Valorant players both new and old often feel they’ve hit a skill plateau. This piece explores such a conundrum posted by a player, ‘SaltyChipz_808’, who feels stagnated after a few months of playing. SaltyChipz_808’s main agents include Skye, Reyna, and Phoenix, and their current rank is Diamond 3.
Summary
- Feeling of inconsistency in aim
- Uncertainty about positioning and timing
- A difficulty in translating professional tutorials and advice into actual gameplay
Tips to Improve
One of the most repeated tips from commentators like ghostfeather69 and AxisCultMemberLatom was the suggestion to get a VOD review from Woohoojin, a fairly known figure in the Valorant community who does game reviews. Both commenters are of the opinion that given SaltyChipz_808’s performance stats, a tailored VOD review would be more useful than generic tutorials.
Understanding your Weaknesses
FortifiedSky has suggestions for our Diamond gamer. They stress on the importance of practice, specifically in crosshair placement and precise peeks. He cautions players against pushing further in-game due to a mere numbers advantage, underlining the importance of safety and avoiding loss through getting caught off-guard. Their nugget of wisdom: ‘Learning anything is a marathon, not a sprint.’
Embracing the Adrenaline
In tackling clutch situations, FortifiedSky encourages players to acknowledge and accept their nerves when faced with a tense 1v1 situation. Instead of suppressing it, they say it’s key to embrace it, since most likely the other player is going through the same internal fight. The underlying trick is to exploit the enemies’ rush to finish the round and you winning the round by staying calm.
In their final words, bumblebleebug recommended VOD review by the Talking Banana – because who wouldn’t trust a talking fruit when it comes to game strategy, right? All joking aside, it seems that reaching out to more experienced players or individuals who could provide a third-person perspective is key to breaking out of a skill plateau.
