# Players

## Benefits of the Player Client

Using the player client gives the overlay some additional functionality for the person running it!\
There's some data that Spectra can not get just from the observer, mainly the player Health and Abilities.\
This is what the overlay will display without this data:

<figure><img src="/files/mwwGGJ8Q7GZrsKZRYFL8" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

And this is what the overlay looks like with the player "FIVEbyFIVE" running the Spectra Player Client!

<figure><img src="/files/1y0anZMyj834cM1Wdc5j" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

In addition to this, you might be aware of the bug that can occur where not all data is available for a player (their weapon shows a ??, [⁠#known-issues](https://canary.discord.com/channels/1272281371888320562/1300936200567263295))\
Using the player client also prevents this issue! (for the player running it)\
In order for all data to be available, ensure the Player Client is launched before Valorant. Otherwise none or only partial information may be made available to us.

The Player Client is completely safe to use and uses the same technology that apps like Tracker.gg also use.


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