Is Neon strong in Valorant Episode 4 Act 1? Introduction to Neon's abilities in Valorant Episode 4 Act 1

In the Valorant Operation Energy, the character Nightraw didn't get much playtime in the early stages of the game. However, as the game progressed, her pick rate gradually showed an upward trend. From this change, one can see that Nightraw's inherent potential is coming into play. So, how does Nightraw perform? Below, we will introduce her in detail.

One of Nightraw's core abilities is to equip an Echo Mirror that transforms into Nightraw's form when activated. In combat, players can activate this mirror by shooting it, causing it to move along a certain path. Additionally, there is an auxiliary shooting method that allows placing an inactive Echo Mirror. When needed, pressing the ability key activates the previously placed inactive mirror. Besides the Echo Mirror, Nightraw also has the Catch Off-Guard ability, which lets her tear off an unstable piece of space from reality and throw it by pressing the fire button.

When this piece of space collides with a hard surface, it turns into a flashbang. The Uninvited skill further enhances Nightraw's flexibility on the battlefield. She equips a Rift Anchor, which can be shot forward through the primary fire action, while the secondary fire allows for placing a stationary anchor. When this ability is activated, Nightraw can teleport to where the anchor is located. Pressing the use key also triggers a feigned teleport, making it difficult for enemies to accurately determine her true position.

Nightraw's Ghostly Presence ability equips a mask that allows her to traverse dimensions. By pressing the fire button, she enters a unique dimension where she cannot be seen by enemies outside or affected by them. To return to the real battlefield, reactivating the ability will allow her to leave Nightraw's dimension early. This skill provides Nightraw with an extremely covert way of moving, allowing her to approach targets undetected and execute various tactical missions.

In actual gameplay, she often becomes the subject of teammates' complaints due to some of her skills' effects. For example, when using the Catch Off-Guard ability, the range and timing of the flashbang release are challenging to control precisely, sometimes accidentally blinding teammates. Or, in some situations requiring tight teamwork for attacks or defenses, if Nightraw's skill usage isn't well-coordinated, it may disrupt the team's rhythm. However, objectively speaking, Nightraw is not a bad character; she excels at cleverly using teleportation and flashes to create chaos and mislead enemies.

Take her teleportation ability, for instance; there are two different ways to use it: fixed-point teleportation and mobile-point teleportation. The duration of the teleportation is relatively long. At the beginning of the game, if teammates need Nightraw to draw enemy fire or gather information, then switch to attacking another point, Nightraw can leverage her unique advantages. She can first place a mobile teleportation point, then work with a decoy and flash to pull out. Typically, this method almost always deceives the enemy into revealing some information.

Regarding Nightraw's ultimate ability, although some players believe Wraith's ultimate is more useful because Wraith can teleport to any point, Nightraw's ultimate is somewhat more like an escape skill, and its duration is not very long. However, in specific combat scenarios, Nightraw's ultimate also has a unique role. For example, after the enemy plants the spike or when the team is unsure of the enemy's location, Nightraw can activate her ultimate, taking advantage of the fact that enemies cannot see her during this time to quietly flank or obtain critical information. If a teleportation point is placed before activating the ultimate, Nightraw can immediately teleport away after gathering the information, ensuring her safety even if discovered.

Is Nightraw powerful in Valorant Operation Energy? Of course, opinions vary. However, there are some things to note when using Nightraw, such as the flash and decoy issues mentioned earlier. Therefore, before using these skills, Nightraw must communicate and coordinate fully with her teammates.