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
Development
Abilities
Poison Cloud
Ability1EQUIP a gas emitter. FIRE to throw the emitter that perpetually remains throughout the round. ALT FIRE to lob. RE-USE the ability to create a toxic gas cloud at the cost of fuel. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED before the round starts and can be RE-USED more than once throughout the round.
Toxic Screen
Ability2EQUIP a gas emitter launcher that penetrates terrain. FIRE to deploy a long line of gas emitters. RE-USE the ability to create a tall wall of toxic gas at the cost of fuel. This ability can be RE-USED more than once.
Snake Bite
GrenadeEQUIP a chemical launcher. FIRE to launch a canister that shatters upon hitting the floor, creating a lingering chemical zone that damages and applies Vulnerable.
Viper's Pit
UltimateEQUIP a chemical sprayer. FIRE to spray a chemical cloud in all directions around Viper, creating a large cloud that Nearsights players and Decays the health of enemies inside of it. HOLD the ability key to disperse the cloud early.
Toxic
PassiveYou gradually generate and replenish the toxin that fuels your abilities. Enemies that cross through Viper's Poison Cloud, Toxic Screen, or Viper's Pit are instantly inflicted with at least 30 Decay. Their Decay level increases the longer they remain in contact with it.