Top Tricks and Tips for playing Valorant

Valorant is one of the biggest first-person-shooter (FPS) titles in the world right now. Agent abilities, mechanical skill requirement along with a competitive gun game makes Valorant different from other games. The graphics and the pace of the game are awe inspiring and that’s why it is easy to see why players get hooked on to Valorant. However, there is a large majority of people who find it difficult to succeed in this game. These top tricks and tips for playing Valorant will help you master this game.

Simple ways to get better in Valorant

Choose Wisely

Valorant has a unique set of agents with unique abilities that can help you win. You must learn how to use agents’ skills and abilities accurately. The character or agent you choose must suit your style. Don’t get carried away with some influencers using a particular agent and winning. You must try different agents to find out the agent who’s abilities match with your temperament and gameplay. If you like playing aggressive then pick a Duelist otherwise pick a Controller or Sentinel who will help you play defensive.

Mechanics Of The Game

Mechanics of Valorant makes it so different from other games. Therefore, as a player, you must learn the mechanics of the game to be able to succeed. Since the game has unique abilities and unique sets of agents, learning mechanics becomes mandatory to succeed in the game. This can be easily achieved by playing the game by yourself or watching skilled Valorant streamers.

 Play with teammates

Valorant is a team-oriented game in which every player has to fulfill his role perfectly to win a game. This can only be achieved if you play well with your teammates by supporting each other whenever and wherever it is possible. Intent isn’t enough to play as a team, it also requires a lot of coordination and practice. Each player should know its role and also be aware of other teammates’ location at all time.

Aim Wisely

Valorant is a shooting game, hence players must try to shoot at the perfect aim in the game. Players can do this by spending time in the Practice Range or the Deathmatch game mode. Always try to aim your crosshairs at the enemy’s head since headshots deal the most damage. It is important to get used to your weapon so that you are able to shoot instinctively with precision. Remember that in such a high speed game you don’t have time to think and therefore the more you practice the better your reflexes will be.

Avoid movement while shooting

You must try to not move while shooting until you get used to the controls. Many players watch videos of highly skilled players and try to copy their style, without enough practice. If is difficult for the enemies to shoot you if you move around a lot, but it also makes it harder for you to aim. Hence, you must try to practice your aiming and hitting skills as much as you can to sharpen them.

Strafe movements

Strafe movements should be used if you are facing your opponent head-on, without any cover to win the battle. Strafe shooting is an oscillating left-right-left movement of your character which is done by pressing the ‘A’ and ‘D’ keys very quickly. There is no doubt that strafe movement is difficult to hone but if you practice enough, you can ace the game.

Adjust your mouse sensitivity

Correct mouse sensitivity is probably the most important thing for winning the battle. There is no defined sensitivity that you should use, it depends on the payers and hence, you must find the right sensitivity settings for your style. Mouse sensitivity should be such that you can turn 180° in a single swipe of the mouse. You can make these adjustments by going to Control Panel >> Mouse >> Pointer Options.

Valorant is a very popular and interesting gun game, loved and played by a large majority of players. One must learn every aspect of the game to ace this complex game. Let us know in the comments section down below any new and interesting tips or tricks that you follow to win the game. If you liked this post, you may also want to check out our Games Section for more tips on other games.