In this in-depth analysis, we explore the mechanics of Valorant’s latest agent, Vyse, and provide a detailed breakdown of unique interactions that could give you the competitive edge in your next match. Whether you’re curious about how Vyse’s abilities interact with weapons, other agents’ abilities, or even game mechanics like resurrection, this guide has you covered.
What Happens When Vyse’s Steel Guard Jams Your Weapon?
One of the most intriguing aspects of Vyse’s kit is the Steel Guard ability, which can jam your primary weapon, rendering it useless for a short period. The burning question many players have is, “Can you avoid this by dropping your weapon?” To test this, we conducted several experiments.
After activating Steel Guard, the primary weapon is jammed even if you drop and pick it up again. Interestingly, switching to a pistol or using ultimate weapons like Chamber’s or Jett’s knives remains unaffected. This means that the jamming effect is more of a status condition on the player rather than on the weapon itself.
Can You Dodge Vyse’s Ultimate by Dropping Your Gun?
Many players speculated that dropping your gun might help in dodging Vyse’s ultimate. However, our tests show that the ultimate still jams the primary weapon even if it is dropped. The effect persists across weapon swaps, meaning that for the full duration of the Steel Guard effect (around 8 seconds), your primary weapon remains unusable.
Baiting Vyse’s Abilities: Is Jump Peeking Effective?
Jump peeking is a commonly used tactic to bait out abilities in Valorant. But can it be used against Vyse’s abilities? The answer is yes, but with a caveat. Jump peeking can trigger Vyse’s wall, but you must be quick. The wall blocks your movement slightly before it even appears visually, so timing is critical.
Interaction with Other Abilities: What Works and What Doesn’t?
We also explored how Vyse’s abilities interact with other agents’ utilities. For instance, Vyse’s Shear ability can be activated by jump peeking, but not by agents like Yoru’s clone or Skye’s dog. This makes Vyse’s abilities unique and potentially challenging to counter, especially in the heat of a match.
Furthermore, Arros—Vyse’s flash ability—can be destroyed by shooting it or using shock darts, adding another layer of strategy for both the Vyse player and their opponents. Notably, if the flash is destroyed, the cooldown increases significantly, from 20 seconds to 45 seconds.
Does Vyse’s Steel Guard Persist Through Resurrection?
A critical aspect for players to understand is whether Vyse’s Steel Guard effect persists through a resurrection. The answer is no; if a player is resurrected by Sage or comes back via Phoenix’s ultimate, the weapon jam is cleared. This is an important consideration when planning revives or ultimates during a match.
Vyse’s Impact on Competitive Play
Vyse introduces new dynamics to Valorant that require players to adapt quickly. From the ability to jam weapons to interactions that can be baited or countered with specific tactics, understanding how to play with and against Vyse will be crucial in high-level play. If you’re interested in mastering this agent, or just want to see more of their unique mechanics in action, check out this comprehensive guide on Vyse’s abilities.
These are just a few of the interactions we’ve tested with Vyse. If you have any other scenarios you want us to explore or if you’re curious about further details, feel free to reach out or leave a comment.
