Raze’s Ultimate in VALORANT Leaves Players Frustrated
A recent misplay by a Raze main in VALORANT has caused quite a stir within the community. Many are now claiming that her ultimate ability is bugged and needs fixing.
The misplay was showcased in a clip shared on Reddit, where the Raze player tried to use her projectile ultimate against an enemy Neon. Unfortunately, the rocket went completely off course and missed its target by a wide margin.
The VALORANT community took to Reddit to investigate why the rocket missed its mark. It turns out that it was simply a matter of poor aim and not a glitch or bug.
Further discussions revealed that the hitbox of the rocket is incredibly small. This means that Raze players must aim at the ground beneath their enemies or directly at the center of their bodies to ensure a hit.
This type of rocket ultimate system is deemed the most logical by players. Given that VALORANT is a game based on precision and accuracy, a rocket that can wipe out an entire team would create chaos. Thus, the best way to use Raze’s ultimate ability is by shooting directly at the ground to eliminate any chance of the rocket going astray.
Despite the difficulty in using her ultimate effectively, Raze remains one of the top four agents in terms of pick rate, according to stats from Valorbuff.com.
Raze is known for her arsenal of utility, making her a valuable asset in breaking through enemy defenses. Her ultimate ability is often seen as a secondary consideration. She is chosen in 33.6 percent of VALORANT matches, ranking below crowd-favorites like Reyna, Jett, and Sage.
Even in the professional scene, Raze remains a popular pick, along with Jett. While Raze has a solid 34 percent pick rate, Jett takes the lead with a staggering 72 percent in the VALORANT Champions Tour 2023: Americas League.
The difficulty in using Raze’s ultimate doesn’t diminish her overall effectiveness. Players just need to remember to aim down.
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