How to play Killjoy in Valorant Operation Energy? What are the skills of Killjoy in Valorant Operation Energy?

In Valorant, KAY/O is the preferred agent for many new players. The reason for this preference lies in the fact that KAY/O not only has a rich and diverse set of playstyles, but mastering how to play KAY/O in Valorant actually just requires understanding his abilities, as he can adapt to various combat scenarios. Even if players have not yet reached a high level of proficiency with him, KAY/O can still be effective in battle.

First and foremost, KAY/O's Turret ability deserves mention. Since this skill is free, it is often used very frequently in combat, which means players need to pay extra attention to it. KAY/O's turret has a 180° attack range, providing decent firepower support to some extent. However, the sides and back of the turret are almost completely blind spots, requiring players to find a good orientation when building the turret. In actual combat, the role of the turret goes far beyond simple damage output; it acts more like a keen intelligence gatherer, helping players obtain important information about the enemy.

Especially on the defensive end, including during the spike defense phase, the turret plays a crucial role. When it comes to formulaic defensive strategies, placing the turret in an open view at the spike site ensures that when enemies enter, they will be quickly locked onto by the turret, revealing their positions. At the same time, the turret will attract enemy fire, allowing players to decisively engage in gunfights, taking advantage of the favorable conditions created by the turret, making the advantage very clear. Besides the Turret ability, KAY/O's other skills also have powerful effects.

Take the Automarker ability, for example. Players can accurately determine the possible directions of enemy attacks by observing the map in the upper left corner, relying on their understanding of the map and predicting enemy attack patterns. If a turret is placed at a key position, such as the red box location, it functions like a silent alarm. This method of judgment is almost applicable to any offensive scenario on any map. Additionally, KAY/O has another skill that leans more towards information gathering.

This skill can cleverly work in tandem with the previously mentioned turrets. When used together effectively, they can achieve long-range kills, attacking enemies before they even realize it. It can also be used to block unattended points. For instance, when guarding point A, if there are relatively fewer people at point A and one point may be ambushed from another, this skill can be placed at the other point. This way, it can silently monitor the surrounding information and coordinate with the previous output skills.

The Nanoswarm ability, on the other hand, can cause explosive damage. In practice, the Nanoswarm is usually placed slightly ahead of the Sentry ability because the Sentry can detect the enemy's approach in advance. When the Sentry triggers, it means the enemy is within sight, and combining this with the vulnerable effect from the Sentry, the Nanoswarm's explosion can easily deal significant damage or even directly eliminate the enemy.

Players can also cleverly place it near the spike site. When enemies attempt to plant the spike, the Nanoswarm acts like a sudden trap, delaying the enemy's progress. However, it is essential to note that although both these skills can achieve long-range concealment, enemies can still see the original form of the gadget and destroy it if they get close. Therefore, when using this remote reconnaissance and demolition tactic, players must carefully select relatively hidden positions for placement.

The advantage of the ultimate ability, Zero/Point, lies in its extremely low difficulty to use. For example, when entering a site, if players are unsure about the number of enemies, they can release this ability from a safe position where it can cover the spike site. In the following 13 seconds, as long as the ultimate is not secretly destroyed by the enemy, all enemies within the circle will be immobilized. Once the immobilization is triggered, entering the site for the enemy is almost a guaranteed kill. Similarly, using the ultimate while defending can also delay the enemy's entry time.

Now, you should have your own ideas on how to play KAY/O in Valorant. If you wish to further master the usage techniques of this character later, you can delve deeper into learning about fixed placement points, as there are relatively safe placement points in both offensive and defensive situations.