Boaster (Jake Howlett) — Valorant Professional Player Settings and Gear
About Boaster
Jake 'Boaster' Howlett is the heart, soul, and strategic brain of Fnatic's Valorant roster, an in-game leader whose infectious energy and innovative calling have made Fnatic the most entertaining and tactically creative team in the game. His leadership style combines deep strategic preparation with an ability to make mid-round adjustments that catch opponents completely off guard, producing some of the most creative executes in professional Valorant. Boaster is unique among top-tier IGLs in that he maintains a genuinely positive attitude visible to fans through his animated reactions, celebrations, and post-match interviews that have made him one of the most beloved figures in the Valorant community. His Masters championships with Fnatic validated his approach — proving that energy, creativity, and team chemistry can compete with pure firepower. While not known as a mechanical star, Boaster's impact rounds and clutch plays in critical moments have won Fnatic countless maps they had no business winning. His content creation and community engagement have made him arguably the most recognizable face of EMEA Valorant.
Boaster Complete Mouse Settings
| Mouse | ATK Blazing Sky F1 |
|---|---|
| DPI | 800 |
| In-Game Sensitivity | 0.24 |
| eDPI (DPI × Sensitivity) | 192 |
| Polling Rate | 1000 Hz |
Boaster Player Profile
| In-Game Name | Boaster |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jake Howlett |
| Game | Valorant |
| Team | Fnatic |
| Role | IGL |
| Age | 27 |
| Country | UK |
Boaster Sensitivity Analysis
Boaster plays at 192 eDPI (800 DPI × 0.24 sensitivity), which is close to the average Valorant professional eDPI of 251. This places Boaster in the 27th percentile among 570 tracked Valorant players — meaning 27% ofValorant pros play at a sensitivity equal to or lower than Boaster.
Boaster's medium sensitivity is the most common choice among professionals, offering a balance between precision and speed of movement.
Use our Valorant Sensitivity Converter to convert Boaster's settings to other games.
Boaster Career Achievements and Awards
Boaster has accumulated 10 major achievements and awards throughout their career:
- VCT Masters Tokyo 2023 Champion
- VCT Masters champion (multiple)
- VCT EMEA League Champion (multiple)
- Fnatic franchise IGL and captain
- VCT Champions competitor (multiple)
- Most beloved IGL in Valorant
- VCT LOCK//IN finalist
- Face of EMEA Valorant
- Known for innovative tactical approach
- Multiple VCT international deep runs
Boaster Mouse History Timeline
Boaster has used 3 different mice throughout their professional career. Here is the complete timeline:
| Mouse | Period | Brand |
|---|---|---|
| ATK Blazing Sky F1 | 2025-Present | — |
| Razer Viper V3 Pro | 2024-2025 | Razer |
| Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 2021-2024 | Logitech |
Fnatic Roster — Boaster's Teammates
Current Fnatic players and their mouse setups:
| Player | Role | Mouse | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfajer | Duelist | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro | 400 | 180 |
| crashies | Initiator | Lamzu Maya X | 1600 | 160 |
| KRIMZ | Rifler | Razer Viper V3 Pro | 400 | 580 |
| Upset | ADC | Logitech G Pro Wireless | 2100 | |
| LeonGids | Fragger | Lamzu Maya | 800 | 112 |
| Deapek | Support | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 800 | 80 |
| YukaF | IGL | Endgame Gear OP1w 4K | 1600 | 864 |
| PROD | Duelist | Logitech G Pro X Superlight | 800 | 416 |
| maden | Rifler | Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed | 800 | 1600 |
| fear | Rifler | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 | 400 | 540 |
Other Pro Players Using the ATK Blazing Sky F1
1 other featured pros also use the ATK Blazing Sky F1 across PUBG (1).
| Player | Game | Team | DPI | eDPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| xxxLu | PUBG | Four Angry Men | 400 |
All Valorant Pro Players
78 other Valorant pro players with detailed profiles:
Valorant Players with Similar Sensitivity to Boaster
Boaster plays at 192 eDPI. These Valorant pros use a sensitivity within ±150 eDPI:
| Player | Team | eDPI | DPI | Sensitivity | Mouse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaKo | DRX | 192 | 400 | 0.48 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| spikeziN | Leviatan | 192 | 800 | 0.24 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Fizzy | MOUZ | 192 | 1600 | 0.12 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| cauanzin | LOUD | 192 | 1600 | 0.12 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| beyAz | Gentle Mates | 195 | 1600 | 0.12 | Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro |
| Boostio | Free Agent | 186 | 800 | 0.23 | Lamzu Maya X |
| Demon1 | Evil Geniuses | 184 | 800 | 0.23 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Chronicle | Team Vitality | 200 | 1600 | 0.12 | ATK Dragonfly A9 |
| jawgemo | G2 Esports | 184 | 1600 | 0.12 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 |
| Suygetsu | Karmine Corp | 184 | 800 | 0.23 | Razer Viper V3 Pro |
| Alfajer | Fnatic | 180 | 400 | 0.45 | Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro |
| Shanks | G2 Esports | 176 | 800 | 0.22 | Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 Dex |
Other Valorant IGLs
Other professional Valorant players who also play the IGL role:
- stax (T1) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 172 eDPI
- ANGE1 (Natus Vincere) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 400 eDPI
- ShahZaM (Team Liquid) — uses TEEVOLUTION Terra, 212 eDPI
- Boostio (Free Agent) — uses Lamzu Maya X, 186 eDPI
- johnqt (Sentinels) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, 320 eDPI
- FNS (Free Agent) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 212 eDPI
- hfmi0dzjc9z7 (Edward Gaming) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 290 eDPI
- Karon (Gen.G) — uses Logitech G Pro X Superlight, 160 eDPI
- Lothar (DRX) — uses Razer Viper V3 Pro, 320 eDPI
- BerLIN (FunPlus Phoenix) — uses Zowie S2-DW, 328 eDPI
Frequently Asked Questions About Boaster
- What mouse does Boaster use?
- Boaster uses the ATK Blazing Sky F1.
- What DPI does Boaster use?
- Boaster plays at 800 DPI with an in-game sensitivity of 0.24, giving an effective DPI (eDPI) of 192.
- What team does Boaster play for?
- Boaster (Jake Howlett) currently plays for Fnatic as a IGL in Valorant.
- What polling rate does Boaster use?
- Boaster uses a polling rate of 1000 Hz on their ATK Blazing Sky F1.
- What mice has Boaster used in the past?
- Boaster has used 3 mice throughout their career: ATK Blazing Sky F1 (2025-Present), Razer Viper V3 Pro (2024-2025), Logitech G Pro X Superlight (2021-2024).
- Is Boaster's sensitivity high or low?
- Boaster's eDPI of 192 is near the average of 251 for Valorant professionals, placing them in the 27th percentile.
