Playing VALORANT can be a thrilling experience, but sometimes you may find yourself needing to dodge matches for reasons like unreliable internet or being stuck on a map you dislike.
Fortunately, VALORANT offers a way to dodge matches with just a few keystrokes, but there are some important things to consider before doing so. So, let’s delve into how you can dodge matches in VALORANT and what to keep in mind before making that decision.
How to Dodge Matches in VALORANT
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To dodge a match in VALORANT, simply press ALT+F4 on your keyboard during the agent selection menu. This will take you and your party back to the lobby, abandoning the match without any loss of MMR points.
Another method is to not select an agent at all. This is particularly recommended if you have VALORANT installed on a hard drive, as it can save you time.
Consequences of Dodging
While dodging matches may seem convenient, there are penalties for doing so in VALORANT. The first time you dodge a game, you will face a short cooldown period during which you cannot queue for matches.
Repeatedly dodging matches will result in longer ban times. Riot Games has noted that queue dodging is a common offense that impacts gameplay participation, with ranked queue dodging and normal queue dodging accounting for a significant portion of incidents.
As a result, the developers discourage dodging matches and are implementing stricter penalties with each update to address this issue.
