Range:

Range refers to the distance between two players, or between a player and a target, in VALORANT. The word is used to describe how effective a weapon, ability, or duel is at close, medium, or long distance.

Range matters because many guns, especially rifles and snipers, perform differently depending on how far away the target is. It also affects how players position themselves and choose fights, since some agents and weapons are stronger at specific distances.

Related: Crosshair Placement, Peek, ADS