As VALORANT is still in beta, Riot Games is constantly working to ensure the game is working as intended by design, and this means patching out Spycam exploits on each map as they appear. As a result, each patch often brings map changes, some meant to help overall gameplay, but many with Cypher and his Spycam in mind. These and future patches should be observed closely to ensure the best Cypher play and counterplay. This guide will focus on patch 0.5, with the goal of thinking long-term about how best to use Cypher and his tool
Let's take a look at one of the characters that created the most stir back when the Valorant closed beta first began: Raze. She's since been nerfed, but she is still a perfectly viable character to choose and can be a force of nature in the right ha
As the latest Sentinel added to Valorant , Vyse has an excessive focus on holding sites compared to any other Sentinel released so far. All the abilities of Vyse help her to execute a pre-planned strategy, making it difficult to use Vyse effectively in attacking rounds before planting the Sp
Viper might not be the strongest agent, but she does have a niche of players that have mastered her. Her abilities all provide great utility to her team, from poison clouds to poison walls, and she shines the most when on defe
Similar to Viper, Cypher can completely hold down a point by himself. His abilities allow him to control multiple choke points at once. Despite how crucial Cypher's kit is to his team, his utility heavy abilities lack in damage, and it's not uncommon to see a Cypher at the bottom of the kills leaderbo
KAY/O is in a really tough place right now. While most skills from any Agent can be dodged by skillful players, KAY/O has such huge animations and warning signs from all four of his abilities that landing an attack feels like a mira
A couple of things to keep in mind about Showstopper is that you have to fire it in a certain time from once pulling it out, thus the Rocket Fuse in the picture above. Also, when you fire it, the force of it is going to knock you back a few feet, so make sure you're mindful of that and don't step back somewhere you don't want to
Phoenix is another extremely strong hero in the game. He can summon up a wall of flame, which is great for blocking off chokes and denying the enemy sight lines. His ultimate can basically bring him back from the dead and turn the clock backwa
Since the Blast Pack can launch you into the air, it's possible to get into some pretty creative spots with Raze. Getting into those spots someone might not look right off the bat is a fantastic way to land yourself in the easiest gunfight of your life, so make use of the possibilit
Of all the Agents in VALORANT , Cypher has some of the best potential for high-level play thanks to the information that can be gleaned from the use the Spycam, Tripwire, and Cyber Cage. However, playing Cypher effectively requires a disproportionate mastery of map knowledge to succeed. Staying up to date on how maps change throughout the beta is key, but the reward is masterful plays with this Ag
Above C Short, C Site Long, C Site C Short – Any of these can provide good value, but Cypher is not one to hold the location. Experiment with which works best, as this will be used sparingly.
Using Each Spot Effecti
Sage is one of the few Agents in the game who can heal other Agents, which significantly raises her value. She can entirely stop team push by enemies with her slows and her wall. On top of this, her ultimate allows her to revive any dead member of her team, making the game essentially a
Sentimental and social but also concerned with knowledge, Libras are team players who not only want to play for damage but also bring in something completely unique. Agents with a duality of carry potential and utility are ideal for t
So far, Valorant Competitive Guide has introduced ten agents for players to try out, each of them with varying roles and unique abilities, including powerful ultimates they can charge up to lay devastation upon their enemies. For newcomers, it might be a tough choice to pick who to main first when ranking up , but this fun zodiac list might give players an i
Her Sonic Sensor traps can be bypassed by slow walking, and her Ultimate can be dodged easily before it can even get its target. The Gravnet Grenade, however, is another strong ability from Deadlock that can suppress the enemy movement in chaotic situati
Any small room in Valorant is just begging to be filled with Paint Shells. Any enemy foolish enough to be seeking refuge inside these rooms is going to need to choose between one of two deaths: death by explosion, or death by bullet. Either way, you've come out on
Yoru is a strong Agent with a huge arsenal full of epic weapons. He's a great Agent to play with either in solo or team games, as he can easily fend for himself when he needs to, and can lead to victory on his own
Let's take a look at one of the characters that created the most stir back when the Valorant closed beta first began: Raze. She's since been nerfed, but she is still a perfectly viable character to choose and can be a force of nature in the right ha
As the latest Sentinel added to Valorant , Vyse has an excessive focus on holding sites compared to any other Sentinel released so far. All the abilities of Vyse help her to execute a pre-planned strategy, making it difficult to use Vyse effectively in attacking rounds before planting the Sp
Viper might not be the strongest agent, but she does have a niche of players that have mastered her. Her abilities all provide great utility to her team, from poison clouds to poison walls, and she shines the most when on defe
Similar to Viper, Cypher can completely hold down a point by himself. His abilities allow him to control multiple choke points at once. Despite how crucial Cypher's kit is to his team, his utility heavy abilities lack in damage, and it's not uncommon to see a Cypher at the bottom of the kills leaderbo
KAY/O is in a really tough place right now. While most skills from any Agent can be dodged by skillful players, KAY/O has such huge animations and warning signs from all four of his abilities that landing an attack feels like a mira
A couple of things to keep in mind about Showstopper is that you have to fire it in a certain time from once pulling it out, thus the Rocket Fuse in the picture above. Also, when you fire it, the force of it is going to knock you back a few feet, so make sure you're mindful of that and don't step back somewhere you don't want to
Phoenix is another extremely strong hero in the game. He can summon up a wall of flame, which is great for blocking off chokes and denying the enemy sight lines. His ultimate can basically bring him back from the dead and turn the clock backwa
Since the Blast Pack can launch you into the air, it's possible to get into some pretty creative spots with Raze. Getting into those spots someone might not look right off the bat is a fantastic way to land yourself in the easiest gunfight of your life, so make use of the possibilit
Of all the Agents in VALORANT , Cypher has some of the best potential for high-level play thanks to the information that can be gleaned from the use the Spycam, Tripwire, and Cyber Cage. However, playing Cypher effectively requires a disproportionate mastery of map knowledge to succeed. Staying up to date on how maps change throughout the beta is key, but the reward is masterful plays with this Ag
Above C Short, C Site Long, C Site C Short – Any of these can provide good value, but Cypher is not one to hold the location. Experiment with which works best, as this will be used sparingly.
Using Each Spot Effecti
Sage is one of the few Agents in the game who can heal other Agents, which significantly raises her value. She can entirely stop team push by enemies with her slows and her wall. On top of this, her ultimate allows her to revive any dead member of her team, making the game essentially a
Sentimental and social but also concerned with knowledge, Libras are team players who not only want to play for damage but also bring in something completely unique. Agents with a duality of carry potential and utility are ideal for t
So far, Valorant Competitive Guide has introduced ten agents for players to try out, each of them with varying roles and unique abilities, including powerful ultimates they can charge up to lay devastation upon their enemies. For newcomers, it might be a tough choice to pick who to main first when ranking up , but this fun zodiac list might give players an i
Her Sonic Sensor traps can be bypassed by slow walking, and her Ultimate can be dodged easily before it can even get its target. The Gravnet Grenade, however, is another strong ability from Deadlock that can suppress the enemy movement in chaotic situati
Any small room in Valorant is just begging to be filled with Paint Shells. Any enemy foolish enough to be seeking refuge inside these rooms is going to need to choose between one of two deaths: death by explosion, or death by bullet. Either way, you've come out on
Yoru is a strong Agent with a huge arsenal full of epic weapons. He's a great Agent to play with either in solo or team games, as he can easily fend for himself when he needs to, and can lead to victory on his own
