When trying to climb the ranked ladder of Valorant, many players get fixated on their kill-death ratio, which can often backfire and lead to bad habits such as neglecting teamwork, utility usage, and map control. A more effective way to measure your performance in Valorant is by checking your ‘ADR’, as it provides a more accurate representation of your impact in games.
But what exactly is ADR in Valorant, and how does it measure your performance in games?
ADR is short for ‘Average Damage per Round’ in Valorant, and having a good ADR is crucial if you’re looking to improve your gameplay.
ADR takes into account any damage you’ve done with guns or abilities, which is why you don’t necessarily have to get kills to improve your ADR. For instance, a player with a low kill count but a high ADR has still made a significant impact on the game.
How To Increase Your ADR in Valorant?
You can increase your ADR in Valorant by getting kills, or simply damaging enemies with your utility. A well-placed Raze nade or a Sova shock dart lineup that takes down a good chunk of your enemy team’s HP will give you a noticeable boost in your ADR.
Consistently dishing out damage in rounds will give you high ADR numbers at the end of a game. If you’re able to maintain an ADR above 100 in every game, then you’re unlikely to face much trouble reaching your dream rank in Valorant.
