VALORANT fans have been eagerly anticipating the reveal of Vyse, the latest Sentinel agent to join the game. We’ve finally got our first look at Vyse’s abilities in action, and in this article, we’ll break down each of her abilities, explaining how they work and how you can use them to gain an edge in your matches.
Arc Rose (E) – Vyse’s Signature Ability
Vyse’s signature ability, Arc Rose, is a versatile tool for blinding enemies. This ability is available for free every round. To use it, aim at a surface and fire to place a stealth Arc Rose. Alternatively, you can use alt fire (or right-click) to place the Arc Rose through a wall, causing it to pop out on the other side. Once deployed, you can reuse the ability to blind all players who look at it. The Arc Rose can also be picked up and redeployed later in the round, adding strategic flexibility. The duration and cooldown of this ability aren’t fully revealed yet, but it’s clear that it could be a game-changer in both offense and defense.
Razorvine (C) – Vyse’s Area Denial Tool
Razorvine is Vyse’s C ability, where she equips a nest of liquid metal and fires it onto the ground. Upon landing, the nest becomes invisible until activated by the player. When activated, it sprawls out into a large razorvine nest that slows and damages all players who move through it. This ability is somewhat similar to Killjoy’s Nanoswarm but adds a slowing effect, making it a hybrid between area denial and damage. Razorvine is especially effective in controlling chokepoints or denying plant sites, with two charges available per round, allowing for multiple placements across the map.
Shear (Q) – Vyse’s Hidden Wall Trap
Vyse’s Shear ability equips a filament of liquid metal that can be fired to place a hidden wall trap. When an enemy crosses it, an indestructible wall bursts from the ground behind them, blocking their escape for a brief period. While the exact duration of the wall isn’t specified, it seems to last at least 5 seconds, creating opportunities for teammates to capitalize on trapped opponents. The subtle mark left on the ground before the wall activates might give savvy players a chance to avoid it, but once triggered, the wall is indestructible, forcing enemies to wait until it dissipates.
Steel Garden (X) – Vyse’s Ultimate Ability
Steel Garden, Vyse’s ultimate ability, costs eight ultimate points to activate. When fired, metal erupts around Vyse, jamming the primary weapons of all enemies within range for about 10 seconds. Although the effect has a significant wind-up time, it can be devastating in the right hands. Enemies affected by Steel Garden can still use their abilities and secondary weapons like pistols, so it’s crucial to have a backup plan if you’re caught in its radius. For Vyse players, this ultimate can turn the tide of a round by forcing enemies into a defensive position or disrupting their attack strategies.
As we wait for Vyse to be fully integrated into the game, understanding these abilities will be key to mastering her playstyle and maximizing her impact in matches. Whether you’re setting up defensive plays with Razorvine or disrupting the enemy team’s plans with Steel Garden, Vyse offers a range of tools that can fit into various team compositions.
You can see the official trailer for the new agent here.
For more detailed guides and strategies on how to play Vyse effectively, keep an eye out on VALORANT’s official resources as the agent becomes available. And if you have any specific interactions or tests you’d like to see with Vyse’s abilities, don’t hesitate to share your ideas in the comments.
