Psalm Teaches Pro Valorant Fundamentals
Psalm
Introduction
Lesson 1
Psalm covers his background as a professional esports player and discusses:
His career competing in different esport genres including MOBAs and Battle Royales
What he thinks sets him apart from other players and gives him an edge in every game
Some of the most memorable and challenging moments of his career
Aimlabs Challenge
In this lesson, you learned about Psalm’s strengths as a player and how he uses them to set himself apart. For this challenge, conduct some self-reflection and take note of what you think your own strengths are (1-3 things). In your games this week, remind yourself of these and focus on playing to your strengths whenever possible.
Lessons
Psalm covers his background as a professional esports player and discusses:
His career competing in different esport genres including MOBAs and Battle Royales
What he thinks sets him apart from other players and gives him an edge in every game
Some of the most memorable and challenging moments of his career
Psalm explores topics critical to every Valorant player including:
Key factors that affect your ability to aim effectively and allow you to remain consistent.
Different aiming techniques you need to train in order to become a well rounded player
The importance of VOD review in helping you understand your aiming mistakes
The concept of “defaulting” and how it can improve your chances of winning a round
Psalm discusses the many ways movement affects the way Valorant is played, including:
How utilizing movement can increase your odds of winning a gunfight or safely secure information without dying
Different peeking techniques and what situations to use them in
The difference between how average players and high-level players use movement
Common mistakes players make with their movement
Psalm explains how players can more consistently create round winning plays for their team by:
Understanding the factors that go into having good timing
Highlighting examples and scenarios to help you better understand what good timing looks like
Helping you visualize enemy rotations and understanding when you should adjust your playstyle to catch the opponent off guard
Psalm discusses the best ways to think about your team’s economy and utility resources by covering:
The role of utility in Valorant and how players should evaluate the efficiency of their utility usage
Common mistakes players make when it comes to their economy and what they should do instead
An in-depth example of how he would approach using a combination of utility (i.e. smokes and flashes) to maximize his odds of taking a site
Psalm teaches you how the mind of a pro player processes information in Valorant by exploring:
Different sources of information in Valorant and how they can be used to help win more rounds.
How different agents’ abilities can contribute to a larger pool of team information
How you utilize gathered information to formulate a plan to win the round.
The information mindgames that happen at the highest levels of play and how you can incorporate them into your own games
Psalm explores the vital importance of Communication in Valorant by teaching you:
What you should be communicating during your rounds and the importance of being specific
The difference between good and bad communication and how to evaluate your own communication
The importance of being self-critical and honest with yourself in identifying your weaknesses as a player and how to improve those areas
His growth mentality and approach to handling tilt