
VALORANT Econ Rating Explained And How To Improve
Managing your in-game money is pretty essential while playing VALORANT. The way you handle your spending choices can really affect the outcome of a match. That’s where the Econ Rating comes in. We’re pretty sure you’ve heard this term before from your Teammates or various content creators and streamers. So, if you’re wondering what Econ Rating means in VALORANT, you’ve come to the right place.
What is VALORANT Econ Rating?

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Econ Rating is a stat that shows how good you are at turning your credits into kills and damage. In simple words, it tracks how efficiently you spend on weapons in VALORANT plus abilities and how much damage you deal in return.
It calculates how much damage you dish out for every 1000 credits you spend. Your Econ Rating will be higher if you’re smart with your money and can cause a lot of damage without breaking the bank. Your rating will drop, however, if you spend credits on expensive gear but don’t deal much damage. Players who make the most of cheaper guns such as the Spectre tend to score better.

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Therefore, keeping an eye on your Econ Rating can also make you a smarter player. It teaches you when to buy or save which weapons give the most bang for your buck and how to get the most out of every credit you spend. Your Econ Rating is displayed at the end of each match on the scoreboard alongside other stats like Average Combat Score and KDA.
How to increase Econ Rating in VALORANT?
To increase your Econ Rating, you have to make your spending decisions wisely. First of all, don’t buy unnecessary gear, especially during crucial rounds. For instance, buying a sheriff with Vandal doesn’t make sense as you’re not going to use this pistol anyway and it will also lead to the reduction in Econ Rating.
Also make sure to get your hands on cheaper weapons such as Marshal and Spectre. These guns are super useful during Eco rounds and will also help you boost your Econ rating. While there’s no hard and fast rule, the VALORANT community believes an econ rating of 55 is the average while anything below this mark is considered poor.
Finally, try to avoid wasting your abilities. We’ve seen players spamming their flash bangs or satchels post round just to celebrate their victory. Although you will have enough money to buy those abilities again, it’s important to note that such actions negatively impact your Economy rating.