Valorant: What Does ‘Thrifty’ Mean? (Explained)

Here is all you need to know about what 'Thrifty' means in Valorant.

As we all know, Valorant is a globally popular game, especially because of its gameplay mechanism. In the game, you get to choose various weapons to eliminate the enemies. However, if you manage to get the highest kill, then the game compliments you by calling you an Ace or Flawless. If you’re already a Valorant player and not familiar with the term Thrifty in the game, then we’ve got you covered.

What Does ‘Thrifty’ Mean in Valorant?

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The simple meaning of Thrifty is using your resources considerably and not wastefully. If you want the same compliment from your friends, then you will have to beat the enemies with your secondary weapons (Frenzys, Marshall, Stinger, etc). Thrifty will appear in the game after a round whenever you kill the enemies with less expensive guns. Buying Shields and Guns at the appropriate time is also a key to getting the compliment. It also includes keeping the whereabouts of your enemies and their weapons. Although there’s a way from which you can try to get the Thrifty compliment in Valorant.

How Can I Get Thrifty in Valorant?

Playing Thrifty is also known as ‘Playing Eco’ in Valorant. However, if you also want the compliment of being Thrifty, then here’s how you can do it.

  • You first have to start the game with your Secondary weapons.
  • Then look out for the enemy with a good gun.
  • Try to eliminate them when you get a chance.
  • After eliminating them, you just have to pick their weapons and start executing your enemies.
  • And if you manage to get a high number of kills with it, then voila you’re Thrifty.

This is all you need to know about what Thrifty means in the game. If you want to know what is a Team Ace in Valorant, then we’ve got you covered.