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The September 17, 2026 Valorant game-sense puzzle

The question

Cypher (nAts) is about to get smoked off in B main of Ascent. What is his next play?

Explanation (spoiler)

All of these could have been correct answers, however, I want to emphasize the cypher's (nAts) game sense to quickly get a swing to see if he can catch an opponent off guard.

As the smoke is blooming into animation, there is a second where nAts can see through the smoke. This will most likely catch the enemy off guard. This is a likely advantageous fight instead of a random 50/50 engagement.

Notice how we holds an off angle for the B site stairs walk in instead of swinging until he notices the enemy smoke about to drop.

Pros will ALWAYS try to fight favorable engagements and avoid 50/50s as much as possible.