Controller

Viper

The American Chemist, Viper deploys an array of poisonous chemical devices to control the battlefield and choke the enemy's vision. If the toxins don't kill her prey, her mindgames surely will.

Role Information

Controller

Controllers are experts in slicing up dangerous territory to set their team up for success.

Agent Guide

Overview

Viper controls the battlefield with an array of poisonous chemical devices that can split sites and punish pushes. Her fuel-based utility requires strategic management but can create oppressive zones of control.

Playstyle

Play Viper as a methodical controller who excels at site executes and post-plant scenarios. Manage your fuel efficiently and use your utility to create safe spaces for your team while denying space to enemies.

Team Synergy

Excellent with agents who can capitalize on enemies forced out of your utility. Works well with sentinels for lockdown and duelists who can play around your screens.

Best Maps

Exceptionally strong on maps like Icebox and Pearl, where her walls can effectively split sites and her orb can control crucial chokepoints.

Pro Tips

Learn lineups for Snake Bite post-plant denial
Use Toxic Screen for fast site executes
Poison Cloud can be picked up and reused
Viper's Pit is powerful for both attack and defense

Agent Details

Playstyle

Vision Control Specialist

Development

Developer Name Pandemic

Base Content No

Abilities

Poison Cloud

Ability1

EQUIP <whitebold>Poison Cloud</>. FIRE to throw. ALT FIRE to lob. REACTIVATE to consume fuel to create a <whitebold>toxic</> smoke that <debuffred>decays</> enemies. Can be picked up during BUY PHASE.

Toxic Screen

Ability2

EQUIP <whitebold>Toxic Screen</>. FIRE to send forward and place a line of emitters. REACTIVATE to consume fuel to create a <whitebold>toxic</> vision-blocking wall that <debuffred>decays</> enemies.

Snake Bite

Grenade

EQUIP <whitebold>Snake Bite</>. FIRE to launch. On landing, create a zone that grants <debuffred>vulnerable</> and deals low <debuffred>damage</> to all players.

Viper's Pit

Ultimate

EQUIP <whitebold>Viper’s Pit</>. FIRE to form a large <whitebold>toxic</> vision-blocking cloud that <debuffred>decays</> enemies inside. HOLD ACTIVATE to cancel the cloud.

Toxin

Passive

Viper’s <whitebold>Toxin</> continuously inflicts <debuffred>decay</> when enemies come in contact. Passively recharge fuel over time.