VALORANT is a 5v5 tactical first-person shooter developed by Riot Games. It’s a hybrid of CS:GO’s strategy and Overwatch’s hero-based abilities. Your goal depends on the mode, but in standard Unrated or Competitive, the objective is simple:
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Attackers try to plant and detonate a Spike (bomb).
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Defenders try to prevent that or defuse the Spike.
🎮 Setting Up & First Steps
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Install Riot Client → Download VALORANT → Launch and create your Riot ID.
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Complete the tutorial, which teaches movement, gunplay, and Spike mechanics.
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You’ll unlock a few agents and can unlock more through contracts.
🕹 Core Controls
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WASD to move
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Mouse to aim/shoot
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E/Q/C/X for abilities (depends on agent)
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B to buy weapons at the start of each round
🧠 Game Structure
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13 Rounds to Win (First to 13)
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12 rounds per side: You switch from Attacker to Defender at halftime.
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Buy Phase: Start of each round where you purchase weapons and abilities with credits earned from kills, Spike plants, and round outcomes.
🔫 Weapons
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Rifles (e.g., Vandal, Phantom) – Good for mid-long range.
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SMGs (e.g., Spectre) – Fast, cheap, close-range.
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Snipers (Operator) – One-shot potential.
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Sidearms (e.g., Ghost, Sheriff) – Default or backup pistols.
👤 Agents
Agents are divided into 4 roles:
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Duelists – Entry fraggers (Reyna, Jett)
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Initiators – Disrupt defenses (Sova, Skye)
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Sentinels – Defenders, healers, and anchors (Sage, Killjoy)
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Controllers – Smoke and area control (Brimstone, Omen)
Pick agents that complement your team composition.
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