Valorant: 5 Reasons We’re Excited (& 5 We’re Worried)

Still, in order to create an optimal competitive experience, the best way to solve this issue is to simply remove aim assist entirely, as Riot Games has chosen to do with VALORANT. Then, it becomes a true test of skill with no clear benefit from choosing the control

Sova, like Viper, is incredibly good for such a low rating, but he earns 8th due to a mix of the aforementioned issues. His arrow-based abilities leave him vulnerable, are easy to get away from, and can be replicated. His location abilities are powerful, but so are Cypher’s. Sova’s shock arrow and ultimate attacks are useful, but also loud and avoidable. Regardless, good Sova players are a nightmare to play agai

Omen, like a few other characters in Valorant , has access to smoke cover with his Dark Cover ability. He can use this ability through walls, and can precisely control the distance at which the smoke activates, making him the Agent with some of the most accurate smoke in the g

Each action awards Creds and winning or losing a round affects how much players must spend each round. Much like CS:GO Major , there is a strategy to buying that requires clear communication and observing how much the team has to spend. For example, it is possible and common for early rounds to feature one player with enough to buy something powerful, but for no one else. If that player does so and loses, then the following round flips the situation around so that they are the only ones broke and who cannot help the team in a meaningful

Released back in 2009, League of Legends has received an overwhelming amount of support since it released. Valorant will likely receive a similar amount of care with new maps, Agents, and possibly new weapons. As long as the development team stays on top of community requests and balance issues, Valorant might become the next major FPS title on the market for years to c

Jett is certainly a fan-favorite, so I imagine this is where I’ll get the most backlash. Heck, even I play Jett more than the other agents. Her abilities are endlessly fun, with speedy dashes and quick, versatile smokes. Jett’s primary function is to outmaneuver and overwhelm opponents, requiring clever movement and precise aim with her knives. In the right hands, she can run away with match MVP easily. However, aside from her less-than-unique smokes, her abilities are rather inward. That is to say, Jett doesn’t have a ton of avenues to assist her team, other than to slay

Twitch Streamer TenZ was the fist North American player to earn the Valorant rank in competitive mode, which is a massive accomplishment. Finding the best players and watching them can be invaluable to see how they handle early rounds, the buying economy, and how they treat the map. There is so much to learn in this game, and these players are the ones most firmly invested into reaching the top, so be sure to find the best and watch them master their ga

A common phenomenon of hero-style shooters is a player who hops onto a competitive match, and instantly locks their main character. These players are referred to as “one-trick ponies” due to their skill being deeply connected to their one and only character main. If their particular main is locked from their use they become more of a liability than an asset to their t

Cypher’s Cyber Cage is similar to ordinary smoke abilities, yet can be remotely activated will slow opponents caught within. His ultimate, Neural Link, will reveal the location of every remaining enemy – and knowledge is power in VALORA

The Valorant ranking system is as follows: iron, bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, immortal, and finally valorant. As mentioned earlier as you improve and win matches within your rank you will have to progress through 3 tiers before you move onto the next major ranking. The only rank that does not follow this 3 tier rule is the last one available, valor

When you throw abilities and unique characters into the mix, Valorant could become a very unbalanced game if not handled properly. Power-creep could be a serious issue if Riot plans to release new Agents over time, a concern not unfounded by veteran League of Legends players. Iteration will be key for Valorant’s success and long-term releva

Brimstone begins the top-5 lineup on my list, bringing the best smokes in VALORANT for both offensive and defensive team plays. His incendiary grenade can zone out hot points; His Stim Beacon can grant rapid fire. Brimstone’s ultimate ability, Orbital Strike, has the capability to outright kill players caught within its range. Although not the largest area-of-effect, the strike hits quick and h

Games like Rainbow Six: Siege have shown the industry that gun skill can matter as much as strategic planning. Valorant seems to focus on both and, from closed beta footage so far, has nailed the impact of both. Learning every Agent and the spray patterns of every gun will be a long journey that Counter-Strike players can relate to. The reward is massive, as you get immediate feedback at how much better you’re becoming by placing more headshots or landing skills in more intense scenar