ScreaM Teaches The Duelist Class

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Ability Usage

Lesson 6

ScreaM teaches you how duelists can utilize their abilities to have the greatest impact on the game by:

  • Prioritizing ways to put yourself in the best possible position

  • Highlighting how your goals as a Duelist may change on attackers vs. defenders side

  • Offering an in-depth breakdown of how ScreaM uses certain Duelist abilities

  • Making it as hard as possible for the enemy team to kill you

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Aimlabs Challenge

In this lesson Scream explained the goals of your ability usage as a Duelist and showed you different ways to apply this knowledge. Watch the replays of 2-3 recent matches you played and analyze your ability usage each round to determine how much value you got out of them in accomplishing your goals as a duelist. Assign each round a point value using the key below:

0 points - No value from your abilities

1 point - Little value from your abilities

2 points - Some value from your abilities

3 points - Optimal value from your abilities

Total up your score and compare across 2-3 matches. Do you notice any patterns in your ability usage?

Lessons

The Duelist Class
Lesson 1

ScreaM breaks down the duelist role by highlighting:

  • The characteristics and nuances of playing duelist agents

  • How an agent’s kit and abilities affect their ideal playstyle

  • The importance of team synergy between duelists and the other roles on a team

Warmup Routine
Lesson 2

ScreaM shows you his personal approach to warming up and covers:

  • ScreaM’s mouse grip and the advantages/disadvantages of various grips

  • His recommended Aim Lab tasks across different aiming techniques

  • Various warmup exercises you can do in the Valorant practice mode

  • How to transition from warming up to Valorant

Aim & Crosshair Placement
Lesson 3

ScreaM teaches you some of the secrets that earned him the title “Headshot Machine”, including:

  • Fundamental knowledge for tactical shooters like Valorant and CS:GO

  • The different scenarios in which you’ll encounter enemies in Valorant

  • How to navigate peeking new angles

  • ScreaM’s take on buying the Phantom or Vandal

The Clutch Factor
Lesson 4

ScreaM goes over key concepts that can improve your odds in clutch situations including:

  • How ScreaM thinks about and handles high-pressure situations

  • ScreaM’s advice for winning numbers disadvantaged situations

  • The importance of calculated risk-taking during clutches

  • In-depth breakdowns of ScreaM playing clutch situations as a duelist agent

Adaptation
Lesson 5

ScreaM teaches you the importance of staying adaptable throughout a round, by covering:

  • Ways the best players contribute to their team’s odds of winning a round

  • The importance of predictive thinking which can allow you to stay a step ahead of your opponents

  • The importance of factoring in both allies and enemies into your plays

  • The important distinction between strategy and mechanical skill

Ability Usage
Lesson 6

ScreaM teaches you how duelists can utilize their abilities to have the greatest impact on the game by:

  • Prioritizing ways to put yourself in the best possible position

  • Highlighting how your goals as a Duelist may change on attackers vs. defenders side

  • Offering an in-depth breakdown of how ScreaM uses certain Duelist abilities

  • Making it as hard as possible for the enemy team to kill you

Entry Fragging
Lesson 7

ScreaM lays out tips for being an effective entry fragger for your team, including:

  • How to play around support utility and maximize your odds of taking winning fights

  • The mentality required to entry frag properly

  • The importance of taking space and securing specific areas for your team

  • Why duelists shouldn’t rely only on their aim to entry frag

Lurking and Flanking
Lesson 8

ScreaM defines the Lurking & Flanking roles within a round and teaches you how to implement these playstyles by covering:

  • What lurking is and when it should be utilized

  • The importance of achieving good timing when trying to set up lurks or flanks

  • The two primary ways lurkers should contribute to winning a round for their team

  • Tips for maximizing your effectiveness as a lurker

Mentality
Lesson 9

ScreaM goes over aspects of player mentality that can help you grow as a player, including:

  • The importance of constantly questioning your mistakes and seeking answers

  • Being consistent and intentional with your practice

  • The way tilt impacts your play and slows down your learning

  • How playing with better players improves the pace of your learning

  • The role coaches can play in facilitating your development