Scales settings

Scales currently uses the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Magenta mouse set at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 0.35, resulting in an effective eDPI of 280. This configuration strikes a balance between swift crosshair movement and precise control, which is essential for tracking enemies and making subtle adjustments during high-pressure situations.

Scales utilizes a custom crosshair with a compact, clean design, featuring no outlines or center dot, and a cyan coloration. This minimalist setup ensures maximum visibility of targets and surroundings, reducing distractions and allowing for highly accurate aiming—an approach favored by many top-level players for its clarity and reliability in clutch scenarios.

Scales plays on the ZOWIE XL2566K monitor, renowned for its high refresh rate and fast response times. This monitor delivers exceptionally smooth visuals and minimal input lag, which is crucial for competitive Valorant play as it enables faster reaction times and more fluid tracking of opponents during rapid engagements.

Scales opts for performance-focused video settings, including a 1280x960 resolution with a 4:3 aspect ratio in fullscreen mode, and all quality settings—such as texture, detail, and material quality—set to low. Effects like bloom, v-sync, vignette, and distortion are turned off, with multithreaded rendering enabled. This configuration prioritizes high frame rates and clear visuals, reducing distractions and ensuring consistent performance in competitive matches.

Scales uses the Wooting 60HE v2 Black keyboard, known for its rapid response and analog input capabilities. His keybinds are mapped for efficiency, with primary abilities and weapons assigned to easily accessible keys, such as 'C' for Ability 1, 'Q' and 'E' for other abilities, and standard keys for weapon equips. This intuitive layout enables swift ability usage and weapon switching, supporting quick decision-making in fast-paced situations.

Scales relies on the Artisan Type-99 Soft Black mousepad, which is favored for its smooth glide and consistent surface. This mousepad provides the right balance of speed and control, complementing his medium eDPI setup and allowing for both rapid flicks and precise micro-adjustments during aiming.

Scales has used both the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Black and the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Black headsets, both of which are known for their immersive sound quality and clear directional audio. Using such high-fidelity headsets allows Scales to accurately pinpoint enemy movements and abilities, giving him a crucial edge in situational awareness.

Scales configures his minimap with a fixed orientation, a size of 1.2, and a zoom level of 0.9, with vision cones and region names always displayed. This setup ensures that the minimap remains consistent and informative, allowing him to quickly interpret teammate positions and enemy information, which is vital for making strategic decisions during matches.

Scales currently has raw input buffer and experimental sharpening both turned off. By disabling these features, he ensures that his mouse input remains consistent and unaltered, while also avoiding any potential visual artifacts, thereby maintaining a stable and predictable gameplay experience.

Scales sets his Windows mouse sensitivity to 6 and disables raw input buffer in-game, ensuring that his mouse movements are accurately translated without acceleration or filtering. This combination is widely regarded as the standard for professional players, as it minimizes inconsistencies and guarantees reliable crosshair control during competitive play.