Valorant recently unveiled KAY/O, the 16th agent and fourth initiator, through a revealing trailer showcasing his versatile kit. From competitive play, KAY/O's Icebox lineups for post-plant frag throws have exploded in popularity. These utility plays excel for retakes and delaying defuses, leveraging his explosive Fragment (C ability) that sticks and detonates repeatedly for devastating area denial.

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With years of high-rank experience, I've refined these post-plant lineups for Icebox A and B sites. They minimize early defuse risks while your team watches flanks, buying crucial time to swing the round.
After spike plant, reposition to A main near the stairs. Listen for the first defuse beep to rule out fakes, then execute:


Move to B short post-plant and wait for the initial defuse beep, confirming it's legit. Follow these steps:
These battle-tested lineups from pro-level scrims prevent aggressive defuses and create winning opportunities. Perfect for climbing ranks.
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