Alternatively, it can be used after an enemy team has planted the spike to make them vulnerable, get kills, and defuse. This way, your teammates can cut them off at choke points or just camp the other spike site to get easy kills. Similarly, while defending, you can use Viper's ultimate early in the round to funnel enemies to the other site. At the same time, players on Viper's team can go in and out of her ultimate to reposition themselves, but Viper must return inside her pit within 15 seconds for it to remain active. Opponents entering Viper's ultimate will always be at a disadvantage because their health will be brought down to 1HP. When available, Viper can use her ultimate ability to close off a site, protect the spike, and make enemies more vulnerable if they attempt to get close. Unlike Brimstone, Omen or Astra, Viper's ultimate focuses on a specific area and allows her to take charge of the entire site. To top it off we have Viper's ultimate which is perhaps the strongest Controller ultimate in-game. Players should be careful to not rely on this and risk becoming predictable.
Similarly, using her Toxin Screen allows Viper to hide behind the wall, and wait for enemies to walk through it, so she can attack. Using Snakebites at choke points will slow down the enemy, and give your teammates more time to rotate quickly. So if you're aggressively pushing sites with Viper for entry, then these weapons will be the best choice.ĭuring defensive rounds, Viper can hold down a site almost on her own. The best weapons to select for any Agent in Valorant will depend on their role and the player's play style. Lasts forever if Viper returns to refuel it every 15 seconds, or remains inside. Hold the ability key to disperse the cloud early. Fire to spray a chemical cloud in all directions around Viper, creating a large cloud that reduces the vision range of players and maximum health of enemies inside of it. Ultimate: Viper’s Pit - Viper uses a chemical sprayer. Toxic Screen burns through walls, placing emitters at all valid locations (e.g., the ground) over its length. This ability can be re-used more than once. Re-use the ability to create a tall wall of toxic gas at the cost of fuel. Fire to deploy a long line of gas emitters.
Signature Ability: Toxic Screen -: Viper equip a gas emitter launcher. Poison Orb goes on a 6-second cooldown after being deactivated. This ability can be re-used more than once and can be picked up to be redeployed. Re-use the ability to create a toxic gas cloud at the cost of fuel. Fire to throw the emitter that perpetually remains throughout the round. Poison Cloud - Viper equip a gas emitter. Vulnerable lasts for 2 seconds upon leaving the area of effect. Fire to launch a canister that shatters upon hitting the floor, creating a lingering chemical zone that damages enemies and applies Vulnerable, doubling incoming damage. Paired with her molotov, Viper can help lock up wins on Pearl.Snakebite - Viper equip a chemical launcher. The poisonous controller is equipped with an extended screen that blocks vision for numerous entry points. Viper is useful on Pearl but many smokers have an awkward time on the map without knowing the right tricks. Use the leftover Snake Bite to finish off the defusers.
Once you have the Spike planted, you may want to pick the smoke orb and leave it on the Spike. The entire scheme also works well post-plant, as those entering to defuse the Spike would be vulnerable. Your teammates should still lock angles blocked by the Toxic Screen. This Viper setup on Pearl will ensure a safe plant. However, you may want to clear the back side just to be safe. Viper’s screen will block off both entrances, whereas the smoke and incendiary will ensure that the back is clean. Pair it with a quick molotov to damage enemies hiding to the container’s left side. The smoke will land on the right of the default container. Easy Viper set up for A site on Pearl from VALORANT