The Best Sova Lineups For Pearl

Sova is a versatile initiator agent in Valorant, equipped with a powerful set of abilities that can gather information and control the battlefield. One of Sova's key strengths lies in his ability to set up precise lineups, which are pre-determined locations where his abilities will land. These lineups can be used to clear out areas, gather information, and even secure kills.

There are many different Sova lineups that can be used on various maps in Valorant, each with its own specific purpose and application. Today we will demonstrate the best Sova lineups for each key location on the map Pearl that will enable you to utilize Sova’s kit to the maximum of its ability and ensure the highest chances of winning. 

These lineups will cover all the important aspects such as attacking, defending, and even retaking. Whether you’re a veteran player or just starting out on the agent, this guide will be a step up and great help for your gameplay on sova while playing Pearl. 

Sova Lineups - Attacking Side 

While initiators are often associated with duelists, they play in a completely different way and adapt various possibilities than what a duelist player would. Sova is classified as an information initiator, unlike the flasher initiators who are more focused to find ways to flash for their duelist’s entry, you as a sova try to find the gaps in the enemy team and gather information that your team can use to open and execute sites a lot more effectively. Here’s how you can utilize Sova's lineups on attack:

A Site: 

Starting out on A site, this is an exceptional lineup as it will land on the house building of art’s where it’s really high and defenders might not be able to break it before at least a ping. This dart will reveal anyone on art and backsite but it won’t reveal defenders hiding such as in dugout. 

To do this lineup, it’s very simple. Come over to this corner against the wooden box. Then, look at the bottom left edge of this lamp and align your crosshair just with it as shown in the picture above. 

Then, shoot a one charged dart. 

B Site: 

This arrow will take your executes on B to another level. It’s fast and easy, making it the best suit for hard rushes into B site. Make sure you clear close B long before using this arrow, as you don’t want to end up getting peeked by defenders. This dart will reveal everyone playing on Screens and site but it won’t reveal defenders on B halls or far in CT and link. 

All you need to do is come over to this corner on B long, align yourself with it then peek slightly until your vision with the B pillar is as such. Place your crosshair in the middle leaning towards the right side and, 

Shoot a full charged one bounce dart. 

Mid:

This arrow is perfect for executing Art. Not only does it reveal everyone there, it also allows you to wallbang from your spot on A lobby if you pinged any enemies. This will reveal everyone on art. It won’t reveal defenders on A connector. 

Just come in A lobby and find that window. Look at the roof, and

Then shoot a fully charged dart. 

Another arrow that is extremely useful to push double doors, which is arguably the most precious part of the map that rewards those who get control of it. This dart will land high on the wall of Double Doors and it will reveal everyone playing there. It won’t reveal anyone on Connector or towards Link to B site. 

To do this lineup, simply come to this corner and find this line. Then line yourself up against it. 

After that, turn around and find this little plate like circle. And line both of your diamonds (bounce icons) with the spike above that plate shape just like shown in the picture. 

Then shoot a one charge dart. 

Sova Lineups - Defending Side

It might not seem inevitably clear how important an initiator like Sova is on defense, but the reality is you play a key part in winning even defensive sides. Utilizing Sova’s ability kit to gather as much information as you can on the attacking team’s positioning and moves can be the game changer and lead to victory. Here are the best lineups to defend and gather early information with Sova:

A Site: 

Similarly to the lineup you used when attacking art, now you will pay the karma due as a defender on A site. This will reveal everyone on A lobby and can give you the information you need to determine what steps you’re ought to do next against your enemies. 

Simply come here on art, and find line of site to that building on A lobby through the crack on Art’s wall. 

Then, aim at it and shoot a fully charged dart.

B Site: 

Into B site, this lineup is best done as you’re rotating from A. It will grant you the information you need on B long just perfectly as you rotate through the normal route from Mid Connector. 

To do it, just try to come into a position where you can find line of sight to pillar on B long. You don’t need to stop, you can shoot the arrow while you’re moving and make sure it’s 

A Fully charged dart. 

Sova Lineups - Retakes 

Retaking is a part of playing defense, but it reverses the roles as after you’ve lost site it’s almost like you’re attacking to open site again. With that, you need proper lineups and knowledge to corner attackers and ensure your team gets the lead when it comes to positions and info. Here are the best retaking lineups for Sova:

A Site: 

This retake arrow will take attackers off guard. Usually, sova’s reveal on site when retaking but this lineup will come into A main revealing everyone who’s playing for post plant. But It won’t reveal anyone on site. 

Firstly come to this corner on A connector and align yourself with it 

Then, look up and line up your drone logo with the edge of those spikes on the building. 

Then, shoot a double charged dart. 

B Site: 

This is the best retake arrow for B site. It will reveal everyone playing towards B long, default and site. It won’t reveal anyone playing B halls. 

Firstly come into this spot and find the pipe line on the right and then stand against it 

Here’s where the precision comes, find this logo on B heaven’s wall and you will want to line up the tip of your arrow with this second spike of the logo. 

This is how it will look like,

Then perform a one charged dart.