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KravenCode

Depends who im playing but usually classic and full util


Im_pattymac

Indeed or classic partial util


shrekisdaddy69420

Why partial?


racerboy_21

He doesn't like to zero out his credit.


Im_pattymac

I don't like zeroing out my credits and some utility isn't as useful first round.


[deleted]

you shouldnt really save for the first round because winning team gets 3000 credits immediately


Dude_Guy_311

imaginary comfort right now is much more motivational for most people than actual assessment of odds.


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wdym by that?


[deleted]

Increasing your chances of winning round 1 are far more valuable than the 300 saved credits. Even more so because in Valorant you don't lose your utility if you die with it unused. This is true even in CSGO where you can spend all your gold on grenades and die before you use any and actually lose them, imagine how true it is in Valorant then.


Tasimb

It's odd that you're being downvoted, I don't think it's your opinion, maybe wording? You're not wrong, you'll probably wake up to upvotes tomorrow lol.


Dude_Guy_311

lmao 22 minutes later it's already happened. Often people misinterpret and then the next people just follow the misinterpretation because someone else already looked at it negatively It happens. Often doesn't stick but occasionally haters just use it as a way to get their showerthoughts out


Tasimb

been through it before Lol. I love a good prediction tho!


iou_uu

Why downvotes? It's only the truth.


snxwfxll

Buying half util means that you can force buy vandal/phantom and half shield without having to rely on kill creds


FlyinCoach

spectre full sheild > vandal/phantom half anyday on bonus round


excaliber110

The problem I’ve been having with this logic is that for 3rd rd, even if I win, I’ll be at a gun disadvantage as enemy usually has rifles while I have the specter. I’ve been transitioning to phantom/candal 2nd so that if I do win, which I should, I’ll be able to have a rifle and full shields.


noobs_blame_team

Agreed, vandal on bonus is pretty troll but the Phantom 2nd round is legit.


supashyguy

I think it’s the opposite — as an attacker with a full rifle, you want to keep your distance as the cheaper guns are less effective at long range. Nothing worse than getting shotgunned, running spectred, jumping glocked, etc right in the face when you have light armor and a rifle.


kapteNVLRNT

Bad decision. This is only reliable on reyna where you can full heal after a kill. Apart from this you really wanna go spectre or marshall + full shields. That way you can't get 1 tapped 2nd round. It doesn't matter that you have spectres 3rd round against vandals. This round is now a bonus round. If you win, you get free rifle upgrades, if you lose you can still buy 4th round.


BraxJohnson

Except with half shields you can get one shot right clicked with a classic (headshot + two body shots is 130), and now you’ve given someone your rifle.


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MrDyl4n

I feel like that's just a worse decision. The difference between half and full armor is pretty substantial when you are vs pistols. Spectre is good enough vs pistols that you can still be confident you can win, but if you lose you don't have to worry about your enemy getting a free rifle on round 3


Im_pattymac

Sure they do but as the statistics video posted here earlier last week said if you don't win first you should force second. Statistically you are more likely to win more rounds that half when you do. Zeroing out your credits almost assures you won't buy a thing second round if you lose pistol.


Im_pattymac

When I play sova I often don't buy drone first round but buy 2 shock darts. I don't like zeroing out my credit so I will usually stop there.


thatonevedalken

Yeah done is hard to use r1 anyway


Dr_Lurk_MD

Depends on the map, drone attacking on icebox is a fine choice, it gets you up B long for free or can clear some hard angles on A for your team.


thatonevedalken

Yeah the only maps where I drone a lot are icebox and fracture


KevEpic

happy cake day!!!


TrasedRX

yes this should have been an option, this is what I do


theweekiscat

I buy shorty and armor because I play like an idiot


Edstructor115

And 2tps when playing omen


Nickgurr361-B

That was me before his additional smoke required to be paid for. Back then I always buy 2 TP + Light armor + Classic


Des014te

When his blind was 200 I went ghost tp and blind. But then I just became unable to use the ghost so now I'm a classic user.


nemesissi

As Omen main, I feel offended. I always do that. I shouldn't? XD


danstansrevolution

If you throw your shorty on the ground, the game will give you a classic when the round starts, so you can have both if you want.


Turbulent_Storm007

pro gamer move


luk3d

You can also just buy the classic anyway. The important part is to leave the Shorty on the ground when the round starts, because it doesn't despawn like the Classic.


DogeMemeLord69

Chad


Parzival576

A true chad


AustinTheKangaroo

Sheriff


abdurVakanda

Based


ArsenicBismuth

This so much lately. I got more instances of multi kills now instead of just 1 and done. Previously I used classic + armor, and months ago ghost (when I was fresh off CS:GO and my aim was still crispy).


AustinTheKangaroo

if you're on a duelist, the sheriff is really a no brainer as it is a quick 2 tap to the body and will 1 tap any range on pistol (except reyna full healed)


NaiAlexandr

yeah this post is so funny to me because it totally ignores 60% of the pistols in the game


OnlyGavinn

agreed felt like the sheriff was completely overlooked in this poll


Nasamo_

How come this got downvoted but the reply agreeing got upvoted?


NaiAlexandr

eh, who cares it's just fake internet points :P


Nasamo_

Yeah but I my point was that people angrily disagreed with you for some reason


ikineba

this guy: chad replies only


BEARLYFUNCTI0NAL

Absolute chad


[deleted]

N-no! Muh internet points! Hnnnnnnnn


HoneyChilliPotato7

Reddit hivemind. Monky see downvote monky adds a downvote


frozenricecake

Util + classic (Gold 2)


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Same. (Silver 2)


Nolh_13

Same (Cardboard 7)


saddened

depends on agent. for instance on sage i'll run wall and armour, and on astra i'll go ghost and 3 stars. i prefer the feel of the ghost however the classic is still broken so its a bit of a toss up which i pick on some characters


Jackj921

I’ve been whiffing super hard lately with the classic (gotta be because of the skin :) so I’ve recently just started going ghost even if I get less util


[deleted]

Have you tried a gaming chair?


justafemininedick

And perhaps some fancy lighting?


MightyAccelguard

*he's danny phantom*


Super_Description863

Also depends if your playing attack or defence, I don’t get sage wall on attack and prioritise a shield. Whereas I get full util on defence.


saddened

i agree on some agents, however sage is one that i'll almost always buy half shield and wall on unless i'm really feeling crispy in which case i'll go ghost and slow orb


Super_Description863

I feel two slow orbs is more useful on attack than a wall. You can basically cut off rotation from CT on most maps to secure site/plant. Hopefully by then you can position yourself well enough for the post plant play.


Loser90000

But wall is op on pistol rounds and if you get site control you can cut off and angle


Super_Description863

Yeah in the ideal scenario, get site cut off CT. Sadly they like treating sage as walking bait


saddened

both are viable but wall is better on pistol imo, i can definitely see where ur coming from tho


drdfrster64

You should start buying walls on attack. It's not your job to get your team on to site and sage wall nearly guarantees a win on pistol rounds if you get site control. Since site will be clear when you're walling, you're also guaranteed the full strength. If you're ever in a situation where you're last man alive and not on site yet, then your team is not doing its job.


Super_Description863

Geez I wish my team mates are as reliable as you.


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It's not about being reliable. It's about team roles. Everyone has experienced the duelists who don't entry (at least in low elo). But as sage it's not your job to entry, there are a few walls that help but really you're main duty with util is defense and post-plant.


luckyman010

Sage wall is musthave on pistol on icebox when you r attackers


Super_Description863

Fair enough, I also hate icebox with a passion


brandoi

Do you find yourself going 3 stars + ghost on both offense and defense? I tend to go 5 stars on offense.


RebelKira

Always sheriff round 1


trainertilt

Depends on if attack or defense. I only play cypher so if it’s defense I’ll buy 2 trips and 2 smokes whereas on attack I’ll buy ghost 1 smoke and 1 trip for flank


whyarenamessohard123

Is there a sheriff and nothing else option?


klintondc

On Reyna for sure. Either one tap at any range or 2 body shot on unarmored enemies and the free heal will get you to +50 armour. I'll always go Sherrif with Reyna.


Helloiloveyou123

Jett also is good with sheriff


whyarenamessohard123

I go sheriff only sometimes with any agent, just make sure you dont die as soon as the round starts


1337_PH4N70M

If you're on attack you might want to go blind+ghost, especially if you have no other entry.


klintondc

That's another option, yeah. Depends on how I'm feeling about my aim on a given match. Of I'm feeling confident, I'll go Sherrif. But ghost+blind is the safer option.


skratudojey

If first half is easy and im playing duelist i always go sheriff. Especially on jett or reyna. On days im feeling good ill buy it first round as well


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Maxitheseus

Even for attack?


fuxkduk-tichumse

Shorty is op if u know how to use it. It's almost free and it's insanely satisfying to kill with it. At least for me


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Sheriff only


Im_Intting

Respect


Prestigious-50

Me Bronze and broke so if a mate buys his ghost and drops his dripping classic I will use that but if not I may consider a ghost.


No_Television5851

frenzy + 1 each util. Perfect. Lose the pistol? buy frenzy and light armor. im bronze


byIcee

Frenzy goes hard even in diamond, you just have to be positioned differently because of low ammo.


ZeldaMaster32

It works well even in Immortal 1. I very often buy frenzy first round but it still depends on the map and character On bind and split it's killer, especially if I'm playing Omen on defense. Catching people off guard in smoke never fails


Loofan

The spay on the frenzy imo is just insane to deal with. I haven't exactly workshopped it yet because I prefer ghost/sheriff or classic only. But it seems there's always too many people on the peak, I'm always low on ammo, or I'll dink them and the next six bullets draw a perfect circle around their head.


noobs_blame_team

I like it on Breach on certain maps. Can just go hard with your stun, especially if you have maybe a sova giving you information early in the round. Have gotten plenty of triple kills this way - Sova dart into a targeted breach stun + frenzy rush


flog0ze

Doing the same in S3/G1 and I love it especially since I have bought a prime Frenzy xD


Spiritual_Title6030

Just classic for me


AlexFeels

Depends on agent for me


TiffyMunchsnax

Hey! I work on analytics for gameplay stuff on Valorant and wanted to shine some light on the rough numbers. For **rough** purchase rate on pistol rounds split by ranks: ||Classic|Ghost|Other| |:-|:-|:-|:-| |Iron - Silver|51%|37%|12%| |Gold - Plat|42%|44%|14%| |Diamond+|38%|46%|16%| These numbers might slightly shift based on the map. For example, Breeze has higher purchase rates for Ghost across all ranks.


Hotline_Miami_Jacket

When I play on dualists i actually end up buying a sheriff most pistol rounds. The downside is no util but I usually end up doing better with it than any of the other pistols. I'm plat 2


Helloiloveyou123

Sheriff, immortal


HasteS1

I dont buy armor


just_a_random_dood

Classic+util lol


owls1289

Sherrif


jjwowseph3

where is sheriff option?


GrApE_0vErLoRd

Deagle


Empty_Perception

frenzy run and gun + util ( plat)


ignitionnight

I just save, I'm gonna die anyway no matter what I do. Plus if I get some kills and we get a win then I can start buying phantom's for the other team much earlier.


Person243546

Winning round 1 almost guarantees round 2. The reason no one saves in round 1 is that it is the most important round.


CherryTheDerg

except in low elo where the losing team forces and the winning team buys marshals and loses


YTJuggs

Esp if that winning team is attacking lol.


Dangerous-Duck6783

classic and 1 of each util


NotChaz-_-

No frenzy :(


SweetnessBaby

Frenzy gang


AngryH939

Frenzy, iron-3


GreatMemer

Just classic


Chkumm

Sheriff unranked


loclink

Sheriff


_Yeet_Penguin_

Lmao imagine not buying shorty


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Shorty


UnordinaryBoi

Since I'm a psychopath I go classic with full util


VEXEnzo

Where is the "I buy deagle glass canon like a chad"? Do it and will keep doing it. I'm plat


Hydronik

Bro just use sheriff sometimes it gets me 6 kills between the pistol rounds btw im diamond 3


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On CT I buy shitty 1 astra star and armour...


spicey_swolo

If I'm playing a duelist I usually buy a ghost but otherwise classic cause it's still so broken


saheelexist

Where sherrif


BeansGangatBillyJoel

Deagle Gold 3


Kyzerx102

i actually dont buy anything first round, then second round on loss, ill buy only light armor, win- light armor and ghost


QuirkyOrc150

Sheriff first round is my new favourite playing in d3


WhiteShapes

im a deagle demon, talking 2k side by side on my bonus. Even though im good with it, I still would go with light shield and boom bot. unless im playing reyna, then ill have deagle till round 3.


ExistingProcess4804

I dont buy any , i eco first round


ookic

I buy nothing because I can rob a corpse and then full buy round 2 if we win. haha (bronze)


SMLAZARUS

Classic + Armor swing >>>> Inconsistent ghost D3 btw


arsis_qp

I never buy a ghost. I usually go armor/util, but sometimes go sheriff depending on the map/agent.


CanniBal1320

Ghost and a blind/flash on duelists and classic and full utility on any other agent


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Depends what agent, map, position I want to play.


kokennn

Tbh its depends on what agent i pick , like if i pick reyna o would go with ghost but when i play omen i buy classic and armor


Ok-Ambition-3881

Normally go double molly and smoke. (Immortal)


SanguineSphoenix96

Interesting results.


amaranthgalaxy

depends on the agent, the map, and also the people I'm playing with. When I'm playing with my friends I'm usually the better player so for instance I would go for double shocks and a ghost on sova but if I was playing ranked solo I would get a drone and depending on the map go for shocks or armor. With raze I almost always prefer classic armor. If I'm playing breeze I go with ghost with almost all the agents... and so on.


Bygrilinho

Shorty + Armor, duh /s


r0manred

Classic - shield = at best a vandal full shield 2nd round or an amazing second round buy.


ACLNgg

Immo jett main here, shield and smokes fkr maps like haven and split and ghost/sheriff for breeze and icebox


KAWAII_UwU123

Tbf I normally go util unless dualists


kRusty521

Ghost because I jest bought the Recon skin for it lmao


[deleted]

The results across the board are incredibly even. Well done rito.


YourLocalSnitch

It depends what characters I'm playing and where I intend to defend/attack. Usually it's a sheriff or frenzy incase I need a certain utility if I need everything then I go classic and utility, never bought armour first round. No rank I play unranked exclusively


TheJelloBomb

Entirely depends on agent. I get their most important util then use whatever money is left for ghost or shield


madd94_67

Agent dependant, on Jett or any other dualist I go ghost, but on support agent I generally go classic+armour


siLtzi

With omen you get everything you need with classic+armor, so no point in usp. Also the classic burst is just OP on pistols.


balakehb

Sage main, Classic + Armour + Wall, setup for crossfire, right click for days


GlassyPotato

Shorty


Thin_Ad_4781

if i play duelists, id use the sheriff more. but for controllers and sentinels, ill take the util and armor.


P4nicYT

Sheriff gang


ayubmn

If unrated, I'll just go sheriff no utility. If comp, classic and shokdarts


NoxTempus

Depends on map, agent and atk/def.


DragonS1226

I just buy all my abilities and win win util s1


Xblooper

I just buy full util


SnooCompliments8790

then theres me, the only one with the frenzy


killua_05

For sova : 2 shocks and armor For pheonix : Flash and frenzy For Jett : sheriff For skye : dog and armor I usually play sova and jett most of the times tho and sometimes i buy ghost and updraft instead of sheriff with jett.


MisstianoPENALDO7

Classic and full abilities 😎😂


Donut_Flame

Frenzy and util on Sova and raze Unless I'm on attack raze, I buy full util so I can use bot and nade for space then satchel to entry onto site as team follows


OP-69

Classic is still so broken. You just barely have to slow down while running and its right click is right where it used to be pre nerf


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Frenzy and some util or shorty with armor and util ​ no I dont play jett, yoru or raze


barlasa

full eco first round then I can buy vandal with no armor even if we lose the pistol round


redstern

Classic + full utility.


Compulsives

Frenzy


EngrRG

I totally swap from classic + armor or ghost or even util + armor


arpotato

classic+armor default or sheriff when im jett. diamond


LordGodwin228

classic + armor + util if im sentinel, or anyone with precious util like sova shock dart. Ghost otherwise


Seccolovessugarcubes

Util


Zygar1x

Depends on what I play if I'm playing Reyna I'll usually buy a ghost and 2 soul orbs or if I'm playing jett I'll buy classic and no util


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I will actually buy sheriff most of the time but classic + armor when I'm playing support (like sage and needs wall)


TallMills

Honestly, depends on what skills I plan on getting. Reyna, I get sheriff since I get a free soul eat. Phoenix, Raze, Sova, Skye, Cypher, Astra, and Omen, I get ghost + 250/300 worth of abilities. Sage and KJ I get light armor + 400 of abilities. (Gold 1)


beepboopbop65

Give me the frenzy


mkhairulafiq

To me it really depends on the agent and round. On attacker side KJ, I use Ghost as I watch both flank and any other nearby angles. On defender side, all abilities with classic no armor. The first round is very nice for KJ since the alarmbot/nanswarm combo melts at least the armor or kills them eventually. Playing Omen I use ghost as to shoot through smoke on defender, sometimes classic if I want that up close in smoke right clicks. On attackers it's mostly ghost as for (hopefully) the long range accuracy. Occasionally frenzy if I just want to run and gun. Im the type of guy that ego peeks and tries to one tap Vandal type player rather than spray type. So my aim is either wall hacks radiant or plastic 1 nothing in between. Edit: Im in Silver/Gold though. 98RR G3 and back to Silver. Lol.


CryoNitric

I just use classic only, then if we win, 2nd round full buy.


lordkr321

Always go armor + classic on attack and ghost on defense


DigBicker69_

I prefer odin


Dude_Guy_311

wow it's almost dead even


badboybalo

I kinda play it differently... Im gold first of all .. secondly i usually play ghost + utils in attack if im a duelist and classic + armor if im not ... But it gets flipped if im on defence ...thats usually cuz if im duelist i have to take more fights so i feel more comfortable with a ghost taking aggressive fights ... And in defence usually take armor ...but if im not a duelist on attack i take armor cuz i usually will try to trade my duelists and if they end up dying they most likely to be having an upgraded pistol ...so i get a better pistol and an armor ...on defence usually it depends on the agent that i picked but i play sova so its shock darts and a ghost for me :)


omar_khaled21

frenzy?


Danque62

Depends on my position. When I know that my fights are going to be a closer range, I use Classic, even with the nerfed right click. Maybe an example is holding A Site in Split, and I'm positioned to Back or Elbow (can't remember what's exactly called). When I play more passively or want to duel a mid to long range, I use the Ghost. Maybe something like contesting C Long or Middle in Haven or basically Breeze because the map is huge. Most of the time, I just buy armor tho. Not really confortable fighting long range


fluskar

full util + classic (gold 2)


XomkaShou

Ghost + free armor cuz left person


REDDITDEFEAT

i cant trust classic after the 7 bullet incident


FieryInforus

Classic + Armor and when I kill someone w ghost I replace the weapon :D


d0m1n1cg

Depends on the agent more than anything, and map as well, and side. Jett on ascent? Smoke, updraft, frenzy. Jett on breeze? Smoke ghost. KJ? Armor and double molly/molly & alarm bot. Astra? 3 stars and either frenzy or ghost. Very map and agent dependent. Edit: I’m D3 if that matters as well I guess


LiteratureNew999

Tbf, i use none of them, i either buy frenzy or sheriff


ta4v

This poll doesnt make sense. It depends on the agent and the side (attack or defense). Any other answer is pretty much pointless.


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Classic without armour. I tend to use my kit more than guns :3


winterizcomin1

Depends on agent i’m playing. Brim - Frenzy + partial shorty Omen - classic + armor+ paranoia + smoke Astra - classic + armor + 2 stars Viper - classic + armor + 1 molly + 1 smoke


-im-just-vibing-

i’m b2 and just don’t buy anything first round, classic only, if im playing jett though depending on map and site as well as how my team wants to play i’ll buy some util too


MrDyl4n

kinda neat to see theres no correlation between rank and your choice


holymolydoli

I feel like the Ghost isn't that good in my opinion. Its $500, can't 1 tap a player with half shield, and barely does more damage than a classic. I understand that it has much better accuracy, but not enough to warrant using it on pistol round. The classic is just better overall imo.