How to Stop Making Stupid Plays in Valorant – Tips and Tricks

Learn how to break bad habits in Valorant and climb the ranks efficiently.

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Struggling to break free from those stupid plays in Valorant? It’s a common issue faced by many gamers.

Summary

  • Playing smart trumps aggression in Valorant.
  • Understanding enemy movements can enhance your decision-making.
  • Active pre-round thinking is crucial for mid-round success.
  • Continuously pushing boundaries leads to personal growth.
  • Affectionate-Card-79

    If you’re like me and like to initial peek for first bloods but you get greedy, play chamber or someone that can get the pick and then back out. I was gold stuck and then mained Chamber and climbed up to Diamond now I am stuck in plat 2/3 but it’s only been this act so far

    illmuri

    Your duo gets mildly upset. Mid round isn’t the time to lecture on whys, so after the game say “hey that play on round 8 where I died, I’m not sure I understand what you meant. Got two minutes to load in a custom and you show me what you were seeing?”

    FatCatWithAHat1

    Sometimes, doing less is more. Sometimes it’s better to let the enemy make the first move or mistake. But like I said, a lot of times, it’s best to just sit still and literally not do anything. (Imm peak)

    drimpnuts

    Truth is nobody thinks mid-round. Once those barriers drop, it’s just monkey brain trying to react to information. Pre-round, you need to be conscious and thinking. What do you hope to see when you peek based on what you know? Always play risky and push boundaries until they check you and force you to stop