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02 / Latest dispatches
Five repeatable VALORANT habits for players who want a reviewable practice plan instead of a new tip every match.
A practical VALORANT network guide that separates ping, server performance and local input problems before you blame the wrong system.
A source-aware guide to separating remake, surrender and AFK decisions, with dated Riot references and a safer way to communicate in the match.
What Riot confirms about VALORANT penalties for AFK, queue dodging, chat abuse and rank manipulation, plus the safest response when something goes wro...
A practical Iso guide to using Double Tap and Undercut to create a supported second fight instead of taking permissionless duels.
A practical Reyna guide to turning a kill into a deliberate heal, dismiss or second-fight decision with the team.
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