News / January 31, 2022

VALORANT: Viper Snake Bite Lineups on Breeze (Post-plant)

There are a few maps in VALORANT where specific Agents are must-picks, thanks to the map-Agent synergy that naturally accentuates an Agent’s skillset. Sova, for example, is a non-negotiable pick for Ascent, where his Recon Bolt and Shock Bolt Abilities can live out their full potential.

Much like how Sova is for Ascent, Viper is pretty much a must-pick at all times in Breeze’s current metagame.

Breeze is VALORANT’s largest map to date. The tropical island map features VALORANT’s largest bomb sites in its overall floor area. Breeze is also home to the longest sightlines in the VALORANT, where weapons such as the Operator and Vandal can truly stretch their legs.

Fortunately, since Breeze’s skybox is wide and open, lineup-dependent Agents such as Sova and KAY/O will have no problems when lining up their Recon Bolt and ZERO/POINT abilities, respectively. This also means that everyone’s favorite Controller/Sentinel hybrid will have zero problems lining up a few of her Snake Bite Lineups for post-plant on Breeze.

Viper Snake Bite

Viper’s Snake Bite is the most powerful molly ability in-game in terms of overall potential damage. Not only does Snake Bite deal decent damage over a few seconds, but it also applies a unique debuff called “Vulnerable.”

Vulnerable is simply a double damage debuff applied to anyone affected by Viper’s Snake Bite. (includes teammates as well) Vulnerable amplifies the damage received from basically any source in-game, which means bullets will also deal double damage to anyone affected by Viper’s Snake Bite. Vulnerable lingers for two more seconds after the molly area is vacated.

Viper’s Snake Bite costs 200 credits each and can be equipped for a maximum of two charges per round. Snake Bite has a smaller radius than other molly abilities in the game, but it has a decent duration at 6.5 seconds.

1. Breeze A-site – Right Pyramid Snake Bite Lineup

The recent 4.0 patch brought minor changes to Breeze’s on-site elements. For Breeze’s A-site, the pool/water has been stretched out to the right side cubby. This gives Attackers more flexibility regarding choices for bomb plant spots on A-site.

The larger and more spacious Right-pyramid will be a lot more forgiving for pixel-perfect lineups. This small change helps with molly lineups for just about any Agent in the game. Post-plant play from both Cave and Shop will likewise be stronger since the bomb will no longer be susceptible to an off-angle defuse by the Defenders and now provides a more direct line of sight towards the planted bomb.

These changes only help Viper’s post-plant Snake Bite lineup, though.

Stand close to the A-Shop entrance:

2. Look for this patch of leaves on the stone wall:

3. Place your crosshair on the tip of this inverse V-shaped gap on the leaves:

4. Launch Viper’s Snake Bite molly:

It is pretty difficult to mess this up. Just make sure to stand still when firing the molly:

2. Breeze A-site – Default Plant Snake Bite Lineup

If your team’s goal is to quickly get the bomb plant down to play post-plant from Cave and Shop, then an A-Default plant is the way to go. A-Default is a great place to plant the bomb since it gives post-plant Attackers an easy and direct view of the Spike from Cave and Shop.

Viper can hang way back from Attacker Spawn to line up a few of her Snake Bite mollies.

Look for this steel beam at A-Lobby:

2. Center yourself against the steel beam:

3. Look for these overhanging metal roof sheets:

4. Place this bottom-right corner of Viper’s Toxic Screen icon against the lower-left corner of this metal sheet:

5. Launch Viper’s Snake Bite molly:

When done properly, the Snake Bite molly should land perfectly at A-Default:

3. Breeze A-site – Middle Pyramid Snake Bite Lineup

In situations where an A-Default or a Right-Pyramid plant is not viable, your team might have no choice but to plant the Spike in the gap between the two Pyramids instead.

You will not have to worry if this happens to be the case. This spot still gives your team a good view of the planted Spike from Cave and Shop.

Once again, Viper can help with the post-plant Defense through her double Snake Bite molly lineups. Here is a quick and easy lineup for A-site “cleavage” or middle Pyramid.