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Valorant: Complete Fade Abyss guide

Fade is one of the best initiators in Valorant and she is well-suited to play on Abyss. Her abilities, when played perfectly with a team, can work miracles for you on the game's new map, Abyss. With Episode 9 Act 1 active, everyone is trying to maximize their impact on Abyss and so Fade mains need to do the same to keep on winning.

Getting that information for your team while also fragging out is the dream of every Fade player. And now, you can seize that dream with this simple Valorant Fade Abyss guide and take your gameplay to the next level..

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.


How to use Fade's Seize on Valorant's Abyss map?

Trap your enemies and pick them off with ease on Abyss by using Fade's Seize ability in Valorant. When coordinated with your team, it can be an extremely useful tool as the fights start to go down. That is why you should take a look at the lineups shown in this Fade Abyss guide and extract the most value out of your Seizes.

Attacking A-site

Running throw to reach back of site (Image via Riot Games)
Running throw to reach back of site (Image via Riot Games)

Attacking B-site

Running jump throw to land behind boxes (Image via Riot Games)
Running jump throw to land behind boxes (Image via Riot Games)

Defending A-site

Seize A-main with a running throw (Image via Riot Games)
Seize A-main with a running throw (Image via Riot Games)

Defending B-site

Perform a running throw if enemies are trying to make that jump (Image via Riot Games)
Perform a running throw if enemies are trying to make that jump (Image via Riot Games)

How to use Fade's Haunt on Valorant's Abyss map?

Haunt is probably Fade's most iconic ability, and no Valorant Fade Abyss guide is complete without a Haunt lineup section. No angle is safe for your opponents as a well-placed ability can flush them out with ease. Break the enemy's crossfires and give your team all the information you can, and here is how.

Attacking A-site

Clear back of site with a running throw (Image via Riot Games)
Clear back of site with a running throw (Image via Riot Games)

Attacking B-site

Line up as shown and jump-throw (Image via Riot Games)
Line up as shown and jump-throw (Image via Riot Games)

Defending A-site

Get quick information with a simple running throw (Image via Riot Games)
Get quick information with a simple running throw (Image via Riot Games)

Defending B-site

Jump throw with this lineup to clear B-main (Image via Riot Games)
Jump throw with this lineup to clear B-main (Image via Riot Games)

How to use Fade's Prowler on Valorant's Abyss map?

The Prowler can be extremely deadly in the hands of an aggressive Fade player. The nearsight that it inflicts is a crucial part of what makes Fade such a good Agent to play. It tracks any enemies in its field of view and can really change the tide of a round in your favor.

As the Prowler is very situational, there is not much to say on it in this Valorant Fade Abyss guide. Just make sure you have a teammate to peek with you for some extra help just in case.


How to use Fade's Nightfall on Valorant's Abyss map?

Your ultimate ability, Nightfall, is extremely strong for taking sites with your team and is the perfect way to wrap up this Fade Abyss guide. Remember to communicate well with your team before you use it and also ensure that you are safe from any flanks that might pick you off.

If playing Initiator isn't your speed, you can always try out something different - a controller like Omen on Abyss might be very fun to play for you. So, check out this Omen Abyss guide for some pointers if you found this Fade Abyss guide to be helpful.

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