Evil Geniuses’ player, Corbin “C0M” Lee, showcased an exceptional performance with the agent Sova at VCT Champions 2023. Despite Sova’s declining popularity in the meta, C0M’s mastery of the Russian archer breathed new life into the character.
C0M’s utilization of Sova’s ultimate ability, Hunter’s Fury, was particularly impressive. While this ultimate is typically easy to predict and avoid, C0M managed to secure 22 kills with it throughout the tournament. By gathering information from his team and anticipating enemy positions, he used Hunter’s Fury proactively while maintaining a safe distance from the action.
In addition to his stellar use of Hunter’s Fury, C0M displayed impeccable placement of recon darts and shock darts. His synergy with his team was evident on every map where he played Sova. Notably, his standout performance came during the match against Paper Rex, where he achieved an average combat score of 304 on Ascent.
Sova has long been considered a niche agent with a high skill ceiling, often overshadowed by other initiators like Skye, KAY/O, and Fade. However, C0M’s success at VCT Champions 2023 proves that Sova can be a formidable pick in the right hands.
Interestingly, C0M’s performance with Sova prompted other teams to adjust their compositions to counter EG’s strategy. This further highlights the impact he had on the meta during the tournament.
As one of VALORANT’s oldest agents, Sova’s decline in popularity is understandable. Many teams have found other initiators more suitable for their playstyles. Nevertheless, C0M’s exceptional showing at VCT Champions 2023 suggests that Sova may see a resurgence not only in professional play but also in regular matchmaking.
If you specialize in the initiator role and have yet to master Sova’s recon dart techniques, now is the time to do so. C0M’s performance serves as a testament to the agent’s potential when wielded by a skilled player.
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