In Valorant there is a new game mode called Deathmatch. This throws many familiar mechanics out of the window and requires a new approach to the game. What you need to keep in mind in the new Deathmatch mode and how to win there is explained here.
What is Deathmatch? The new Deathmatch mode in Valorant arrived – together with the German agent Killjoy – with Act 2 of Season 1 in the game. It is not about tactical approaches and strategically used skills. Rather, Deathmatch is all about a good old shooting spree!
That’s the basic idea. In the following paragraph, you will find more information about the specifics of Deathmatch.
Kills, Maps, Weapons, and Agents – These rules apply to Deathmatch
How many players compete in Deathmatch? In a round of Deathmatch, 10 players face off against each other. There are no teams, everyone is an enemy and has it out for you!
What is the goal of Deathmatch? You need to get as many kills as possible. Whoever gets to 30 kills first wins the game. Dead players respawn after a few seconds and are briefly invulnerable as long as they do not move.
How long does a round last? A round of Deathmatch lasts a maximum of six minutes. If a player reaches 30 kills first, the round ends early. If no one has 30 kills after 6 minutes, the player with the most kills at that point wins.
What weapons are available? All of them. You can buy any weapon from the game without cost – at the beginning of the game and after each respawn.
Which agents are available? Here you also have the free choice of agents. But since there are no teams and many skills would be useless, hero abilities are all disabled. Your agent is purely cosmetic and does not bring you anything else in the game.
What is the benefit of playing Deathmatch? The mode is mainly meant to be fun and to train your aim and skills in the game. Since the rounds are very short, there is only little XP as a reward. 500 points can be earned per round and there are no additional bonuses for kills and headshots. Moreover, your actions in Deathmatch do not count towards challenges and your matchmaking ranking for ranked play is not affected by this.
Tips and Tricks in Deathmatch
Get the best weapons: Before each round and after each respawn, you can freely equip yourself in the shop. Since the weapons in Deathmatch work the same way as in the regular game, you should choose only the best each time. For quick Deathmatch rounds, the two powerful assault rifles Phantom and Vandal are especially recommended.
If you like to make one-shot kills, go for the Operator and if you want to make a big impact, take the hefty Odin. If you’re looking for more information about the utility of the weapons in the game, check out our tier list of weapons in Valorant.
Don’t be a camper: Deathmatch games are actually notorious for some players cheekily standing in a corner and mowing down anyone unsuspecting who crosses their path. To prevent this, in Deathmatch, the positions of all players are revealed every 5 seconds. You see this as red shadows on the minimap, so pay attention to this and try to camp as little as possible yourself.
Play aggressively: The goal is to get kills – and a lot of them! So you should always give your all and play aggressively. Rush forward, change your position, and shoot everything that moves. Those who are always in motion and seize every opportunity will win the game in the end. To improve your aim, you should also adjust your crosshair optimally.
Kills are life: Since no one heals you in Deathmatch, you have to take care of that yourself. Whenever an opponent dies, they leave behind a glowing health pack. Picking it up fully restores your health and shields. So if you want to stay in the game longer, kill opponents but also make sure to grab that health pack and not let any enemy snatch it away from you.
Skip reloading: The health packs not only give you full health and shields but also immediately reload your weapon. This happens without any reload time or animation. So if you’ve just made a kill, immediately grab the health pack and don’t waste time reloading manually. If an enemy shows up during that time, you will have a major disadvantage and cannot shoot.
Use wallbanging: If you have a weapon that shoots well through walls, you should also check out our useful guide to wallbanging in Valorant. There you will learn where you can effectively take down opponents through walls.
