Best Phoenix Molly Lineups For Pearl
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 Pearl 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 in 2023. 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 right on the default planting spot (For A Main) and it will force any enemy to get off defusing the spike when necessary.
When To Use It: Best used in Post Plant scenarios, as this molly will help you take a deep safe position on A lobby while also forcing anyone off the spike through this lineup.
What Makes It Special: The last thing an enemy would expect is a phoenix lineup to force them off the spike, which gives you the advantage as your play would be unexpected.
To do it, come over to this position on A main and aim your crosshair just at this stone like in the picture, then JUMP and throw your molly.
Mid - Art
What Does It Cover: This second lineup is for A site, more specifically Art as it lands right behind the wooden box.
When To Use It: Best used if you are pushing mid and you want to help teammates clear this tricky spot behind the wooden box which is often played by defenders to catch you off guard.
What Makes It Special: Defenders hit by this molly will have to reposition which opens them to danger from your teammates, earning you an easy assist or kill.
Simply come to A restaurant, right under this window and throw your molly through it.
A Site - Push
What Does It Cover: This molly lineup will cover the joint between A restaurant (lobby) and A main (execute to site)
When To Use It: Best used as a part of push execute (aggressive defense) on attackers to catch them off guard.
What Makes It Special: Combined with teammate utility such as Astra pull and initiator flashes or reveals, this will be the deadliest combo.
To do it, stand by the barrier on the left side and aim your crosshair at this spot of the stone pillar just as in the picture. Then, throw your molly and go ahead to execute your push.
B Site - Default
What Does It Cover: This molly lineup will directly land on the default planting spot (For Long) on B, done from B link.
When To Use It: If you are planning to retake B and enemies had planted the spike or mid-way doing so, this will be the perfect utility usage to empower your retake.
What Makes It Special: This molly is guaranteed to deal damage or earn you a free kill.
To do it, come around this area in B link and aim just as in the picture then throw your molly.
B Site - Pillar
What Does It Cover: This simple throw using your molly will cover anyone standing behind the Pillar on B long.
When To Use It: If you are executing your retake and you took control of B site, that means enemies are likely on post plant positions, this lineup will hit Pillar giving you advantage taking fights.
What Makes It Special: If there are any enemies on B pillar, you are assured to force them out of that position and that can be the change you need to flip the round in your favor.
Simply come over to this spot and throw your molly while running toward the pillar (as you aim at it)
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.
