Brimstone vs. Omen in VALORANT: Which controller is better in Ascent?

One of the most popular maps in VALORANT is undoubtedly Ascent, and choosing the suitable controller can make your team successful.

Brimstone and Omen are two very beloved controllers among the game’s agents. Both characters have unique abilities that make them powerful on the map.

However, which one is the better choice? Ultimately, it all depends on your play style and team composition, as each character has pros and cons.

About Ascent

Ascent is a map from Riot Games’ tactical shooter VALORANT. It is set in Italy, in a picturesque Tuscan town, with an open central square surrounded by winding streets and a mix of modern and classical architecture.

The map features a three-lane layout with multiple choke points, making it a challenging map for both attacking and defending teams.

The map has two main bomb sites, A and B, and both are located at opposite ends of the map, which are connected by many lanes and provide players with many movement and flanking options.

Ascent also features various verticalities and angles, making it a versatile map.

Pros and cons of Brimstone

Brimstone is an agent that stands out for his support skills, as he is an agent that can help your team in different ways.

His incendiary ability allows him to throw a grenade that, when it lands, creates a persistent area of flames that damages enemies. This skill is helpful for flushing enemies out of their hiding places or clearing sites.

Brimstone’s abilities are to control the area and provide support to allies. In addition, the skills allow you to effectively defend, control choke points, and create opportunities for your team to pinch or pressure the target.

Brimstone is a valuable addition to an attacking team. Its abilities can create openings and draw enemies out of their hiding places.

All Brimstone skills have relatively long reuse times, so use them wisely. In addition, his abilities may be less effective against scattered enemies, as they rely on dealing damage in an area rather than targeting specific players.

Pros and cons of Omen

Omen excels at disruption and confusion. His abilities allow him to teleport, blind enemies, and even cause enemy players to panic and scatter.

The Shrouded Step ability allows him to teleport to a nearby area, making him difficult to track and capture.

Omen is a powerful agent for catching enemies off guard and initiating combat; his abilities allow him to go unnoticed, make enemies reveal their positions, and give Omen an advantage in a surprise attack.

Thanks to his teleport ability, Omen can also use it to reposition himself or escape after making a move. As a result, Omen can be a valuable addition for a team that wants to play aggressively or an excellent choice for any team that needs a bit of map control.

Both agents work in Ascent

As we mentioned, it all depends on your play style and your knowledge of the abilities of this pair of agents.

Brimstone’s support abilities can be beneficial in a team strategy, as they allow him to help his teammates in various ways. However, as mentioned above, they have longer reuse times and can be less effective against scattered enemies.

On the other hand, Omen’s abilities can be very effective in the right hands, allowing him to cause chaos in enemy lines.

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