Valorant developers recently announced plans to introduce a cascading agent selection system to address instalock issues. However, many in the community worry it could heighten toxicity in low-elo matchmaking.
During a Twitch live hangout for Episode 4 Act 1's launch, Riot designer Jon Walker discussed integrating this agent select feature, inspired by League of Legends.
In League, players are randomized in order, each getting 20 seconds to pick. Community feedback highlights potential pitfalls for late selectors, especially newcomers uncomfortable with certain agents.
Reddit user u/SkyBoiz shared insights, noting players might delay picks to snag duelists—Valorant boasts six Duelists favored for aggressive play and kills—ignoring balanced comps.
Without team communication, random picks could leave the last player forced into an unfamiliar role, prompting dodges. u/SkyBoiz argues this suits experienced teams with comms but risks toxicity for low-elo players new to flexing roles.
While some criticize, u/RadioActiV_YT suggests a 15-second pre-phase for discussion, enabling coordinated picks and reducing forced discomfort.
These are community perspectives. With Riot confirming development, players await details on curbing instalocks effectively.
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