Neon Town is a very classic map in Valorant, and this map is also available in the mobile game, with the same framework and elements. So how do you play the Neon Town map in the Valorant Origin Initiative? This article will introduce the thought process for the Neon Town map in the Valorant mobile game, discussing the offensive precautions for Area A, Area B, and the Mid. Here, we'll use "Jett" as an example, to briefly explain. The key points for other agents are generally similar, but there are some differences.
Area A Offensive
There are three main routes for advancing towards Point A: through the Metal Plate, Balcony, or directly rushing the Spike site. However, regardless of which route is chosen, the prerequisite is to control the A Hall. At the start, it's necessary to pre-aim at key positions to prevent opponents from pushing forward. If it's known that the enemy often rushes to secure the point, you can choose to counter-position from the back high ground, using non-pre-aimed spots to kill.
While pre-aiming the front point, pay attention to the second-floor metal plate. It's recommended to detour via the high ground to avoid being exposed to the enemy's common headshot line. If there's significant pressure in clearing the front point, you can call on teammates to use reconnaissance skills like Skye's dog or Sova's drone.
To advance quickly, have Reyna throw her eye first to gain vision. After successfully controlling the front point, prioritize smoking the right side when attacking the Metal Plate, then use the dash skill (Space + E) to sprint, coordinating with teammates' control abilities such as Omen's orb, Sage's barrier, and Skye's bird. Pay attention to the angle of Sage's flash, throwing it inward to avoid flashing your own team, avoiding a common mistake made by beginners.
After securing the Metal Plate, be wary of three common enemy hold points: the left box, the right balcony, and the elevator room. You can appropriately pre-fire to suppress or use smoke to block the enemy's vision. After occupying the second floor, it's suggested to prioritize flanking from the balcony, not directly pressing towards the spawn direction, as the spike site has not been fully cleared. At this time, form a crossfire with teammates to clear the point. If there are too many enemies at the spike site, you can also choose to turn to Area B from the elevator room, remembering to decisively and quickly change points to outmaneuver the enemy's defense.
The second offensive route is to directly rush the spike site. After controlling the A Hall, you still need to pre-aim the overlapping perspectives of both floors. In this case, slightly peek to gather information, confirm safety, and then gradually clear the point to prevent being killed by crossfires. After clearing the point, approach the spike site, check if there are any half-angle holds, then throw smoke and prepare to sprint. During the charge, observe the enemy's ambush points on both sides, and based on the situation, throw a second smoke as a backup, then coordinate with teammates to launch a pincer attack. Note that the right path is more dangerous, easily being disrupted by tripwires or abilities placed by the enemy.
The third route is to seize the balcony, with a similar process as mentioned above. After clearing the front point, smoke the balcony and use QE to advance through the smoke. If you judge that the enemy is holding the balcony, you can choose to carry a short-range weapon (like a shotgun) for close-range kills.
Area B Offensive
When advancing towards Area B, it's also necessary to prevent the enemy from pushing forward. At the start, you can use non-pre-aimed angles behind the barrier to counter. After confirming that the front push has been cleared, enter the B Hall, and if not entering the point immediately, especially check the left corner of the wall.
Here's a useful tip: if the enemy is accustomed to jumping and observing at the spike site, you can silently walk along the right wall slowly, effectively bypassing their line of sight to find the right moment to kill.
There are typically three ways to rush into Area B:
Right column corner: Smoke and then dash in, quickly scanning the left ambush position, using the column to briefly adjust, then clear the right balcony and the area below the second floor, and then advance to the spike site.
Left wooden screen: Dash in and directly attack the spike site, hitting the enemy's blind spot.
Fly onto the top of the screen: Gain high ground vision, clear the point, and then coordinate with teammates' skills like flashes or control to advance. Note that this route must use the EQ dash combination to avoid getting stuck due to height issues.
Mid Offensive
When advancing through the Mid, pay special attention to the enemies in the elevator room from the Ramen Shop direction. It's suggested to pull the view from the back to avoid the disadvantage of near large, far small vision. When advancing normally, clean up the nearby points in the order of pre-aim. If an enemy is detected, have a teammate smoke the elevator room, then search and clear the right boxes, preparing to attack the second floor.
When attacking the second floor, first adjust your position to avoid unfavorable angles, then gradually clear the points. After completing the cleanup, request a flash or control ability from a teammate to advance to the balcony more safely. Key pre-aim points include: window gaps, the front of the balcony, the second-floor stairs, and the right boxes.
After securing the B2 floor, you can choose to throw balcony smoke and jump in, paying attention to whether there are enemies hiding behind the boxes. If you have an ultimate, you can directly use EQ to assault and suppress. If choosing to attack the elevator room from the Mid, also stay close to the corner, waiting for teammates to provide control abilities like Sage's flash or Skye's dog, before dashing in. When jumping into the elevator room, never use the rope, as it's easy to be pre-aimed and killed by the enemy. It's recommended to make a big jump and land directly, providing a certain chance for counterattack.
The above is a general introduction on how to play the Neon Town map in the Valorant Origin Initiative. It's not difficult to say, but it's hard in practice, and it also requires默契的团队协作，这样才能让整个进攻运转开来，建议在实战中结合己方阵容及敌方布防习惯灵活调整推进路线。
