Start with the recommended baseline, change one value at a time, and test each adjustment under consistent conditions.
Valorant Cronus Zen Script Settings for Vandal vs Phantom
The Vandal and Phantom may both fill the main rifle role in Valorant, but that does not mean your Cronus Zen setup has to treat them identically.
If you use the Vandal around controlled taps and shorter bursts while using the Phantom for longer bursts or closer engagements, separate profiles can make your script easier to tune.
Instead of searching for one universal recoil or aim-assist value, build each profile around how you actually use that rifle.
If you're setting up your Zen for Valorant for the first time, start with our How to Set Up Cronus Zen for Valorant Console guide.
Vandal vs Phantom Cronus Zen Settings
The biggest difference should be how you tune the profile around your firing style.
A simple starting point is:
| Setting Area | Vandal Profile | Phantom Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Burst Style | Short and controlled | Short to sustained |
| Recoil Tuning | Precision focused | Sustained control |
| Aim Movement | Controlled | Responsive |
| Profile Priority | First-shot consistency | Tracking and burst consistency |
| Fine Adjustment | High | High |
| Separate Profile | Recommended | Recommended |
These are tuning principles rather than exact numerical values.
Different Valorant Cronus Zen scripts use different menus and value scales.
Vandal Profile: Prioritize Controlled Input
If you normally use the Vandal with controlled taps and short bursts, build the script profile around that style.
Focus on:
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Predictable first-shot behavior
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Controlled vertical compensation
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Minimal unnecessary aim movement
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Short-burst consistency
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Easy manual corrections
You do not necessarily need aggressive anti-recoil if you rarely hold the trigger for long periods.
Instead, concentrate on making the opening part of the firing pattern predictable.
Phantom Profile: Test Longer Bursts
If your Phantom playstyle uses longer bursts, test the anti-recoil setting across more than the first few shots.
A profile may feel stable initially but drift later during sustained firing.
Test:
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A single controlled burst.
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A medium-length burst.
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A longer burst.
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Manual tracking while firing.
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Repeated bursts without changing settings.
This gives you a clearer picture of how the recoil profile behaves over time.
Don't Automatically Give the Phantom More Anti-Recoil
Longer bursts do not automatically mean you should increase anti-recoil strength.
If the value becomes too aggressive, your reticle can start moving downward.
If it is too weak, the remaining recoil can continue pulling upward.
The goal is balance.
Start from your existing setting and adjust gradually.
Vandal Anti-Recoil Tuning
For a Vandal-focused profile, begin by testing short bursts.
Watch whether the reticle:
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Climbs vertically
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Pulls downward
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Moves unpredictably
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Feels difficult to correct manually
Make small changes rather than large jumps.
Because controlled firing is often the priority for this profile, avoid tuning solely around a long continuous spray if that is not how you normally use the weapon.
Phantom Anti-Recoil Tuning
For the Phantom profile, include longer firing tests.
If you tend to stay on target while firing for longer periods, the script needs to remain predictable beyond the opening shots.
Test both:
Static firing: to see the raw recoil compensation.
Manual tracking: to make sure the script does not interfere with your own right-stick movement.
A recoil profile should assist your chosen setup without making manual corrections feel restricted.
Aim Assist Settings for Vandal
If your script includes configurable aim-assist movement, a Vandal profile may benefit from a more controlled configuration.
Too much generated movement can make precision corrections feel less predictable.
Start with moderate settings for features such as:
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Aim strength
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Radius
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Aim speed
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Tracking movement
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Pattern size
Then increase only when needed.
For a broader look at the current options, see our Best Valorant Cronus Zen Script for Aim Assist.
Aim Assist Settings for Phantom
For a Phantom profile, you may prefer a more responsive configuration if you spend more time manually following moving targets during bursts.
That does not mean maxing every aim setting.
The better approach is to tune aim movement gradually while testing it alongside the Phantom recoil profile.
Aim assist and anti-recoil can both influence right-stick output, so they should ultimately be tested together.
Separate the Profiles
If your script supports multiple configurations, a simple setup could be:
Profile 1: Vandal
Profile 2: Phantom
Profile 3: Alternative rifle
Profile 4: Experimental values
This is much easier to manage than changing several settings manually every time you switch weapons.
Keep Your Controller Settings Consistent
Your in-game controller configuration affects how script-generated stick input feels.
Before tuning Vandal and Phantom profiles, settle on settings such as:
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Look sensitivity
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Aim sensitivity
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Deadzones
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Response behavior
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Focus-related aiming settings you normally use
Then leave those values alone while adjusting the script.
Changing your controller settings and your Zen settings at the same time makes troubleshooting much harder.
Test One Variable at a Time
Imagine your Phantom profile feels too aggressive.
You change:
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Anti-recoil
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Aim radius
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Aim speed
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Deadzone
all at once.
The setup improves, but now you have no idea which change actually fixed it.
Instead:
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Change anti-recoil.
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Test.
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Change aim radius if necessary.
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Test again.
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Continue one setting at a time.
This takes longer initially but produces a much easier setup to maintain.
Don't Copy the Same Vandal Values to Phantom
You can certainly use one profile as a starting point for the other.
But do not assume the final values should remain identical.
Duplicate your working Vandal profile, rename it Phantom, and then retest it using your normal Phantom firing style.
Only change the values that actually need adjustment.
This gives you a much better starting point than rebuilding the entire profile.
Valorant V5 and Separate Weapon Setups
CzenScripts currently offers Valorant V5 as an advanced Valorant Cronus Zen script.
When using any script that gives you configurable recoil or aim settings, apply the same principle:
Tune around the weapon and firing style rather than expecting one preset to work perfectly everywhere.
Other current Valorant options include:
You can compare the wider selection in our Best Valorant Cronus Zen Scripts Compared.
What If a Profile Doesn't Feel Right?
Before changing all your values, make sure the correct configuration is actually active.
Check:
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Correct script slot
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Correct weapon profile
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Script mods enabled
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Controller input working normally
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In-game settings unchanged
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Correct profile selected
If something suddenly stops behaving as expected, see our Valorant Console Cronus Zen Script Not Working? Input and Profile Checks guide.
Vandal vs Phantom: Which Profile Needs More Tuning?
Neither automatically requires more work.
It depends on how you play.
If you use the Vandal primarily for controlled shots, spend more time getting the opening recoil behavior and aim movement feeling predictable.
If you use the Phantom with longer bursts, spend more time checking how the profile behaves later in the firing sequence.
The important thing is that the profile matches the way you actually use the weapon.
Recommended Testing Process
Use this same process for both rifles:
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Set your normal controller sensitivity.
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Choose the rifle.
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Load its dedicated profile.
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Test without changing anything.
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Check short bursts.
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Check longer bursts if relevant.
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Adjust vertical recoil gradually.
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Tune aim settings separately.
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Test both features together.
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Save the final profile.
Then repeat the process for the other rifle.
Final Thoughts
The Vandal and Phantom do not need to share one universal Valorant Cronus Zen configuration.
A Vandal profile can be tuned around controlled firing and precision, while a Phantom profile can be tested more heavily around tracking and sustained bursts.
Keep your in-game settings consistent, create separate profiles when your script supports them, and change only one value at a time.
For more options, read our Best Valorant Cronus Zen Scripts Compared guide or browse the full Valorant Cronus Zen Scripts Collection.