Valorant has quickly risen to stardom since its release. The tactical shooter is one of the best games available right now, and its player base is increasing rapidly. From big-name streamers to casual players, everyone has already boarded the Valorant hype train.
Since its release, the game surely has seen some ups and downs, and so have all the fans that have been playing it. With great popularity comes a bunch of funny memes that are sure to make everyone chuckle. There is no better way to blow off some steam than enjoying some witty Valorant jokes and Valorant memes.
Updated on September 24th, 2022, by Patrick Armstrong: Tactical shooters are all about precision. Memorizing maps, perfecting one’s reflexes, and developing flexible strategies are all essential. For this reason, the tactical FPS genre is one of the most competitive around. However, just because the gameplay requires high skill doesn’t mean that players can’t relax and have a laugh, and the flashy, superpowered combat of Valorant lends itself particularly well to memes. With wild characters and even wilder players, the game is a meme-generating machine with no signs of slowing down.
18 Pro Play
Due to the difficulty of Valorant and similar tactical shooters, some players see the game as being a cut above more casual FPS. Though Fortnite is one of the most popular games of all time, its chaotic battles, heavy RNG influence, and mashup aesthetic lead some Valorant players to find the idea of pro-Fortnite plays laughable.
While this attitude can become gate-keepy if taken too far, on the lighter side it's emblematic of the healthy competition between games and their communities. Valorant players obsessed with creating the perfect lineup and making pixel-perfect shots may think Fortnite is ridiculous, but many Fortnite players probably think the same things about Valorant. There's nothing wrong with having a good laugh at the idea of Loot Lamas and Chug Cannons. After all, Fortnite fans may have a chuckle of their own about Valorant's supposedly precise aiming, keeping both communities in on the joke.
17 Defending B Site Too Well
Winning is the goal in Valorant, but sometimes there’s such a thing as winning too well. Sometimes the enemy gets demolished so thoroughly when pushing a site that they simply refuse to push it again for the rest of the match. This is particularly true when a single player scores an Ace, eliminating the entire opposing team who tried to take them down.
Though it simplifies things when the enemy stops pushing one site, it can be frustrating for the rest of the team if the enemy suddenly starts 5-stacking A over and over again. There are worse things than becoming a victim of one’s own success in Valorant, however, and it's certainly satisfying (and funny) to know the enemy was beaten so completely they don’t even want to try anymore.
16 The Corner Where I Was Knifed
With so many weapons and powers with which to kill the enemy, it's not common to get close to the enemy. More often than not, a rifle or fireball will kill someone long before they have the chance to get in melee range.
Because of the difficulty of getting into melee range, knifing a player is pretty funny in itself, a bit of an accomplishment for the player who pulled it off and wince-inducing for the player who got knifed. The first time a player gets knifed on a given map tends to leave an impression, so players might be hesitant the next time they approach the spot where it happened.
15 Say What?
It wouldn’t be a free-to-play game if there weren’t a boatload of issues. This is the case for Valorant as well, which has seen fans bemused for attempting to login but spurned by the game itself. While not everyone has had to face this, it’s been experienced by quite a few.
It’s easy to understand why people would be frustrated by this, seeing as the game has had so much hype and only for some gamers to see this message pop up. At least this meme will be relatable for a lot of people out there.
14 So Much For Friendship
Friendship only lasts to a certain extent in Valorant, as the temptation to snag the items dropped by fallen teammates is too great to ignore. Players feel sad for their partner if their items haven’t been picked up, but if they are, then it’s sayonara for them.
That’s just how the online gaming community goes, as fallen teammates are essentially a way to replenish an item list. If nothing else, the person who’s died can at least find comfort that their character has been killed off for a good reason.
13 It Just Takes Time
Probably no online gamer goes along with their playthrough without grinding it out. It’s a natural inclination since going all-out generally means taking the slow war forward, as dying at frequent times is a way of delaying boost-ups.
Many have pointed out Valorant players tend to employ this tactic, which can be annoying since multiple players doing so would make the gameplay tedious and boring. Still, it’s technically a way to evolve, isn’t it?
12 All The Ace Players Do This
Those who become true aces in Valorant don’t need to do much other than find where the other players are hiding. That’s because their skills are so far ahead that they don’t need the element of surprise anymore, not when it’s a guaranteed kill for them.
This meme is basically what these players are thinking during their playthrough as they develop a sense of understanding over where their opponents are most likely hiding. Once they do find them, it’s a few moments before they’ve finished the job.
11 Enjoyment Only When Your Teammate Is OP
Those who are completely new to this genre generally have no idea what’s going on. Of course, the task of completing the game becomes a whole lot easier when players have got friends in high places. In this scenario, it’s the CS:GO gamers.
If players are lucky enough to get these guys on their squad, then Valorant becomes a whole lot more fun. It’s always a breeze when there's next to nothing to do, as the CS:GO players have so much experience that they do all the work.
10 Get Your Priorities Right
It’s no secret that Valorant received a lot of hype before its release. All the beta testing footage, streamers vs developers showdown, and the leaks here and there sure managed to turn a lot of heads.
Almost everyone in the gaming community either jumped or at least thought of jumping in the Valorant bandwagon. With Valorant rising to fame, many previous titles such as RS6 and CS:GO saw a dip in their player base.
9 The Classic Bryan Meme
Riot Games used an interesting approach with the release of Valorant, where only limited players could play early access. Anyone who wanted to try the game needed to watch partnered Twitch streamers and wait for a lucky key drop.
The drops were completely random, and there wasn’t one specific way to get them. While many got their hands on the game pretty quickly, many were left empty-handed even after watching streams for days.
8 Different Game, Same Story
Counter-Strike is one of the FPS franchises similar to Valorant. The current version of Counter-Strike boasts millions of players that play the game regularly. With such a huge player base, it’s bound to have toxic players.
The playerbase trickled onto Valorant after its release, and within no time, it became obvious, CS:GO players mean business. They are compassionate as long as their team is winning the game, but if the tables turn, be wary of the incoming flame.
7 This Is My House
Soon after the soft release of the game, Riot Games ran multiple small tournaments to further promote Valorant. Despite many big names such as Shroud, Skadodle, and Brax playing in these tournaments, none were able to match the developers of the game.
During the initial few tournaments, it was a one-sided affair with developers smashing everyone in their path. It became so prevalent that many started to wonder if developers have some secret cheats. Since then, the wrath of developers has subdued with many new winners emerging now.
6 Inspiration Behind Omen?
Omen is one of the most popular Agents in Valorant right now. He is as great at controlling the map, and with his teleportation, he brings a surprise element. The Agent is shrouded by mystery, and his face is hardly visible in the game.
However, this doesn’t change the fact that Omen’s face looks like a Monster can. It would be so hilarious if Monster collaborates with Valorant in the future, and Omen is the official mascot.
5 Just Raze Things
Raze has quickly established herself as one of the most obnoxious Agents to face in the game. Her simple yet very impactful kit makes her killing machine on the battleground.
Raze’s grenade and Boombot are a menace, and nobody likes going against it. She is essentially the queen of pub stomping. On the other hand, Agents like Jett are very tough to master, and the learning curve is pretty steep as well.
4 The Wrath Of Smurfs
A lot of players, both casual and big names, have switched to Valorant after its release. With increasing popularity comes a lot of smurfs, and like every game, it is not fun to face them.
Valorant, in particular, has been infested by a lot of CS:GO players, and with them knowing just what weapon to use, it’s not hard to identify them. It’s much more than a nightmare, especially for players who are new to the game.
3 Always Check The Corners
Dying to a camper in Valorant feels exasperating. The game has a lot of corners and structures that make for a very good hiding place. Not staying vigilant might instantly lead to a player's demise in the game.
What’s even more frustrating is buying a big gun like Operator, only for the player to see themselves die to a mere pistol. It’s crucial that players stay on their toes and always check every corner.
2 A Shallow Brook Babbles The Loudest
This isn’t limited to Valorant, but just about every online game has few players who talk a lot. Even when their contribution is very minimalistic, they feel it’s necessary to be loud to be effective.
No matter how little their impact is and how close the game is, they won’t spare a chance to show that they are the best. It’s nothing new, and it’s just better to avoid these players or engage in tips to navigate yourself.
1 Cypher Adventures
Cypher has, by far, the most ways of retrieving information in Valorant. His Spycam allows him to track opponents without any danger and hassle. It's hilarious when there is a Cypher in either team, and both of them are using their Spycam to track each other's team.
The scene becomes even hysterical when both Cyphers are using Spycam, but the only thing at sight is each other's camera.
Valorant is available now on PC.