Phoenix is an agent in Valorant who masters the element of fire and can effectively support the team during attacks. He is appealing to beginners as he is one of the five characters available to all players at the start and possesses skills that are understandable to most fans of shooters and beyond. While his abilities might seem simple at first glance, they have many nuances that you can learn by familiarizing yourself with our detailed guide on the Phoenix agent in Valorant.

Aggress!

Phoenix is ideal for fans of aggressive gameplay, and each of his skills supports this style. Therefore, if you've chosen this agent, don't hesitate – play as part of a team, propose, and implement aggressive strategies. However, don't overdo it – every significant move should be discussed with your teammates.

Attack – Aggression, Defense?

Attack is the side where the agent excels the most, as the main goal of the team is to reach a point and plant the Spike. An agent with abilities that blind and damage is excellent for accomplishing this task.

Tips for Attack

1. Play aggressively and take the lead.
2. Use Blaze to block enemy visibility and safely advance to the point.
3. Throw Hot Hands behind objects on the map or into uncomfortable corners to flush out enemies if they are there.
4. Blind enemies before peeking out from a position.
5. Warn your team before using Curveball.
6. Utilize your ultimate ability as soon as you get it.

Defense is another important role for an aggressive agent. It's necessary to hold and restrain the enemy team's aggression and to lead when retaking key positions. It's not always necessary to push a point every round; it's important to maintain balance and play according to the situation.

Tips for Defense

1. Block enemy exits with Blaze.
2. Play aggressively when retaking a position.
3. Move together with someone so a teammate can support you.
4. Use Hot Hands to stop enemies' aggression before they reach the position.
5. Warn your team before using Curveball.
6. Heal yourself with Hot Hands and Blaze.

Abilities and tips

All four of the agent's abilities are fire-related, and the first one, Blaze, is no exception. This ability creates a firewall that can be controlled for greater effectiveness and limit visibility for enemies.

Useful Tips

1. Blaze only limits visibility, not blocking the passage of enemies.
2. The ability deals damage to both enemies and teammates.
3. The firewall restores your health.
4. Control it to more effectively block certain passages.

Curveball – an ability with a unique feature that blinds opponents and not just them. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that Phoenix holds the fireball in his hands and can only throw it to the left or right of himself. Therefore, you should approach an exit or object and throw it behind it to avoid blinding yourself.

Useful Tips

1. Blinds are not only enemies.
2. Does not make sounds when drawn, only after use.
3. You can turn away from it.
4. Do not blind if it explodes behind you.
5. Can only be thrown to the left or right (LMB or RMB).

Hot Hands – this is a fire with a significantly larger radius, but limited duration. It is excellent for checking various corners for the presence of enemies and restoring health to the agent Phoenix.

Useful Tips

1. Restores health.
2. Deals damage to both enemies and teammates.
3. Can be thrown from safe places, and ricochets off walls and objects.
4. The Hot Hands charge is replenished after two successful kills.

Run It Back – a unique and ultimate ability of the agent Phoenix, which gives him a second life. After activation, the fire appears under the agent, and it is to this place that the agent will return after his death with the full health and armor that he had at the time of activation.

Useful Tips

1. Try to use Run It Back as soon as possible after obtaining it.
2. The ability fully restores health after death.
3. Use the ultimate ability in safe places to avoid enemy attacks during resurrection.
4. Abilities used during Run It Back are not replenished.
5. Remember that the enemy team knows when you use the ultimate ability, so they will avoid you.
6. Run It Back has a limited time, so carefully consider your plan of action in advance and do not delay.

Tricks to Make You Better at Phoenix

The first trick is related to Hot Hands. This ability has a limited time in the air, meaning that after a certain period, it will fall straight down, regardless of its height. This can be used to your advantage to find the right lineup or effectively throw it at an enemy.

Another trick, related to Run It Back, is that during the return animation, the view switches from first-person to third-person. At this moment, you can move the camera and see what's happening behind the wall, using the advantage of a third-person perspective.

Best Maps for Phoenix

Phoenix is a unique agent in terms of maps. He is comfortable on any map if used correctly. However, there are a few maps from the competitive map pool where he is particularly effective.

Top Three Maps

• Haven
• Split
• Ascent

Best Duo for Phoenix

The agent feels great on his own, as his arsenal has everything needed for effective play: from blinding abilities to those that restore his health and give a second life. Therefore, when playing with a friend, it's better to adjust your choice to the team's overall choice, not necessarily to Phoenix, but let's highlight three agents for playing with him.

Three Agents for a Duo with Phoenix

• Sova
• Brimstone
• Sage

Don't forget to study and improve your game on Phoenix, using various tricks and strategies. Play aggressively, be the fiery leader of your team, and enjoy each round where your skill will be recognized and honored. Finish each game in a way that leaves an unforgettable impression of you in the hearts of your team and opponents.