Although Riot Game's Valorant Skins is only at a beta stage and is likely to go through a lot of changes and polishing in the coming months as the developers take in player feedback, there's no denying this dynamic shooter is a fantastic title in the making. In part, the agents and their character designs are to thank for t
The ability that drew the bulk of the ire Raze's way back before the nerf, Paint Shells, is a cluster bomb; it explodes in an initial radius, dealing damage to the unfortunate souls caught in the blast, but then scatters out four smaller explosions, all but ensuring the demise of the unlucky enough to have been in the center of the blast to begin w
Sometimes, enemies are going to be mindful of the fact you've pulled out your Showstopper, and are going to get into some pretty decent cover, be it normal map cover or with one of Sage's walls. But, keep in mind, you can always use Blast Pack to get yourself a new angle that they aren't going to be able to hide from, at least not with any swiftn
Although Cypher is able to gather more intel than Sova is, the hunter's information-gathering abilities are still massively important to his team. And unlike Cypher's kit, Sova's allows him to deal damage and hunt down his enem
KAY/O is in a really tough place right now. While most skills from any Agent can be dodged by skillful players, KAY/O has such huge animations and warning signs from all four of his abilities that landing an attack feels like a mira
Placing a camera at the above locations is not enough to make a difference on its own. The best Cypher players will be up to date on their map knowledge with each new patch, will experiment to learn which locations suit them best, and above all else, will use their mics to communicate effectively. A good Cypher can make games feel as though one were cheating thanks to the information made available, and this is something every player should learn to do, even if not planning to play the agent exclusiv
Every agent in VALORANT has four unique abilities. Each ability offers some strategic element that determines what class an agent falls under. There are currently four classes in VALORANT to choose from. Initiators are agents who use their abilities to engage in a contested area. These agents are often the best at initiating large battles, hence their name. Duelists are agents who excel in single combat. Duelists' abilities help them secure kills, and you'll usually see a duelist's name at the top of the kills leaderbo
Also, when placed in the perfect position in a team, she can easily fend for herself, proving to be a great asset to the team. In solo games, she might be a harder character to bring to full victory because of her limited set of skills, but she's definitely not the worst Agent out there. At the time of this writing, she has the highest kill-to-death ratio across all tiers of competitive p
Sage is currently the most popular hero in the game due to her ability to heal her teammates and resurrect them from the dead. She also brings in other utility such as a slowing orb, which can be used in combination with abilities such as Brimstone's Orbital Str
A Tower – Hopping on the boxes to place the camera in the upper corner provides sight over the entire room and is not immediately obvious to players who may not have checked their mini-map for the Spycam locat
He is also one of the only two entry-fraggers in the game, making him unique. Overall, Phoenix has a very balanced kit, and he can solo-carry games. However, proper teamwork and coordination can tame Phoenix at higher levels of competit
Raze is an agent of chaos, with an ability to dish out immense amounts of damage when mastered. Her Boom Bot can be annoying if players are caught by it unawares, and her Blast Packs and Paint Shells do serious dam
Phoenix is another extremely strong hero in the game. He can summon up a wall of flame, which is great for blocking off chokes and denying the enemy sight lines. His ultimate can basically bring him back from the dead and turn the clock backwa
Brimstone's stim beacon gives him and his teammates rapid-fire, and his sky smokes block vision. Brimstone is the perfect agent for any player who wants to lead their team to victory through gaining positional advantages in fig
Controllers are agents who's abilities allow them to take and hold control of an area. These agents are extremely useful in many situations, for example defending a bomb site or holding a choke point. Finally, sentinels provide utility for their teammates. Acquiring information on the enemy through vision is a significant part of winning a match of VALORANT. So now that you know the similarities and differences between the agents, which one should you p
Any small room in Valorant is just begging to be filled with Paint Shells. Any enemy foolish enough to be seeking refuge inside these rooms is going to need to choose between one of two deaths: death by explosion, or death by bullet. Either way, you've come out on