What crosshair should I use for Judge in Valorant?

A thick center dot (thickness 4–6, opacity 1) with inner and outer lines turned off. The big dot helps you center on targets at close range without cluttering your screen.

Should I use dynamic or static crosshair for shotguns?

Static. Shotguns already have wide spread, and the movement error animation bouncing around only distracts you during close-range fights. Keep movement error off.

Can I use the same crosshair for Judge and Bucky?

Yes — the same big-dot setup works for both. If you use Bucky for longer chips, add back thin inner lines (1/4/2/2) to help with mid-range accuracy.

How do I quickly switch between rifle and shotgun crosshairs?

Save your shotgun setup as a separate crosshair profile. You can swap profiles in Settings → Crosshair with two clicks, no need to retype codes.

What crosshair should I use for Judge in Valorant?

A thick center dot (thickness 4–6, opacity 1) with inner and outer lines turned off. The big dot helps you center on targets at close range without cluttering your screen.

Should I use dynamic or static crosshair for shotguns?

Static. Shotguns already have wide spread, and the movement error animation bouncing around only distracts you during close-range fights. Keep movement error off.

Can I use the same crosshair for Judge and Bucky?

Yes — the same big-dot setup works for both. If you use Bucky for longer chips, add back thin inner lines (1/4/2/2) to help with mid-range accuracy.

How do I quickly switch between rifle and shotgun crosshairs?

Save your shotgun setup as a separate crosshair profile. You can swap profiles in Settings → Crosshair with two clicks, no need to retype codes.

Best Valorant Shotgun Crosshair Settings for Judge and Bucky

Why Shotguns Need Their Own Crosshair

"what crosshair do you use for judge? the default one feels weird for shotgun fights" — YouTube comment

Most crosshair guides are written for Vandal and Phantom. But shotguns play by different rules: you are not aiming at heads — you are tracking bodies at point-blank range, often while moving. The regular green cross can actually get in the way.

A shotgun crosshair should help you judge the center of your screen while giving you a rough sense of pellet spread — without cluttering the narrow window you have in a close-quarters fight.

The Recommended Shotgun Setup

Based on what the community has tested and shared, here is a solid base config for Judge and Bucky:

Center Dot: ON, thickness 4–6, opacity 1

Inner Lines: OFF (the dot alone is enough)

Outer Lines: OFF (shotgun spread is bigger than any outer line can represent)

Outline: ON with opacity 0.5–1 (keeps the dot visible on bright maps)

Movement Error: OFF (shotgun accuracy is bad anyway — the bouncing animation just distracts)

Color: Cyan or bright green for max contrast at close range

Default cross vs shotgun-optimized reticle

Why a Big Dot Works for Shotguns

"big circle dot, turn off outer lines, makes close range so much easier" — YouTube comment

A thick center dot acts like a "center-of-mass" marker. With Judge especially, you are often flicking to a target at 3–5 meters. A large visible dot is faster to acquire than aligning a small cross. Turn off everything else and your screen stays clean.

When to Adjust

If the dot feels too big and covers the enemy at mid-range (~15m), drop thickness to 3

If you find yourself using Bucky at range for chip damage, add thin inner lines back (1/4/2/2)

On bright maps like Breeze, switch from cyan to red or magenta for better contrast

Pro Tip

Save your shotgun crosshair as a separate profile in settings. When you load into a map and plan on going Judge/Bucky, swap profiles with two clicks. No need to manually retype everything.

For rifle crosshair setups, visit the crosshair library or read more setup guides on the blog. This topic came from community feedback on shotgun settings.