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Improving game sense in Valorant is important to get easier wins that lead to progression through the ranks. Despite Valorant being an FPS game, players’ aim and individual skills will not carry them to the top. Here is where improving one’s game sense helps out dramatically. Reading this guide will help you understand the main points behind this important gameplay skill.
What is Game Sense?
Various things come to mind within the term “game sense” in Valorant, but they all refer to a deeper understanding of the game. Things like the agent’s abilities, familiarity with the maps, roles within the team composition, timing, and predicting enemy actions all fall under this category.Â
Round wins are more important than kills
Winning rounds is the only way to win in Valorant, and being the top fragger on a losing team does not mean much. In higher ranks, individual heroics will only get you killed, leaving your team at a disadvantage. So play smart, relying on the information gathered by your teammates to create advantageous opportunities.
Information gathering
The key to winning or losing a round in Valorant is how good the team is at gathering information. Sound, minimap, and initiator agent abilities are all great at gathering information on enemy positions, abilities used, and rotations. This can give a clear picture of where the enemies are and which sites are less defended. On the other hand, if your team is defending, the precise location of attacking enemies allows your team to plan and execute rotations.  Â
Know when to rotate
Both attackers and defenders can benefit from a good and organised rotation. Attacking a less defended site with overwhelming numbers will make it easier to plant the Spike. Additionally, it will make defenders give ground or fight at a disadvantage. Rotating as a defender is a bit trickier, especially if enemies aren’t giving away much information. Leaving a site completely undefended is not recommended unless the Spike has been planted. To avoid situations like this, every team should have an anchor in their comp who can hold one site alone. Â
Flanking and lurking
Perfectly timed lurks or well-executed flanks can save even hopeless rounds. While on defence, if you do not have information about all enemy agents, one of them is likely flanking. This can be very dangerous and needs to be considered and reacted to, especially if a part of the map is not protected. On the other hand, it is good to have someone who will cover a flank and stop rotating defenders while their team is attacking a site.  Â
Understanding map control
Map control is an essential part of every FPS game, and taking space on the map away from opponents is what Valorant is all about. Map control makes winning that much easier, and cornering opponents will usually mean their end. If the information on the enemy team is that they are located on one side of the map, try to move into the extra space and flank them. To safely do this, use agent abilities like flashes and AoE that can easily clear corners and cubbies.
While you’re here, make sure to check out our other Valorant guides and articles on When to force buy in Valorant, Valorant Best Support Agents, and Valorant Best Agents For Beginners.