Raze in Valorant: Tips and Techniques

Overview

• Raze: Flashiest character in Valorant Pro play and popular among content creators.
• Strengths: Versatile on various maps, providing high damage, speed, and utility.
• Goal: Understand what makes Raze strong and provide tips from a Radiant Raze main.

Fundamentals of Playing Raze

• Importance: Mastering fundamentals is essential, including positioning, peeking, spacing, etc.
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Abilities Breakdown

Blast Packs (Satchels)

• Function: Arm before dealing damage, used primarily for movement and repositioning.
• Usage Tips:
  • Positioning directly on top propels vertically.
  • Use to cover ground quickly by throwing, sprinting, jumping, and detonating.
  • Air Strafing: Control movement in air by using directional keys and mouse.
  • Effective for quick pushes into enemy lines.
  • Satchel Peeking: Place satchel at waist height, move and detonate to launch into enemy view.
• Versatility:
  • Area denial by throwing at enemy hold positions.
  • Displacing enemies, pushing them off angles or spike.

Boombot

• Function: Tracking utility that explodes on impact, dealing 30-80 damage.
• Usage Tips:
  • Clearing areas like Hookah on Bind.
  • Use to assist peeking or gathering information on enemies.
  • Combine with Paint Shells for potential kills.
  • Can open teleporters on Bind.

Paint Shells (Grenades)

• Function: Explosive utility dealing up to 275 total damage with secondary nades.
• Usage Tips:
  • Effective for stalling enemy pushes or fragmenting their advance.
  • Use to flush enemies from hiding spots, similar to a Molotov.
  • Combine with abilities like Astra’s suck or Fade’s tether for devastating effects.
  • Recharges after two kills, including with Paint Shells.

Showstopper (Ultimate)

• Function: Rocket launcher that deals 30-150 damage, great for stopping pushes or entries.
• Usage Tips:
  • Aim near enemies, not directly at them.
  • Combine with Blast Packs for triple jumps.
  • Use smokes and flashes from teammates for safer execution.
  • Triple Jump: Double satchel, pull out Showstopper before second satchel for additional boost.

Advanced Techniques

Displacement and Fragmentation

• Use abilities like Paint Shells and Boombot to fragment enemy positioning.
• Creating opportunities for easier engagements.

High-Risk, High-Reward Plays

• Evaluate when to take risks versus playing it safe.
• Analyze mid-air options and always look for cover after executing risky moves.

Practical Examples

• GrayFPS: A Radiant Raze main known for advanced utility usage.
  • Uses abilities to displace, gain info, and execute risky pushes effectively.
  • Combines abilities for maximal effect, ensuring safety when needed.

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Conclusion

• Mastery of Raze requires understanding fundamental gameplay and advanced utility usage.
• Combining abilities and evaluating risk are key to excelling as Raze.
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