One of the first agents in Valorant, who still enjoys great popularity among fans of Riot Games' shooter even after numerous changes, is Viper. This character can create toxic zones and control space, becoming a key to victory if you understand her abilities and implement them in practice. The portal bo3.gg has prepared a detailed guide for you, where we will consider all aspects of playing as this agent, share tips for effectively using her unique abilities, and provide other useful information that will help you approach your desired rank – Radiant.

Which type of players is Viper suitable for?

Viper is a character designed for players who love to think strategically. Capable of creating toxic zones, she is an ideal choice for those who enjoy controlling the map, slow gameplay, and can anticipate the course of the game. Thus, players looking for challenges and possessing analytical thinking will find in Viper not just an agent, but a true strategic ally in the world of Valorant.

Take control of the map and restrain aggression

As a defender, your main task is to become an unpleasant opponent for your adversaries, using your unpleasant abilities to control the map and restrain enemy aggression. This will provide additional time for your team to gain an advantage in the round.

Useful tips for the defensive side

1. Block as much of the enemy's view as possible using Toxic Screen.
2. Activate your abilities if the team requests it.
3. Restrain enemy aggression using Snake Bite.
4. Prevent enemies from planting Spike using Snake Bite.
5. Implement Viper’s Pit as quickly as possible to complicate enemies' access to the position.

On the attack side, playing as agent Viper, you should control as much space as possible using Toxic Screen and Poison Cloud. Play together with the team and use your skills to facilitate their access to the position.

Useful tips for the attack side

1. Learn several Snake Bite lineups for the planted Spike to prevent enemies from defusing it.
2. Control the toxin supply.
3. Set up and lift points for charging the ultimate ability.
4. Take control of the point where the bomb is planted using Viper’s Pit.

Viper’s special feature

Before discussing her abilities, it is important to mention one crucial aspect: half of her skills depend on the toxin level, which by default is 100 units. After activating Poison Cloud or Toxic Screen, the toxin level decreases; if it reaches 0, the ability deactivates. The toxin level replenishes when both mentioned abilities are inactive.

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Viper’s abilities and tips for their use

Snake Bite - This type of throwable charge creates a zone of poison on the ground, constantly reducing health and applying the debuff "fragile" (enemy receives double damage). This ability effectively interacts with other skills, prevents enemies from accessing certain positions, and disrupts their plans and strategies.

Useful tips

1. Ricochets off objects, so try to use the ability from safe places.
2. Throw at the Spike planting or defusing site to hinder enemies from completing their mission.
3. Combine with Poison Cloud to increase the damage inflicted.
4. Only breaks upon contact with the ground or an object that can be stepped on.

Poison Cloud - upon activation, creates a toxic smoke that limits visibility, damages enemies within it, and weakens them. Poison Cloud is a useful ability for controlling a position on the map and stopping enemy aggression.

Useful tips

1. Poison Cloud can be picked up again. If you do this during a round, the ability will disappear at the beginning of the next one.
2. Use toxin while it's active.
3. It can be thrown onto objects.
4. Learn several One Ways on your maps where you choose Viper.

Toxic Screen - a wall that can block the view over a large part of the map. It weakens enemies who touch it. One of the main abilities for which players love the Viper agent is that it allows them to take a large part of the map under control.

Useful tips

1. Plan your action before using it, as you cannot pick up Toxic Screen again.
2. Use it to block as much of the enemy's view as possible.
3. Monitor the toxin level.
4. Aim as high as possible, otherwise, half of the wall will be under the map.

Viper’s Pit - one of the largest and most unpleasant ultimate abilities in Valorant. After use, it covers a large area around the agent with toxic smoke, which deals damage, weakens enemies and reduces visibility.

Useful tips

1. Try to charge the ultimate ability as quickly as possible by picking up points or defusing or planting Spike.
2. Do not leave the area of effect, as Viper’s Pit will disappear after a while.
3. Enemies in Viper’s Pit take double damage. Reduces the health level of enemies in the toxic smoke until it drops to 1 health point. If you leave the ultimate ability, the health will recover after some time to the amount it was.
4. Combine with other abilities to slow down enemies and inflict more damage.

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Which maps should you choose Viper on?

Agent Viper, thanks to her skills, can be effective on any map in Valorant. However, there are maps where she appears more effective than other controller role characters.

Top three maps for Viper

• Breeze
• Bind
• Lotus

Which agents best interact with Viper?

If you've decided to play Viper along with your friend, we've prepared a list of three agents who interact best with her. The toxic character feels comfortable in tandem with heroes who deal damage or slow down movement with their abilities.

Top three agents for Viper

• Sage
• Raze
• Skye

In conclusion, it can be said that Agent Viper is quite strong at this time, especially if you listen to and use our tips in practice. Remember that the game is rapidly evolving, and agents are updated, so experiment with tactics and constantly learn something new if you want to become one of the best and achieve the rank - Radiant.