How to win Pistol Round in Valorant: From Building strategy to choosing weapons

Valorant’s Pistol round isn’t the one to sacrifice as it is a crucial way to get you started with the game. Some new players tend to squander around in the first round – the pistol round, making them unproductive throughout the match. However, the pistol round is where you get your grip – Build a strategy, choose weapons, and hit the target. Let’s see how you can make the best out of your first round a.k.a the pistol round.

Build a strategy

Regardless of the modes, all players should build a strategy in the first few seconds of the pistol round. If you are playing with your friends or know ones, it’s fairly easy to build a strategy. However, if you are playing with strangers, it can be a daunting task. That said, discuss how you are going to go with the gameplay and who covers what areas on the map. Remember this is just an initial strategy that might change later depending on the gameplay and the level of the opponents.

Choosing weapons

Players must choose weapons properly in the first round. Don’t just Press and Hold B and buy any random pistol. Talk to the teammates and discuss if the round will be a full echo round with just the Classic pistol or if you need to buy a specific gun. Now there are several available pistols in Valorant and they are designated for different purposes. Let’s see them one by one. Classic: Classic is the default weapon and you can’t go wrong with it.

Sticking to the default Classic pistol will save you credits. This is a good pistol for close range. You can also shoot three shots at once with this pistol. One thing you can do is buy half or full shield after consulting with the teammates. Shorty: This pistol costs 300 credits and offers good damage to the enemy. It is suitable for one-tap shots.