Variations between Lotus and Haven

Each maps share a three-bombsite structure, however the similarities finish right here.

Lotus has been one of many extra fascinating new maps within the sport because of its three-bombsite structure. That’s not to say different just lately launched maps, corresponding to Fracture and Pearl, are unhealthy maps; there’s simply one thing completely different about having to defend three bombsites as a substitute of the standard A Web site-Center-B Web site structure many tactical FPS gamers have gotten used to through the years.

Lotus shouldn’t be the primary of its form in VALORANT, as an older map in Haven has already given gamers a style of what it’s wish to Assault/Defend three completely different bomb websites in a single map.

In case you are desirous about using the identical techniques you utilize on Haven when Attacking or Defending Lotus, you’ll have to suppose once more – refined but vital variations between these two maps fully separate the 2 when it comes to technique.

Haven Overview

Haven is arguably probably the most visually pleasing maps in VALORANT, that includes lush greens and delightful Japanese structure that give off a really enjoyable vibe.

The map provides a really difficult gameplay dynamic for the Attacking and Defending crew because of its three-bombsite structure.

The three bomb websites on the map make Haven an exhilarating and thrilling map to play in, regardless if you’re on the Defending or Attacking facet.

A-site

A web site on Haven incorporates a extra conventional structure with two entrances, a default plant spot in the midst of the location, and an elevated vantage level in Heaven.

For those who squint your eyes, you may even see a little bit of resemblance between the Haven A-site and Mirage A-site from CSGO, because the sightlines are pretty comparable between these two maps when wanting from Heaven or Palace, respectively.

Whereas there are tons of covers that Defenders can use on A-site, the Attacking crew ought to nonetheless have the sting on A-site.

A easy smoke at A-Heaven and the doorway resulting in Defender Spawn ought to simply block off the Defending crew’s sightlines towards the bomb web site.

If the Attacking crew performs their playing cards proper post-plant, the Defending crew ought to have near zero likelihood to retake the bomb web site, as the one method to rotate to A-site is thru the predictable and slim entrance at Defender Spawn.

B-site

B-site is a nightmare to regulate as an Attacker in VALORANT, as there’s solely actually a technique towards B-site – the B-site Entrance.

Not like A-site or C-site on Haven, the Attacking crew is not going to have a secondary lane they will use to flank the enemy crew on B-site. It additionally doesn’t assist that B-site’s entrance is principally a choke level the place Sentinels corresponding to Sage, Chamber, Killjoy, and Cypher can simply damage the Attacking crew’s entry towards B-site.

With that stated, Controllers corresponding to Omen, Brimstone, and Astra can simply block off A-Hyperlink and C-Hyperlink to disclaim the Defending crew’s imaginative and prescient towards B-site and make B-site entrance considerably extra manageable for his or her crew.

C-site

C-site might be the simplest bombsite to Assault on Haven because the Attacking crew has the choice of pushing C-Storage and C-Lengthy concurrently. The one actual problem is pushing by way of C-Lengthy’s lengthy and slim chokepoint.

Publish-plant ought to be a breeze as properly because the Attacking crew can merely plant the Spike for a C-Lengthy post-plant play. The C-site’s open skybox permits for simple post-plant Viper molly lineups or Sova Shock Darts.

The Defending crew has it fairly simple as properly, due to the quite a few platforms and canopy they will use to catch the Attacking crew off guard. (The world behind C-Default, C-Platform, and C-Logs shortly comes into thoughts.)

The Defending crew additionally has the benefit at Spherical Begin since they’re given an prompt sightline towards C-Lengthy from C-Default even earlier than the barrier drops.

Lotus Overview

Each map in VALORANT options what the devs name a ‘Dynamic Aspect’ that assist give maps their very own distinctive id.

Bind has its Teleporters, Fracture has its lengthy zip strains, and Lotus has the Mechanical Rotating Doorways, breakable wall, and silent drop.

Lotus’ Dynamic Parts mix to provide gamers a contemporary tackle the three-bombsite map expertise that they’ve come to know from Haven, giving the brand new map a definite gameplay expertise that separates it from Haven.

A-site

Attacking A-site Lotus will probably be troublesome, however the Attacking crew will probably be enormously rewarded for his or her efforts. Gaining full management of the A-site is not going to solely give the Attacking crew an entire bombsite to play with, however it additionally provides them entry to rotation lanes at Defender Spawn.

A-site on Lotus is similar to A-site on Haven as each maps function an elevated platform (A-Rope and A-Heaven on Lotus and Haven, respectively) and two entryways that the Attacking crew can use to enter the bomb web site.

On Protection, the Defending crew ought to play aggressively at A-Foyer and deny the Attacking crew management of the breakable door as a lot as doable.

With that stated, enjoying inside A-site can also be an excellent possibility, because the bombsite provides a ton of canopy and off-angles for Defenders.

B-site

Attacking B-site on Lotus is so simple as laying down smokes on the Higher B space/A-Hyperlink/C-Waterfall and dashing in with some assist out of your teammates’ flash talents.

B-site on Lotus is a small and comparatively easy area that provides little or no for the Defending crew relating to cowl, as the entire cubbies and angles are concentrated towards the B-Principal space.

Nonetheless, this additionally works towards the Attacking crew, as they’re principally sitting geese in the event that they attempt to defend the Spike post-plant from inside B-site.

C-site

C-site is arguably probably the most troublesome bombsite to assault Lotus. The Defending crew has a transparent sightline benefit towards C-Foyer early within the spherical, permitting the C-site Defender to identify and report an incoming Attacker push towards C-site.

Issues don’t get simpler for the Attacking crew upon entry on C-site as a result of multitude of hiding spots inside C-site that the Defending crew can use to catch incoming Attackers off-guard.

Publish-plant for the Attacking crew could be very difficult as properly because the solely sightline they will use post-plant to protect the bomb is from C-Mound.

Haven Versus Lotus

It’s simple to mistake Lotus for one more Haven-like map simply because it shares an analogous structure to the latter. Nonetheless, a small but essential distinction between this pair of three-bombsite maps is sufficient to change how the Attacking and Defending sides on the map are being performed.

In a current Twitch stream, VALORANT Coach Woohoojin shared the easiest way to play Lotus and the way the brand new map differs from Haven.

The primary distinction between Lotus and Haven is the mid-round choices for the Attacking crew. On Haven, the Attacking crew can have no selection however to again off and rotate to a unique bombsite when their preliminary try to regulate a bombsite is met with resistance.

Whereas this looks as if a innocent and apparent transfer for the Attacking crew, the Defending crew can use the delay to flank the Attacking crew whereas their teammates maintain them off the bomb web site.

On Lotus, the Attacking crew can shortly rotate to a different bomb web site by way of the breakable door in A-Hyperlink or the Mechanical Door connecting B-site and C-Mound if an preliminary try to regulate a bombsite is proving troublesome.

On Lotus, in the event you five-stack push A and also you encounter friction and might’t push, you possibly can merely push B with out rotating again.

Woohoojin on the primary distinction between Haven and Lotus.

As well as, Woohoojin means that groups stack and play A and C to bait the enemy crew into enjoying aggressively (flanking, for instance). Since there aren’t a ton of flank corners on Lotus, the stacked Attacking crew can gang up on aggressive Defenders simply.

Like Cousins

On Haven, the Attacking crew should decide to their push or threat having the Defending crew creep up on them from behind. On Lotus, the Attacking crew can use different connecting routes between bombsites as a plan B when their preliminary push proves unsuccessful.

Apart from having three bombsites every, Haven and Lotus are very completely different maps that require a very completely different set of methods to win. For now, the professionals are discovering a ton of success on the brand new map by way of full-stacking and pushing A-site or C-site on Lotus.