Best Jett Updrafts For Sunset

Written by: Wei

26/09/2023

Mastering the intricacies of each agent is key to securing victory on the battlefield. One such agent, the high-flying, blade-wielding Jett, possesses a unique set of abilities that, when used correctly, can deliver devastating blows to the enemy team. Among her abilities is Updraft, a vertical mobility tool that allows Jett to access unprecedented lines of sight, bypass obstacles, and surprise her opponents from above.

This guide will delve into the best Updraft spots for Jett in Sunset. You'll discover not just the most advantageous spots, but also learn the correct timings, best tactics, and optimal scenarios to use these spots to maximum effect. Whether you're a seasoned Jett player looking to up your game, or a newcomer eager to harness her vertical prowess, this comprehensive guide is your ticket to becoming an airborne menace in Valorant.

Jett - Updrafts

When choosing an updraft spot, there will be many different usages for it. Such as gaining information or looking for a pick with your knives (ultimate) that allows you to be mobile and land shots. There are also attacking and defensive spots as in attacking you will be able to more likely score unpredictable kills while in defensive spots you will be looking to gain numbers advantage or gather information. Here you will find the best mixture that combines all of these aspects together, for the best Jett updrafts coming your way:

A Site

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What Does It Cover: This jett updraft on A site sunset will help you get an early peek at who’s in A lobby. Whether they are coming from spawn or mid, as long as they are playing to cross to A site you will be able to cross them before they see you coming.

When To Use It: Best used when you want to go for early picks to set your team for an advantageous fight throughout the round or when you want information on sneaky slow playing enemies.

What Makes It Good: This updraft is easy yet surprising and it will most definitely take your enemies by surprise.

Mid 1

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What Does It Cover: This updraft in mid, from A link will give you a quick direct look into anyone playing towards mid. More specifically, if anyone is playing towards B main or bottom mid you will instantly spot them.

When To Use It: Best used in scenarios where you want to aggress on enemies either because they have players advantage or retain more map control as by pushing A link you will clear a lot of space for your team.

What Makes It Good: Best part about this updraft is how quick it is for you to spot an easy kill when using it at the right timing.

Mid Top

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What Does It Cover: This second updraft on Mid might require some movement to get done but the reactions from your shocked enemies will be totally worth it. It will give you a high peek on anyone standing bottom mid.

When To Use It: Best used in rounds where enemies smoke you off on top mid and play for mid control. To do it, you need to jump and hold space on the wooden boxes in top mid and then jump + updraft to this spot.

What Makes It Good: As Jett got nerfed, nobody expects a high peek as this one, which is exactly why you will be getting those kills.

B Site

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What Does It Cover: This updraft on Market - B Site will ensure to surprise any enemy playing on B. Updrafting to this window will allow you a quick glimpse of anyone playing towards CT or back site, in a very clear manner that allows you to get kills if you spot any enemy.

When To Use It: Best used when you are in a retake scenario as this will allow you to earn free picks and possibly information on enemy in B site.

What Makes It Good: This updraft is quick and unexpected, especially that the map is new this grants you easy grounds to be used.

B Site Early

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What Does It Cover: If you ever wanted to hit an insane clip going on your sneaky flank, this will be one way to do it. Specifically to any enemy on B main, you can catch them off guard before their flank utility go off at you.

When To Use It: Best used in flank scenarios where you are hunting enemies from behind whether they have utility to spot you or not.

What Makes It Good: If enemies had set an alarm bot or trip to stop you from flanking, it will be at the entrance of B main and this updraft will dodge it allowing you to still surprise them.

Pro Tips

Always ask your teammates for help when using such updrafts as flashes, baits or even sage wall boosts can help you immensely to get your job done.
When your ultimate is not online, it is still viable to perform any of the previous updrafts but for a different purpose as you see fit. If that meant gaining information, depending on the scenario that could be a good play.
Make sure to not immediately updraft at a certain spot after popping your ultimate, as if you do so enemies might expect it since most players activate their ultimate and updraft right away. Instead, activate your ultimate at the start of the round to give yourself a room of unpredictability.

Keep in mind that enemies can hear your updraft in certain spots if you are not too far away from them, thus, making it harder for you to get the kill but it still is an advantage to your position as they need to react.

By bolding “space” you will enable Jett’s passive ability which makes you float in the air. This can be beneficial in scenarios where you need more time to hit your target, so you can float instead of falling right down after your updraft. However, this also makes you more vulnerable to utilize it well.
If you press your jump button at the same moment you use your updrafts that will make you fly higher.
With the newest Jett nerfs, you will only have one updraft which seems impossible to play around with. However, if you focus on keeping up momentum and with good movement you will be able to retain spots that will still catch most of your enemies off guard.