Shroud doesn't like Apex Legends‘ Valkyrie, period.

The former CSGO pro revealed during one of his live streams why he doesn't like playing the newest Legend, who came out during the Legacy update. Shroud's key bindings had a lot to do with his reluctance to play the new character. The way that Valkyrie's jet boosters work is that it's bound to the same button as jump. Shroud, being a former CSGO player, has his jump button bound to his mouse wheel. Hence, every time he tries to jump or bunnyhop in the game as Valkyrie, he ends up using jet boosters instead. “That’s the first mistake that they overlooked,” says Shroud. I’m not playing this character. I can’t do it.”

Not being able to bunnyhop may not be a big deal for many players. However, for someone up Shroud's level, it's almost a necessity. Even if Shroud won't endorse playing the character himself, he admits that Valkyrie is “pretty cool.” He just doesn't find her very useful.

Meanwhile, Valkyrie remains popular among Apex Legends players. Her unique skills and the powerful mobility that she provides her team make her a favorite for many players in the Battle Royale mode of the game. It seems like other players think differently from Shroud. Maybe changing how the jet boosters work in the game can get him to play the character again. But at least for now, let's not expect him flying in the skies soon.

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What Shroud thinks about Apex Legends‘ Arena Mode

In the same stream (but different video), Shroud also gives comments on the new Arena mode. The new game mode came at the same time as Valkyrie during the Legacy update, and may just be the future of Apex Legends esports. “What's cool about this game mode is it's not a waste of time,” says Shroud. “It's like controlled Battle Royale practice.” He even endorsed playing the game mode to pro teams as a way to practice against other pro teams.