Maxim "Sensei Mori" Tomilov For a long time, shooters were a genre poorly suited for controllers. However, with the rising popularity of Battlefield and Call of Duty series, developers are increasingly adding support for various input devices.
With Valorant, the situation is a bit more complicated. Nevertheless, it’s possible to play this multiplayer action game with a device, and in this article, we’ll explain how to do it.
Can you play Valorant with a controller?
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Valorant on PC does not natively support gamepads, so unfortunately, you can’t just plug in a device and play. However, there are a few programs that allow you to bypass this limitation:
- reWASD;
- JoyToKey;
- DS4Windows for DualShock and DualSense.
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All these programs work on a similar principle: they map inputs from the device to keyboard buttons. For example, pressing "RB" can be processed by the software as a left mouse click. In simple terms, the software tricks the game into thinking you’re using a standard input device—a keyboard.
Playing with a device on its own isn’t considered cheating; it doesn’t offer any gameplay advantages and, in fact, puts the player at a disadvantage since aiming accuracy is significantly reduced. However, using mapping software (the process of matching input to controls) could be a strong argument for banning a player.
Console Vibes on PC: setting up Valorant with a controller
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Follow these steps:
- Download one of the programs above from official sources and launch it.
- Connect your gamepad to the computer. Once successfully connected, most programs will automatically detect the input device.
- Create a new control scheme and reassign key bindings as you prefer.
- Launch the game.
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We highly recommend avoiding complex key combinations or macros, as the anti-cheat system can quickly detect that a player is using unfair gameplay methods and may issue a ban.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a device in shooter
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The main disadvantage, of course, is the risk of account suspension. Even if the player has no malicious intent and just wants to try a new experience, developers might see mapping software as a potential threat.
Additionally, gamepads lack the precision provided by a mouse. While in other shooters, the difference between input devices is offset by features like aim assist, Valorant does not offer such help. This means that gameplay quality will likely decrease.
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On the other hand, a modern gamepad brings a sense of tactile feedback, smoothness, and relaxation. You can lean back in your chair, find the most comfortable position, and simply enjoy the game.
Whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages is up to you. There have been no widely reported bans for using key-mapping software, but this doesn’t eliminate the risk. We hope you found this article helpful and now know how to play shooter with a controller.
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