What Does ESR Stand For in Valorant?

ByElena

Hey VALORANT players and aggressive entry mains! Let’s talk about a stat that often flies under the radar but plays a huge role in successful attacking rounds: ESR.

If you’ve ever wondered what sets apart a great site entry from a wasted push, ESR is the number to watch. 

Let’s break down what Entry Success Rate means and how it highlights the true value of entry fraggers.

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What Does ESR Mean in VALORANT?

ESR stands for Entry Success Rate — a performance stat that tracks how effective a player is when taking first contact during an attack.

It’s especially relevant for duelists and aggressive players who initiate engagements.

Rather than focusing solely on kills, ESR captures the full impact of an entry. That includes winning opening duels or simply creating enough pressure to let teammates move into position.

What ESR Measures:

  • Success during the first moment of contact

  • Value beyond just kills — includes space created and pressure applied

  • The ability of a player to contribute to successful site control

  • Usually shown as a percentage (e.g., 60% ESR means 6 out of 10 entries resulted in team advantages)

How the Concept of ESR Came About?

While ESR isn’t officially tracked by Riot Games, it grew out of the VALORANT and broader FPS community’s need for better role-specific stats.

The idea stems from sports analytics, where effectiveness is often measured by position or responsibility.

As tactical shooters evolved:

  • Teams began looking for more detailed ways to evaluate players

  • Entry fraggers, in particular, needed a better metric than K/D ratio

  • ESR was adopted informally as a standard among analysts, coaches, and top-level players

It quickly became a popular way to assess how consistently a player’s entries lead to team benefits.

How the Concept of ESR Came About

How ESR Is Used in VALORANT?

ESR shows up in many aspects of the game, especially in team discussions, strategy building, and post-game breakdowns. Here are a few examples:

  • Player Evaluation: “Our Neon has a 64% ESR on Haven — she’s opening rounds reliably.”

  • Tactical Review: “We’re struggling to crack B site. Let’s look at our ESR from those rounds.”

  • Role Decisions: “On Fracture, your high ESR makes you the best option to entry A site.”

  • Match Analysis: “Despite the loss, our Jett maintained a 68% ESR — she did her job well.”

  • Team Comparison: “Team Blue’s ESR is stronger overall, which gives them more control early in rounds.”

  • Self-Improvement: “After focusing on timing and utility, my ESR went up from 52% to 61%.”

  • Commentary: “Check how that Breach flash supports the entry — this kind of setup boosts team ESR.”

Key Terms Linked to ESR

When talking about Entry Success Rate, you’ll often hear related concepts that provide more context:

  • Entry Fragger: The front-line attacker who pushes first to challenge defenders.

  • Trade Kill: A follow-up kill after a teammate is taken out — critical for maintaining pressure and momentum.

  • First Blood: The first kill in a round, usually tied closely to entry success.

  • Space Creation: Forcing defenders to reposition or fall back, allowing attackers to gain ground.

  • Site Take: A coordinated move to seize control of a bomb site.

  • Utility: Abilities like flashes, smokes, or walls are used to support safe entries and increase ESR.

Whether you’re leading the charge into sites or setting up your entry for success, understanding ESR gives you insight into the rhythm of attack rounds. 

It’s not just about who gets the first kill — it’s about setting the pace, opening the map, and giving your team a real chance to win the round.

Keep an eye on your ESR. Every smart entry, successful duel, or well-timed push adds to your impact — and your team’s momentum.

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