How to play Neon, the new fast agent of VALORANT

VALUABLE Patch 4.0 introduced many exciting changes to the game, including the addition of Neon, a new Duelist agent. The first Filipino character to join the list has an electric skill set and is perfect for aggressive players who like to engage enemies.

Understanding how to use Neon effectively is relatively simple, but you’ll have to practice to avoid wasting her effective abilities. Let’s dive into her gear before learning the best way to use the new character quickly.

Neon’s ability

• Fast lane – The ability Fast Lane allows Neon to activate two lines of energy on the ground that extend forward. Walls create a barrier that blocks enemy vision and deals damage to enemies if they pass through. Players can shoot through walls, but the lack of vision can help teams navigate large open areas.
• Relay pin – Neon’s Relay Bolt skill creates a throwable beam of energy that bounces once before exploding. Lightning discharges electricity on every surface it touches, causing enemies caught in the blast to concussion.
• High Gear – The High Gear skill increases speed for a short time. Players can also use the alt-fire button to activate the electric slide, perfect for escaping dangerous situations. The boost will recover over time, while the slide is reset after two kills.
• Finally: Overdrive The ultimate skill Overdrive activates Neon’s full power, creating a bolt of lightning that can quickly kill multiple opponents. Players have high movement accuracy while the ability is active, meaning they can move around as needed to fight. The ultimate has a short duration, so use it when you can.

Understanding how to use Neon

Neon has one of the most unique kits in VALUABLE. She can outmaneuver most other agents (aside from Jett) and is the perfect choice for players looking for a fight. But there are a few things to remember before rushing into battle blindly.

The Fast Lane ability creates a path not only for Neon but her team as well. Use this to your advantage when pushing sites. It creates a good amount of coverage, especially in open areas. Just remember that you are not bulletproof between walls, and enemies can still hit lucky shots.

Combining the Rapid Lane skill with the High Gear speed boost can be deadly. Neon can place his walls and run through them to enter enemy positions or quickly enter a location. The High Gear ability also makes it easy to switch between positions, allowing Neon to quickly and effectively support teammates.

Relay Bolts are a great way to soften or distract enemies before pushing into an area. Remember that it electrifies every surface it comes into contact with, so you can find multiple concussion lines hiding. Neon can also use his speed boost to take advantage of concussion enemies and help ensure easy picks.

Don’t forget Neon’s ability to slide because it can save you in tough gunfights. Just remember that the weapon you equipped when you activated the sprint is the weapon you will have when you run out of slides. The last thing you want to do is put the Classic into a Vandal fight.

The slide also resets after every two kills. This means you have to constantly engage competitors to fill your slides. Most of Neon’s abilities are for skirmishes, so avoid sitting in corners and hiding deep.

Ultimate Overdrive is one of the deadliest skills in VALUABLE, but only if you can hit. The skill deals a significant amount of damage and can kill enemies within seconds. This ability also resets after every kill, meaning talented players can wreak havoc on an entire team if used properly. But players can still take you down while the ultimate is active, so efficient movement is important while casting.

Neon has the perfect skill set for players who love to move and be first in a gunfight. It may take her some practice to master, but her learning outcomes are low. Remember that retreat is an option and escaping with your life is better than having your team outnumbered.

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