Valorant is one of the more in-trend games right now, and such is its players that you would not be able to find a gamer (casual or professional) who has not heard of the game before. Valorant has been a phenomenon in the first-person shooter battle royale genre, breaking records left, right, and center, and to those who have played this game before, it is not really difficult to understand why that is the case. Addicting gameplay, mesmerizing graphics, and various customizable options are some of its strengths and reasons why this game is so popular.
But this also makes the gameplay challenging for new players of the game who have just started their foray in Valorant. Getting beat by a pro player is an everyday happenstance that many beginner players of the game have to accept as being a part of the gameplay. But what if you can change that?
What if you can go toe-to-toe against better players of the game without spending hours and hours on improving your skills? And no, we are not talking about Valorant from Battlelog, which while great for gameplay, would do nothing to improve your skills.
Here are some tips and tricks that will have you playing Valorant like a pro in no time.
#1. Optimize your crosshair
It might seem like obvious advice, but you would be surprised to find just how many gamers simply forget to tinker with the crosshair to find the best settings suited for their gameplay that is according to their gaming style. Every player is different, and while Valorant's default crosshair settings are good enough for one to get familiar with the game's mechanics, it will not help you much if you want to stand out and make a name for yourself.
You would be amazed by the tinkering options that are available for one in Valorant. Valorant has an integrated crosshair optimizer that is undoubtedly the most comprehensive one you will find among any game in this genre. And even though it might seem like a waste of time at the beginning of the game, it will bore fruitful results for you in the future.
#2. Manage your recoil
A mistake made by many beginner players of the game, and in fact, it is a common occurrence in the first-person shooter genre, is that the gamers do not take into account the recoil their weapon would have. They only focused on the damage, range, and sometimes the weapon's mobility, and that is when recoil is the most crucial part that one should consider when choosing a gun. And in Valorant, recoil is even more critical as the guns in this game have massive recoil that one needs to account for while targeting an enemy combatant.
Solution? Simply do not aim for the head as you would more than likely miss and make the enemy player aware of your position. Practice with your weapon first and account for the recoil while taking a shot.
#3. Experiment with agents
Among the tips and tricks, one could suggest you be a pro in Valorant; this is the most common you will hear. Valorant offers a diverse range of agents for one to choose for their gameplay, and it is a smart thing to do for one to play with every one of them at least a couple of times. Even if you have picked out a couple of agents that you will most likely play as in the game, it is still an intelligent thing to do as it would allow you to learn about different characters abilities, special attacks, and, more importantly, weaknesses, which you can take advantage of when you come up against them.
#4. Go to Twitch
Yes, you read that right; this might be the easiest way for one to learn new tips and tricks as Valorant is a viral game on the streaming website. Many pro players of the game stream their Valorant gameplay to their subscribers on Twitch, and you can take advantage of that. Why not learn from others' mistakes and save a lot of time by knowing what to do in certain situations.
An added benefit of this is that it will help you learn the mechanics of the game as well as when is the best time for a character to use their unique ability. You can also watch YouTube videos and read blogs about them, but visual learning by watching a pro Twitch streamer has proven to be the best teacher for those wishing to learn advanced moves in Valorant.
Many tips and hacks are out there that you can use to play Valorant like a pro. Certainly, the above-mentioned four hacks are extremely useful and help you grow as a pro player. Therefore, consider these tricks and play Valorant like a pro.
