It’s no secret that completing weekly missions is one of the best ways to farm XP and level up in VALORANT. However, many players are wondering if they can complete these weekly missions in VALORANT Deathmatch too. If you also have the same query, you’re in luck as we’re going to answer this burning question.
Can you do VALORANT weekly missions in Deathmatch?
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The short answer is no. VALORANT won’t count any progress for challenges if you’re playing deathmatch mode. For instance, if a weekly mission requires you to take 10 kills in a match, then you can only complete it in one of the following modes:
- Unranked
- Competitive
- Spike Rush
- Swiftplay
However, it’s important to note that, in some cases, the game may allow you to finish these tasks in deathmatch mode. For example, if the challenge specifically mentions hitting five headshots in a VALORANT deathmatch, then it’s self-explanatory that it’s exclusive to this mode only.
Why doesn’t Deathmatch count for missions?
Deathmatch doesn’t count towards mission progress because of how it’s set up. The main goal in Deathmatch is just to rack up kills without objectives like planting the Spike or working with a team. Weekly missions often need you to do team-focused stuff which just doesn’t fit with Deathmatch’s free-for-all format.
Also, if Deathmatch did count, it could make mission progression too easy. For example, missions that require kills would be way easier in Deathmatch compared to Unrated or Competitive where kills are harder to get since you have to play more strategically.
Which modes do count?
To complete most missions, you’ll need to focus on these modes:
- Unrated – The standard non-competitive mode that mirrors the full gameplay experience.
- Competitive – Ranked play where you’re matched based on skill.
- Spike Rush – A faster version of the standard gameplay with shorter rounds and different rules.
- Swiftplay – A blend of Unrated and Spike Rush offering quicker matches but still with agent abilities and team play.
