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Being a part of the community means much more than sharing tips on which weapon works the best, or which Agent roles you could live without. Being a part of a community means a player has a safe space where they can confide in their fellow players and get the support they need. Even though there are undoubtedly some toxic players, the majority of the Valorant community members will gladly help however they can. Now, the Valorant community offers advice on how not to panic under the pressures of Competitive.
Even Valorant Players Sometimes Panic and Feel Anxious
Everyone gets nervous and anxious sometimes. Whether you are about to enter an exam or deliver a speech, sometimes even the little things can trigger these feelings, like confronting someone who has cut in line, our bodies have physiological reactions of their own.
We’ve all felt these unpleasant sensations before, there is no shame in it, but is there a way to prevent them? One player, Former-Car7460, was wondering the same exact thing. This player reported panicking every time they played a match in Comp.
They stated: “How do I stop panicking in comp matches? I panic in literally every fight I take in comp. I could play an Unrated, Spike Rush, Deathmatch, ECT and never get panicked at a gunfight. But the second I hop in a comp all of that goes out the window”.
The problem that this player keeps experiencing might be a consequence of their focus shifting. FootballPaPa noted: “In Unrated your focus is staying on the game, in Ranked your focus is shifting to your performance”.
How to Push Through the Panic?
As with everyone else, Valorant players also sometimes panic and feel anxious. They gladly shared what helps them overcome these feelings and actually enjoy the game. Probably the most common advice was to just keep grinding.
One Redditor, kifitri, said: “Just keep playing no matter what happens, and after some time it will go away”. Experience is key in a situation like this, the more experience someone has, the less they’ll overthink and panic.
One player, softctrl, suggested: “Literally turn your brain off because you’re overthinking it too much. Imagine it’s a Swift Play or an Unrated and just f**king one tap kids in the head like you know you can bro”.
If you have trouble turning off your brain, try introducing another stimulus, music for example. It can be quite low-volume, but it will give your brain something new to focus on. Take a deep breath, slowly exhale and you’re ready to play. You’ve got this.