Best Phoenix Molly Lineups For Split

Written by: Weeii

28/08/2023

As any seasoned Valorant player will attest, the tactical depth and versatility offered by the game's various agents can dramatically shift the tide of any match. Among these agents, Phoenix, with his unique molly ability, has emerged as a favorite for many. His dynamic playstyle, combined with the right lineups, can effectively dominate the game's strategic landscape. But, the million-credit question is - what are the best Phoenix Molly lineups on Split to maximize your success rate?

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the most effective and game-changing Phoenix Molly lineups that the professional scene has seen. From the utility-centric to those designed purely for executes, these lineups promise to give you the edge, whether you're grinding the ladder or duking it out in high-stakes tournaments.

We will dissect each lineup in terms of its positioning, utility, timing, and its compatibility with other agents' abilities. Additionally, we will provide you with pro tips on how to best utilize Phoenix’s utility kit and the agent in varying in-game situations and map locations, so you can outmaneuver your opponents every step of the way.

Phoenix Molly Lineups

Phoenix’s is not the highest dealing damage Molly in the game. However, what makes it unique is how fast and versatile that piece of utility is, allowing you to combine your kit a lot more fluidly to achieve more in-game. With the usage of Phoenix molly lineups that the pro scene has witnessed, you will be able to play Phoenix like a professional and show your opponents who’s boss. Here it comes, the list of best lineups you can use in your next match:

A Site - Default

What Does It Cover: This molly on A site will land directly on the default planting spot for A heaven ensuring to get off any enemies trying to defuse the spike.

When To Use It: Best used in a post plant scenario where you reposition yourself towards A heaven to take advantage of the planting spot. As you do that, this lineup will allow you to stall and buy yourself time.

What Makes It Special: This molly hits 2 birds with 1 stone as it allows you to deal damage and reposition yourself to maximize your chances of winning the round.

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To do this lineup, come over towards A ramp, right around this spot and aim your crosshair just as in the picture, then jump and throw your molly.

A Site - Ramps Peek

What Does It Cover: This molly will land directly on the ramps peek ensuring to stop anyone from peeking A ramps into A main.

When To Use It: Best used when you are executing A site but you do not want to get peeked or caught off guard by a player on A ramps which happens often.

What Makes It Special: This molly usually stalls players giving you time and space to push and you can double up to push towards it and flash any opponent standing there.

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Simply come over next to the coffee shop on A main, aim your crosshair above the building ledge and then run + jump + throw.

Mid - Vents

What Does It Cover: This molly will cover the hiding spot on Mid or the peeking + hiding spot on Mid Vents, giving you 2 variations that you can use as you see fit.

When To Use It: Best used whenever you are executing mid and you need to clear corners or to stop Vents from peeking unpunished, this lineup got your back.

What Makes It Special: From this position on Sewers Mid you will be able to use 2 different mollies for 2 different kinds of plays which makes you a versatile player.

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Simply come over in front of the wooden box on Mid and aim above it, throw your molly and it will clear the metal box. Aim a bit to the right and jump throw your molly and it will clear vents.

B Site - Default

What Does It Cover: This molly will land straight on the default planting spot for B main (Garage)

When To Use It: Best used in a post plant scenario as it allows you to stop any enemy from defusing while retaining a safe position on B Garage.

What Makes It Special: This is a quick and versatile lineup which ensures that you don’t get timed or outplayed by opponents.

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Simply jump and throw your molly aiming at the spike’s direction from beind the metal box on Garage and you’re good to go.

Pro Tips

Phoenix’s Molly is versatile, it travels quickly but drops down after a certain amount of time limiting its travel distance. Unlike other mollies, you will need to know where and how your molly stops in order to use it most efficiently.
When playing Phoenix, you should always combine your mollies with other utilities that you have in your kit as flashing after can grant you easy free kills, this is how the agent is meant to be used.
Don’t feel shy to ask your teammates for any piece of utility such as reveals, astra pulls, or deadlock’s lock as it helps you guarantee kills or at least, deal devastating damage that will help you through the round.
You can always use your molly or wall to heal if you received any sort of damage through the round, it is not a must to use your utility in a certain place or spot as it is entirely up to you.
Keep in mind that Phoenix’s molly deals damage slower than other similar abilities in the game which gives room to work with for opponents, as long as you understand the timing of your ability you will still be able to shine through and earn kills easily.
The molly is your main ability, meaning that every time you get 2 kills you will be able to use it again allowing you to combine heals, lineups, and multiple different usages as long as you keep fragging.
Your molly’s damage will not transfer through walls, if it is placed on top of A Heaven it will not hurt anyone on Under, unlike some other abilities in the game. So it’s important to keep that in mind.