Best Cypher Setups On Sunset

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a seemingly unwinnable situation in Valorant, where the enemy knows every corner you're hiding in? Or maybe you're that one Cypher who can't figure out how to place your tripwires and cameras in a way that'll actually help your team. Don't worry; you're not alone. We've all been there. That's why we're diving into the art of the perfect Cypher setups on Sunset!

Whether you're new to this stealthy sentinel or you're looking to step up your game, this article is your go-to guide for creating setups that'll have your enemies scratching their heads. We'll break down the best spots for your gadgets, help you master timing, and teach you how to be the surveillance wizard your team desperately needs. By the time you're done reading, you'll be trapping enemies and gathering intel like a pro. 

Cypher Setups And Lineups

Not only will be diving into specific Cypher setups to use on this map, but we will also cover some important lineups and plays that you can make using your utility. This will go over timings, attacking and defensive game styles, proper decision-making, utility usage and more. Here are the best and most optimal ways to benefit from playing a sentinel like Cypher during your games: 

A Site Hold 

What Does It Cover: This specific setup will help you hold your guard on A from every position possible. Covering up Elbow and main and retaining control over the default planting area, you will be a nightmare to deal with for any duelist.

When To Use It: Best used when you know enemies split their force into A elbow and A main, therefore this all-purpose setup will serve you best trying to hold your site on lockdown.

What Makes It Good: Best part about this setup is how versatile it is allowing for various gameplans and multiple counters if enemies get to pass your utility. 

To do it: Place your tripwires on A Elbow and A main with any variation you’d like. Place your cages on top of the green box and on default. Finally, place your Cam anywhere on site where you would like to get most information about enemies. 

Mid

What Does It Cover: It isn’t often that you think about going Mid as a Cypher, is it? Well, here you will aim to cover all mid chokes points and place your camera to help your teammates explode and take crucial mid control.

When To Use It: Best used in eco rounds where you need to demand map control by asserting aggressive plays.

What Makes It Good: This setup is very simple yet rewarding when done right. 

To do it, run in mid as soon as the barriers drop and throw your cages on both of the choke points. Then, place your Cam on the little window next to Top mid and let your teammates roam free in mid. 

B Site Cage 

What Does It Cover: This Cage on B site will help you create an amazing one way for you to take advantage of playing on site. This will target anyone on B main.

When To Use It: Best used when you are aiming to get one-sided duels to your favor before enemies think about cross to site.

What Makes It Good: It’s a very easy yet amazing one way and it eases the process of fighting multiple enemies at once. 

To do it, come over to this spot in front of B main and throw your cage while aiming just as in the picture. There you go! 

B Site Hold

What Does It Cover: This setup on B site will create forever lasting memories for anyone trying to cross your site. Covering the right and left side and aimed to get you instant kills.

When To Use It: If you have multiple fast duelists on the enemy team this could be an ideal setup to use as it isolates the enemy’s team attacking line.

What Makes It Good: By using your cage as personal cover, you can take down anyone who goes down into your trip and go unpunished. 

Place both of your trips on the right and left side of site, your cam at the top wall back site and your cages on B main and stairs. 

Pro Tips

• As a Cypher, you should always prioritize hiding spots when playing site. You are a sentinel, there are very little scenarios where it’s reasonable for you to peek mid or die first in your team. Always look for positions to keep yourself last alive on site fighting until the very last bit.
  
  
• During the buy phase, you can pick up your cages when thrown incorrectly. So if you ever miss a lineup before the round starts, don’t worry, just pick it back up and give it another shot before the round starts. When it does, you will be only able to activate it instead of taking it back.
  
  
• To get the most benefit out of your utility, always focus on combining your kit’s abilities together so you can create immersive plays. Such as combining your trip wire with a cyber cage, this allows for a one-sided duel where you can see and shoot enemies that don’t know about you.
  
  
• Make sure you always alternate between your setups as if you do it repeatedly enemies can get used to it and counter your gameplan. Switching up your wire or cam positions can be a huge game changer as it adds a lot of unpredictability for you.
  
  
• As a Cypher, your goal is to defeat the attacking line or delay them from getting site control for as much as possible so your teammates can rotate. This means you should always place your utility to retain early control of site, even if you are alone. There are exceptions such as when enemies have ultimates that heavily counter you.
  
  
• Be creative with your setups and plays, you don’t need to follow a specific rulebook when playing Cypher. Instead, you should innovate and try new things every now and then to figure out a perfect playstyle for you.
  
  
• Remember to pick up your utility when you can as it can be insanely helpful late rounds such as picking up your cam or trip wires when you know enemies are on the opposite site so you won’t be getting use of them unless you re-use it somewhere else.