Cypher’s Accidental Ninja Play Could Change VALORANT Strategies
In a recent ranked match, a VALORANT player discovered a new way to use Cypher Cages, a play that could potentially revolutionize strategies in the game. By dropping the cage in a specific spot on the bomb site, the Cypher was able to sneak into a position that caught the attackers off guard.
The play was showcased in a Reddit thread on July 30, where it was revealed that the Cypher’s cage allowed them to change their position and surprise the enemy team pushing onto Lotus’ C-site. The Cypher landed next to the double box, hidden by their unintentional but brilliant cage.
While the Cypher player didn’t manage to get an ace, this innovative play is definitely worth taking note of. We might see an increase in Cypher pick rates as a result.
Currently, Cypher doesn’t receive much attention in the professional scene compared to other sentinels like Chamber and Sage. However, at the recent Game Changers 2023 Series II: NA event, he had an 11 percent pick rate, with his best performance on the map Fracture. The Champions Tour 2023 Americas LCQ saw a slight increase in pick rate as well.
Plays like this could help Cypher regain popularity in the non-professional VALORANT meta, where he is often overlooked. According to VALORANT stat tracking site Valorbuff, Cypher’s pick rate was just over 16 percent a few months ago and likely hasn’t improved much since then.
One potential drawback of this play is the noise generated by dropping into the water. However, in this particular instance, the opponent’s footsteps masked the sound.
Improving the Play and Maximizing Success
To further enhance this strategy, pairing it with a flash from a teammate could be the next step. The noise from utility usage could cover the sound of the player landing, increasing the chances of securing easy kills.
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