Mastering Viper's Snake Bite lineups on Split for post-plants and retakes can turn the tide in clutch rounds. As a top controller, Viper dominates with her acid pools, toxic clouds, and protective walls, embodying a ruthless predator in chemical warfare.
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Viper is a fierce, confident agent who thrives on instilling fear in enemies while supporting her team with calculated toxicity.
Snake Bite
Equip the Chem Launcher and fire a canister that shatters on impact, spreading a damaging chemical zone. Enemies inside take damage and gain Vulnerable debuff, doubling incoming damage for 2 seconds after leaving the area.
After planting on A, position at A main near the sewer pipe and listen for the first defuse beep to confirm it's real. Viper experts time the Snake Bite to maximize poison spread and health denial.
Execute the lineup like this:
Post-plant on B, move to main B near the middle door and wait for the defuse beep. Precise placement ensures optimal decay and denial.
These lineups minimize early defuse risks, letting teammates watch flanks while delaying the spike—buying precious seconds to secure the round.
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