How to climb past Gold in Valorant

If you are stuck on the lower end of the ranked ladder, then there are some key mistakes you're making. This lesson hightlights three of those mistakes which are incredibly important to fix in order to start climbing!

Key Points Of The Lesson

• Improving mechanical skills and winning gunfights efficiently are crucial for climbing to Platinum in Valorant.
• Players are advised to practice aiming while moving and avoid crouching to become harder targets for opponents.
• Crosshair placement, map knowledge, and maintaining head level aim are essential aspects of developing good gunfight habits.
• Consistent training, staying calm in matches, and taking one-on-one gunfights are recommended to enhance combat effectiveness.

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In Valorant, to climb from lower ranks like Iron, Bronze, Silver, or Gold to Platinum, players need to focus on improving their mechanical skills and gunfight strategies. The key to success lies in winning every gunfight efficiently by eliminating targets quickly. Players are advised to avoid crouching, make themselves harder targets, and practice aiming while moving before stopping to shoot. Training routines like the 'Move Aim Shoot' drill in the practice range help in developing these crucial habits. Crosshair placement is emphasized, with players encouraged to always keep their crosshair at head level by learning map layouts and enemy head heights. Good gunfight hygiene involves remaining mobile, aiming while moving, and shooting only when fully stopped, creating a consistent and effective combat approach. Players are urged to train consistently, stay calm in matches, and take on one-on-one gunfights to improve their ability to win engagements. By focusing on gunfight fundamentals and practicing diligently, players can elevate their gameplay and achieve success even after rank resets.