Logged in and started… Only with which weapon? Riot finally releases its tactical shooter Valorant – and here, besides the agent skills, the weapons are crucial. In our big weapons guide we want to take a closer look at them. This time it’s about the attack dog among the Valorant weapons: the Bulldog.

Currently, there are 17 weapons in Valorant, and the variety is great: from the sniper to the shotgun, to the assault rifle… The shooter lives up to its name. But which weapon is suitable for which agent? Which strategy should be followed with which weapon? And what is the firing pattern, how high is the damage, and the rate of fire? We reveal.

The Bulldog – inexpensive, not cheap

As the cheapest rifle in Valorant, the Bulldog is a solid pick – at least if you know how to use it. It’s not quite as easy to aim, but it’s a good shot and leaves enough credits in your account to equip yourself with a shield and the like. And the Bulldog lives up to its name because its sound sends a shiver down the spine of everyone on the map. Sure, it’s not quiet, but that’s how you say goodbye to your opponent from the game with a loud bang.

Damage, rate of fire, firing pattern

If you buy the Bulldog as an upgrade for your SMG, you can be happy, it offers some advantages – and the hot one is Damage, Damage, Damage! One headshot or three body hits and an unarmored opponent goes down. Shots to the head do 116 damage, to the body 35 and to the legs 30. For that, the rate of fire is also a bit lower than SMGs: 9.15 bullets per second with a magazine size of 24 rounds. The good thing is that the damage dealt does not decrease over distance, a Kugle always does the same damage, no matter if from one meter or 100 distance. But hitting the latter becomes difficult. The firing pattern of the Bulldog requires some training: After about three shots, the weapon pulls up, only to sink down again later and then lapse into a right-left turn. It’s better to practice this a few times before trying it out in-game. To compensate, it’s a good idea to bring the weapon down after the first few shots and then move left and right yourself – just slightly to compensate for the movement of the weapon.

Bulldog Strategies

Since the Bulldog has an “adventurous” firing pattern and is not exactly quiet, it is not perfect for flanking unless you manage to quickly take out all nearby enemies before they can reach themselves. So the Bulldog user is best off running around with a teammate for any counterattacks and should be specifically looking to make last hits – no problem with the damage. But if you want to be on your own: since the Bulldog is the cheapest rifle, you can still buy some equipment in the round, we recommend shields to be able to take a little more damage.

When should you buy the Bulldog?

Yes, the Bulldog is the cheapest rifle in the game, but 2100 credits is not anything… The best time to buy it is when your opponents are doing an economy round or you have won the Pistol round before. The weapon is especially useful if you want to shell out some more money for equipment to shield certain heroes – sometimes that’s worth more than the more expensive, better weapon.
The Best Agents for the Bulldog

Supporters make too much noise with this weapon, but they are good at supporting a Bulldog player. It can be said, however, that any agent would do well with the weapon if they are proficient with it. Attackers and defenders also benefit from it, with defenders being better at holding a point with a Sniper or the Vandal. On the internet you see many Sage players grab the Bulldog and go it alone, but we also recommend Jett, Breach, Raze, and Brimstone.

Next week Sunday we will continue with the next part of our Valorant Guide. Until then, we’ll have plenty of Valorant news and more tips & tricks on the weapons in Riot’s tactical shooter:

• Valorant Weapons Guide – Part 4: Ares
• Valorant Weapons Guide – Part 5: Marshal
• Valorant Weapons Guide – Part 6: Vandal

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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