Although VALORANT is currently in closed beta testing, fans are already analyzing the wide range of weaponry available in the game. Players can carry a primary and secondary weapon in addition to their knife, so narrowing down choices is crucial in developing a distinct play-style. VALORANT has six weapon categories in total: sidearms, shotguns, apex Legends SMGs, rifles, snipers, and heavies. Here is a full breakdown of the available arse

This is the cheaper rifle of the two and packs less of a punch. Headshots are a one-shot kill, but if you miss it will give your enemy an easy chance to take you down. It can be hip-fired or using its 2.5x zoom sc

The Ares has a large, 50-round magazine and is great at wall penetration. At its price point it can be a viable alternative to a rifle, although it causes slightly less damage. The rate of fire starts out at 10 rounds per second but increases to 13 rounds per second as you fire. It comes with a 1.25x scope for easier target acquisit

More than anything else being able to coordinate with your team is the most important skill within Valorant. Players need to be able to call out and talk to their team. Being able to collaborate and decide how a team is going to approach a particular round is one of the many reasons that communication is a necessity within Valorant. A team that has no gameplan going into a round is essentially useless in the face of a well-coordinated team. Being able to collaborate and decide on a given tactic is essential to winning Competitive games, and requires communicat

Perhaps Riot’s financial strategy revolves around the promise of esports as a spectator sport, something as big as the NBA or the NFL. Coming from a company that already has proven its commitment to esports success, it’s highly plausible competitive esports are what’s driving the game at a corporate le

The Agents have special abilities and the weapons should match this instead of being simple and basic. The weapons have so much potential and for a game that's been six years in the making, players expected a lot more than just another collection of pistols, rifles, and shotg

This budget gun deals low damage and has average accuracy. It also has a smallish 20-round magazine and relatively short range. The alternative firing mode features a 1.15x zoom mode and four-shot bursts. The Stinger is for players who are low on funds and needs something versatile and ch

The most expensive sidearm, this revolver deals massive damage but is offset by its low ammo capacity and slow rate of fire. The Sheriff's recoil may be a bit hard to control, but being able to kill with one headshot at almost any range/armor level makes up for

With this aggressive playstyle, it can be pretty easy to confuse the enemy, as well. Omen can be almost anywhere, and a good Omen is going to keep the enemy looking over their shoulders for the majority of the ma

Another reason for the necessity of communication is the common occurrence of call-outs within a game of Valorant. A player may see an enemy player attempting to flank their team, and if that player does not communicate that with their team than they are certainly going to be quickly wiped out. However, having the ability to quickly say that the enemy player is attempting to flank can be the difference between winning and los

The Phantom has a faster fire rate than the Vandal and has less recoil. The drawback is that it has a shorter effective range with the damage dropping off at longer ranges. At the same price as the Vandal it is a great alternative for shorter ran

It’s still far too early to tell how much longevity _ VALORANT _ might hold as an esport, especially when competing with games that have established scenes like _ DoTA 2 _ , _ CS:GO _ and _ Starcraft II _ . However, with its recent introduction of a ranked mode , it’s obvious that Riot is eager to continue to fashion _ VALORANT _ into a highly competitive game, with the hope that such an emphasis will translate into esports succ

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

It can be difficult for players to complete a game with others who have no idea what they are doing. Players want to ensure that half of their team won't leave the game before the end, and the best way to do this is by adding a penalty system for those who decide to quit ea

Due to the nature of Valorant's mechanics and system, there is a lot of room for teamwork within the game. Agent's abilities are purposefully designed to assist and support a player's team, but if you are not in communication with your team, then these abilities are almost usel