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Communication also allows for some sneaky plays within a match. Being able to ask a Brimstone to call in a sky smoke to hide where the spike is being planted gives your team a humongous advantage over a team of uncoordinated players. There are several abilities within the title that rely on a team’s coordination, and without solid communication, they are almost usel
Closed beta footage has shown many reasons to get excited about Riot’s next major title. It seems fans of Counter-Strike , Overwatch , or even 2008’s Shadowrun have a new title to sink their teeth into. At the same time, the closed beta has shown a few flaws ranging from key drops to game issues. Here are 5 reasons we are excited for Valorant and 5 why we’re worr
Before tackling the ranked game-type it is important that players understand how the game mode actually works. Players will win matches and gradually rank up into higher and higher ranks, each rank having 3 tiers within the umbrella term for the ranking before they can be promo
Omen’s second ability, Paranoia, is a projectile that can travel through walls and heavily decreases vision for all players that are inside it. This of course includes allies, so Omen players should use it with c
With Riot unveiling their early plans for VALORANT esports, we know there will be more tournaments to come in the near future. As teams fill their rosters with players both known and unknown, the tournaments will become more competitive and more exciting, following in the footsteps of the T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Invitatio
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
With a roster bursting at the seems with charismatic and interesting characters, Valorant players are spoiled for choice. However, choosing a “main” character is one of the hardest aspects of the game. With such a diverse and interesting roster, each member of the Valorant cast is as interesting last the last. One of the more unique designs found in the title is the technology-savvy Cypher, who provides an under-utilized niche to the competitive scene of Hero Shooters. His trap-heavy playstyle is one of the most difficult to master but yields an oppressive and dominant presence when mastered to its full
It’s not an overstatement to say that T1 and Nerd Sreet Gamers’ tournament was incredibly fun to watch. From Hiko’s insane 1v4 clutch to EliGE popping off at every possible moment, VALORANT proved that it can live up to the hype as an esp
Among Valorant’s long-list of strengths, one of the major factors contributing to its popularity is its cast of interesting and unique characters. The roster is filled to the brim with personality, identity, versatility, varying play-styles, and unique and interesting visual designs. With such a vast and appealing roster, one of the hardest choices a new player will make is which character they wish to “main” and master. Of the cast, one of the most powerful and interesting is the fire-casting Phoenix. With a well-rounded arsenal of self-sustaining abilities and team-supporting waylay abilities, Phoenix is one of the best characters in Valor
A common phenomenon of hero-style shooters is a player who hops onto a competitive match, and instantly locks their main character. These players are referred to as “one-trick ponies” due to their skill being deeply connected to their one and only character main. If their particular main is locked from their use they become more of a liability than an asset to their t
Phoenix’s ultimate is one of the most interesting in the game. As it provides the fire-casting character some of the best survivability in the game. Run it Back allows Phoenix to create a clone of himself which is set to a set timer. When this clone is cast Phoenix can travel from his “real” body and attack enemies, see their location, cast his abilities, or do anything he can in his set period. When the time is up he will travel back to where his “real” body is. If the Phoenix clone is defeated before the time is up than the clone will disappear and the Phoenix player will resume from his original location. This ability is one of the best abilities in the game and allows Phoenix players an unprecedented versatil
The first of Phoenix’s abilities is his powerful Blaze ability. When using Blaze Phoenix casts a far-reaching wall of fire. This wall of fire does damage over time and restricts the enemy and friendly player’s vision from either side of the wall. When casting Blaze Phoenix is capable of curving and adjusting the angle to which the wall travels. Allowing Phoenix players to cover some tricky and crucial angles with this abil
Closed beta footage has shown many reasons to get excited about Riot’s next major title. It seems fans of Counter-Strike , Overwatch , or even 2008’s Shadowrun have a new title to sink their teeth into. At the same time, the closed beta has shown a few flaws ranging from key drops to game issues. Here are 5 reasons we are excited for Valorant and 5 why we’re worr
Before tackling the ranked game-type it is important that players understand how the game mode actually works. Players will win matches and gradually rank up into higher and higher ranks, each rank having 3 tiers within the umbrella term for the ranking before they can be promo
Omen’s second ability, Paranoia, is a projectile that can travel through walls and heavily decreases vision for all players that are inside it. This of course includes allies, so Omen players should use it with c With Riot unveiling their early plans for VALORANT esports, we know there will be more tournaments to come in the near future. As teams fill their rosters with players both known and unknown, the tournaments will become more competitive and more exciting, following in the footsteps of the T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Invitatio
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
With a roster bursting at the seems with charismatic and interesting characters, Valorant players are spoiled for choice. However, choosing a “main” character is one of the hardest aspects of the game. With such a diverse and interesting roster, each member of the Valorant cast is as interesting last the last. One of the more unique designs found in the title is the technology-savvy Cypher, who provides an under-utilized niche to the competitive scene of Hero Shooters. His trap-heavy playstyle is one of the most difficult to master but yields an oppressive and dominant presence when mastered to its full
It’s not an overstatement to say that T1 and Nerd Sreet Gamers’ tournament was incredibly fun to watch. From Hiko’s insane 1v4 clutch to EliGE popping off at every possible moment, VALORANT proved that it can live up to the hype as an esp
Among Valorant’s long-list of strengths, one of the major factors contributing to its popularity is its cast of interesting and unique characters. The roster is filled to the brim with personality, identity, versatility, varying play-styles, and unique and interesting visual designs. With such a vast and appealing roster, one of the hardest choices a new player will make is which character they wish to “main” and master. Of the cast, one of the most powerful and interesting is the fire-casting Phoenix. With a well-rounded arsenal of self-sustaining abilities and team-supporting waylay abilities, Phoenix is one of the best characters in Valor
A common phenomenon of hero-style shooters is a player who hops onto a competitive match, and instantly locks their main character. These players are referred to as “one-trick ponies” due to their skill being deeply connected to their one and only character main. If their particular main is locked from their use they become more of a liability than an asset to their t
Phoenix’s ultimate is one of the most interesting in the game. As it provides the fire-casting character some of the best survivability in the game. Run it Back allows Phoenix to create a clone of himself which is set to a set timer. When this clone is cast Phoenix can travel from his “real” body and attack enemies, see their location, cast his abilities, or do anything he can in his set period. When the time is up he will travel back to where his “real” body is. If the Phoenix clone is defeated before the time is up than the clone will disappear and the Phoenix player will resume from his original location. This ability is one of the best abilities in the game and allows Phoenix players an unprecedented versatil
The first of Phoenix’s abilities is his powerful Blaze ability. When using Blaze Phoenix casts a far-reaching wall of fire. This wall of fire does damage over time and restricts the enemy and friendly player’s vision from either side of the wall. When casting Blaze Phoenix is capable of curving and adjusting the angle to which the wall travels. Allowing Phoenix players to cover some tricky and crucial angles with this abil