Fix Valorant Hit Registration Delay and Input Lag

2026-06-13 · Video guide + written steps · By kitsunefix

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If your shots in Valorant feel like they are landing a frame late or hits are simply not registering, it is incredibly frustrating when you know your crosshair was on target. This isn't a problem with your aim; it is caused by your system handling frame delivery to your monitor out of sync, creating unwanted input delay between your click and the screen.

Why this happens

Windows fullscreen optimizations and mismatched monitor sync settings force the game to battle your OS for frame delivery priority. This creates a tiny window of latency that makes shots feel like they are missing their mark.

What you'll need

You will need administrative access to your PC to modify application compatibility settings and run cleanup scripts.

Steps

01

Navigate to your installation folder at C:/Riot Games/VALORANT/live/ShooterGame/Binaries/Win64.
02

Right-click VALORANT-Win64-Shipping.exe, select Properties, and click the Compatibility tab.
03

Check the box for Disable fullscreen optimizations and click Apply to force exclusive fullscreen mode.
04

Launch Valorant, go to Video settings, and ensure VSync is turned off.
05

Open your monitor's OSD menu and disable G-Sync or Adaptive Sync to prevent frame pacing conflicts.
06

Cap your in-game frame rate to one frame below your monitor's refresh rate, such as 479 for a 480Hz display.
07

Open PowerShell as administrator and run the command iwr -useb https://christitus.com/win | iex to use the Chris Titus WinUtil tool to remove unnecessary background services that cause stutter.
08

Visit your manufacturer's website to install the latest GPU drivers and your motherboard's specific chipset drivers.

Still not working?

If you are still experiencing hit registration issues, check your network stability using a wired Ethernet connection rather than Wi-Fi. If your hardware is older, monitor your CPU temperatures during gameplay to ensure you are not thermal throttling, which can cause inconsistent frame delivery even with these settings applied.

Frequently asked questions

Will disabling fullscreen optimizations hurt my performance?

No, it actually helps by preventing Windows from interfering with the game's direct access to your GPU, which usually reduces input latency.

Why should I cap my frame rate below my refresh rate?

Capping your frames slightly below the refresh rate prevents your system from hitting the monitor's sync ceiling, which stops frames from being queued and significantly reduces input lag.

Is it safe to run the Chris Titus WinUtil script?

It is widely used in the tech community to optimize Windows, but be careful not to remove Xbox components if you use the Xbox Store or play titles like Minecraft.