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 recreation as a result of its three-bombsite structure. That isn’t to say different lately launched maps, comparable to Fracture and Pearl, are dangerous maps; there may be simply one thing totally different about having to defend three bombsites as an alternative of the standard A Website-Center-B Website structure many tactical FPS gamers have gotten used to through the years.

Lotus shouldn’t be the primary of its type in VALORANT, as an older map in Haven has already given gamers a style of what it’s wish to Assault/Defend three totally 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 important variations between these two maps utterly 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 Jap structure that give off a really stress-free vibe.

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

The three bomb websites on the map make Haven an exciting and thrilling map to play in, regardless in case you are on the Defending or Attacking aspect.

A-site

A website on Haven includes a extra conventional structure with two entrances, a default plant spot in the course of the location, and an elevated vantage level in Heaven.

If you happen to 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 related 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 website.

If the Attacking crew performs their playing cards proper post-plant, the Defending crew ought to have near zero probability to retake the bomb website, 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 manage as an Attacker in VALORANT, as there may be solely actually a technique towards B-site – the B-site Entrance.

Not like A-site or C-site on Haven, the Attacking crew won’t 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 mainly a choke level the place Sentinels comparable to Sage, Chamber, Killjoy, and Cypher can simply spoil the Attacking crew’s entry towards B-site.

With that stated, Controllers comparable 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 best bombsite to Assault on Haven for the reason that Attacking crew has the choice of pushing C-Storage and C-Lengthy concurrently. The one actual problem is pushing by means of C-Lengthy’s lengthy and slim chokepoint.

Publish-plant ought to be a breeze as nicely for the reason that 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 straightforward as nicely, because of the quite a few platforms and canopy they will use to catch the Attacking crew off guard. (The realm behind C-Default, C-Platform, and C-Logs rapidly comes into thoughts.)

The Defending crew additionally has the benefit at Spherical Begin since they’re given an instantaneous 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 Factor’ that assist give maps their very own distinctive identification.

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 present gamers a recent 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 tough, however the Attacking crew will probably be significantly rewarded for his or her efforts. Gaining full management of the A-site won’t solely give the Attacking crew an entire bombsite to play with, but it surely additionally offers 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 website.

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 attainable.

With that stated, taking part in inside A-site can also be an excellent choice, 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 speeding in with some assist out of your teammates’ flash talents.

B-site on Lotus is a small and comparatively easy house that gives little or no for the Defending crew concerning cowl, as the entire cubbies and angles are concentrated towards the B-Major space.

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

C-site

C-site is arguably essentially the most tough 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 may be very difficult as nicely for the reason that solely sightline they will use post-plant to protect the bomb is from C-Mound.

Haven Versus Lotus

It’s straightforward to mistake Lotus for one more Haven-like map simply because it shares the same structure to the latter. Nonetheless, a small but vital 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 one of the best ways 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 may have no selection however to again off and rotate to a special bombsite when their preliminary try to manage a bombsite is met with resistance.

Whereas this looks like 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 website.

On Lotus, the Attacking crew can rapidly rotate to a different bomb website by means of the breakable door in A-Hyperlink or the Mechanical Door connecting B-site and C-Mound if an preliminary try to manage a bombsite is proving tough.

On Lotus, in case you five-stack push A and also you encounter friction and might’t push, you’ll be able to 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 taking part in 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 various connecting routes between bombsites as a plan B when their preliminary push proves unsuccessful.

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