Learn How to Dominate Pistol Round in VALORANT

In games like VALORANT or Counter-Strike 2, the pistol isn’t just a backup; it’s your primary weapon in the opening and eco (economy) rounds. Winning the pistol round can set the tone for the match, giving you both an economic and psychological advantage. A win allows you to buy better gear in the next round, while a loss might force a risky “force-buy” that can further strain your team’s economy if unsuccessful.

Excelling in pistol combat requires mastering aim mechanics, particularly precise flicking on dynamic targets. This involves keeping your crosshair on a moving target, crucial in these fast-paced encounters. Your movement is also vital; counter-strafing, which combines quick directional changes with precise shooting, ensures your shots are accurate while maintaining mobility.

By honing these skills, you’ll not only survive but dominate in VALORANT’s most critical rounds. Today’s featured task will help you train these techniques, so that you can start winning your pistol rounds consistently.

The task will have you test your aim against horizontally strafing targets positioned at a variety of depths on a wide playfield. The targets have headshot hitboxes, but will still take multiple shots to eliminate. Focus on chaining together quick, consecutive headshots while tracking the strafing target to maximize your performance in the task, and improve your ability to delete your opponents with your pistol.

Play rA VALORANT Pistol Strafe