How To Improve Muscle Memory in Valorant

Being good in Valorant in practice always means well-developed muscle memory. That said, let's check out what you can do to improve it!

Valorant muscle memory
Let's go to the aim gains gym. | © Riot Games

Honestly, we think that the majority of success in first-person shooter games relies on muscle memory. A decent knowledge of the characters and their strategies is surely important, yet without consistent aim, it can be tough to reach higher ranks. So, how to take your muscle memory to the next level and click more headshots? Let us show you!

How To Improve Muscle Memory in Valorant: 3 Rules

Be Consistent With Your Practice

Consistency
Find some time to click headshots every day. | © Riot Games

The first thing we have to mention is something that will literally get your body used to the game's mechanics, and that is playing the game consistently, preferably every day. If you want to get good at something, you have to do it often, and Valorant is no exception in this matter. Understandably, you may not be able to partake in extended gaming sessions every day. But still, even a session in The Range can help you to become more familiar with the game's dynamics and boost your muscle memory. Honestly, this is the most important tip for getting better in Valorant, so if you care about getting to Radiant, follow it and you will be fine eventually.

Focus on The Weak Parts of Your Aim

Classic burst kills
Learning just Vandal is not good enough. | © Riot Games

Next up, we would recommend you get better at the parts of your aim that you don't feel too confident about. For example, if you are good with primary rifles such as Vandal or Phantom, you might want to practice pistols or SMGs to ensure that you can provide a consistent performance regardless of the nature of the round. Additionally, by developing your skills with other weapons, you can gain a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, as well as learn how to play around different strategies. All in all, the idea is to make your muscle memory comfortable with using as many weapons as possible.

Watch Pro Players

Tenz ace
Learn from the best. | © Riot Games / twitch.tv/tenz

This may seem counter-intuitive, but yes, watching pro players can help you develop your muscle memory. Don't you sometimes feel that if you watch a tournament or Twitch stream of high-level Valorant gameplay, you suddenly somehow perform better in-game? Actually, it makes total sense, even biologically! By seeing how the pros play, our brain learns all these aim habits and movement patterns, which we then subconsciously reproduce in our games and eventually absorb them. Speaking of pro players, you might also want to check out their in-game setups to get a little inspired:

So, those were our tips for improving your muscle memory in Valorant and make you a more consistent player. And maybe you have any practice methods for this? If so, be sure to share them with us on our social media profiles such as Facebook or Instagram.

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Szymon Bielawski
Szymon Bielawski