Honestly, who wouldn’t want to be a Valorant pro? Plays by mixwell, shroud and co. make the gamer’s heart beat faster and at the same time ask: How do I get better in my favorite game? We give you the most important tips and tricks for Riot’s FPS.
- Aim
- Map knowledge & skills
- Game understanding
How do I improve my Aim?
This is the most important question for every FPS game and the answer is quite simple: practice, practice, practice! The majority of skill comes from playing regularly. However, for all beginners, there are some important points to keep in mind:
The Crosshair’s placement
A headshot does the most damage in all FPS titles. Therefore, it is important that your Crosshair is at the right height before the duel. Classic beginner’s mistake is to look down while running across the map with the Crosshair on the ground. This unnecessarily complicates a possible Aim Duel and causes you to fall behind on the scoreboard.
Placing your Crosshair correctly throughout can save you some work. If you consistently aim at head height, you only need to move your mouse minimally in an Aim Duel, a large part of the way is done.
When do I use continuous fire, when do I go for single shot?
There is an obvious difference between spraying and tapping. To answer the question simply: use continuous fire when the enemy is close to you. Over long distances the recoil of a weapon is hard to control – rather use single precise shots.
If you want to improve your aim, you should mainly concentrate on precise aiming. Regular training of your aim – for example in the training mode – can be noticeable after a short time.
As far as recoil control is concerned, your goal must be to balance the resulting recoil pattern of the weapon. If you pull the weapon upwards, you have to control it downwards with the mouse. Sounds simple, but it takes some time. The recoil can vary depending on the weapon. So if you want to improve your spray control, focus on one weapon first.
Train my Aim
Muscle memory is the keyword here. If you repeat different movement sequences, your brain starts to store certain movements.
It’s best to start with Valorant’s own training mode “Shooting Range”. Spread out headshots as fast as you can, try not to aim specifically. Most of the aiming is instinctive and comes from the wrist. If you train regularly, you’ll quickly develop a certain routine and a feel for both your wrist and your weapons.
Last but not least
Of course, aiming is only one piece of the puzzle. A player with good Aim can be dominated in Valorant if he neglects other aspects. Nevertheless, aiming is the first and most important step to a successful game. If you invest a lot of time, you will get better – but perseverance is needed here as well.
In Part 2 and 3 of this series we will introduce you to map knowledge and game understanding. Don’t miss it!
Valorant Beginner’s Guide
Overwhelmed with Valorant? No wonder… Without experience in similar games (such as CS:GO or Overwatch) the start in Valorant is difficult. But don’t worry, we are here to help you with our Valorant Beginner Guide.
Valorant is a special game. Many think that getting into the game is easy, but without shooter experience, you’ll quickly be on the ropes. Even CS:GO veterans can get into trouble… In Counter Strike, there are no flying knife-throwing things-people. But that’s why we are here.
This beginner’s guide is meant to help you get started in Valorant and introduce you to the world of Valorant. After that, the most important features should be clear to you, so that the fun in Valorant is not lost.
Valorant Beginner Guide: Basics
Let’s start with the meaning behind the game. In other words: What is Valorant anyway? Valorant is a first-person shooter in which two teams consisting of five players face off. The first team to win 13 rounds wins. Both teams have a different role – attacker and defender.
The goal of the attackers is to place a spike and protect it until detonation. This must happen on one of the three spots (A/B/C). In turn, the defenders must prevent the attackers from doing so.
Each match consists of two halves. After the first half (12 rounds), the two teams switch roles. The attackers become defenders, the defenders become attackers. Easy.
Agents
Before the start of a match, each player must choose an agent. Agents have unique skills, which in most cases also require a certain playstyle (offensive, defensive, support, etc.). Currently there are 16 agents in total, but new agents have already been leaked and should be added soon.
As a new player, you can initially choose between 5 free agents: Brimstone, Phoenix, Sova, Jett and Sage. To unlock more agents, you will have to sign contracts, which is mostly done via Daily Quests or earning experience points.
Valorant Beginner Guide: The best agent to start with
Phoenix is by far the easiest agent to start with in Valorant. His skills are not too complicated, can be combined well in any situation. But watch out with the flashbangs (aka your Q skill)! You’ll probably flashbang yourself and your mates quite often in the beginning, but practice makes perfect!
Valorant Beginner Guide: The best mode to start with
Stay away from Unrated mode for the beginning. This may sound strange, but especially the beginning of Valorant might be hard for you. Frustration will lead to quick quits, which in turn will get you involved in penalties and XP loss. That’s why you should start with Spike Rush first. An average game here lasts 8 minutes, while other modes can easily go over 50 minutes. In Spike Rush, you’ll be quickly released from suffering without having to take any penalties.
In addition, you don’t have to do any eco rounds in Spike Rush. This means that you’ll be able to try out your agents’ abilities, as well as the most varied weapons. Spike Rush is a great mode to learn the basics of Valorant. When you feel like you’re firmly in the saddle, you can try your luck in Unrated mode. After 20 matches in Unrated mode, you’ll gain access to Competitive mode, where you can earn ranks.
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