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Valorant agents are the backbone of every game you play. However, out of all the agents, not all are picked enough despite being useful. In this list, I have picked the most underrated agents in Valorant that can be great if given enough attention.
Valorant patch notes 8.08 are here with Episode 8 Act 3 update on April 30, 2024. The patch nerfs Viper's fuel as well as her Snake Bite and Poison Cloud. Cypher also receives a balance update that makes his Trapwires less deadly while the Spycam now reveals to enemies that they're being spied on. Premier mode changes and other bugs are also part of this patch.
Valorant Episode 8 Act 3 arrives on April 30, 2024. This update will add the highly requested Mystbloom bundle. It will also add a new Battle Pass to the game with many free and paid weapons skins, spray, and gun buddy. Valorant Premier season also gets some fresh updates as nothing major changes in the agent or map patch notes.
Operator fights are all about winning those long-range battles. So, if you are someone who wants to add some kick to your Operator battles, then get yourself a skin in Valorant. To help you choose the best, we have compiled this list of best Operator skins to peruse through. So with that, let's begin!
Valorant Breeze Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Tips & Tricks, and More
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Breeze is one of the largest maps in Valorant is also hated by many. The map is full of long open areas that favors the better aimers. While A site is full of gimmicks and corners, B site is simple and bland. That makes it a map full of mixed strategies. Find how to get better on Breeze map in Valorant through our complete map guide right here!
Valorant has made its mark as a top-tier tactical FPS game. The game's competitive and casual sides are constantly updated with new content. Despite that, the game should add things that can make it even better on quality and experience. That is why I compiled a list of things that I think Valorant should add in the game.
Valorant Icebox Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Tips & Tricks, and More
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Icebox is a balanced Valorant map featuring three lanes and a unique twist: horizontal ziplines. Jett, Sage, and Viper are particularly effective on this map, while Sova or Killjoy can be great intel-gatherers. To truly master Icebox, learn key callouts like "boiler," "nest," and "pipes" for clear communication with your team.
Valorant is a unique tactical shooter where the agent compositions matters a lot more than weapons. However, that does not take away the importance of good weapons in the game. That is why we have ranked the weapons in a tier list updated upto Episode 8 Act 2. So, if you want to know where your favorite weapons ranks in our list, check them here.
Valorant knife skins are one of the key aspects of the game. As a player spend half of his time with the knife in their hands, it is a matter of flex too. So, if you want to flex your knife skin, find the best knife skins in Valorant in this list.
Most of the maps in Valorant are defensive. That is why it is always good to have just one sentinel. In terms of sentinel, Killjoy is ever reliable. Despite nerfs and changes, she shines in almost all maps. Here are the best tips and tricks you can learn to master Killjoy in Valorant.
Sage is a supportive agent in Valorant with a lot of defensive skills. However, she can also be aggressive depending on the situation. If you want to master Sage in Valorant, follow this guide and learn all the tips tricks about Sage right here.
Valorant's 19th agent Neon is all about running and gunning. Using her speed, you can dominate lobbies and amp up your kill count. However, Neon can be a bit tricky for most of the maps. That is why we have compiled the best tips and tricks that will help you learn how to master her in Valorant.
Valorant Split Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Tips & Tricks, and More
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Split, a three-lane map in Valorant known for favoring defenders and featuring multiple zip lines. The map shines with agents like Raze, Gekko, and Omen for their explosive potential. To navigate its complexities, mastering callouts like vents, sewer, and garage becomes crucial for strategic control. Learn all the tips, tricks and callouts you need using our complete map guide for Split in Valorant.
Valorant's 18th agent Chamber is all about his own weapons. So, if you want to master the art of being a duelist in a sentinels disguise, learn all the tips and tricks about Chamber here. Remember to always go for Chamber if you are good at hunting heads.
Valorant's iconic controller and the most loved agent by pros, Viper can be deadly on any map. She possesses abilities that can put choke enemies out of breathe. You can use our tips and tricks guide to learn how to dominate lobbies as Viper and master her fully.
The Phantom is the competitor AR in Valorant for Vandal. While the debate for the best gun can never settle, we can make our peace with the best skins for Phantom. So, if you are looking for your next Valorant Phantom skin purchase, find the best skins from this list.
Valorant Bind Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Tips & Tricks, and More
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Bind is one of the beta maps in Valorant. It was relaunched in the April 11th, 2023 update with some changes to it. Being the first map with gimmicks in the game, Bind is not that much loved as a competitive map in the Valorant map pool. You can dominate the map in defensive half easily. So make sure you do not lose on the defensive half. For attacks, play Gekko and Raze for that fast rush or play default for peeks.
Valorant's 25th agent Clove is an aggressive controller who can be unique in various approaches. Their role is versatile and if utilized properly, Clove can destroy any lobby. So, if you want to break your typical supportive controller shell, unlock Clove and duel your way to victory. Make sure you use our tips and tricks to master Clove in Valorant.
Are you looking for the best Valorant crosshair code? Something you have seen your favorite pro player or streamer use? In this Valorant crosshair codes list you will find all the best pro players crosshair codes along with codes for streamers and some funny crosshair codes. So, copy the code and add it to your crosshair profile now.
Valorant agents are strong on their own, but you need to find the best pairings to win games. In this guide, we have mentioned the best team compositions for Clove you must try to rank up or just enjoy your sessions to the fullest. Keep in mind that not all the combinations will work in every map so map selection is important.
I played Clove in early access with bunch of other professional players and for a week after launch, and I think they are a meta shifting agent. You get some of Reyna's ability that offers you faster heals while letting you activate it without being in the line of sight. Meddle is also an instant decay that can be very useful in pistol rounds and combining it with AOE damaging abilities can be huge. Smoking after death is why I think Clove can be easily fit in any composition and might make the teams play double controllers in a comp.
Exclusive Riot Dev Interview: “Clove Is for You If You Feel like You’re a Brave Player”
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Valorant's 25th Agent Clove is globally available to play for everyone. Before the gameplay and hands-on experience, I had the honor to interview Dan Hardison, the Agent Gameplay Designer at Riot Games. We talked about Clove's design, gameplay approach, and playstyle. Here is how the interview went.
Valorant's latest agent Clove soon arrives in the game. You can unlock them right away using 1000 Valorant Points or gain 200,000 XP to recruit them. In case you miss the recruitment period, use 8,000 Kingdom Credits to buy Clove from the Agents Tab. If you are an Xbox Game Pass user, you get Clove day one of their release in Valorant.
After months of leaks and rumors, the gender identity of Valorant's new agent Clove has been revealed. In a dev Q&A, Clover was addressed with they/them pronouns. Agents Lead John Goscicki said that Clove’s gender identity, along with their personality and unique gameplay style are equally important. Earlier, Raze and Killjoy were officially revealed as Valorant's first queer couple.
Riot Gives this Highly-Requested Sage Buff to New Valorant Agent Clove
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Sage was the only agent in Valorant with revive abilities. The community have been asking for a self revive for Sage since her debut. However, it seems Valorant thought about self revive and gave it to Clove instead of Sage. Clove goes immune for a period after casting self-revive. They also need to get a kill or assist to stay permanently alive. Earlier, Sage had a self revive voice line that would trigger in custom matches after self resurrecting in ghost mode.
Valorant's new agent Clove is confirmed to arrive in Episode 8 Act 2 and the release date is March 26, 2024. They will be the 25th agent and the 6th controller in the Valorant agent pool. Clove also comes with a great set of agent gear that you can unlock once you start playing Clove.
Valorant released its 25th agent in Clove. The newest controller agent comes with the power of immortality in their kits. While Meddle helps you apply decay on enemies, Pick-Me-Up lets you heal instantly after a kill or damage dealt on enemies. Clove further utilizes their power of death to cast smoke clouds before and after death. The ultimate of Clove allows you to self-revive for a temporary period and getting a kill or assist during this time lets you live, again.
Valorant Masters Madrid 2024 Shows Us Why Wingman is Overpowered and Needs a Nerf!
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It has been a year since Gekko made his way into VCT and now Valorant Pro players finally see Wingman's true potential. Wingman gives a player the leverage to focus on a fight and forget the main objective of Valorant which is plant and defuse. Wingman can also contribute in half plants and has a cooldown of reuse. It is fair to say these makes Valorant's Wingman an overpowered ability and it should receive some nerf before VCT Masters Madrid.
One of the strongest duelist in Valorant is the latino heat Reyna. With an arsenal that is designed to only shoot people, Reyna always goes all guns blazing. If you are good at aiming at enemies then this is your kind of agent. Just grab the gun and forget who is your teammate or what is the map. Make sure you know about the cool things you can do with her flash, devour and ultimate ability.
Omen is a controller who can be an ideal leader of the pack in Valorant. You can put him in any role in the game. Be it initiation, support or lurk, Omen delivers. Agents like Raze and Sova can be one of his best allies. Omen does not struggle any certain map but can be great on Ascent, Lotus, Sunset, and Haven. You can find more ways to utilize Omen in Valorant here.
The master strategist Cypher is one of the best passive agents in Valorant. Coming from Morocco, Cypher possess tools that help you protect your teammates and gain valuable information. You can take advantage of those strong traps and camera to get intel that can win your rounds. Get some aggressive agents like Jett or ISO in your team as you will need attacking stability.
Valorant is a game where cosmetics and skins are hard to ignore. So, if you have been spending quite a dime on the game, you should give your purchase history a look. You can visit the Riot purchase history site and check your past spendings. In this guide, we have also mentioned how to spend money to get Valorant Points or get a refund on your skins. So, if you want to make your own purchase history on Valorant, start today.
Valorant is a game for friends and communication is key. That is why Riot provides multiple texting options in the game including private messaging or whisper. Whisper allows you to text anyone in your friend list without letting anyone else know about it. The chat deletes as soon as you close the game. You can click on your chat box and press TAB to toggle the whispers.
Ascent is the classic layout map in Valorant. It was launched in the first patch of the game. With no gimmicks, Ascent is one of the simplest yet most competitive maps in the Valorant map pool. You can dominate the map by playing a defensive B and aggressive A strategy. You can also rely heavily on Odin as the map walls feel like plastic. Ascent is a defender friendly side so make sure you do not lose on defense.
Lotus is one of the biggest maps in Valorant. Lotus contains three site where the attacking rotation is smaller than defense. Agents like Viper and Omen shine on Lotus. This Indian map visually looks amazing but does not disappoint on the competitive approach. Learn more about Lotus here.
The most popular duelist in Valorant, Jett stays relevant even after nerfs for one reason and that is her agility. You can get in and out of fights with Jett in any situation. This makes her attacking abilities promising and hard for enemies to handle. If you are playing with some good initiators like Skye or Breach, then you are guaranteed some first bloods. Master Jett in Valorant using these tips & tricks.
Valorant is a game of skills and strategies. That is why planning every map strategy before playing them is important. To make these plays and tactical building fun, there are some third party map planner or strategy tools online. You can find a lot of features such as lineup maker, strategy highlights and more. The best map planners on our list are Gazoom and Valoplant.
Valorant allows you to play with friends or even in-game teammates through the party feature. You can invite friends, teammates, or friends of friends to a party using the invite button in friend list. The game also introduced a new invite by party code option to generate a custom code. Once you generate the code, share the code with anyone and they can join your created custom party.
In the world of Valorant, error code Val 46 is a common one. This is an error shown by Riot when the servers are down for scheduled maintenance. To fix the issue, you can check the server status from the official page and learn when the downtime will end. Moreover, you can restart the game or log in with a new account to fix the Val 46 error. If you are mistakenly in a different region in Valorant, you can change your region through Riot's official support page too.
Valorant's Icebox map is getting small changes in the Episode 8 Act 1 update on January 9, 2024. The changes will see minor updates to the Mid and B sites in Icebox. Icebox was one of the best map in Valorant before it was removed from the rotation pool. With all these changes, players hope to be back in the winter fun.
Valorant Map ‘Lotus’ Is Getting Massive Changes in Episode 8 Act 1
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Valorant's Lotus map is getting massive changes in the Episode 8 Act 1 update on January 9, 2024. The changes will see an overhaul of the A site, B site, and C site in Lotus. The sites are getting bigger with many new covers and chokepoint being added. This is Riot's attempt at making this heavy attacking map fair for both sides.
Gekko is such an initiator who can hold opponent push even after being an initiator. The fun part about playing Gekko is his insane passive ability that allows him to use abilities constantly. Pair your Gekko with agents like Deadlock, Sage or Viper on maps like Split or Breeze. Make sure to send your wingman to plant or defuse the spike so that you stay focused on the enemies.