The Best Fade Lineups For Fracture

Written by: Wei

09/04/2023

Fade is a versatile initiator agent in Valorant, equipped with a powerful set of abilities that can gather information and control the battlefield. One of her 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 Fade lineups that can be used on various maps in Valorant, each with its own specific purpose and application. Today we will demonstrate the best Fade lineups for each key location on the map Fracture that will enable you to utilize her 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 Fade while playing Fracture.

Fade 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. She 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 Fade 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 Fade's lineups on attack:

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This lineup will reveal many spots that you need to be aware of on A site. That includes Sands, CT and some of site and possibly top site.

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To do this lineup, come to this corner in Dish, place yourself as such, and then

Just throw your haunt.

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This lineup is perfect for clearing anyone playing close A main and is especially useful against operator players.

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To do this lineup it’s very simple, comes to right corner of the barrier, (if the barriers are up use them for reference) and stick yourself to it, then aim at that corner just as shown in the picture.

And then, jump throw your haunt.

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This is the god perfect reveal for B site. It lands very high on site, revealing the most common positions that defenders take. It will reveal everyone on Green Boxes, Site, Tower Peek and Arcade. It might not reveal default.

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To do this lineup, align yourself against the corner of the metal boxes and then try to find that little corner edge of the leaf just like in the picture. Aim right there, and then

Jump and throw your haunt.

Fade Lineups - Defending Side

It might not seem inevitably clear how important an initiator like Fade is on defense, but the reality is you play a key part in winning even defensive sides. Utilizing her 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 Fade:

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To defend A site, it’s very important to gather quick and easy information on the enemy team. That’s why this lineup is perfect, it’s easy and it can be done on the go. It’ll assure that one of the enemy’s has to react to it and it can be a perfect distraction if you have a teammate peeking from A main.

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To do it, simply come on Ropes, any spot you’d like to stay on, and then throw your haunt. It will open the doors and reveal everyone on A main.

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This is the all-time perfect reveal for B lobby. It will give you quick early information that you can always rely on to reveal executes to B sites, and it lands really high off the ground making not easily destroyed. It reveals everyone on B lobby and possible ones walking up B main.

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To do this, come against the green boxes and stick yourself to the leftist you can. Then, look at this exact pixel shown in the picture and make sure you

Jump and throw your haunt.

Fade 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 Fade:

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To retake A site, you will need a good reveal that can cover up the dangerous areas you cannot pay attention to at all times. This retake haunt will take care of everyone on A main and possibly top site or stairs.

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While it might seem complicated to do this haunt, it’s actually very easy. Come to this area on A site CT, and then aim at that spot of the tall building. Aim just as shown in the picture,

And then RUN until the redline and jump throw your haunt.

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To retake B site, here’s a quick and simple reveal that will take care of everyone playing site. That includes green boxes, tower peeker, default and even B Main. It does not reveal Arcade though.

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To do it, simply come to this corner in Canteen, and walk slightly to the left until you have line of sight to this exact spot. And then,

Just throw your haunt.