Economy Godrikt 8 min read August 2026

How VALORANT Economy Works: Full Buy, Force & Loss Bonus Mastery

Master credit management, round thresholds, loss streaks, and weapon saving protocols to win matches.

Credits win games. A team with superior economy will consistently fight with Vandal + Heavy Armor against inferior SMGs.

Core Rules * Win Reward: +3,000 credits * Loss Reward: +1,900 (Base) -> +2,400 (Loss 2) -> +2,900 (Loss 3+) * Kill Reward: +200 credits * Spike Plant: +300 credits to the whole team

Golden Rule of Buying Look at the 'Minimum Next Round' number on your buy menu. If saving this round keeps your minimum next round above 3,900 credits, you are guaranteed a full Vandal + Heavy Shield buy next round.

Godrikt Radiant Tier

Lead Tactical Analyst & Radiant Competitor

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Godrikt is the founding tactical lead at VloPedia. Competing since VALORANT Episode 1 (Peak Radiant #340, 4,200+ hours in tactical shooters), his analyses translate frame-level recoil physics, pro-match telemetry, and patch notes into actionable gameplay protocols.

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Core Rules * **Win Reward:** +3,000 credits * **Loss Reward:** +1,900 (Base) -> +2,400 (Loss 2) -> +2,900 (Loss 3+) * **Kill Reward:** +200 credits * **Spike Plant:** +300 credits to the whole team

Golden Rule of Buying Look at the 'Minimum Next Round' number on your buy menu. If saving this round keeps your minimum next round above **3,900 credits**, you are guaranteed a full Vandal + Heavy Shield buy next round.

Core Rules * Win Reward: +3,000 credits * Loss Reward: +1,900 (Base) -> +2,400 (Loss 2) -> +2,900 (Loss 3+) * Kill Reward: +200 credits * Spike Plant: +300 credits to the whole team

Golden Rule of Buying Look at the 'Minimum Next Round' number on your buy menu. If saving this round keeps your minimum next round above 3,900 credits, you are guaranteed a full Vandal + Heavy Shield buy next round.