Our Valorant Weapon Guide series continues with the last rifle in the game. The Bulldog may not be as popular as its three siblings, but it can also be a good pick.
We’ve already covered the Vandal, Phantom, and Guardian, and now it’s time to take a look at the Bulldog.
Bulldog Weapon Guide
The Bulldog is the cheapest rifle in Valorant, but does that make it the worst? Well, that depends. Just like any other weapon, it has its strengths and weaknesses.
- Rate of fire: 9.15 rounds/sec
- Magazine: 24 rounds
- Penetrating power Medium
- Reloading speed: 2.5 seconds
The Bulldog has more bullets than the Guardian, the rate of fire is similar to the Vandal, but it doesn’t get one-tap kills with headshots. This puts the Bulldog in an odd position within Valorant’s weapon economy.
Bulldog Damage
Similar to Guardian and Vandal, the Bulldog has no damage drop. This means it always deals the same damage to enemies regardless of range.
- 0m-50: Body 35/Head 116/Legs 30
Kills with two shots to the head are still possible. Five bullets to the leg or body will also take out any enemy.
Bulldog price
The worst thing about the Bulldog is its price – 2100 credits. As we have already mentioned, it is the cheapest gun in the game, but that doesn’t mean that it is cheap itself. The Bulldog thus finds itself in a strange position. If you want to save money, it’s probably not a good choice. If you have enough money, you’ll probably want to get the Vandal, Phantom or Guardian instead.
Bulldog Alt-Fire
When you aim with the sights, the Bulldog switches from full auto to burst fire. Each time you fire, the weapon fires a three-shot burst. This makes it great for quick kills of enemies that are close by. At longer ranges, primary fire is almost always the better choice. In addition to changing the firing mode, ADS improves your accuracy, reduces recoil and dispersion, and gives you a x1.25 zoom. Nice.
Bulldog recoil
The Bulldog’s recoil is comparable to the other rifles. What you’ll notice when you go into practice is that the first few bullets are perfectly straight. And we’re not even talking about the burst mode, which is also pretty accurate.
After the first few bullets, you’ll see a similar pattern to the Vandal and Phantom, except that it’s mirrored as it goes up. If you’ve been playing mainly with these two weapons, it might be a little unfamiliar at first to learn the proper rhythm.
Conclusion
The Bulldog is by no means a bad weapon. It has a solid magazine, a decent rate of fire, and no damage drop. The downside is that it is too expensive compared to SMGs, has no one-tap potential, and is rarely considered as an option over the Vandal, Phantom, or Guardian. It’s a good weapon, but the bigger question is: when exactly should you buy it? We suspect the best option is after a successful Eco round in which you somehow failed to get a weapon.
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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