Due to its numerous chokepoints, tight spaces, and verticality, Valorant‘s Icebox map is one of the hardest to play on. Choosing the right agent for the job can make or break your team’s chances of success. In this blog post, we’ll look at the best agents to play on Icebox and the best ways to dominate the map.
Omen
Omen is a standard agent on any map, and Icebox is no different. He has a 100% pick rate on every map throughout NA Masters 1, making him the best controller for the job. Omen is different from other agents in his class due to his global smokes, blindness, and mobility. Being able to teleport on top of structures on a map with so much verticality gives you a lot of freedom.
The shrouded agent can easily avoid common crosshair placement and kill enemies before they have a chance to react. When a team is having trouble getting onto a site, they often switch to the other site to try to catch the other team off guard.
Because there are so many chokepoints on Icebox, this happens even more frequently. Omen can use his ultimate to look ahead, kill enemies from the side, or just plant the spike on the other side. Smoking from anywhere on the map can easily throw off opponents and give the team much-needed cover. I know you’ve seen a lot of viper on Icebox, but trust me the map was best designed for Omen and his utilities.
Sova
Sova does well on a map like Icebox because there are so many tight chokepoints to get to a site. His recon bolts can stop enemies in their tracks and scan them to provide information for his team. His owl drone can counter Icebox’s verticality by capturing enemies who might be trying to pull off a sneaky play.
Hunter’s Fury, his ultimate, can easily hit multiple enemies if they push together. But Sova does have a fairly high skill ceiling, which is true on any map. To be a great Sova, you need to find, research, and practice arrow lineups for any situation. Icebox has a lot of them, so it’s important to learn them. Even though he still has a lot to offer his team, the more skilled Sova players will do better.
Sage
Sage At Masters 1, she was only picked 26% of the time, but on Icebox in solo queue, she was picked 80% of the time. It’s hard to have a coordinated push onto a site with five players who may have never played together before, especially in solo queue. Sage’s ice wall serves as the ideal barrier for that on Icebox.
To put the spike on either of Icebox’s sights, you need perfect smokes and to cover every angle. If they don’t have cover, the planter can be easily stolen due to its high verticality and numerous sight lines. Sage can protect herself while planting the spike thanks to her wall, which removes that worry.
When attacking, she most often uses her barrier orb near a site’s default to get cover from rafters or to help get to B site. On defense, it’s common to see Sage place a wall that extends down too, allowing her to see enemies but cutting them off from Kitchen. As for heals, slows, and resurrections, Sage provides the same essential support on Icebox that she would on any other map.
Raze
Raze is another duelist who can be a great addition to a team on Icebox. Her set of skills can do a lot of damage and make it hard for enemies to move. Her Boombot, for instance, can scout ahead and attack any enemies in its path. It can also be used to clear corners or force enemies out of hiding.
Her Blast Pack can be used for quick repositioning or to deal damage in a specific area, and her Showstopper ultimate can do a lot of damage in areas with a lot of people. In addition to these offensive abilities, Raze can also utilize her Blast Pack to access various areas on the map that other agents may struggle to reach.
In terms of positioning and sneak attacks, this can give her team a significant advantage. Raze, like Astra, needs a certain amount of skill to use well, especially when using her Blast Pack to move around the map.
Reyna
Reyna is a strong duelist who can use her skills to get information and take care of herself. Her Leer ability can blind enemies and allow her to take control of a situation, while her Devour and Dismiss abilities give her the ability to sustain herself and reposition quickly. Her ultimate, Empress, improves her skills and enables her to easily defeat multiple opponents.
On Icebox, each agent has their own strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right agent depends on how the player plays and how the team as a whole is made up. The key to success on Icebox may be a well-balanced team. It’s important to have a mix of agents that can control space, provide support, and deal damage. As players gain more experience on the map, they will be able to determine which agents work best for them and their team.
Mastering the Icebox map in Valorant requires a solid understanding of each agent’s strengths and weaknesses. Choosing the right agent can make all the difference in securing a win for your team. Whether you prefer to control space, provide support, or deal damage, there is an agent on this list that can suit your playstyle. So, which agent do you prefer to play on Icebox? Let us know in the comments below and continue the conversation. As always, happy gaming!
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