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Sentinels in Valorant are adept at area control and information gathering, responsible for defense and support within the team. Thus, playing as a Sentinel can have a high skill ceiling, requiring a combination of skill characteristics and map terrain. Different Sentinels have distinct functionalities, and choosing the right character can effectively restrict enemy movement. To help new players get started quickly, below is a detailed introduction on how to play and choose Sentinels.

Currently, the recommended Sentinel characters are four: Sage, Viper, Cypher, Killjoy, and Sova. The core strength of Sage lies in precisely blocking key passages. When placing the Ice Wall, you can adjust its tilt angle; for example, on the B point passage of "Split," placing the Ice Wall at a 45-degree angle can simultaneously block the main road and the right-side small door, forcing enemies to detour for up to 7 seconds. Her ultimate ability, "Resurrection," should be used cautiously: when a teammate dies behind cover at the spike site, confirm that the enemy is reloading before resurrecting them to avoid your teammate being immediately focused. The Healing Orb (E ability) can affect teammates behind walls, allowing you to heal a low-health teammate through a wooden box without exposing yourself.

Viper excels in using toxic gas. Her "Poison Cloud" ability, when thrown, creates a persistent damage zone where enemies inside will continuously lose health and be slowed for 5 seconds. Her ultimate, "Viper's Pit," releases a large area of toxic gas, covering the entire spike site, suitable for delaying enemy plant time during defense. When using it, pay attention to the placement of the gas, trying to cover the paths the enemy must take, such as the A point entrance of "Breeze."

Cypher's specialty is information gathering. His "Spycam" ability, once placed, can monitor an area and alert you when enemies are detected. After marking an enemy with the Spycam, he can immediately use his linked abilities: if the enemy is in an open area, release the "Cyber Cage" to automatically track and attack, or if they are behind cover, direct a teammate like Sage to shoot through the ice wall. His ultimate, "Neural Theft," can disable enemy abilities within range for 8 seconds, useful against enemy ultimates like KAY/O's "Null/CMD." Make sure to prioritize securing high ground to install the Spycam at the start of each round to avoid being passive in the mid-game.

Killjoy's "Turret" ability, when placed on the ground, will bind and reveal the position of an enemy for 2 seconds upon triggering, lasting for 10 seconds. Her ultimate, "Lockdown," automatically tracks and damages enemies, suitable for use in narrow terrains like the alley in "Bind." A key technique is the "Double Trap": first place a conspicuous Turret at the spike site entrance to lure the enemy into shooting it, then set up a second invisible Turret in a blind spot, increasing the success rate by 60%.

Breach's "Aftershock" ability can disrupt defusal. After planting the spike at C point on "Haven," place the walls on either side of the spike, so that when the enemy attempts to defuse, the walls will push them out of the defusal range. The "Flashpoint" ability can create a high-throw flash: when attacking A point on "Breeze," jump while hugging the wooden wall, aim at the corner of the roof, and release the flash to bounce it onto the small platform, blinding any snipers crouching there. Before placing the "Fault Line" ability, predict the enemy's path—when defending the pipe passage on "Bind," throw it at the lower right corner of the vent, and the fault line will cover 80% of the passage, dealing 25 damage per second to any enemy who triggers it.

The key to playing Sentinels in Valorant is to choose the character based on the team composition and map. For the defense, choose Viper or Killjoy, and for the offense, choose Sage or Cypher. By mastering the techniques of area control and information gathering, Sentinels can become a solid backbone of the team, helping to secure victory. Practice the placement of abilities and familiarize yourself with the map terrain to maximize the effectiveness of Sentinels.