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December 29, 2025
Games

The 5v5 Tactical Shooter

Valorant is Riot Games’ answer to Counter-Strike, but with a twist. You aren’t just buying guns; you are choosing an Agent with unique abilities that can wall off sightlines, flash enemies, or revive teammates.

The core loop is simple: one team attacks (plants the Spike), and one team defends. But the strategy is infinite.


The Agent Protocol (Table Test)

Understanding roles is critical. If you lock a Duelist, your job is to enter the site first. If you play Sentinel, you watch the flank.

Role Responsibility Top Picks
Duelist Entry fragging, creating space Jett, Reyna
Controller Smoking sightlines, blocking vision Omen, Viper
Initiator Gathering info, flashing corners Sova, Skye
Sentinel Holding sites, watching flanks Cypher, Killjoy

The Perfect Crosshair

In Valorant, your crosshair is personal. Many pros prefer small, static crosshairs to ensure maximum precision.

Contents

    • The 5v5 Tactical Shooter
    • The Agent Protocol (Table Test)
    • The Perfect Crosshair

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