In Valorant Pistol Rounds, pistols are the most important thing of all. But what are the best pistols to buy in a Pistol Round? Today we’re going to look at the pros and cons of all the pistols for Pistol Round.

Before we get into the individual pros and cons of each pistol, let’s take a look at why winning in the Pistol Round can be so important and game-changing.

Why are Pistol Rounds important in Valorant?

Pistol Rounds often give your team a massive advantage in the third and fourth rounds of a match. Whoever wins the Pistol Round has a decisive financial advantage. This advantage allows you to buy the best weapons in the 3rd and 4th rounds, which in turn leads to a greater chance of overall victory.

The rounds after the Pistol Round are also called Bonus Rounds, as they often guarantee an easy victory simply because you have the better weapons. The higher the rank you play at, the more important the Pistol Rounds become – just like in CS:GO.

Which pistol should I buy in the Pistol Round?

As with all things in life, it all comes down to personal preference and which sidearm/pistol you are most comfortable with. Here we have a list of all sidearms in Valorant and their advantages and disadvantages to help you make your decision. If you don’t feel like going through all the weapons in detail, here’s our top favorite: the Ghost.

The Classic

Pros:

• It’s free! Yep, that’s a pretty big plus, after all, Pistol Round is all about making money.

Cons:

• Can’t kill with one headshot and often there’s not enough time for a second.
• Only effective at short to medium range and Valorant is a game where a lot of peeking is done at long range.

If you’re not really good with any pistol anyway, go for the Classic, it’s free after all! And don’t worry, being bad with pistols is not that rare. Most players are just used to rifles and automatic weapons and don’t really practice with pistols.

The Shorty

Pros:

• Good for camping behind corners and at very short distances.

Cons:

• Exclusively usable at short distances.
• Extremely bad at medium distances and completely useless at long.

The shorty only makes sense if you want to exclusively crouch in a corner and wait for an unwary opponent.

The Frenzy

Pros:

• The only fully automatic weapon in Pistol Rounds and therefore good for spraying.
• Extremely strong in close combat.
• Quite cheap!

Cons:

• All the drawbacks of the Classic really sucks at long range.
• Too much spray and you run out of ammo for the rest of the round.

The Ghost

Pros:

• Good accuracy at long range.
• Can take out unarmored agents with one headshot.
• Large magazine.

Cons:

• Absolutely unsuitable for shooting in quick succession.
• Requires more skill as accuracy drops off on the second shot.

In general, you shouldn’t play spray and pray with any pistol, and this is especially true for the Ghost.

The Sheriff

Pros:

• No damage drop. Enemies are dead at any distance with one headshot.
• 2-3 body hits are enough for a kill.

Cons:

• Very low rate of fire – first shot should sit.
• High recoil, making accuracy on second shot terrible.
• Most expensive sidearm in the game with high skill requirements.

So, which weapon would you be most likely to take to the Pistol Round? If you’re still unsure, we recommend the Ghost, as mentioned earlier. It’s easier to play than the Sheriff but still allows for one-shots at longer ranges, making it the most universally popular weapon in Pistol Rounds. A strong second choice would be the Frenzy, but it is only really strong at short ranges.

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 roles – 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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