corrections during fights.

If you are genuinely unsure, give both values another short test. The one that feels slightly more controlled over multiple attempts is the one you keep for the next step.

5. Narrow the range and repeat

Once you pick a winner, treat that as your new “center” and generate another higher and lower value around it. You repeat the same drills, pick a winner again, and slowly shrink the difference between your test sensitivities.

After a few iterations, you will notice that you are no longer wildly moving around; you are picking between two settings that both feel good, but one is just a bit more reliable. That is where your perfect sensitivity usually lives.

6. Lock in your final sensitivity

When you reach a point where changing sens does not make it feel significantly better, that is your cue to stop tweaking. Lock in that value, write it down somewhere, and play ranked with it for at least 2–3 weeks.

The PSA Method gives you a great starting point, but real muscle memory is built over time. The more you stick to one number, the more natural your aim will feel across maps and agents.

Using the PSA Method Calculator on BattlePooja

Manually tracking every test value, iteration and range can get confusing, especially if you are testing across multiple days. That’s exactly why we built a dedicated PSA Method Calculator for Valorant on BattlePooja.

With the PSA Method Calculator Valorant, you just:

• • Enter your starting sensitivity (for example, 0.4 on 800 DPI).
• • Let the tool generate higher and lower test values for each iteration.
• • Test them in-game, then choose which one felt better and move to the next step.

In 20–30 minutes of focused testing, you can go from “no idea what sens to use” to a well-dialed value that matches your mechanics. You can repeat the same workflow whenever you change DPI, buy a new mouse or return to Valorant after a long break and want to recalibrate.

Pro tips to make PSA testing easier

The PSA Method itself is simple, but a few small habits will make your results much more consistent and easier to trust.

• • Keep your DPI and gear fixed: Do not change DPI or mousepad mid-way. Finish the whole process on one setup.
• • Warm up first: Spend 5–10 minutes warming up before starting PSA so bad warmup aim doesn’t mislead you.
• • Use the same drills every time: Run the exact same routine for each sensitivity so the comparison is fair.
• • Don’t overreact to one bad game: Look at how the sens feels across multiple drills and matches, not a single round.
• • Commit once you are close: When your values are very similar and both feel fine, pick one and commit instead of chasing perfection forever.

If you stick to this process, your sensitivity will stop being something you stress over and become just a stable part of your setup, like your crosshair and resolution.

FAQ: PSA Method & sensitivity questions

1. How long does the PSA Method take?

A focused PSA session usually takes around 20–30 minutes of Practice Range and a couple of short Deathmatches. You can spread it across a day if you want, but try to keep the conditions similar while testing.

2. Do I need a specific DPI for PSA?

No – PSA works at any DPI, as long as you keep it consistent. Many Valorant players use 400, 800 or 1600 DPI, but the method will adapt to whatever you prefer as long as you do not touch it mid-test.

3. Should I copy pro sensitivity or run PSA?

Copying a pro can give you a decent starting point, but their desk size, grip and arm movement are different from yours. PSA is a better long-term solution because it is based on how your own aim behaves, not someone else’s.

4. Can I use PSA for other FPS games?

Yes. The same idea works in other shooters and aim trainers. You can run the PSA process in those games and then convert the final sensitivity back to Valorant or vice versa using your usual sens converters.

5. How often should I redo PSA?

You do not need to redo it every week. Re-run a short PSA cycle only when you make a big change like new mouse, new DPI, different desk space, or after a long break where your old sensitivity feels completely foreign.

If you follow this method and keep your sensitivity stable, every hour you put into aim practice will stack instead of resetting. That is the real power of the PSA Method for Valorant players going into 2026.