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Best Sova Lineups for Beginners on Ascent Map in Valorant

Best Sova Lineups for Beginners on Ascent Map in Valorant

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 7, 2025, 13:04 IST

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Sova's abilities like Recon Bolt and Shock Dart are instrumental for gathering enemy information on Valorant's Ascent map. Key lineups for A and B sites help efficiently reveal enemy positions or stop spike plants. Proper practice and team communication enhance their effectiveness.

Best Sova Lineups for Beginners on Ascent Map in Valorant

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Sova is one of the best agent choices for gathering information in Valorant. Through his Recon Bolt and Shock Darts, we can reveal enemy positions or deal damage from a distance. On Ascent, a map with many open areas and long sightlines, using right lineups can help your team to clear the round. Learning a few Sova lineups might seem difficult at the start, but beginners can start with a few simple ones.
In this article, we will cover some easy Sova lineups of Recon Bolt and Shock Dart, which will be quite beneficial for you and your team.

SOVA LINEUPS ASCENT - VALORANT

Best Sova Lineups on Ascent Map in Valorant

Sova Recon Bolt Lineups for Ascent

Here is a list of the best lineups for the agent that you can perform on the Ascent map:

Ascent A Site Default Scan
- Stand in A Main, near the large wooden door.
- Aim at the top of the archway leading into A Site.
- Charge one bounce with full power and release.
- This reveals enemies hiding near the default plant and generator.
Ascent B Site Backsite Scan
- Stand near B Main, close to the box.
- Look up towards the top left of the B Site wall.
- Charge one bounce with full power.
- This scans enemies hiding at the back site and market entrance.

Best Sova Shock Dart Lineups for Ascent

The following are the shock dart lineups that you can try for the agent:

Ascent A Site Default Plant Denial
- Stand in A Heaven (rafters above A Site).
- Aim at the roof near the center of the site.
- Charge one bounce with three bars of power.
- This stops enemies from planting at the default spot.
Ascent B Site Post-Plant Lineup
- Stand near B Main, by the attacker spawn entrance.
- Aim at the top of the B Site wall.
- Charge two bars of power, with one bounce.
- This lands near the spike and can damage defenders trying to defuse.

Tips for Beginners

These lineups might look difficult to use at the start, but with proper practice in custom games, they will give you perfect information. While using these lineups, make sure you have proper team communication for the best results and proper timings. Remember to be unpredictable; don't just use the same lineup spot for your Recon Bolt.
Mastering these lineups will help you play Sova better on Ascent. With time, you can also learn advanced lineups and become a strong initiator for your team. These lineups will help you win rounds with ease.

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