Welcome to the Exciting Newbie’s Handbook to Valorant Spike. Prepare for some thrilling tips and clever tricks to plant and defuse that explosive spike!
What exactly is this Spike in Valorant?
Well, think of it as a bomb you either plant or defuse. The whole game revolves around this spike thing. As an attacker, your mission is to plant and protect the spike until it goes kaboom!
Now, if you’re a defender, you’ve got a different job. You must stop those attackers from sneaking in and planting the spike. And if they do manage to plant it, you better defuse it to secure that round.
Now, let’s dive into the juicy mechanics of the Valorant spike. These are the essentials you need to know. The attackers can plant the spike in one of the bomb sites—most maps have two, except for Haven, which is a special case. You’ll spot a clear indicator showing where the spike can be planted.
- It takes a daring attacker four seconds to plant the spike, and then it explodes a nerve-racking 45 seconds later.
- Defusing the spike is no walk in the park either—it takes a courageous defender a whole 7 seconds to disarm it. Oh, and by the way, you can defuse it halfway in just 3.5 seconds and then pick up where you left off.
How To Plant Spike in Valorant
Simple! Just stroll over to a bomb site, get yourself situated, and press and hold the “Equip spike” button (usually 4) to start planting.
You’ll find the spike waiting for you in your base when you spawn as an attacker. You have to grab it, team up with your comrades, and go to one of the bomb sites for that thrilling plant.
Once on the site, remember that the spike can only be planted in a specific area. Stick close to the planter and keep those pesky enemies at bay. Once the spike is successfully planted, it’s time to find your positions and unleash some serious crossfire to defend that baby.
Tips For Planting Spike in Valorant
- Planting the spike leaves you vulnerable, so use abilities like smoke to create a safe planting zone.
- If you can’t quite control the bomb site, be clever and choose a secure spot to plant.
- Once that spike is in the ground, bring out the big guns—abilities like Brimstone’s Molly or Killjoy’s Swarm bot—to make the defender’s life a living nightmare.
- Mastering those lineups will make defending the spike a breeze.
How To Defuse Spike in Valorant
So, the attackers have planted the spike, huh? Well, it’s time to give them a taste of defeat and defuse that explosive package. Here’s a secret—defusing the spike without eliminating all the enemies will still earn you that round win.
To defuse the spike, muster up your courage, press and hold the “Equip spike” button (default key: 4), and prepare for some intense moments.
You must keep those sneaky enemies out of the site as a defender. You’ll still come out on top if you eliminate them before they even plant the spike.
Tips for Defusing Spike in Valorant
- When defusing, you’re a prime target for enemies, so use abilities like smokes or sage walls to shield yourself from harm.
- Surprise the enemy with a fake defuse—start the defusing action and quickly release it. It’ll catch them off guard for sure.
- Did you know you can defuse the spike halfway and resume where you left off? Take advantage of this handy feature.
- If there’s not enough time to defuse, saving your precious weapons and abilities for the next round is better. Make a swift getaway to safety before the spike unleashes its explosive fury.
If you’re a fresh-faced beginner yearning to master the art of spike planting and defusing, head over to the Practice mode and pick the “Spike Plant” or “Spike Defuse” scenario.
And that wraps up our electrifying Valorant Spike Guide. Get out there, plant, defuse, and make the game explode with excitement!