The Raw Input Buffer in Valorant is a feature that processes mouse input directly from the hardware, bypassing the Windows operating system's processing. This direct input method reduces input latency and improves mouse responsiveness, providing a more precise and consistent translation of physical mouse movements into in-game actions
. Key functions and benefits of the Raw Input Buffer include:
- Bypassing Windows processing: It avoids any mouse acceleration or modifications that Windows might apply, ensuring a 1:1 mapping of mouse movement to game input
- Reducing input lag: By cutting out the middleman (the OS), it decreases the delay between your physical mouse movement and the corresponding action in-game
- Improving precision and consistency: This leads to smoother and more accurate aiming, which is critical in a precision-based shooter like Valorant
- Optimizing performance: It can reduce CPU load and potentially increase FPS by optimizing how input APIs handle raw input
- Best suited for high polling rate mice: Players using high-end gaming mice with polling rates of 8000 Hz or more benefit the most, as the game can process the frequent input updates more efficiently
To enable Raw Input Buffer, you go to Valorant's settings under the "General" tab in the mouse section and toggle the Raw Input Buffer option on, then save the changes
. In summary, Raw Input Buffer in Valorant ensures your mouse inputs are delivered directly and quickly to the game, enhancing responsiveness, reducing input lag, and improving aiming accuracy, especially for users with high polling rate gaming mice
