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Riot Games just added a new feature in update 4.11 that can be very useful in the right situations. The new feature called “Clutch Mute” allows you to focus up and turn off audio from your teammates who want to backseat you during potential clutch moments. In high stakes situations where you are losing, teammates constantly speaking via voice chat can be frustrating and distracting. The new feature allows you to set a keybind to temporarily mute them and focus on winning the round. Here is a quick rundown of how to use Clutch Mute in Valorant.
Clutch Mute in Valorant: How to Use
Here is how you can use clutch mute in Valorant:
Go to Settings (Esc) > Controls > Communication
Set keybinds for Party and Team Voice Clutch Mute Keys
Press the keybind while in-game to Toggle "ON" the Party and/or Team Voice Clutch Mute and then again to Toggle "OFF"
When “ON,” you can toggle the mute at any time during your match when you hit the assigned keybind. An icon will appear so you know when it's enabled.
Some players are reporting issues when using the feature. If you notice that your voice chat starts acting up and it stops working even after you turn off the Clutch Mute feature in Valorant, here’s what you can do.
Go to the Settings Tab
Click on Audio
Click on Voice Chat
Check the voice input and output devices
Try changing the devices to see if voice chat works
Use Push-To-Talk Instead of Auto-Detect
Sometimes, auto-detect does not work as intended in Valorant and you might need to enable push-to-talk to get voice chat to work properly.
Go to the Settings Tab
Click on Audio
Click on Voice Chat
Enable Push to Talk
The default button for push-to-talk is 'V' and you will need to press it when talking to your teammates. The new Clutch Mute feature is very useful and if you have difficulty focusing during clutch moments, muting your teammates using this feature can help.
