In the world of Valorant, Viper is portrayed as a top chemist from the United States. Her outstanding expertise in chemistry grants her unique abilities on the battlefield, specifically the skillful deployment of various toxic weapons. This unique ability has made Viper a well-known figure. From a character design perspective, Viper's image exudes an aura of mystery and coldness.

Viper is known for her cold and ruthless nature, always ready to deliver a lethal blow to her enemies during combat. In terms of skill strength, Viper's capabilities are quite impressive. Her toxic attacks do not rely on common Radiant energy but are instead released through a hand-held emitter. First, there's the Snake Bite ability; once Viper equips the chemical launcher, pressing the fire button will shoot out a chemical container that shatters upon impact. This seemingly ordinary container, after breaking, leaves behind a pool of highly damaging chemical solution. This pool not only inflicts direct damage to enemies but also applies a vulnerability effect, making enemies more susceptible to damage in subsequent battles.
Next is the Toxic Screen ability. After using this skill, Viper equips a gas emitter. Pressing the fire button again will throw it, and once placed, it remains until the end of the round. It's worth noting that players can also lightly toss the device by pressing the secondary fire button. When the skill key is pressed again, the device consumes fuel to generate a cloud of toxic gas. This skill is highly practical and versatile, allowing players to reuse it multiple times based on the situation. Even after picking up the emitter, it can be redeployed.

The Poison Cloud ability is equally unique. Once Viper equips a terrain-penetrating gas emitter, pressing the fire button deploys a line of gas emitters. Pressing the skill key again consumes fuel to create a wall of toxic gas. This skill can be used multiple times, such as at the beginning of a round, to influence the battlefield for a period. However, it's important to note that the position of the Poison Cloud is crucial; if it's too isolated, it may not be effective. Additionally, at the end of a round, the Poison Cloud can sometimes play a key role in dividing the battlefield. Players can strategically use the Poison Cloud to split the battlefield in half, making it difficult for enemies to approach.
Finally, there's the Toxic Orb ability. After equipping the orb, pressing the spray button releases a cloud of gas that restricts the vision of players within its range, putting enemies at a disadvantage. The gas also applies a decay effect. Players can also hold down the skill key to dissipate the gas early, allowing for flexible control of the skill's effects based on the battlefield situation. In practice, players need to master some practical tips based on the characteristics and effects of these skills.

For example, when using the Poison Cloud, it's important to open and close it at the right time and to carefully choose its location. Viper's ultimate ability, once activated, essentially wins half the round due to its large coverage area, making it difficult for enemies to avoid. The high concentration of smoke keeps enemies in a state of limited vision, and the continuous debuff effects weaken both their attack and defense. If lucky, players can even use this skill to directly eliminate enemies. Therefore, whether on offense or defense, this skill can be cleverly used for planting or defending sites.

Playing Viper in Valorant mainly involves coordinating her skills. As long as players familiarize themselves with and master the characteristics and usage methods of Viper's skills, they can bring great overall effectiveness to the team.