Ultimate points in Valorant are the key to unlocking your Agent’s Ultimate ability, which can very well make the difference between whether you clutch the round or not. Obtaining these points, however, is not clearly explained in-game, and to beginners, it might seem like these points just magically come and go. So, if you are wondering what ways there are to get Ultimate points in Valorant and how to gather them fast, you’ve come to the right place.
How To Get Ult Points In Valorant?
You can get Ultimate Points in Valorant by getting kills, planting and defusing the Spike, dying before the end of a round, and collecting the Ultimate Orbs scattered across the map in each round. Let’s delve into more detail then:
- Getting kills – You get one Ultimate point for every kill you get. This means that if you’re your team’s top fragger, you shouldn’t find yourself waiting too long for your Ultimate ability to recharge.
- Planting and Defusing Spike – Successfully planting or defusing Spikes grants the player one Ultimate Point. Teams should thus be mindful about giving the opportunity to defuse the Spike to the player closest to recharging their Ultimate ability.
- Dying before the round ends – Well, now you could say that earning Ult points is as easy as doing nothing. If you’re dead before the conclusion of a round, you’ll bag yourself a free Ultimate Orb.
- Collecting Ultimate Orbs – These orbs, shown in the image above, spawn in between the attacker and defender sides after the round starts. You can gain an Ultimate Point by simply collecting them. To do so, press and hold F until the process is complete (make sure that you have a teammate to cover you while you collect orbs since you’ll be completely vulnerable during this time). However, remember that these Ultimate Orbs disappear as soon as the Spike is planted.
How Many Ult Points Does Each Agent Need To Get Ultimate?
Every Agent’s Ultimate ability is a reflection of their unique personality, backstory, and the specialized role they bring into the team. Valorant boasts a diverse roster of Agents, so it’s no wonder that some Ultimate abilities are harder to acquire than others. For your ease, we’ve tabulated the Ultimate costs for each Agent from lowest to highest:
Agent | Ability Name | Ultimate Orbs |
Yoru | Dimensional Drift | 7 |
Viper | Viper’s Pit | 9 |
Sova | Hunter’s Fury | 8 |
Skye | Seekers | 8 |
Sage | Resurrection | 8 |
Reyna | Empress | 6 |
Raze | Showstopper | 8 |
Pheonix | Run It Back | 6 |
Omen | From The Shadows | 7 |
Killjoy | Lockdown | 9 |
KAY/O | NULL/cmd | 8 |
Jett | Overdrive | 7 |
Jett | Blade Storm | 8 |
Harbor | Reckoning | 7 |
Gekko | Thrash | 7 |
Fade | Nightfall | 8 |
Deadlock | Annihilation | 7 |
Cypher | Neural Theft | 6 |
Cypher | Tour De Force | 8 |
Brimstone | Orbital Strike | 8 |
Breach | Rolling Thunder | 9 |
Astra | Cosmic Divide | 7 |
When Should You Use Your Ultimate In Valorant?
After fully charging your Ultimate, it can be challenging to decide the right time to use it. While Ultimates are quite valuable, hoarding your most powerful ability for too long can result in missed opportunities as the “perfect” moment may never materialize.
Therefore, it’s generally recommended to use your Ultimate as soon as you get an opportunity. Make sure to communicate with your team before using it, however, so that your mates can capitalize from it and strategize accordingly.
Bear in mind that Ultimate abilities can also help you improve your economy, as some Ultimate abilities can be used as alternatives for weapons. As a result, if you’re playing agents like Jett, Chamber and Neon, you can utilize your Ultimate rather than buying a weapon when tight on funds.
Conclusion
Ultimate Points are a valuable resource in Valorant and their accumulation depends on various factors such as your in-game performance, your role in your team, and your choice of Agent. Also, since Riot Games keeps on buffing or nerfing agents to ensure a more balanced play, don’t forget to revisit our guide for the most up-to-date information on Agent Ultimate costs.