Best Gekko Flash Lineups On Haven

Written by: Weeii

31/08/2023

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, Gekko, with his unique Flash 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 Gekko Flash lineups on Haven to maximize your success rate?

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the most effective and game-changing Gekko Flash 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 Gekko's Flash and the agent in varying in-game situations and map locations, so you can outmaneuver your opponents every step of the way.

Gekko Flash Lineups

Gekko’s Flash is unique as opposed to other abilities of a similar kind in the game. Other flash abilities are instant and they miss one key advantage of Gekko’s flash which is giving away information. These lineups will be spots where your flash will spot as many enemies as possible giving you maximum benefit for a specific play. Here are our best collected flash through spots:

A Site - Long

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What Does It Cover: This flash on A lobby will destroy your enemies as it takes a long peek into everyone playing A long or trying to progress / aggress on you. It is best used against operator players.

When To Use It: Anytime you need to clear A long, whether to take control or as a set up of your default game plan, this flash will be your go to option as it flashes and gives you information on any enemy sneaking up there.

What Makes It Special: By throwing your flash this way, you will be able to pick it up again and use it for other plays throughout the round.

A Site - Short

What Does It Cover: This flash on A short will devastate any enemy trying to take control of Short or even pursue an execution through this area as it flashes anyone on A lobby and short.

When To Use It: Best used when you hear steps coming towards you as you defend A short, use this flash and then peek with it to get free kills.

What Makes It Special: Best part about this flash is that enemies will more than likely be distracted and you peeking with it can add tons of pressure giving you kills at ease.

B Site - Mid

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What Does It Cover: This flash might not seem useful except that it clears the entirety of middle. Whether it be someone peeking from B site, or coming out of Garage, this lineup got your back.

When To Use It: Best used as you try to gather information on flanks or aggressive defenders or to retake space that you have lost while trying to execute another site. This flash is safe and incredible for set plays.

What Makes It Special: It is an incredibly good option as the flash will fall back to you where you can safely pick it again and use it any time later on the round.

C Site - Long

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What Does It Cover: This flash on C site is the best aggressive defensive flash as it blinds anyone on C long or C cubby as long as they are peeking out of it.

When To Use It: Best used when you hear many steps coming up on C long, this flash allows you to take a safe peek and potentially earn your free kills with no worry.

What Makes It Special: Since the flash will hit the wall and bounce back from it, it gives it a unique duration as long as it’s not broken which can be the reason you win a round or get some kills.

C Site - Garage

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What Does It Cover: Throwing this flash from Garage will blind anyone in mid whether it be on grass or peeking out of window.

When To Use It: Best used if you are trying to gather information or take a quick peek scoring a kill here or there.

What Makes It Special: This flash will hit against the Garage door and bounce back to you, so after you have done your bloodshed you can simply pick it again and move on to your next play.

Pro Tips

Keep in mind that Gekko’s Flash works quite differently. The main advantage of your flash is the ability to gain information; you can do that by looking where the flash lining went so you can determine enemy locations.
Players can still dodge the flash by taking cover or running out of its radius. This makes it tricky but luckily, it is really hard to dodge a Gekko flash and if it is to be dodged you will at least hear the enemies repositioning.
The Gekko flash makes a sound when it detects someone before shooting the flash, sometimes, enemies can run out of its radius but the flash would have still made a detection noise. Pay attention to that in order to know if the area is clear or not.
Always remember to ask for accompanying utility from your teammates as it can be a tremendous help for your own set of plays with Gekko. Especially in post-plant scenarios.
You can always reuse your flash by trying to pick it up again. This can be an important and game-changing habit so make sure you always pick your utility when it is safe to do so.
Never use your flash if you do not plan to capitalize on it. Each flash lineup/spot given in this guide is provided with clear instructions and when/where it is best to be used, following that you will ensure your utility usage is always top-notch.
Aside from teammate utility, you can always use your own abilities to assist your flash after clearing position. For instance, you can always pair the flash with a molly to punish an enemy hiding in a certain corner or to further clear it if the flash does not get there.