For every Valorant player striving for improvement, understanding your performance in each engagement is crucial. Riot Games’ tactical shooter provides a vital tool for this purpose: the in-game damage report, commonly known as the Combat Report.
This feature offers immediate, detailed feedback on the damage you inflicted and sustained, highlighting which enemies you hit and with what means. Ensuring you have access to these insights is straightforward, and this guide will walk you through activating and utilizing your damage report in every match.
What is the Combat Report?
The Combat Report is Valorant’s integrated system that automatically appears after you are eliminated or at the conclusion of a round.
It serves as a post-mortem analysis, detailing:
- The damage you dealt to individual enemies.
- The total damage you received and the source of that damage.
- A breakdown of shots fired, headshots landed, and the specific abilities that contributed to the exchange.
For even more granular data, hovering over enemy icons within the report can reveal advanced specifics, such as wallbang damage and detailed ability damage contributions.
How to Enable or Show the Damage Report
By default, the Combat Report is designed to pop up automatically following your death or at the end of a round. If it’s not appearing, it might have been inadvertently disabled or its keybinding altered. Here’s how to manage its visibility:
- Utilize the Default Hotkey: In most standard configurations, pressing the N key during a match will toggle the Combat Report pop-up. If the report is hidden, pressing N again should bring it back into view. The report typically appears on the right side of your screen.
- Customize or Rebind the Key: If the default N key isn’t comfortable for your setup, Valorant allows you to change this:
- Navigate to Settings > Controls > Interface.
- Locate the “Combat Report” option.
- You can then rebind the key to your preferred input.
- Adjusting Other UI Settings: It’s also worth checking your general user interface settings:
- Go to Settings > General > Other.
- Ensure that the general game HUD (Heads-Up Display) visibility is turned on. This setting ensures that all in-game UI elements, including the Combat Report, appear as intended.
Troubleshooting: When the Damage Report Goes Missing
If you’re pressing the designated key and still not seeing the Combat Report, a few troubleshooting steps can help resolve the issue:
- Verify Game Files: Corrupted game files can sometimes cause UI elements to disappear. Use the Riot client’s built-in repair function to verify and fix your Valorant installation.
- Update Your Game and Drivers: Keeping both Valorant and your graphics drivers up to date is crucial for optimal performance and to prevent interface bugs.
- Restart the Client: Sometimes, a simple full restart of the Valorant client can resolve minor visual glitches and restore missing UI elements.
Advanced Tips: Maximizing Your Combat Report Insights
The Combat Report is more than just a summary of your last fight; it’s a powerful analytical tool:
- Middle-Click for Detailed Breakdown: After dying, you can typically activate a cursor (often by middle-clicking; click the following link to learn how to change cursor) and hover over the enemy icons within the report. This action will reveal granular details, such as which shots were wallbangs or how much damage was dealt by specific abilities.
- Analyze After Every Round: Make a habit of reviewing the report not just to confirm kills, but to meticulously observe where your shots landed. This analysis can provide invaluable feedback for aim adjustments and overall gameplay improvement.
The Bottom Line
Activating and effectively using the Combat Report in Valorant is a straightforward process. A simple press of the N key, or your custom keybind, will bring up this vital performance feedback. For deeper insights, remember to hover over icons within the report to uncover specifics on damage types and ability contributions.
Should you encounter any issues with the report not appearing, a quick file repair, driver update, or client restart will usually resolve the problem, ensuring you’re always equipped with the data needed to refine your skills and elevate your play.
Would you like to learn more? Click the following link to learn how to show combat report in Valorant.
Written by:
Christian