During a Valorant game, the main objective is to plant or defuse the Spike (the goal may change depending on which team you are playing for). Not all beginners are familiar with all the nuances of this task, even if it seems simple at first glance. The portal bo3.gg has prepared a detailed guide for beginners on the Spike, in which you will find strategies for planting and defusing it, its differences from other tactical shooters, and other useful information.

Spike's Features and Distinctions

The main difference and feature of the Spike, compared to bombs in other tactical shooters, is the possibility of defusing it in stages. The defending team can stop the defusing process halfway, and then continue from halfway to complete the defusing. This can be misleading for players, especially beginners, who are unaware of this.

Features and Distinctions

• The sound that accompanies the planting and defusing of the Spike.
• The possibility to stop the defusing process halfway and then continue (It doesn’t matter whether it's you or your teammate who does it.)
• The Spike glows red when it is being defused. This information often becomes useful when you can only see the bomb but not who is defusing it.
• It is visually noticeable if the Spike is defused halfway.
• The effects and accelerated sound of the Spike appear when it is about to explode. Learn to navigate this to understand in the future whether you will have enough time to defuse it.

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How to Properly Plant the Spike?

The main goal for planting the Spike is to reach the point where it can be done. On each map, there can be two to three such places, marked with the letters A, B, and C. The planting zone is marked with white lines on the floor and displayed in yellow on the mini-map.

If you picked up the Spike at the base or it was passed to you by a teammate, it's important to stick with the team and stay behind them. This helps avoid losing the bomb, which can then be hard to pick up, and also quickly move to another position. Enter the site with the bomb only with one goal - to plant it. This should be done when the team has already taken control of the place and can cover you.

Useful Tips

1. Pick up the Spike at the base to avoid wasting time on it later.
2. Before planting the bomb, ask your team to cover you.
3. Before planting the Spike, use your abilities to disorient or slow down the enemies, block their passage.
4. Hold the bomb and move with your team.
5. Remember, the enemy team hears the process of planting the bomb. Sometimes the sound can be used as a decoy.
6. Don't enter deep and hard-to-reach places with the bomb, where, if lost, your team will have difficulty picking it up.
7. Plant the Spike so that when it is being defused, the enemy is in the line of sight of your team (examples of bad and good options are provided below).
8. Comply with the team's request when they ask you to plant the Spike in a certain place. In this case, they will have the opportunity to use their lineups to prevent enemies from defusing it.

How to Safely Defuse the Spike?

Before attempting to defuse the Spike, it's important to thoroughly discuss the plan with your team and act in a coordinated manner. This significantly increases your chances of success. Also, before defusing the bomb, ensure that a teammate is covering you if they are still alive. Otherwise, try to deceive the enemy (starting the defusal will make a characteristic sound, prompting them to take action). However, not all enemies fall for this, so sometimes you can defuse the bomb completely, thereby surprising the opponent.

Useful Tips

1. Enemies hear when you try to defuse the Spike.
2. Before proceeding, make sure you are safe.
3. Seek assistance from teammates.
4. You can defuse the Spike halfway, then continue the process.
5. Block the enemy's line of sight with your abilities before trying to defuse the Spike.
6. Deceive enemies with the sound you make during the bomb defusal attempt.
7. Sometimes the enemy team plants the bomb and leaves the site, relying on their lineups. In such cases, act as quickly as possible to have enough time to find, eliminate them, and defuse the Spike.

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Who Should Plant and Defuse the Spike?

There is no specific role or agent designated for this task, so it all depends on the particular situation. However, support agents often take on this responsibility while duelists open the site and try to cover it.

It's important to note that among the newest agents is Gekko, who has the ability Wingman in his arsenal - this ability allows planting and defusing the Spike without the direct participation of the agent. Thus, if your team has this agent, or if you are playing as him, it is recommended to give priority to him in this task.

These tips and strategies are fundamental for beginners in Valorant when it comes to planting and defusing the Spike. By following them, you can learn to play faster and achieve success in ranked matches and other modes. It's also important to remember that the game is frequently updated, and players discover new tricks. Stay upd