The newest VALORANT map, Abyss, has been out for a couple of weeks now, and players are already starting to learn the best Killjoy setups and find out why she’s near the top of the VALORANT agent tier list. This article will explore the best lineups and setups for Killjoy on the map Abyss.
Killjoy setups for defense on Abyss
Defense is where Killjoy shines on VALORANT. Her kit is set up to stop enemies from taking space for free with her Turret and Swarm Grenades. This works the same on Abyss, a map that has tight entry points for both sites, making Killjoy a dream agent to select for this map.
A site
Let’s start with the A site. Having KJ or any form of Sentinel will work wonders for this site, especially now we’re in Episode 9. The only real way to get onto this site is through A main. By placing Swarm Grenades at the site’s left and right access points, they will either be forced to back off or walk through your utility together, almost always resulting in death.
Alternatively, you can place the left molly on top of the box to the left of the entranceway. This will be more toward head level, and they will enter the site. Because that part of the site is a common spot, offensive players must check it before entering the site, so placing a Swarm Grenade there will wreak havoc on the enemy team.
There are one of two solid options for your turret when defending the A site. If you do not have a mid-player, having the turret mid will provide coverage for you and let your team know if an enemy is lurking in the mid part of the map.
Realistically, Killjoy players will want their turret on the site for an extra layer of protection. Although you don’t have to play in A tower, having your turret there will force the enemies to kill that or take a lot of damage.
B Site
For B site, there are a few variations to choose from when setting up your utility. But the main setup we are going with involves setting up a Swarm Grenade and Alarm bot on the ramp, followed by a Swarm Grenade at the start of the drop area. This way, you are hiding in plain sight, and once the utility is triggered, you set off both grenades and pop out for a quick kill.
This allows your team time to rotate to the B site to aid in the defense. A grenade on the drop area will also slow the enemy team from making it across quickly. The enemies will either be slowed to the point where they can’t jump or lose a lot of health walking through the Swarm Grenade.
For the turret, we recommend placing it in the B link to provide cover from flanks from mid-bottom. Your turret isn’t needed on the B side because there isn’t any great place to put it without it being killed easily. Killjoys‘ turrets have the best time when they’re difficult to kill.
Offense with Killjoy
This is where it gets tricky for KJ players when attacking on Abyss. A tower and B short are two of the only good post-plant spots on Abyss. For B, you’ll plant the Spike on the left side, where you can see it from the back of the map, and you’ll have grenades and alarm bots placed around the spike to make it easy for you and your teammates to kill them off.
For A tower, you have the high ground, and you can plant the bomb either in the corner of the boxes or in the open on the bridge. Enemies must aim higher while you have a great line of fire when moving outwards.
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