Valorant is not a simple shooter. Each gun feels and operates differently, so players have to try out each one—for hours on end—and decide which ones they are most comfortable with. Players who just rush into each game without doing this might miss out on a lot of kills because they are unfamiliar with their weapons. In addition, the game encourages tactics; this is much more than a simple deathma
Valorant as a game has a steep learning curve, especially if you've never played CS:GO or a similar game before. Each individual character has a learning curve as well, and Phoenix has one of the steepest learning curves. Getting acquainted with how far his curveball goes is important to play him w
A team fight can easily tip to Phoenix's advantage with the Blaze firewall. Aside from providing vision-obstruction and constant AOE, Phoenix can use Blaze to have the team reposition as he makes an assault. This factor makes Blaze very useful in big areas, as Phoenix can trigger Blaze to feign an assault and have the squad flank oppone
C Site is full of structures and sharp corners. It's better to play passive and wait for enemies as holding sites is much easier when operating on the C site. C long, which is a common spot for an enemy push, can easily be halted by utilities and abilit
This also makes Agents with utilities and information gathering capabilities a strong candidate for holding C site. Some of the top tier agents to play on C site are Cypher, Sova, Viper, and Brimsto
At launch, valorant Dlc only has four maps. This can be a good thing for players who want to memorize every nook and cranny of each map. But for the rest, it can make the game feel the slightest bit shallow. The maps also don’t look wildly different from each other. And, to make matters worse, players start each match in fixed positions, so they will quickly internalize the maps, whether they want to or
A key part of the game is the different Agents present in it. Agents are the player-controlled characters in Valorant , each of which possesses unique abilities and attributes. Although all of them bring something unique to the table, not everyone is viable, especially in ranked mode. Agents like Sage and Breach are busted while Jett and Raze are hardly played in the high elo. The roster needs to be more balanced so that every Agent is at least viable in the competitive play. Only a few Agents dominating the meta will lead to imbalance, and the game will essentially only revolve around those powerful Age
But just how good is Valorant ? As a 5v5 tactical shooter, the game is trying to go after Counter Strike: Global Offensive ’s crown, which is no easy feat. But with high-stakes shootouts, unique abilities and fast-paced gameplay, the game is already a lot of
While the Sky Smoke signature blocks off sections of the map, Incendiary gives Brimstone the ability to control crucial map points. Triggering the incendiary grenade can generate a fire zone that can discourage combatants from approaching bomb sites or other crucial chokepoi
Valorant doesn’t have a leaderboard where players can see how far they are from the next rank. Even the Matchmaking Ratings (MMR) is hidden, and there isn’t a way to check it. A leaderboard will not only motivate players to improve, but it also acts as a reality check for players and where they stand. It will also help players to calibrate their strengths and weaknesses. Either a leaderboard, or a system where players can see their MMR, will significantly make the ranked mode be
Not only that, but Viper sees enemies easier in the smoke since they are lit up by a red outline. Sight in Valorant is so important, making Viper's ult feel like a robot killing machine and the receiving team like a little gi
Of Sage's abilities , perhaps Barrier Orb offers the most flexibility. Its ability to create a solid wall will let Sova secure defensive points easily while her team regroups. Moreover, Sage can position Barrier Orb to block an exit while the Slow Orb slows enemies down to get plowed by her all
Player footsteps are very clear and audible in Valorant . To minimize the footstep noise, players can Shift walk or Crouch walk. It’s much better to Shift Walk/Crouch walk and not give out your position instead of barging in and dying immediately. It’s not necessary to use either of the techniques all the time, but near tight corners or checkpoints, it’s highly recommended to do so. Both Shift Walking and Crouch walking are relatively easy techniques to pick up and le
B site is both hardest to capture and hardest to defend on Haven. With only one real entrance point, defending players can expect major utility usage and a burst of multiple enemies flying in. It’s usually held by a solo player and the task is often daunting. However, it’s easy to rotate on the B site as it is centrally placed between A and C sites. Just like every site, communication is vital for successful defending on the B site. There isn't one perfect Agent for defending B site and it's a very flexible posit