Beginner Tips & First Steps

New to Valorant? Our beginner's guide covers the Basic Training Event, essential tips, and first steps to get you started with agents, combat, and strategy. Learn the ropes!

Alright, welcome to Valorant! It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but don't worry, we've all been there. This guide is all about getting you started smoothly with the Basic Training Event. Think of it as your friendly onboarding process, replacing the old Welcome Contract. It's designed to help you get familiar with the game and snag some cool stuff like cosmetic items, Radianite Points, and even free agent unlocks just by playing. You'll work through different milestones, each with its own set of missions. Once you complete all five milestones, you'll unlock weekly missions and the Event Pass. Let's break down what you'll be doing: ### Milestone 1: Intro This is where you get your feet wet. The main goal here is simple: * Complete the Tutorial in The Range. This gives you 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Experience "Experience"). Upon completion, you'll earn your first 1 Free Agent. ### Milestone 2: Combat Time to get into the action! * Kill enemies: 10 kills will get you 1,400 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Purchase weapons: Buying weapons 15 times grants 1,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Use your abilities: Using abilities 20 times earns you 1,600 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. Completing this milestone rewards you with the V Protocol Card and the Recruit Title. ### Milestone 3: Strategy Now we're talking tactics. * Defuse Spikes as a Team: Successfully defusing 5 times nets you 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Plant Spikes as a Team: Planting the Spike 5 times also gives you 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. This milestone gives you the Code Red Card and the GLHF Spray. ### Milestone 4: Combat+ Getting a bit more advanced here. * Get headshots: Aim for the head! 10 headshots earn you 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Deal damage: Accumulate 2,500 damage dealt for 1,200 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Use your ultimate: Using your ultimate ability 2 times grants a hefty 2,800 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. This milestone rewards you with the V for VALORANT Spray and 40 Radianite Points. ### Milestone 5: Win This is the final push! * Win rounds: Winning 20 rounds will earn you 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Get kills with abilities: Securing 15 kills using your abilities gives you 1,600 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. * Get kills with ultimate: Landing 3 kills with your ultimate ability grants 2,000 [XP](https://valorant.fandom.. Completing this final milestone will grant you 1 Free Agent and a Buddy. Overall Rewards: By completing the Basic Training Event, you'll earn: * 3 [player cards](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Player_cards "Player cards") * 1 [buddy](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Buddy "Buddy") * 2 [sprays](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Sprays "Sprays") * 1 [player title](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Player_title "Player title") * 40 [Radianite Points](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Radianite_Points "Radianite Points") * 2 free [agent](https://valorant.fandom.com/wiki/Agent "Agent") unlocks Remember, you need to complete this event before you can access weekly missions and the Event Pass. So, jump in, play some games, and get those rewards! Good luck out there!