This guide starts with Valorant’s built-in accessibility options and Windows’ color/zoom tools, then describes safe external helpers (Overwolf apps, VibranceGUI, vendor image filters, borderless/windowed modes). It calls out higher-risk injectors (like ReShade) clearly — don’t use them in competitive matches unless you fully understand and accept Vanguard’s anti-cheat implications.
1) Valorant’s built-in accessibility & Enemy Highlight Color — first stop
What it does: Valorant includes accessibility toggles such as enemy highlight color, HUD visibility options, and other UI adjustments that often deliver the biggest visibility gains with zero external risk.
Why start here: These options are provided by Riot, run inside the game, and change nothing outside Valorant — they’re the safest and fastest way to improve clarity.
Where to look: Settings → General → Accessibility / Enemy Highlight Color. Pick a vivid, high-contrast hue (neon cyan, bright magenta, or another color that clearly separates enemies from the map).
2) Windows Magnifier (Lens / Docked modes)
What it does: The built-in Magnifier can zoom part of the screen (lens) or create a docked magnified strip — useful for reading buy menus, agent text, and UI elements.
Best practice: Magnifier works reliably in windowed or borderless modes; some fullscreen optimizations can interfere with it. Use the Windows accessibility settings to choose the mode that matches your display mode.
3) Windows Color Filters & High-Contrast themes
What it does: Color filters (for protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia), inverted colors, and high-contrast themes can make agent abilities, enemy outlines, and HUD elements much easier to see for certain vision conditions.
How to try: Toggle and test filters via Settings → Accessibility → Color filters (Windows 10/11). Experiment to find the combination that improves clarity without creating new visual confusion.
4) Overwolf companion apps (approved overlays / trackers)
What it does: Overwolf hosts a catalog of Riot-friendly companion apps — match trackers, stat overlays, and HUD add-ons that don’t rely on dangerous injection techniques. Many apps let you enlarge or reformat scoreboard/stats so you can see information with less strain.
Why it’s safer: Overwolf is a recognized distribution platform for companion tools and gives you per-app control. Use only apps listed in the Overwolf store or otherwise approved by Riot to minimize risk.
5) VibranceGUI (automates GPU vibrance/saturation)
What it does: VibranceGUI toggles your GPU driver’s digital vibrance/saturation level when Valorant runs, increasing color punch so enemies and abilities “pop” more from the background. It modifies driver settings rather than injecting into the game.
Why people use it: It’s non-invasive (uses driver APIs) and widely used by players who want stronger color contrast without altering game files.
6) NVIDIA Freestyle / AMD Radeon image filters (official driver filters)
What it does: Both vendors offer per-game post-processing filters (contrast, brightness, sharpness, HDR tweaks) through official software like GeForce Experience or Radeon Settings.
Advantage: These are supported by the GPU vendor and don’t rely on third-party injection mechanisms — a good middle ground between purely OS-level tweaks and full modding.
7) Borderless / Windowed-Fullscreen tools (Borderless Gaming or native)
What it does: Running Valorant in borderless or windowed-fullscreen mode makes OS accessibility tools (Magnifier, high-contrast themes, overlays) work more consistently and lets you switch focus without minimizing.
Trade-offs: Borderless/windowed modes can sometimes change input latency or alter how overlays behave. Test to confirm your setup still feels responsive.
8) ReShade — very effective visuals, but risky with Vanguard
What it does: ReShade can apply custom post-processing effects such as sharpeners, edge outlines, magnifier lenses, and contrast boosters that many low-vision players find transformative.
Why it’s risky: ReShade uses DLL injection and alters rendered frames. Riot’s Vanguard anti-cheat is aggressive about third-party injectors; ReShade has previously caused false positives in other titles.
Recommendation: Avoid ReShade during competitive play. If you experiment with it, do so only in offline modes, unranked matches, or on a separate system, and be prepared to accept the anti-cheat risk. Do not try to hide or circumvent Vanguard — that risks account action.
9) ReShade magnifier & outline shaders (only if you accept the anti-cheat risk)
What it offers: Community shaders can create a magnified circle around your crosshair, apply high-contrast outlines to models, or emphasize edges and silhouettes — features specifically requested by low-vision players.
Important warning: Because these shaders require injecting ReShade into the game, they may trigger Vanguard alerts. I strongly urge low-risk alternatives (Windows filters, VibranceGUI, vendor filters, Overwolf) before considering ReShade in any live competitive environment.
10) Crosshair, UI scale and resolution tricks (make things bigger and bolder)
What to try: Increase crosshair thickness, opacity and size; raise UI scale; or experiment with resolution/aspect hacks (for example, 4:3 stretched) that make onscreen elements proportionally larger.
Why it helps: Larger, bolder UI and crosshairs are easier to track and read. Many players find a combination of a bright crosshair color + thicker outline dramatically improves hit visualization.
Safety & anti-cheat notes (read this first)
- Always prioritize in-game and OS accessibility options. They are zero-risk and often sufficient.
- Use Overwolf and vendor/driver filters where possible. These are the safest external choices.
- Avoid untrusted DLL injectors, trainers or unknown overlays while playing ranked. Riot Vanguard does not operate from an allowlist — any unauthorized injection may be flagged.
- If you experiment with injector-style tools (ReShade, Special K, etc.), do it offline, in unranked matches, or on a separate system. Do not attempt to bypass or disable Vanguard.
Quick “safe-first” setup checklist for low-vision players
- Change Valorant Enemy Highlight Color to a high-contrast option; increase minimap & HUD sizes.
- Enable Windows Magnifier (use Docked or Lens) — consider playing in borderless/windowed for best compatibility.
- Turn on Windows Color Filters or a High-Contrast theme and test HUD readability.
- Install Overwolf and pick a trusted Valorant companion app for larger overlays or stat displays.
- If more contrast is needed, try VibranceGUI or your GPU’s official image filters (NVIDIA Freestyle / AMD). Test these in unranked first.
- If you consider ReShade or other injectors, read Riot’s anti-cheat guidance carefully and accept the risk before using them.
Final thoughts
Start with the zero-risk options and escalate only if necessary. Many low-vision players achieve excellent results by combining Valorant’s native accessibility settings with Windows Magnifier, thoughtful color filters, and safe vendor/driver tools. Reserve any injector-style solutions for experimentation only, and always prioritize account safety and fair play when you step into ranked matches. If you’d like, I can draft a short, step-by-step safe setup guide for Windows Magnifier + Valorant settings that avoids any anti-cheat risk.