How to Play Phoenix in Valorant Episode 5 Act 1: A Breakdown of Phoenix's Abilities

In the Valorant battlefield, Phoenix is a rising star, especially for new players just entering the game, he is a capable and unique companion, particularly for those who have not yet mastered the skills of coordinating with teammates. After understanding how to play Phoenix in the Valorant Ignition series, one can more deeply appreciate the unique charm of Phoenix. Today's introduction thoroughly reveals how to cleverly utilize the advantages of this hero.

Phoenix shows great suppression power in offense; during early rushes, he can put immense pressure on the enemy. His small skill has the miraculous effect of healing, as if carrying a small supply station with him, allowing him to replenish his health in time during battles. His ultimate ability, which grants one free death, also increases his fault tolerance. However, despite the strength of Phoenix's skill set, there are some aspects that can be troublesome for teammates.

For example, his flashbang does not distinguish between friend and foe; once thrown, nearby teammates are very likely to be blinded too. This sudden blinding effect can cause teammates to panic momentarily, affecting the rhythm and coordination of the battle. Another instance is his fire skill, which, if not used carefully, can also burn teammates. This non-discriminatory attack characteristic makes his image somewhat delicate in the eyes of teammates. Therefore, when seeing new players choose Phoenix, experienced players usually kindly remind them at the beginning of the game, hoping that newcomers will pay more attention during use to avoid unnecessary impact on the team.

His first skill, available once per round, can cast a wall of fire. This wall of fire not only effectively blocks the enemy's line of sight, making it difficult for them to see what's behind, but also deals 30 damage to enemies, while providing him with a health regeneration effect. However, due to the relatively short range of the fire wall, directly blocking a path is not easy. More often, players need to skillfully place it at key positions like corners or doors. There's also a little trick to throw the fire wall further: aim higher.

If the player moves appropriately while casting the fire wall, they can make the fire wall turn according to their wishes, thus creating more favorable terrain restrictions, further compressing the enemy's survival space. His fire area skill, which can be used freely once per round, deals 60 damage per second to enemies who step into it. When Phoenix stands in his own fire area, he can recover up to 50 HP. Compared to the healing effect of the fire wall, the fire skill has a shorter duration but allows for quick healing. If Phoenix successfully eliminates two enemies in combat, this skill will immediately refresh, meaning he can use the fire area again.

Phoenix's second skill can be used twice per round, and it is a highly tactical skill. When used, he quickly throws a flashbang, blinding units nearby for 0.25 seconds, regardless of whether they are friends or foes. The effect is most pronounced when facing the flashbang directly. Because of this, players need to spend some time practicing the throwing techniques in different directions. To ensure a fatal strike after blinding the enemy, it is recommended to follow up with rapid gunfire. It is best to use this skill in special terrains like dead ends and narrow passages, where enemies will almost certainly be blinded and have difficulty dodging.

In intense battles, Phoenix can cleverly use the principle of parabolas to turn his attacks into long-range outputs, thus dealing damage to enemies from a safe distance. When his ultimate skill is activated, the user leaves a special mark at their location. If the user is killed or the skill duration expires, they will respawn at full health, including armor, at this mark. Note, however, that it takes 1 second from being killed to disappearing, and then 1.4 seconds to respawn at the marked location. This skill effect is similar to an instant resurrection teleportation.

This concludes our introduction on how to play Phoenix in the Valorant Ignition series. If you are attracted by Phoenix, a character with powerful survival effects, we highly recommend trying him out in the actual game after reading this guide. Just remember to find a safe spot to mark in battle, ensuring a smooth resurrection at critical moments.