In our Valorant Weapon Guide series we have already discussed the rifles in Valorant, and now it’s time to take a look at an even more interesting category – the snipers. Today we’ll start with the Marshal.
Before we get into the Marshal, be sure to check out our other posts on every rifle in Valorant.
READ MORE:
- Valorant Weapon Guide: Phantom
- Valorant Weapon Guide: Vandal
- Valorant Weapon Guide: Bulldog
- Valorant Weapon Guide: Guardian
Marshal Weapon Guide
The Marshal is a sniper rifle and as such you expect a few things from it – hit hard, one-shot kills and high cost. Some of that is true. First, let’s take a look at the weapon’s stats.
- Rate of fire: 1.5 rounds/sec
- Magazine: 5 rounds
- Penetrating power: Medium
- Reload speed: 2.5 seconds
The magazine of the Marshal is the same size as that of the Operator. However, the latter has slightly more penetrating power.
Marshal Damage
Sniper rifles in Valorant have no damage drop, so each shot will always deal the same amount of damage, regardless of distance. The only deciding factor will be your own accuracy and where exactly you hit your enemies.
- 0m-50: Body 101/Head 202/Legs 85
A headshot with the Marshal is always deadly, so in a perfect world you would be able to take out the entire enemy team with a single magazine. Body shots are a great strategy when your opponents are soggy and forced into an eco-round. Leg shots do a little less, and unless you’re trying to take down a wounded opponent, you shouldn’t aim there.
Marshal Alt-Fire
Sniper rifles don’t have alternate fire like some other weapons, instead they give you access to a powerful scope. The Marshal only has one zoom level (x3.5) unlike the Operator which has two. If you were looking forward to some quick scopes with the Marshal, we’re sorry to disappoint you. The zoom is often too strong to use in this way.
Fun Fact: The Marshal is loosely based on the Winchester 1873/1894 underlever repeater and the Steyr Scout.
Marshal Price
The price of the Marshal is where things get interesting. With a price of only 1000 credits, this gun is an absolute bargain. Assuming you have the accuracy to operate it. Each gun costs more than 2000 credits and for less than half of that, you get a gun that has no damage drop and can kill enemies with one shot. The downside, of course, is that it has a low rate of fire and you’ll often find yourself in trouble when your enemies get too close.
Marshal in eco-rounds
The price of the weapon makes it a tempting choice in eco-rounds, and we’ve even seen it in the Valorant scene in Force rounds. The Marshal is fairly accurate even without scoping at up to 10 meters. Because of its low cost, you can buy it in almost any round. Her zoom was recently buffed from x2.5 to x3.5 and her movement speed when zooming was increased from 76% to 90%. Put all this together and it’s clear why some players go for the Marshal in eco rounds. It’s a one-hit kill weapon on headshots, two-hit on body shots, and for only 1000 credits.
Conclusion
The Marshal is by far not the best weapon in the game. The Operator is much more expensive and does kill with a single shot to the body, but it can also force you into eco-mode if you lose. The Marshal can be bought over and over again until you succeed, making it a much safer choice. She’s not as good at close range, you’ll have to be considered just keeping your distance and relying on your Aim. Since there is no damage drop, it doesn’t matter how far away an enemy is, so you’ll just have to aim for the head.
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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