Initiator

Sova

Born from the eternal winter of Russia's tundra, Sova tracks, finds, and eliminates enemies with ruthless efficiency and precision. His custom bow and incredible scouting abilities ensure that even if you run, you cannot hide.

Role Information

Initiator

Initiators challenge angles by setting up their team to enter contested ground and push defenders away.

Agent Guide

Overview

Sova is an initiator who excels at gathering information and dealing damage from a distance. His recon abilities help the team execute sites with full information, while his damage utility can secure rounds through walls.

Playstyle

Play Sova as an active information gatherer who supports the team from range. Learn crucial lineups for both attack and defense, and use recon abilities to set up team plays.

Team Synergy

Excellent with controllers who can capitalize on his information, and duelists who can follow up on his reveals.

Best Maps

Most effective on open maps like Haven and Ascent where his arrows have clear flight paths.

Pro Tips

Learn double shock dart lineups
Use recon dart for both attack and retake
Drone can clear close angles safely
Hunter's Fury is great for post-plant

Agent Details

Playstyle

Detection Area Damage

Development

Developer Name Hunter

Base Content Yes

Abilities

Shock Bolt

Ability1

EQUIP a <whitebold>Shock Bolt</>. FIRE to shoot a bolt that explodes on any surface, dealing <debuffred>damage</> to all players. HOLD FIRE to increase the bolt’s velocity. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces.

Recon Bolt

Ability2

EQUIP a destructible <whitebold>Recon Bolt</>. FIRE to shoot a bolt that repeatedly <debuffred>reveals</> nearby enemies in range and line of sight. HOLD FIRE to increase the bolt’s velocity. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces.

Owl Drone

Grenade

EQUIP a destructible <whitebold>Owl Drone</>. FIRE to take control. FIRE again to shoot a dart that repeatedly <debuffred>reveals</> enemies.

Hunter's Fury

Ultimate

EQUIP <whitebold>Hunter’s Fury</>. FIRE to shoot a zone that deals <debuffred>damage</>. Can be fired up to two more times. Enemies hit are <debuffred>revealed</> to Sova.