Nadeshot’s failed VALORANT clutch divides deathcom etiquette

There are fewer finer things in life than clutching up in a competitive video game. Whether it be making the winning play to break a Hardpoint in Call of Duty, scoring a buzzer-beater in Rocket League, or defusing the spice on an eco round in VALORANT, it shows the mark of a true champion when they are pulled off.

But, nobody ever remembers the nearly moments. When your teammates are constantly chirping down your ear as you get one kill, and the next, and the next, it becomes increasingly difficult to focus on your final kill. This means the nearlies become more frequent.

Nadeshot left frustrated after dead teammates ruin VALORANT clutch

For Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag, another nearly moment has been stored in his locker, as the 100 Thieves owner was a mere pixel or two from clutching up an ace with a Sherrif in hand.

But the main gripe Nadeshot had with his dead teammates was the constant callouts and communication, which caused him to second guess his approach.

"Can you please be quiet? I know I missed my shot but can you please stop? The Spectre was a good call but the running and all that, but keep it tight-lipped," he said.

"When someone is clutching in shots like that you've just got to be quiet."

VALORANT players split on deathcom etiquette

While Nadeshot felt like his teammate's antics broke the unwritten rules of clutch etiquette, others felt there was room for some information to be given, just not quite as much as seen in his clip.

"Nice suggestion for the low HP guy but considering three different teammates told you already (including him) definitely no need to repeat it when somebody is clutching," one fan said.

"Him saying 'hit 104' 2-3 times is fine, but telling you to use the spectre mid-engagement as you're swinging is just annoying," added another.

Others thought that they should have stayed mute entirely too. "He definitely broke the unspoken rule. Make a comm IF needed, other than that, always clear comms for a clutch," claimed another fan.

It's impossible to know whether Nade would have hit his final shot if his teammate didn't guide him towards the spike, but one thing is for sure, players will want to stay mute next time they see Nadeshot's name lighting up the killfeed.