Taking the competitive online market by storm, Riot’s Valorant _ has emerged seemingly out of nowhere. Being hidden behind the “drops” of _Valorant beta keys hidden behind Twitch channels, the title has taken over the streaming platform and established itself as the new big game. Combining the realistic qualities of Counter-Strike with the hero-shooter genre of titles such as Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege there is no surprise Valorant is as popular as it is. Combining two of the most addicting games ever created into one game, Valorant has a stranglehold on both the Twitch market and will certainly be a major player in the context of E-Spo
Both agents have vastly different abilities that help them locate players, but Sova is a must-have on any team. While Cypher’s abilities may allow for more damage mitigation, Sova can ultimately locate players faster and eas
The Recon Bolt functions the same way as the Shock Bolt, except that it will reveal enemies within the arrow’s line of sight. However, enemies can also see the arrow on the mini-map and destroy it if they’re quick eno
One of the lesser-used abilities Recommended Looking at Brimstone’s disposal (for good reason) is his Stim Beacon. Tossing this out will grant you and any allies in the radius RapidFire either while standing in the effect, or for four seconds after leaving the area. This RapidFire can doesn’t honestly make a huge difference and isn’t going to do much for your team, but if you’re pushing with a few teammates into the same area, you may as well give everybody the bo
Breach’s abilities pack a massive punch. Even with slow actuation times, they have impressive range and can completely disorient opponents. He’s one of those characters that I almost put up in the top 3, but his abilities are non-vital. Phoenix’s flash ability seems to be a bit more versatile and athletic than Breach’s, and while his ultimate is powerful and flashy, Brimstone’s seems to have the edge with its killing po
Overall, Brimstone’s abilities are suited for a more mid-range playstyle. His abilities don’t require him to be close to get the most out of them (unless you’re trying to tag a very specific area with the Incendiary), and since they generally take a couple of seconds to set up accurately, it’s best if you’re out of harm’s way when activating them. Brimstone specializes in dictating the terms of the fight, and in the right hands, can create a truly uneven situation that your team is going to greatly benefit f
Omen’s abilities are comparable to Reaper’s from Overwatch he has a variety of abilities that provide the character some unparalleled mobility options. However, Omen provides his teammate’s variety of powerful abilities that restrict his enemy’s ability to both see him and his teammates. Omen provides unparalleled flanking ability alongside some useful enemy denial abilit
Sova’s Shock Bolt is an electrical arrow that deals AoE damage after it hits. The closer enemies are to the center of the blast, the more damage it will inflict. Arrows can also be bounced off of surfaces up to two times. Also, the further the bow string is pulled back, the further the arrow will tra
Curveball is Phoenix’s second ability in which the Pyromancer fires a flashbang-style fireball. When using Curveball the Phoenix player can curve the trajectory of the attack in either a right or a left angle allowing Phoenix to use the attack to blind players camping behind or around the corner of pesky choke points. This makes Curveball one of the best abilities for a team to use to counterattack a well set-up team and change the tide of battle in their fa
Valorant _ is Riot Game’s most recent tactical shooter that players are calling a mix between Counter-Strike and Overwatch. The game is a 5v5 Search and Destroy game much like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but players also have to select different Agents which have unique abilities much like Overwatch. _Valorant currently has nine playable agents each having their own skill set that can help a team claim victory over their opponents. While players chose and buy whatever weapon they want to go with their agents, pairing agents’ abilities well can help turn the tide of bat
Sova is an archer who has a purchasable drone that he can fly around the map to locate enemies. This makes peeking around corners far less dangerous, and the drone has the ability to mark enemies and reveal their location to teammates. Sova also has a recon bolt that recharges over time and can be used to locate enemies. Wherever the bolt is fired it will shoot off three pulses and reveal the enemy’s locat
Run it Back is a rather limited ultimate, however, that does not speak for its insane utility. Run it Back allows Phoenix players unmatched aggression and recon. Phoenix can potentially rush an enemy team without fear of dying. It also allows players to scout where the enemy team is allowing for some powerful recon application. Run it Back is a simple ultimate but that does not impact its insanely powerful implications throughout a ma
