Viper vs. Harbor in VALORANT: Which controller is better on Ascent?

VALORANT’s meta controller currently features five agents, allowing players to work around different types of visual coverage or create unique strategies for attack or defense.

Players often choose a controller depending on the general play style for each particular map. Riot Games’ tactical shooter does not restrict the use of different agents, though.

The most popular controlling agents in VALORANT are Brimstone, Vipers, and Omen. Although both Harbor and Astra show some limitations in their utility kits, they can significantly help specific maps and team formations.

However, in the Ascent map, if we compare Viper and Harbor, it isn’t easy to choose between them. Read on to learn which agent to choose and take advantage of their full potential in Ascent.

About Ascent

Ascent is a map set in a place inspired by the Mediterranean; it has a mix of melee and ranged combat zones. It is one of the most miniature maps in the game and is famous for its fast-paced and intense gameplay.

The map is known for its tight angles and choke points, making it difficult for players to navigate and predict enemy movements. The objective of the promotion is to place or disable the Spike, a bomb-like device.

Pros and cons of Viper

Viper has abilities that allow it to control the battlefield and disrupt the enemy team’s movement.

His abilities are great for area denial and choke point control. In addition, his Smoke can block vision, making it difficult for the enemy team to navigate.

In addition, his Poison Cloud ability can damage and disorient enemies, making them easy targets for his team. Finally, with his Toxic Gas abilities, he manages to make his enemies come out of their hiding places, making it difficult for them to advance on the map.

You must remember that his abilities consume a lot of energy, so you must use them carefully and strategically. On the other hand, they are not very effective in melee combat. As a result, some players find it challenging to use their abilities, as they require proper timing and positioning.

Overall, Viper is a potent agent with a unique play style that can be used to control the battlefield. However, it also requires much energy management and proper use of its abilities to be effective.

Pros and Cons of Harbor

Harbor is considered a hunter because of his abilities; at the right time, he can give advantages to the team.

The flexible ability, High Tide, allows him and his teammates to feint and rotate very quickly. In addition, some of his skills that go through pairs can be used to avoid spike damage.

In addition, his ultimate ability is beneficial, as it allows him to locate the hidden enemy, which gives him the advantage of an initiating agent.

Although his fundamental skills, Cascade and Cove, are limited, they can help the team quickly enter some places and plant without damage.

On the other hand, it poses a significant disadvantage: Harbor’s kit is not strong enough to block an aggressive push on defense. Players should keep in mind that this agent is bent by water.

Which is better

Both agents can be used in the game; it depends on your style and knowledge of each other’s abilities.

On the Ascent map, players are often faking to one location and then quickly rotating to another. You should keep in mind that, Viper’s toxin screen is not flexible enough for this type of strategy.

On the other hand, Harbor’s flexible abilities can help your team move quickly.

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