Sentinel

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

Detection Defensive Lockdown

Development

Developer Name Gumshoe

Base Content No

Abilities

Cyber Cage

Ability1

INSTANTLY 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

Ability2

EQUIP 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

Grenade

EQUIP a trapwire. FIRE to place a destructible and covert trapwire at the targeted location, creating a line that spans between the placed location and the wall opposite. Enemy players who cross a trapwire 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

Ultimate

INSTANTLY 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.