Split is a well-balanced map in VALORANT – we’ll tell you how to master the map like the pros in this guide.
Which VALORANT agents play best on the map Split? The Stage 2 Masters in Iceland have provided suitable answers. The map split has the motto: If you want to go far, you have to go up.
Split is balanced map
Two areas are separated by a raised middle area and climbing ropes make for quick changes. In both areas a tower rises into the air and is immensely important for control. So always look up before everything blows up in your face. Split is a balanced map that gives neither attackers nor defenders much of an advantage.
If you want to get ahead on Split, you can’t get past Jett. The agent had a rate of 100 percent at the Masters. The duelist’s versatility obviously played well into the hands of the eventual champion Sentinels and other teams. In the hands of players like Tyson “TenZ” Ngo and Shahzeb “ShahZaM” Khan of Sentinels, as well as Fnatic player and Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev, Jett is a powerful threat.
Jett, like the other duelists Reyna and Raze, is predestined for Split. The agents can occupy the centre and bomb spots quickly. Reyna, for example, can use her invulnerability and flashes to quickly take a position. Jett and Raze can use their tremendous speed to set up the first kills. The Sentinels had both Jett and Raze in the Stage 2 Masters and won the map 14-12.
Profiteams rely on Cypher
In addition to the duelists, the scouting role is eminently important. On the map Split, the pro teams rely on Cypher, who can provide special services with his special abilities. As a lone fighter, Cypher can hold important positions and fetch help if necessary. Certain camera positions on Split are suitable for observing the opponent. These include the ceiling at the A-Tower or at A-Screens.
Astra is also indispensable on Split and always in the selection of the top teams. The tactician can be played well in the middle or on the A-Spot. Because on Split Smokes are incredibly important, Astra is so strong in combination with the team. She can Smoke from almost anywhere and thus help out on every spot or help with the capture. With her stun and pull, she can also anchor B very well and allows for a more aggressive game or serves to gather information.
Jett, Cypher and Astra are perennial favourites on Split with top teams such as Sentinels and Fnatic, who crossed blades in the Stage 2 Masters final. In addition to the three agents, others of course play just as important a role. The deployment depends on the individual play style and the chosen tactics of the VALORANT players and teams.
