The ULTIMATE Valorant Beginner's Guide For Console! (2024)

[@CraysWorld101]

Yes, I am aware that I forgot to speak on the economy system (buying loadouts every round) and nuances such as crosshairs, etc.. That’s what happens when you flow off the top of the dome 😅 I will be covering those things extensively in another video coming soon 😎

[@YaboiBrent07]

Don’t even worry about it man because I am the target audience of this video (I’m playing Valorant for the FIRST time ever on PS5, I don’t even own a PC) and your video was still very informative and useful. I have been watching lots of Valorant guides since this closed beta started but almost ALL of those guides are strictly PC and I was asking/hoping someone would make a console guide so thank you for the effort. You said all the things people need to hear, ESPECIALLY about the talking your so right. This is NOT Warzone you cannot go into game’s totally mute you will hurt your team every round and that’s a huge problem with “console gamers” almost no one has a mic… well I do and I use it every time I play Valorant and I’m having so much fun. And if you really want to get good at Valorant the all you console gamers are going to have to cough up some money for a microphone. Idk if it’s because people just think “consoles are for casuals” well that’s fine but if your serious about playing and improving at Valorant PLEASE invest in a microphone. There’s a good reason every high tier player uses a mic. So yea regardless of all the great advice in this video if your going to keep playing this like Warzone (trust me I know I was playing it and I know 95 percent of the players DONT have mics) then your going to have a bad experience. So don’t count the game out if your struggling… you prolly just need to buy a mic. Being a “console casual” is fine…. In Warzone but in Valorant it absolutely does not fly.

[@CraysWorld101]

@@YaboiBrent07 I appreciate you Brent! Truly! 👊🏽 And I agree! I have a $30 microphone that sounds solid and gives me the opportunity to communicate with my team effectively. That way I can do everything in my power to help us achieve victory.

[@jadonb6135]

Never seen your stuff before and I’m like 2 minutes in but you have a genuine energy about you that I’m definitely gonna be supporting 🤙🏾

[@CraysWorld101]

This comment made my week! 😭 I’m always going to try to show authenticity, love and positivity in a space where there is a lack of it. I appreciate you fam and hope you are having an incredible week! 🫡🙏🏽

[@ramazir]

Your mentality is incredible, this guide has single-handedly revived my compulsion to play this game and improve.

[@CraysWorld101]

I truly appreciate this! I’m confident that by you not giving up, you will only get better with time and repetition! Good luck out there! 👊🏽🔥

[@ramazir]

@@CraysWorld101 Thank you brother, keep going with the streams and content - they’re dope 👍🏼

[@parkseybeams2297]

Just started playing about 2 days ago and I'm constantly dropping 30 kill games. I bloody love this game. It is so good. I just wanna get my cross hair the way it looks when I see my teammates when I die and spectate them and I want to learn all the agents. Because there's so many and it's a little overwhelming. I bet people that play Apex legends. Might feel the same way, but I've played Apex. Legends from season zeroh, unlike this, just started 2 days ago. But god I can see why this is a top tier competitive shooter

[@CraysWorld101]

@@parkseybeams2297 haha sounds like you got bit by the Valorant Bug! Welcome! It is a tough game to master, but incredibly rewarding to see the progress being made. Best of luck to you out there! 👊🏽🔥

[@xsplashdashx]

Thank you so much for this, bro. I've played so much console OW over the years, and I've been wanting to get into Valorant since it dropped. This guide is super helpful!

[@CraysWorld101]

@@xsplashdashx let’s go! I’m so happy to be of service! I’m sure with your experience, you’ll transition with little to no problem boss! 🔥

[@altimagobrrr3838]

Dude I just wanted to say thank you for making it a big point to clarify how much moving vs standing still affects your aim. I come from games like Apex and Siege where strafe shooting is far and away the best way to play the game, and I kept trying to move and shoot every gunfight. After hearing you talk about that I went from 5th on my team every game I have played this past week, to 2nd literally the very next game. I did not respect how seriously this game takes aiming being easier while not moving.

[@CraysWorld101]

Hearing about your improvement made my freakin day! Lets go! I’m glad to hear you are taking strides and getting better. Yeah, this game is the polar opposite of titles we are used to. The more you can differentiate them, the better you will be here 💪🏽

[@OhNuzzy]

PC players coming to console and using broken Iso vs console players that have never played Valorant is flat out mean. Lmfao

[@CraysWorld101]

Yeahhhh, it is out of pocket man. Between Iso and Neon, my heart goes out to new players 😅😮‍💨

[@YggdrasilReviews]

Bro I came from pc and when I see ISO I get scared.

[@CraysWorld101]

@@YggdrasilReviews you aren’t the only one! 😅

[@charterbus8484]

Easy content for shit creators that will never actually make it 😂 this as good as it gets for them lol.

[@lewiswardgames]

Is iso any good because I see alot of people playing him but I don't think he is that hard to kill that little shield he has is a little bs but is it actually using him or are there better agents to use instead of him. Only asking as I'd like to buy some agents but not sure who to get as I'm using the UK guy with the fire ball

[@UnknownStealth2]

I’m familiar with shooters but this video was still helpful for learning the agents and their abilities and knowing I can train with the bots will be a good way to warm up, appreciate it man💚

[@CraysWorld101]

Heck yeah! So happy to be of service here and help! 😎🤝

[@user-bl6to5eq8m]

Just started playing on pS5 last night. Was excited it finally came to console. One of my Apex buddies started training me and your video is great! Winter time is going to get real lol

[@CraysWorld101]

@@user-bl6to5eq8m I am so glad to hear this was helpful! I come from Apex legends as well so I know the initial struggle to make the transition haha. Give yourself some grace and time. You will only get better and I believe you will enjoy yourself!

[@phizz_y]

I’ve chosen the smooth option for the response curve, its honestly really good for me, another thing is that I turned off walk when focused. This makes you have the ability of running while focused. I know the game has awful recoil if youre moving, but I find I have much more control in medium to far range fights a lot more now that I’m not so slow while focused, this does mean you have to react quickly and even if you do it correctly you still have a 50/50 chance of dying or living but its going to make you harder to hit since youre moving faster than others can handle

[@phizz_y]

Its mainly a tip for when youre trying to make a good swing, you cant swing if you are going slower than a turtle right? Anyone holding that angle would get you, but with running speed even as your focused its sooo easy to take a swing and frag out !!

[@CraysWorld101]

Yeeeeppp! I’ve since dropped walking while focused too. Just didn’t mention it here like I should have lol. Gotta try out smooth though a bit more. In comparison to light, what do you think about it?

[@phizz_y]

@@CraysWorld101 I haven’t tried light yet, only standard, linear and the smooth one. Personally linear was too much for me in this game compared to fortnite, but maybe being in first person changes the feel. Standard is perfect nothing wrong I just wanted to be smooth and able to stop on a dime its worked so far will update you if I do make changes and whatnot. Keep up the great content

[@michelflorentino5030]

Nice guide, thanks dude. Your speech is perfect too. Godspeed

[@CraysWorld101]

@@michelflorentino5030 so happy to help! 🙏🏽🔥

[@_Jamally]

Really good video + the speech at the end alot of people need that 😭

[@CraysWorld101]

Thanks! I always try to show love and keep it real! I appreciate you 👊🏽

[@5hrsbefore1998]

tips for console players.. disable the forced walk while in focus. it’s a bad habit to use focus just to ensure you walk, it’ll inhibit your swings. get used to walking by pushing the thumbstick less there’s also a setting that lets you change the walk/run threshold.

[@CraysWorld101]

Yep! This! Something else I failed to mention in the video haha. Appreciate you for sharing 👊🏽

[@Imghostiettv]

Another tip for the Xbox users: If you have gamepass, it unlocks all the characters so you may feel overwhelmed on who to play/try. I'd say try them out one by one and take your time with each and try not to rush through them when finding who works great for you.

[@CraysWorld101]

This! ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️

[@deannahernandez8520]

I have game pass but it still says I have characters locked?

[@CraysWorld101]

@@deannahernandez8520 hmmmmm. You may need to reach out to game pass Customer Support for your issue

[@scoobysnaxs6390]

Thank you for the tips it really helped me as a beginner!

[@CraysWorld101]

I’m always happy to help! 🤝

[@tcabakatristan135]

One of the best videos I’ve seen so far since trying to learn, thank you so much!

[@CraysWorld101]

So happy to be of service! Good luck out there! 😄

[@oopah-c7e]

Thank u so much dude, i was rlly lost when i started and now i actually know what to do. 👍👍

[@CraysWorld101]

Always happy to help! 😎

[@jackpedraza199]

12-12 extreme is fast and the curve helps make micro adjustments with extra speed from sens. Makes centering feel amazing

[@CraysWorld101]

That’s awesome!!! I need to dabble with response curves more

[@number2goob]

The aim curve thing basically determines how your aim assist helps do if it is in heavy your sensitivity will strongly lower when aiming at an enemy so you can keep your crosshairs on the enemy while light makes your sensitivity lower very very lightly so you have more control and speed up when aiming at an enemy. This is how i understood it so pls correct me if im wrong

[@CraysWorld101]

You are pretty much spot on, with the exception that it does not change the strength of aim assist in any capacity. It just changes your turn acceleration and responsiveness 💪🏽

[@nickjonez]

i use a control freak so it’s always hard to find the perfect sens onna new fps

[@CraysWorld101]

Same. I am learning that slower sensitivities still tend to reign supreme

[@nickjonez]

@@CraysWorld101 good to know thanks for the great vid!🫡

[@skullyvinz]

im def using this when it fully comes out. your guides always help me get a head start on certain games such as apex, thanks Cray!

[@CraysWorld101]

Awesome! Always happy to be of service! 😎🫡

[@skullyvinz]

@@CraysWorld101 nah thank YOU. glad you liked the beat by the way lol.

[@Bandxit]

Straight up tips, no bs. Thank you sir

[@CraysWorld101]

Much love to ya! I appreciate you and am glad to be of service! 👊🏽

[@maxdeeks3413]

Great work defo be watching more from u u seem like a great guy keep up the amazing work

[@CraysWorld101]

Much love!! I plan on keeping em coming! 💪🏽

[@ItstheAMduh]

Good job on explaining things!

[@CraysWorld101]

MUCH LOVE!!!!

[@lxst05]

Tip for controller for 1 shot headshot games… use a lower vert sense so your crosshair placement is easier, sense is subjective yes but I’ve been playing siege controller and this tip helps me personally

[@CraysWorld101]

Agreed that it is preferable, but if it works it works! Haha 😎

[@ItsAeko]

I needed this! Thank you :)

[@CraysWorld101]

It is my pleasure! 😁

[@arnavlmaoxd3955]

They should expand the limited beta soon. Been waiting years

[@CraysWorld101]

They are. It’ll last at least a month and they send out batches of codes daily

[@mrfroszt7143]

3months they said ​@@CraysWorld101

[@lightdoll4278]

Oce struggling

[@Chozun]

They’ve said that ranked play will be added to the beta when 9.0 releases. Which is in a week so it’s still got a while to go

[@cookiemonster3736]

i’ve got a code if you need it

[@davidpeterlin9246]

Very good video bro thx

[@CraysWorld101]

@@davidpeterlin9246 thanks! Always happy to help! 😎

[@zachhamilton5940]

Great vid man, running it rn

[@CraysWorld101]

Let’s go!! Good luck out there Zach!

[@aloe.2585]

Never played this game in my life this video was really helpful 💯

[@CraysWorld101]

Happy to help! 🫡

[@satyricon420]

It’s nice to have a shooter us old guys can rock at on this game is a 1 to 1 copy of counter strike with powers. Launched my first game the other day brought back my fy_poolday memories and slaughtered the other team.

[@CraysWorld101]

@@satyricon420 haha right?! The skill gap in his game gives us more of an opportunity to fight back against all of the Youngins! You just can’t beat it. 🤝

[@magnificentgaming5610]

ayy bro great vid waiting for the stream

[@CraysWorld101]

Thanks! We were live yesterday! Getting beat up lol. Will probably be back live tonight 😎

[@magnificentgaming5610]

@@CraysWorld101 yo mb it did not notify me I’ll join this one tho

[@skullyvinz]

@@magnificentgaming5610 same dude but def hopping on next one.

[@jennie1579]

I loved this video really! I have trouble with focusing or understanding sometimes with tutorials so valorant was confusing for me- but your video really helped me understand the game and im actually excited to learn more of it now! Have a good day/night wherever u read this and yk now u got a lifetime supporter :DD

[@CraysWorld101]

Jennie, you are so awesome! I am glad to have been able to help you out and I wish you nothing but the best in your Valorant journey! I hope you have an incredible week and I will always appreciate your support 😁

[@nursenia3]

Love the content! Keep it up!

[@CraysWorld101]

Thank youuuuu 🫶🏽❤️❤️❤️

[@FarikoWishless]

Played briefly with a friend and his girlfriend on PC as well as long before that watching clips of it or CSGO over time or shroud so when I actually got into it do to the console beta (I intend to play on both) some stuff already stuck. A big habit I’m trying to break from Apex is one a TON of battle royale players seem to have. Crosshairs WAY TOO LOW as if angled at the ground to pick up loot.

[@CraysWorld101]

YES!!! You are spot on there. I still have that habit of having a low cross hair as a result of playing battle Royales over the last several years. It isn’t the easiest to break, but where there is a will there is a way!

[@sk311z5]

great vid, rlly informative

[@austinskakle806]

Yo why does this video only have 365 views bro this guy is awesome

[@StriaghtRight]

And in 7 hours he just 10x that now that’s growth

[@CraysWorld101]

I love yall! 😭 We are making moves 🙌🏽

[@Devantemoore]

I’m an old man. The default sensitivity is too fast for me😢😂

[@CraysWorld101]

Haha that is okay! A slower sens means you can be more accurate! The glass is half full 😎🤝

[@justinholtman]

I’m a pretty good fps player but has always played on console. Should the skill transition after alittle getting used too. Or is pc that dominate??

[@CraysWorld101]

@@justinholtman PC and console are two separate entities. There is no crossplay between them here, so if you are solid on console, you’ll be all good here 👊🏽

[@nicolasoliveira4903]

How to request buy for someone else in the menu. Game says "press triangle to request" but theres no Button to buy for someone else.

[@CraysWorld101]

@@nicolasoliveira4903 they have to request and then you press square to go over to the side menu so that you can purchase the weapon they requested.

[@nicolasoliveira4903]

@@CraysWorld101 The game doesn't teach this. Make a video showing this, I think it will get a lot of views, there are a lot of people looking for it.

[@AjHannan-hy3rf]

Can you get weapons skins for free?

[@CraysWorld101]

@@AjHannan-hy3rf no

[@AjHannan-hy3rf]

Dang

[@epiccoolgmaer]

I got in an hour after I registered that’s crazy

[@CraysWorld101]

Let’s goooo!!!

[@bradenware3012]

What agents would you recommend for a brand new player??

[@CraysWorld101]

Truly depends on play style. If you tend to be more of an aggressive player, I would advocate for somebody like Phoenix or Reyna. If you tend to be a bit more of a passive player, somebody like Sage or Deadlock would suit your fancy, at least to start.

[@bradenware3012]

@@CraysWorld101 thank you!!

[@CraysWorld101]

@@bradenware3012 🫡 anytime!

[@rezwankarim1561]

Uff i heard from my pc val friends to no use focus to kill. Any input or advice for that bro?

[@yajj]

I’m ascendant on PC and dropping 30 at least nearly every game and I wouldn’t recommend not using it. You just gotta only use it like aiming in Rainbow Six, and don’t use it up close if you can help it

[@CraysWorld101]

I have to agree with Yajj here. It is situational. Close range fights, it’ll get you erased, but can be helpful in those mid-long range gunfights.

[@fridge5325]

Why the higher vertical sensitivity?

[@CraysWorld101]

I had a dev come in one of my streams and confirm to me that the base horizontal and vertical sens is not a 1:1 ratio. Vertical needs to be higher to be closer to horizontal sens

[@Bur3iku]

Could you make the best setting??

[@CraysWorld101]

Absolutely! I need to do more research first, but will drop something once I settle in

[@Bur3iku]

@@CraysWorld101 👍👍👍👍

[@welikefortnite8629]

Why is Caleb Williams teaching me valorant 😂

[@CraysWorld101]

@@welikefortnite8629 aye, this is outta pocket 😂😂

[@arnavlmaoxd3955]

they should expand the limited beta soon

[@Emptycrazydragon102]

Don’t worry, Valorant should release fully pretty soon. The game feels like 98% completel

[@CraysWorld101]

I agree! In due time, you’ll be able to play : )

[@isaiahvaughn4376]

Hey man what’s your crosshair settings by chance ?

[@CraysWorld101]

I’ve recently changed up to center dot 2, inner line length 4, thickness 2, offset 2, no outer lines

[@kewniegaming]

Can I still use keyboard to play? I cant find it in the settings, i dont want to use my controller to play

[@CraysWorld101]

@@kewniegaming nope! Gotta have a PC for that. This is controller only 😅

[@kewniegaming]

@@CraysWorld101 sad, i dont have a pc but i always liked to play valorant, that is why im thrilled when they announced that there will be valorant in ps5

[@SuitartisSUIII]

Is there normal solo's im not a big tdm fan

[@CraysWorld101]

Yes! Just Deathmatch

[@luljizzel3064]

how do you get a scope?

[@CraysWorld101]

@@luljizzel3064 huh?

[@fabsl5332]

How am I supposed to finish battle pass in 7 days! I cannot play 24/7 wtf. The game is pretty good btw.

[@CraysWorld101]

The battle pass is carried over from the PC version so I would not worry too much about that. Once it resets, you will have the normal allotted time to complete it.

[@lillucifer393]

I’ve almost beat it. It’s really not that hard. I’m tier 45 and likely gonna beat it today. Not sure on the last 5 extra tiers tho yet. Imma try tho

[@lillucifer393]

Play a mix of modes. Don’t just play ranked. Play tdm deathmatch and swift as well. It’ll better you as a player with aim and util usage and be quick games to get those weekly tasks done. Hyper focus weekly task completion

[@daggupatikoukar5175]

is it avaliable in india like can i play with controller like i have xbox gamepass in laptop . please reply

[@CraysWorld101]

No this is console only. You must get a beta code from Valorant’s Discord

[@daggupatikoukar5175]

@@CraysWorld101 so I can't play on game pass right

[@CraysWorld101]

@@daggupatikoukar5175 the PC version, yes. But that is only mouse and keyboard.

[@daggupatikoukar5175]

@@CraysWorld101 thanks for the reply

[@defkaiden]

How do you play in Australia

[@CraysWorld101]

Hasn’t released there yet unfortunately

[@michaelraminto68]

would neon or iso be better for console players to pick up?

[@CraysWorld101]

To start, neither. I would not suggest those characters until you have already gained some experience. I would start with much simpler characters such as Phoenix or Reyna. That way you can focus on mechanics without needing to worry about utility as much

[@michaelraminto68]

@@CraysWorld101 ok thank you!

[@erik9569]

What does ads mean?

[@CraysWorld101]

Aiming down sights

[@arch585]

we got valorant console guide before gta 6

[@CraysWorld101]

I was waiting for this comment, and you did not disappoint 😎

[@piusmiles313]

See I agree mute the toxic dudes out there but be open to listen to the ones that are trying to help u

[@piusmiles313]

It’s crazy u give someone advice and they just ignore it and keep dying the same way

[@CraysWorld101]

Agreed! In this game, you have to have an open mind and be willing to learn from others. You will be shocked with how helpful teammates can really be when you keep an open mind.

[@JameyAlister-xr5pe]

I played way to much call of duty to be good in Valorant .in valorant my bullets go to wakanda every time I shoot

[@CraysWorld101]

You can be good in both! I grew up on COD and even created for it for some time. You just have to remember they are two totally different games and flip the switch in your brain when you play either or. You got this Jamey 👊🏽

[@GrippeeTV]

I feel you bro I came from Halo and Destiny and when I first started playing I would always try to jump shot and get beamed every time 😂

[@CraysWorld101]

@@GrippeeTV you are not alone! It will take time but you will get better!

[@GrippeeTV]

@CraysWorld101 oh I've already gotten the hang of the gameplay loop because I played on PC, PC fried though and so I haven't played in ages. I'm honestly very surprised at how well it's translated over to console! It took me a good day or so to find the right sensitivity settings but I've been dropping 20-25 kills with my girl Jett almost every game now 👊

[@CraysWorld101]

@@GrippeeTV oh let’s go! That’s a huge W! You’ll be ready for ranked then too! 😎

[@Inazra]

Does anyone know if there’s a way to play beta in Australia

[@CraysWorld101]

Not yet, I don’t think, unless you create a US Riot ID and link it to your account maybe?

[@Inazra]

@@CraysWorld101 okay I’m gonna try that thanks

[@CokeOnDaRocks]

Man I can’t wait for ranked I’ve been playing on pc for years and always hated unrated because you play with idiots

[@CraysWorld101]

Haha things may be a little rough to start on console, but remember, a lot of these players jumping in will be brand new to the game. Give those, willing to listen, a little bit of grace and teach them a thing or two 😉

[@tsffrog2329]

Anyone got a code

[@wolfzip7800]

Hi guys still haven't received a code can someone help me

[@CraysWorld101]

Go into Valorant’s discord. They have a section where people are giving away codes like free candy

[@wolfzip7800]

hi thanks is the beta working in south Africa

[@Dog_dayzz]

POV u got your own code😂

[@hanshanse4507]

I quit the Game because of Keyboard and Mouse cheating players, with adapter.

[@CraysWorld101]

I am sorry to hear that has been your experience

[@GrippeeTV]

I haven't seen a single Ximmer so far and Vanguard is active on the game so they'll get banned in zero time flat, Riot doesn't mess around with their anti cheat lol

[@JesseFerguson-bo3yo]

I enjoy the game and art style but god the sweats and nerds are terrible on the game

[@ericdean1385]

If anyone’s gotta extra code it would be much appreciated been wanting to play for years now🙏🙏

[@CraysWorld101]

Check Valorant’s discord. They have an entire channel dedicated to giving out codes

[@armaanbhatia8080]

A lot of the kids on here get me stressed outtt they just talk way too much ish for no reason like its just a game relax😂

[@CraysWorld101]

Facts! At the end of the day, it is just a video game. I could understand if we were playing for money or as a career, but none of us are pros lol

[@austinallen1775]

Don't let the people who talk too much get you stressed out bro just ignore that

[@GrippeeTV]

Is crossplay enabled for this game? I just feel like PC players are absolutely going to MURDER us if it is lol

[@CraysWorld101]

lol nope! They are 2 different builds, technically

[@GrippeeTV]

@@CraysWorld101 is it cross platform with Xbox? I just got accepted into the beta today and I see the PC/Controller icon for anyone who isn’t on PlayStation

[@CraysWorld101]

@@GrippeeTV correct! It is cross play with Xbox only 💪🏽

[@GrippeeTV]

​@CraysWorld101 ahhhh okay. Glad it's an even playing field. Game feels surprisingly great compared to PC. Still can't seem to find the right dead zone settings but I'll iron it out as time goes on haha

[@CraysWorld101]

@@GrippeeTV I can totally understand that! The game will definitely take time to acclimate to! 😅👊🏽

[@arnavlmaoxd3955]

first

[@RickeyAnthony-e3r]

Lol game still wont be esports for console pc is better c9ntroller takes no skill play this on pc youll see what i mean majority of yall wpuld be hardstuck bronze lol

[@CraysWorld101]

Which is better is completely preferable. Doesn’t matter as long as you are enjoying the experience 🤷🏽‍♂️