Cypher
The Moroccan information broker, Cypher is a one-man surveillance network who keeps tabs on the enemy's every move. No secret is safe. No maneuver goes unseen. Cypher is always watching.
Role Information
Sentinel
Sentinels are defensive experts who can lock down areas and watch flanks, both on attacker and defender rounds.
Agent Guide
Overview
Cypher is an information-gathering sentinel who excels at watching flanks and controlling areas of the map. His surveillance tools provide crucial intelligence while his traps can punish aggressive pushes.
Playstyle
Play Cypher as an anchor who can hold sites solo. Set up comprehensive surveillance networks and use your camera to gather information safely while maintaining map control.
Team Synergy
Excellent with aggressive duelists who can capitalize on his information. Works well with controllers who can help protect his utility.
Best Maps
Particularly effective on maps like Bind and Split, where his tripwires can effectively watch crucial flanks.
Pro Tips
- Pre-place camera in retake positions
- Mix up tripwire heights and positions
- Use cages to support aggressive camera plays
- Neural Theft is crucial for retakes
Agent Details
Playstyle
Development
Abilities
Cyber Cage
Ability1INSTANTLY toss the cyber cage in front of Cypher. ACTIVATE to create a zone that blocks vision and plays an audio cue when enemies pass through it
Spycam
Ability2EQUIP a spycam. FIRE to place the spycam at the targeted location. RE-USE this ability to take control of the camera's view. While in control of the camera, FIRE to shoot a marking dart. This dart will Reveal the location of any player struck by the dart. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED.
Trapwire
GrenadeEQUIP a trapwire. FIRE to place a destructible and covert tripwire at the targeted location, creating a line that spans between the placed location and the wall opposite. Enemy players who cross a tripwire will be Tethered, Revealed, and Concussed after a short period if they do not destroy the device in time. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED.
Neural Theft
UltimateINSTANTLY use on a targeted dead enemy to download information on their team. After a brief delay, the location of all living enemy players will be Revealed twice.