# Valorant Mobile — Complete Beginner Guide
## Controls Setup
1. Enable Gyroscope (ADS only)
2. Set sensitivity: 40-50% general, 25-35% ADS
3. Enable auto-climb
4. Customize HUD: move shoot button where your thumb naturally rests
## Game Basics
- 5v5 tactical shooter with unique agent abilities
- Attackers plant Spike, Defenders prevent it
- First to 13 rounds wins
- Buy weapons each round with earned credits
## Agent Roles
- **Duelist**: Entry fraggers (Jett, Raze, Phoenix)
- **Controller**: Smokes and area denial (Omen, Brimstone, Miks)
- **Initiator**: Intel and flashes (Sova, Skye, Fade)
- **Sentinel**: Defense and info (Killjoy, Sage, Cypher)
## Economy Guide
- Pistol round (round 1): Buy abilities + light shield
- Lost pistol: Save round 2, full buy round 3
- Won pistol: Force buy round 2 for advantage
- Always buy as a team — avoid 1 person saving while others full buy
## Mobile-Specific Tips
- Use auto-climb to focus on aiming while moving
- Gyroscope gives you an edge in micro-adjustments
- Pre-aim common angles — crosshair placement wins fights
- The Assist Banner tracks your team contribution
- Tap-fire at range, spray only in close quarters
## Best Starter Agents
1. **Sage**: Heal yourself, slow enemies, wall for cover
2. **Brimstone**: Easy smokes, good ultimate
3. **Phoenix**: Self-heal, flash, forgiving for mistakes