Ever since patch 11.00 was released, the Corrode map has been added to the ranked play of VALORANT. But it takes a smart strategy and equipment to master it. You’ll learn the best agents and tactics to win the game on this challenging map.
Essential Strategies for Dominance on Corrode
There are many ways to get to Corrode. Here are top strategies to assist players in defeating their opponents.
Gaining mid control on Corrode is crucial. It rattles the opponent’s strategies and allows the attacker to pivot fluidly between sites. It offers lots of chances for lurking, applying map pressure, and rotating quickly without much risk.
Maximize the Power of Odin
Overlooking the Odin on Corrode could be a major oversight. Odin is very strong because of the many wallbangable spots in the map. Well-known streamer and ex-coach Connor ‘Sliggy’ Blomfield stated that this might lead to further changes from Riot. Until then, spam the Odin and reap the benefits.
As with every map in Valorant, there are teams lineups on Corrode. Using Sova’s Recon Bolt, Killjoy’s Nanoswarm, etc. provides important info and can help you outsmart the opponents. Post-plant situations are the times where a site retake becomes especially difficult.
Deploy a Double Sentinel Setup
The double Sentinel strategy works well on maps like Lotus and Split but shines on Corrode. This configuration ensures coverage for the site and open areas, allowing players to stack elsewhere. Deployment of forces in unnecessary areas across the battlefront will hamper the opponent’s battle plan.
Coordinate Utility Usage Wisely
Corrode’s architecture promotes deceptive gameplay. Make sure you deploy your utility with care. If all your resources go to one place, you can’t control the map. Moreover, you are unnecessarily taking fights like this one. Choosing agents that work well together and give a fair amount of attacking and defending value is very important.
Top esports teams have played with different compositions on Corrode. Here’s a brief overview of the best agents to use to maximize performance.
Prime Duelists: Yoru, Neon, and Jett
Due to the sheer size of Corrode, Yoru and Neon are just effective at bouncing around sites and assisting allies. The two perform exceedingly well alongside an Operator, who provides dodges to escape tricky situations. Neon is good with breach as it allows for a quick site control. On top of that, jett is very versatile and allows for strategic compositions.
Leading Controllers: Omen, Astra, and Viper
Omen uses teleportation to strike from an unexpected angle thanks to Corrode’s assets. Astra is flexible with her use of long-range smokes and abilities like Gravity Well and Cosmic Divide. Viper’s Toxic Screen and Viper’s Pit are great tools for site control and corridor control.
Top Sentinels: Chamber, Cypher, Vyse, and Deadlock
Chamber has control with Rendezvous setups and traps for site solos. Deadlock and Cypher use their powers to gather intel and put an end to pushes. With the Arc Rose and unique Shear wall, Vyse increases control significantly.
Elite Initiators: Sova and Fade
The design of the map Corrode is great for making the most of Sova and Fade’s abilities. These agents can show positions which makes easy eliminations possible while providing an opportunity for utility combinations of killjoy and viper. Sova is a more casual-friendly agent due to how easy he is to use, compared to Fade.
Knowing these tricks and agent picks will help players get that winning edge on Corrode as well as help the team get the win.