Why you're not Consistent

[@ltgarfield]

You should make a series on how to play all the maps. You mention starting games assuming the enemy is set up in a standard way and adjusting based off their deviations. Learning standards across the map pool would make a good series

[@R0salance]

This for sure.

[@jade_vkr]

this would be amazing omg

[@tigos.]

would be amazing

[@Crunchhman]

Woohoojin I beg of u

[@joevang1]

Standards are tough to map out because a single agent differences can easily change how a “default” is played

[@benshapirohamburgerhelper1239]

I like your demeanor. No friendly talk or sugarcoating in your coaching, it makes the advice feel genuine

[@Keremshanty]

I agree. One think i dont like bout his coaching is, he sometimes makes fun of the play which is not the best way tbf

[@WolfriZ12]

​@@Keremshantyhooj is an amazing coach. Sadly he lied about being radiant and he got exposed like half a year ago, making his content and probably mental health spiral down and degrade so he stopped making his amazing content...

[@karimguled2923]

@@WolfriZ12 is he not radiant?

[@WolfriZ12]

@@karimguled2923 no, he got exposed for being boosted by one of the students he coached to radiant, hes still an insane coach

[@wisdomcats]

I really appreciate the time you took to vod review this ( even on the defensive half when you said you weren't going to watch it ), I've started to realize the importance of watching pro vods, and thinking about the enemy players, and how they are playing. if i want to improve I've got to actually learn and try.

[@cozyjozie]

I knew I recognised ur name somewhere xD this vod made me realise how much you gotta igl oce immortal teammates if you want to climb

[@sterlingarcher3480]

@@cozyjozie hahaha i was thinking the same thing, its so bad i hate trying to coordinate strats and they just dont listen or even try to input on the teamplay, been getting alot of no-commers lately too

[@marcuselias4412]

Honestly the only valorant youtube channel worth watching. I love the explanations of how to read possible enemy setups, it's extremely valuable.

[@flaym.]

Just wanted to ask if you've thought about making a video outlining the 'correct' way to play each map? I've seen a few videos where you've gone very in-depth on the way Bind is supposed to be played and how to punish the enemy for not playing it correctly, and would love to see similar analyses for all the other maps

[@celestialsss]

need this in my life fr

[@Murmurrr]

I think it depends on the rank. A lot of the comments here are calls based on high imm lobbies

[@zlabobabil]

@@Murmurrr that being said, low elo can still learn from it because if thats how the map is intended to be played, there are reasons the map is being played that way. if they ever go 2 flashes on bind, both flashes should be set so that one is long and one is showers is an example, and in low-mid elo you can try to com that as a pre-round plan to do it every round.

[@PetersExcapades]

the problem is maps arent linear and shouldnt be played a certain way ALWAYS, so its a large topic, itll depend alot on enemy ranks, agents, etc...

[@creamygoatmilk9077]

That comment about TP’ing instead of retaking B through the Brim smoke in CT helped me a lot. I’ve been aware that I also hate retaking through that CT smoke, but I’m also apprehensive about TP’ing on the chance that someone is waiting/late in market. This would lead me to taking the uncomfortable fight CT over and over again. Gonna start taking the calculated risk of TP’ing more often in favor of a more comfortable fight. Thank you!

[@creamygoatmilk9077]

Just got to the end of the video where you went into even further detail on retaking, so thank you x2 hahah

[@Zoinks3245]

This was probably the most eye opening vod review/tips video I’ve ever seen. Great job man

[@AaraBeloved]

I cannot tell you how much i learn through your channel, my awareness of the map and game are significantly improved and i understand some of what i have to challenge to improve more now.

[@AaraBeloved]

its insane, i dont feel completely clueless :') this game has so much more meaning

[@HashimMoneymaker]

woohoojin is the doctor of valorant. He tells you what to fix in no time. You literally said my spidey sense is tingling in this video

[@skcena6543]

Damn, what a line 1:22 "Aim can hold you back but it can't carry you that much". Really helpful for me to work on my gamesense and be little less obsessive about my aim

[@wowsssshrew]

I was honestly shocked when I saw that you had only 16k subs. The advice you're giving out is incredible and ever since I started watching like a week ago I've been improving. Much love man

[@vt_near]

woohoojin is such a good guy that he puts the answer to the click bait question in the first 10 seconds of the video

[@b0yw0nd3r]

7:18 I used to call contact explode on ecos/ when we couldn't straight up take a site, most of the time (7 out of 10) 1 or 2 people would make noise, I thought it was my elo (plat-dia), but as it turns out people just don't watch as much val content, and words mean different things to different players in solo queue

[@Prexon339]

20:10 thank you for specifying, I unironically was about to check

[@imguccivalorant4775]

I'm an Immortal 1-2 player, great scores on aim trainers. VT Jade/Master in Kovaaks, Aimlabs top rank etc and recently I've been thinking about how i literally just happen to do the right play instead of constructing a plan in my head then executing, and then i find your new video and guess what, here comes my answer. This content is God-sent. Simply congratulations.

[@bhawkis5755]

Your content consistency is awesome, I appreciate all the new videos!!!

[@tenshi6148]

I just found your Channel two days ago and i find it so helpful, i learn so many things that i didnt know and can implement into my gameplay too. Thanks alot!!

[@seven2864]

I Just want to say thanks for your uploads, started watch you recently, and all of a sudden I play very different. Just a big thanks to your work! Keep it up! (Started G3 - now p2)

[@alexrandazzo195]

Great video dude! Just ranked up to silver three last night. Your videos have been so helpful, your viper guides have completely changed how I play certain maps. Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@buenvidanadz1969]

I love how there's such a difference with Immortals and Radiants that my poor low elo a$$ can't even comprehend. Like, the part where Woohojin said "they've shown their hand" just from a fkin Sage slow orb thrown in B short. Like, my low elo ass is so confused, like what was shown? lmfao

[@iliketrains263]

10:20 you're right. i have former military training, and I always hear contact as in "I've made contact with the enemy they're in front of me" which is my queu to swing with my team mate.

[@YY-mk4ti]

Dude you actually talk about strategy, game sense and fundamentals damn. It's so eye opening even though it doesn't apply in my elo yet but I'm gonna apply your solo que mindset.

[@erolonsito]

this guy is the first valorant coach ive seen that actually sounds like a coach. lots of other coaches just give tips and tricks but you go in depth of why something is wrong, how it could be avoided, and what to do instead

[@NoSweatReflex]

20:10 who else instantly checked discord before he could even correct it lol

[@therevenant1836]

When I saw you upload I went from 'yay' to 'woohoo' 😂💀

[@sonar6969]

Might have to report you for that one big dawg

[@currymuncher5958]

Ain’t no way you commented that bro ur so cringe

[@Cast666]

@@currymuncher5958 Naruto pfp + you like curry…I wouldn’t be speaking

[@Ahmed-qc1xs]

@@Cast666 curry is good + you're american + you also have an anime pfp + you're 12

[@Girvo747]

@@Ahmed-qc1xs curry is *fantastic*

[@hallofadventures2320]

that intro explained it to me perfectly!! i was clutching up a round in spikerush and won with what my friend called a “really good play” when in reality i was trying to pull out my golden gun, forgot how for some reason, and was jiggle peeking like a maniac trying not to panic 😂 it’s always my accidental stuff that does so well ahahah

[@gppy]

Im ascendant and I used to be hardstuck gold. I realized that aim is a big part but not everything. And I ended up improving mainly on crosshair placement and on actually paying attention to what the other team Is doing

[@utsu2978]

The knowledge you have is insanee

[@CaseyGumball]

The fact that i went 33 and 12 yesterday as brim on pearl and then the next game proceeded to go 10 and 17 makes me wanna watch this video so much more

[@Jaypiasco]

absolute gem this channel is

[@arthurttk7578]

this vid was by far one of the best val vids i've ever seen

[@Achivus]

it's great you not only teach what to do, but also how to learn ourselves

[@snorka1029]

i think this video greatly answered my question that i asked last video, when you mentioned you would talk about this in the next. the biggest point i seem to have got from this video is that you should be making the enemies play off you when possible. as in, instead of making an uncomfortable play because of how your enemies play it, you should make the enemies uncomfortable

[@HaeonWVZ]

5:22 5:43 Hi, still so new I don’t have a rank and have only played a few games for anything other than deathmatch. The way you explained the shifting responsibilities of trading here clicked for me. I feel like I learned a secret I wasn’t supposed to learn yet. Cool stuff. ❤

[@gamernav1776]

things you say make sense but i solo queue and my team just dont listen to my plans . they are like oke so thats the game plan then decide to play whatever they want & when they listen to my plan and play with it we win the round like 90% of time.

[@mamal83]

best coach out there you deserve to be seen way more than this

[@cameron6410]

I clicked on this video thinking it was gonna explain something about my aim labs routine or similar, but I haven't even finished the video and I've learned so much from this, you are actually a great coach man you HAVE to put a price on your coaching, you are doing charity work by making this free. Also I'm subbing, I think your videos can help me reach asc this act.

[@o45032]

i feel like ive been performing way better on bind after being aware and taking control of shower, it would be cool if u made map specific tips like this for every map (like on fracture tower control defense is probably essensial)

[@jaeden9115]

I sure do love consistency

[@Novarend]

thank u for ur content man, i never knew the stuff u've talked abt yet i'm diamond. i guess it's because all my gamesense decisions are made subconsciously, like i don't really think much about the enemy's positions or stuff but i just always know smhow.

[@nihatzeynalov1016]

Bro these information are so valuable

[@ragsdgreat9969]

I have started watching your vids recently to climb to gold. And so far all the maps i have watched are in bind. I implemented what i have learned (how to attack and defend) we almost won but the enemy jett was too good and dropped 35 k on us (i guess i just need to learn more regarding game sense etc) and now im pretty confident that i ll do good in bind like today but then i just found out that they will be swapping bind and breeze with split hahahaha

[@julkyp]

Your videos are amazing Mr. Banana. Following u from Argentina 🇦🇷

[@letmeecookbroooo]

as brim he could smoke long , even as atacker, if they are rushing 4 hook=a, he can casualy smoke long but inform team about it

[@catlvrr]

i desperately needed this video. im so inconsistent it hurts

[@eusebioproxd2675]

the only problem in this video is the amount of good information you give and my brain cant process that fast xd

[@paulinejo]

i discovered this channel and it has now fueled my need to hyperfixate on learning how to correctly play valorant

[@dnotube1361]

Just found your KZbin and man this is gonna help me out a lot really hope to see some more tips like this on the other maps

[@jaharitucker3953]

the best coach for valorant players. incredible advice

[@LunarEclipseMoon20]

The banana man knows everything.

[@adityachoudhary1077]

I can feel myself improving on bind as I watch this

[@charged5434]

I thought the title said "why your not croissant."

[@KCMMFB]

20:11 had me paranoid that I was on a call the whole time while watching holy shit hahahahahahaha

[@mrhappytroll]

5:35 people in my elo just call that baiting, and none of them are smart enough to trade me so I have to be the one to do it every time or it wont happen

[@BebxOfficial]

7:14 would walk up hookah and explode be a better comm for solo queue? this is super micro lol but still

[@Unbreakable_ja]

"My radiant intuition…"

[@eway3771]

LMAO

[@J4ve]

LOL

[@417lsranger3]

This video didnt age well XD

[@alexalorraina916]

i love ur videos it’s a pleasure to hear anything u have to say and ur so real oh my god ❤❤❤❤

[@kamer5161]

This video may have single handedly taught me how to properly play the game.

[@LostOnceLefthanded]

Could you maybe do a comprehensive video on basic Valorant strategy? In this video you talk a lot about how a map should be played, with strong/weak sides and "correct" positionings. And punishing deviations from those. However I find it hard to find further info on this anywhere. I believe knowing correct strategy for maps in general and how to spot and punish opponent's mistakes would take me a long way as a player. Even the new Lotus strategy guide doesn't scratch this side of things as i suspect maybe these things are basic knowledge for those who have played for a long time.

[@Makneos]

I was thinking about it rn just in time thanks

[@Superbuchi]

I appreciate the Sonic Adventure Music in every video.

[@nathanhollow0]

Hi Mr Banana, thanks for the lovely videos and streameos. I feel like you need to make a quick 2 minute video on how to find out what to do in certain situations to help the new people discovering these videos. "How do I peek this angle on Icebox?" You'd probably pull up a Tarik vod or something and show how he peeks that angle. On the micro level it's fine I guess but most people don't have that mindset of "How do I handle that situation? Oh hey this pro plays this agent let me youtube search them in that map and skim the vod" I explained it badly but I hope you understand haha

[@ilovecats3807]

Finally, another immortal with 'Cats' in the name. Feels like meeting a lost brother

[@Orciwan548]

i like watching games where both team have plans. im a mid ascendant player and honestly a lot of the time we are just 5 going generally one site or the other and shooting guns. idk how to play without some form of plan so i dont usually perform too well in these rounds.

[@thefreeze6023]

17:54 What if you're playing Reyna or Omen, and don't have any throwable projectile Utility to force open the TP door?

[@Woohoojin]

Why don't you go check some pro vods on those agents and find out

[@WhtieS]

I learned alot from this game review since Bind is my lowest wr map thanks wooj

[@davids7956]

at least from how i think i play, i can get in good situations but just miss. like i play more of a high risk high reward style

[@thefreeze6023]

4:26 Here's what I don't understand. Can't the enemies just switch position? How are you certain that every enemy is going to be on the same site every round?

[@Woohoojin]

I'm not certain! Making assumptions is the first step towards building a plan. Check out my older video "How to make plans like a Radiant" - I talk about this concept in more depth.

[@deathgodfire]

obviously they can but they're super unlikely to in solo que

[@thefreeze6023]

@@deathgodfire really? im in gold-plat and I do this in almost all of my games. in general my teammates dont play the same place every round either. just surpising that it would happen in a rank with players that are 3x better

[@Jaypiasco]

so many valorant learners missing out on these godly vids fr

[@siggisteini1]

that discord connect got me trippin hahahah

[@starboyibz]

I like when my teams are aggressive and know how to use utility

[@etkreativtnavn]

These videos really help alot. In 11:05 you talk about intuition and trusting it, but how am I supposed to learn all of those things?

[@Ilandria.]

For a new player, what do you think is the best order to focus on learning things? Trying to pick up every concept at once is not realistic, so I'd like to focus on one thing at a time to build up a strong foundation. The only exception here is obviously basic knowledge stuff first (weapons, map layouts, agents)... aside from those things. I'm suffering from information overload during games and figuring out how to parse what I should focus on to start and what to not worry about for now is difficult.

[@m.saadurrahman8247]

You should watch his gold in one month video

[@gytzero]

below gold: mechanics

[@Ilandria.]

@@m.saadurrahman8247 Will do, thank you!

[@Ilandria.]

@@gytzero Mechanics-wise I feel like I have general gun control understood and just need to play more to really build muscle memory. I know my raw aim is at least passable already so I'm just going to do warm-ups and let that improve slowly over time. Strafe-shooting was probably the newest concept to me but I find it pretty intuitive now that I understand it. What other game mechanics I should really work on at the start?

[@denoir12]

@@gytzero Above diamond?

[@JimmyDropz]

I think its also important to mention how awfully bad his smokes were. The smokes need to be good it makes a huge difference. His smokes did not only have a gap 90% of the time, but they also were either sticking out far so people can lurk into them, they need to be |O|

[@arugula517]

He would have pointed it out if it was as much of an issue as you think it is

[@gytzero]

This is a very eye-opening one

[@Lindsay.Harrison]

These were the good old days, great content and no annoying hooj inward laughing for 45 seconds straight while saying the word "bet" every 15 seconds and no "what are you dooooooooiiiiinnnnngggggggg" just good advice 👍

[@yekcam6572]

i got baited by the discord join sound i never thought id be metad by hooj 7 months later im in shock

[@woolis697]

Thank you for saying aim doesn’t carry you in Valorant, I think some people really need to hear that.

[@zenith.17]

I'm a dia 2 player last episode and ngl I am learning a lot from these vids. This guy's pretty dope 👌

[@SunSaiko]

After watching this I'm 100% I would hit immortal if I weren't so inconsistent but I'm happy because lately I have been doing better , I learned to play with my team better for trades, I don't get greedy anymore I stay calm, I don't get tilted maybe there's hope...

[@kalix86]

At 15:55, the bad B hold. Who's at fault here? If the Jett comes and plays passive with her Cypher, is that acceptable? Or is that giving up too much space? I know as Cypher i like them to come in and take the free kills from cages/trips. Is it better to play up close with Jett here? And just use trips for info rather than nerdy kills?

[@Mushybase]

Taking my meds makes a big difference lmao

[@Greg-kw9jx]

I am glad I found you teacher, I will imply everything I learnt in hope I get to immortal my self since I am d2 right now

[@huskytzu7709]

That’s true. Once i played Cypher on Haven and dropped 30 kills cause they couldn’t just figure out my pattern. I thought i was good and tried doing the same later on and it didn’t work cause the opponents caught up lol

[@L4nd0TheM4nd0]

You should do a series where you coach sm1 from iron, sm1 from bronze, etc 1 person each rank on 1 map

[@TjarpDex]

10:00 reminds me, a couple years back I had a newly formed team we had 2 immortals and 2 diamonds, I was plat. Our first scrim was on Ascent against a full Immortal team who had played together for months, can't remember the time in the round but it was quite early, I was holding mid on defense, they smoked me off so I called that they're pushing mid into market and I simply decided to walk into the smoke, got lucky and spotted a leg clipping in so I just pushed out of the smoke and sprayed them down with the Phantom, got 3 kills almost instantly and barely missed out on a 4th because I didn't quite get the spray transfer. We ended up winning that scrim which felt huge for a plat chat scrub like me with a brand new team vs a supposedly seasoned Immortal team.

[@Runefangice1]

Man I got juked by that discord ping

[@joshchon1153]

I need to consume all of your content woohoojin.

[@codaisgone]

11:54 why did banana man say that there's 2 long if hookah is empty? I mean, they can always be playing site / elbow no?

[@Keremshanty]

They might but our team always plays heavy short and hookah so they probbly call "lets take long" i think. Having long while they have site is op

[@ezer0923]

I have a feeling if I send a VOD for review I'll just get roasted

[@lightlleaf]

the discord notif at 20:11 rly got me checking my discord LOL and then right after i check you said it wasnt chat's discord AHAHAHA

[@denzvlr]

3:10 embarrassing

[@kolehval]

Yo what??? Great video! Didn't know you could gather this much info out of basically nothing.

[@sherryssj5]

[20:11] That's not your discord chat XD Great tip. Almost feels like a commander showing troops why they lost a battle. It's chess with guns.

[@chuisthename]

you should say that to the my insta lock jetts in my plat lobbies lmao: they never talk, never comms, only open their mouth to complain about their teammates going negative without giving out any kind of constructive criticism

[@hypexzombie7908]

I played a match yesterday as a plat vs a full diamond lobby and an unrated chamber who dropped 36 kills on chamber. Yet I feel I did better than I do in high gold low plat lobbies I get. What you say at the beginning actually makes sense now especially considering the rank difference im used to playing at. Why did I play well in that lobby? Well because I got lucky tbh lucky timings… I think lol.

[@khaeld091]

Believe me hitting radiant are kinda impossible but possible. There is more knowledge than this. Immo is the highest rank you can get if you are a casual player good player. Radiant is like a different breed like this guy, you have to put time, talent and perseverance at the same time. You will thought people are cheaters in Radiant.

[@FramzsFPS]

I wish i could use these tips in my lobbies like map knowledge, but it doesn't exist in lower elos 💀

[@Official_Solok]

Man I don't take the game seriously for the past 14 years I played FPS games for and theres no knowledge except game sense that can help me rank up, but sheesh the difference in game sense silver vs high elo is so drastic that its not even in the same world of comprehension. The part where sage slowed and KO knifed, I would still honestly think sage was still 'hooka' and played it slow for them to rotate..