In Valorant, sprays are collectible in-game cosmetics that let players express themselves by tagging surfaces with unique images or animations during a match. They’re a staple of the game’s personality, but many new players wonder how to actually use them in the heat of battle.
How to Equip Sprays
To start using sprays, you first need to equip them in your collection:
- Open the Collection Tab: From the main menu, click on the “Collection” tab.
- Select ‘Sprays’: Here, you’ll see all the sprays you own. Valorant allows you to equip up to three sprays at a time:
- One for pre-round (during the buy phase)
- One for in-game rounds (mid-round)
- One for post-round (after the round ends)
- Assign Sprays to Slots: Drag and drop your favorite sprays into the available slots. You can mix and match static and animated sprays to suit your style.
How to Use Sprays In-Game
Once equipped, using sprays in a match is straightforward:
- Default Spray Key: Press the ‘T’ key (by default) to use your equipped spray during a match.
- Context Matters: The specific spray that appears will depend on the phase of the round (buy, mid, or post-round), corresponding to the slots you filled in your Collection.
- Placement: Sprays can only be placed on flat surfaces that are close to your agent.
- Cooldown: There’s a brief cooldown after each use, preventing continuous spamming of sprays.
Pro Tips for Spraying
- Express Yourself: Use sprays to celebrate a clutch play, subtly taunt opponents after a successful round, or simply mark territory after a big moment. They add a layer of personality to your gameplay.
- Unlock More Sprays: Expand your collection by earning new sprays through Battle Pass progression (both free and premium tracks), participating in special in-game events, or by purchasing cosmetic bundles from the Valorant store.
- Customization: Feel free to change your equipped sprays anytime from the Collection menu between matches to keep your in-game expression fresh.
What Sprays Are Not
It’s important to remember that sprays are purely cosmetic. They do not:
- Affect gameplay in any way.
- Provide any competitive advantage.
In summary: To use sprays in Valorant, equip them in your Collection, then press ‘T’ during a match to tag a nearby surface. Sprays are a fun and expressive way to show off your style and celebrate moments in-game.
Written by:
Christian