Valorant: Complete Vyse Ascent guide

Valorant’s newest agent Vyse is considered an excellent Sentinel option on Ascent and is on her way to becoming meta. The map, which came with Episode 1 Act 1, is still in the competitive pool as of Episode 9 Act 2 and is even considered the most balanced map in Valorant. Vyse is the first Sentinel to have a flash ability, making her playstyle a lot more aggressive and versatile.

The traditional map design of Ascent favors Vyse’s kit, especially on the defender side. This Valorant Vyse Abyss guide will give you a detailed overview of how to approach both attacking and defending sides with Vyse on Ascent.

Vyse Razorvine setups for Valorant's Ascent

Razorvine setups for defending A site on Ascent

A site Razorvine setup 1 (Image via Riot Games)

A site Razorvine setup 2 (Image via Riot Games)

Razorvine setup for defending B site on Ascent

B site Razorvine setup (Image via Riot Games)

Note: While attacking, the Razorvines are extremely useful in post-plant scenarios. You can place them near choke points, like A short or B market, or directly on the spike to aid other Agents' mollies to get kills.

Also read: Valorant: Best Clove setups and lineups on Ascent

Vyse Shear setups for Valorant's Ascent

Shear setups for defending A site on Ascent

A site Shear setup 1 (Image via Riot Games)

A site Shear setup 2 (Image via Riot Games)

A site Shear setup 3 (Image via Riot Games)

Shear setup for defending B site on Ascent

B site Shear setup (Image via Riot Games)

Shear setup for defending Mid on Ascent

Shear setup for watching B flank while attacking on Ascent

B flank Shear setup (Image via Riot Games)

Shear setup for watching A flank while attacking on Ascent

A flank Shear setup (Image via Riot Games)

Note: The Shear is often used to block off entry points for defenders during site retakes. Use this ability depending on the situation, or your team's callouts.

Also check out: Valorant Ascent Agent tier list for September 2024

Vyse Arc Rose setups for Valorant's Ascent

Your Arc Rose is extremely versatile and is a reliable flash during both defender and attacker sites. The ability to place it through walls demands some unique and creative plays. Here are some of the best locations to place your Arc Rose.

Arc Rose placements for defending A site on Ascent

A site Arc Rose passive placement (Image via Riot Games)

A site Arc Rose aggressive placement (Image via Riot Games)

Arc Rose placements for defending B site on Ascent

B site Arc Rose passive placement 1 (Image via Riot Games)

B site Arc Rose passive placement 2 (Image via Riot Games)

The passive Arc Rose placement should be selected depending on your location. Pick the first option if you are playing towards spawn; the second option is better suited for holding onto the back-site.

B site Arc Rose aggressive placement (Image via Riot Games)

Arc Rose placements for attacking A site on Ascent

A site attack Arc Rose placement (Image via Riot Games)

A short attack Arc Rose placement (Image via Riot Games)

Arc Rose placements for attacking B site on Ascent

B site attack Arc Rose placement 1 (Image via Riot Games)

B site attack Arc Rose placement 2 (Image via Riot Games)

Arc Rose placement for attacking Mid on Ascent

Mid attack Arc Rose placement (Image via Riot Games)

Also Read: Valorant Ascent map guide

How to use Vyse's ultimate Steel Garden on Valorant's Ascent

Vyse's ultimate, Steel Garden, can potentially determine the outcome of full-buy gun rounds. On the attacker side on Ascent, Vyse's ultimate covers the entirety of both the A and B bomb sites, making it extremely powerful. However, similar to the Killjoy ultimate, a small portion of heaven is left open, and extra caution should be taken to clear that.

On the defender side, Steel Garden is best used during retakes. Use it from the spawn entrance while retaking the B site, and from Heaven or Garden while retaking the A site for maximum area coverage.

With the VCT Season now over, tier 1 teams will be looking to try out Vyse on certain maps. As Ascent will still be sticking around in the competitive scene, Vyse might see a lot in playtime and potentially replace Killjoy, who is currently the most-picked Sentinel on this map.