Best Vyse Thorns Lineups On Ascent

Written by: Wei

05/04/2025

Vyse is one of the newer agents in the game, although she has been out for a while it’s still rare to see someone utilizing her to her maximum capability. In this guide, we will show you the best Vyse Thorns lineups that you could use on both attacking and defending sides.

We will give you a detailed explanation of where the lineup lands, what it’s for, and most importantly: how to do it. Most of them will be simple and straightforward, so no worries! Let’s head into the best Thorns lineups on Ascent:

Defending Side

A Site - Defense

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This lineup will land on Mid Link from B site. This is incredibly useful if you suspect enemies to play on middle or if you just want to use it so you can comfortably walk up and take control of the area.

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To do it, come against the corner on Tree, and aim your crosshair on the leaf next to the branch as shown in the picture. Then, throw your lineup. It will land in about 2-3 seconds.

Attacking Side

A Site - Attack

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This lineup is amazing if you plan to push A site. It covers one of the most crucial angles and most difficult one to deal with, which is A heaven. Throw it before you execute, and activate it as you walk out into site.

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To do it, simply come by next to the Green Boxes on A lobby and aim your crosshair just as shown in the picture. Then, do a normal throw.

Mid - Attack

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Some may not see the use behind this lineup, but it is incredibly useful on the attacking side. If you want to cross mid, or would like to creep closer and make it harder for enemies to peek you, this is the lineup for you.

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To do it, come in Mid Link, aim your crosshair just under the end of the lining on the metal plate of the walls and do a jumping throw.

B Site - Attack

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On B site, this lineup will make it very easy to execute as it will hit market. Even if it’s usually smoked, you’d want a molly there as enemies can easily walk out and catch you off guard.

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To do it, simply come over on B main and aim your crosshair through the window. Do a normal throw. Your position may not matter as much in this lineup, but try to replicate the picture with all the lineups shown.

Vyse Pro Tips

Vyse’s wall is a very versatile ability. It’s not just used to defend a site, but also to detect flanks on the attacking side. When you place the wall, it will alert you if anyone walks through, working like a perfect Cypher trip.
Your flash can be placed through walls. So even through a thicker wall you could still place it and use it. Although it has a little bit of time before it activates so you will not be able to use it as a fast paced flash.
Remember that your abilities can still deal damage to you, so make sure you understand Vyse’s mechanics to not get caught off guard from your own abilities.
Enemies can still move through your thorns (Molly) if they shift (walk) so make sure you are aware of that. It will make no sound if enemies are just walking through your molly.
Because your flash is made to be set up, you can use the flash with your gun out which makes it incredibly powerful especially when you’re defending a site. Use that to your advantage.
Your ultimate blocks enemies from using primary weapons. But they can still use pistols and ultimates, so beware from a Jett or an ulted Chamber that will peek you after your ability has hit them.
Try to not waste your abilities on attack until you’ve secured a plant on site. As before, it is difficult for you to get value without lurking. As a Vyse, you should lurk or set up for post plant with your abilities on the attacking side.