How many Valorant maps are there?
Riot’s tactical First Person Shooter (FPS) title, Valorant, is now in its second year. Over the course of time, new maps have been added to the pool in a bid to shift gameplay and reinvigorate the player base. Each Valorant map has its own personality and characteristics that define gameplay on that map.
There are currently 8 maps total for Valorant, 7 of which are in the active map pool (meaning playable in the Competitive and Unrated game modes). Split is currently inactive, awaiting revamps to the map.
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Known for its unique three-bombsite layout, this tricky map requires absolute coordination from the defense, especially as you find yourself spread thinly to cover every entry point. It is an essential map for any avid Valorant fan to master, with the tug-of-war approach necessary for attackers and defenders to emerge triumphant.
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Site anchors beware, this trickster map is the infamous playgrounds of deceivers such as Omen and Yoru. Twin teleporters allow quick rotations from one end of the map to the other, however, tight chokepoints and entry ways also make it a bastion to enter. A notoriously difficult map to play, learning this map could be key to increasing your winrate.
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The defunct rejected elder brother of maps, Split was characteristic for its towering heights overlooking both bombsites. Infamous for the strength of the defense side, there was no more feared map for its upset potential. Multiple angles to check, height elevations, tough entry ways, it was either a love or hate extreme for most players.
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The bread and butter of Valorant. Most Valorant players would agree, this is the best map, or one of the best to play. Simple clear design lent well to multiple avenues of approach. It is a staple for any Valorant player to learn. Shine on this map, and you are well on your way to becoming a full-fledged Valorant star.
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Met with frigid responses on release, this Artic-themed map revolves around tricky lurks and timings. With the twin bombsites greatly separated, it presents a long trek for defenders and attackers alike to rotate. Ratty positions in the scores of hiding places on this map can reward one with a rotation cut-off. However, beware, long sightlines on this map allow the OP to shine on it.
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The ultimate test of your Aim Labs proficiency, Breeze is a map that rewards excellent aim. However, the massive scale of the map also benefits lurkers and OPs. Mastering the timings and executes can allow one to quickly shut down or take sites before the other side can even respond.
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Hate it or love it, it is here to stay. The dreaded four-way map sees difficulty for defenders to properly fortify against. With quick rotates for attackers via a central zipline, it is a uniquely challenging map to master.
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The newest child, Pearl makes it name from the underwater locale it is based in. It takes inspiration half from Haven and the other from Split in that multiple entryways challenge defenders, while attackers wrestle with difficult elevated sightlines and chokepoints.
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There are currently 8 maps total for Valorant, 7 of which are in the active map pool (meaning playable in the Competitive and Unrated game modes). Split is currently inactive, awaiting revamps to the map.
What are the Valorant Maps?
Haven
Image credit: Riot ValorantKnown for its unique three-bombsite layout, this tricky map requires absolute coordination from the defense, especially as you find yourself spread thinly to cover every entry point. It is an essential map for any avid Valorant fan to master, with the tug-of-war approach necessary for attackers and defenders to emerge triumphant.
Bind
Image credit: Riot ValorantSite anchors beware, this trickster map is the infamous playgrounds of deceivers such as Omen and Yoru. Twin teleporters allow quick rotations from one end of the map to the other, however, tight chokepoints and entry ways also make it a bastion to enter. A notoriously difficult map to play, learning this map could be key to increasing your winrate.
Split
Image credit: Riot ValorantThe defunct rejected elder brother of maps, Split was characteristic for its towering heights overlooking both bombsites. Infamous for the strength of the defense side, there was no more feared map for its upset potential. Multiple angles to check, height elevations, tough entry ways, it was either a love or hate extreme for most players.
Ascent
Image credit: Riot ValorantThe bread and butter of Valorant. Most Valorant players would agree, this is the best map, or one of the best to play. Simple clear design lent well to multiple avenues of approach. It is a staple for any Valorant player to learn. Shine on this map, and you are well on your way to becoming a full-fledged Valorant star.
Icebox
Image credit: Riot ValorantMet with frigid responses on release, this Artic-themed map revolves around tricky lurks and timings. With the twin bombsites greatly separated, it presents a long trek for defenders and attackers alike to rotate. Ratty positions in the scores of hiding places on this map can reward one with a rotation cut-off. However, beware, long sightlines on this map allow the OP to shine on it.
Breeze
Image credit: Riot ValorantThe ultimate test of your Aim Labs proficiency, Breeze is a map that rewards excellent aim. However, the massive scale of the map also benefits lurkers and OPs. Mastering the timings and executes can allow one to quickly shut down or take sites before the other side can even respond.
Fracture
Image credit: Riot ValorantHate it or love it, it is here to stay. The dreaded four-way map sees difficulty for defenders to properly fortify against. With quick rotates for attackers via a central zipline, it is a uniquely challenging map to master.
Pearl
Image credit: Riot ValorantThe newest child, Pearl makes it name from the underwater locale it is based in. It takes inspiration half from Haven and the other from Split in that multiple entryways challenge defenders, while attackers wrestle with difficult elevated sightlines and chokepoints.
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