Thrifty
Why a thrifty matters
- The winning team keeps its credits and can pick up the losers' expensive weapons.
- The losing team has to rebuy and may be forced into a weak round next.
- It often swings the momentum of the whole half.
How teams avoid giving up a thrifty
Teams with better weapons play carefully: they stay together, trade kills and avoid close fights where cheap weapons are strongest.
Learn more in Valorant Rules Explained.
Related guides
Valorant Rules Explained: How a Pro Match WorksHow Valorant works: 5v5, first to 13 rounds, Attackers plant the Spike, Defenders stop it, overtime until a 2-round lead. Economy and agents explained.
Related terms
EcoAn eco round in Valorant is when a team spends little or nothing to save credits for a full buy next round.
Bonus roundA bonus round in Valorant is when a team that won the first rounds plays on with cheaper saved weapons instead of buying rifles.
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