What does Thrifty mean in Valorant?

Last Modified Oct 31, 2022 05:50 GMT

Valorant is arguably the most popular FPS title currently in the gaming scene. Riot’s tactical shooter has attracted a lot of players within a span of two years. In a game like Valorant, communication is one of the most important aspects of the game. There are certain terms in the game that players need to know before playing the game. The term “Thrifty” is one of them.

Thrifty meaning in Valorant?

Thrifty is when a team wins with a loadout that is worth fewer credits than an enemy team. Thrifty is one of the common terms in Valorant. A team low on credits has to ‘eco’ the round or do a semi-buy through getting SMGs or SHOTGUNs only, and get a well-timed victory out of it. The team has to win the round by spending less than 2500 credits. Players have to rely on their crisp aim to win these rounds.

All Round Outcomes in Valorant

Apart from Thrifty, there can be several other outcomes as well. The other outcomes that can occur in a match in Valorant are: Ace, Team Ace, Flawless, and Clutch.

FAQs

Q. What is the maximum a team can spend to win a Thrifty round?

A. A team can spend a maximum of 2500 credits and win to call it a thrifty round.

Q. Which rounds can turn out to be a thrifty round?

A. Every round except the first rounds of either half can turn out to be a Thrifty round.

Q. What is the best gun to buy in a Thrifty round?

A. Players can buy the Sheriff (800 Creds) in the Thrifty round. Other options are the Bucky (850 Creds), Marshal (950 Creds) or Stinger (1000 Creds).

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