The upcoming agent and duelist, Iso, has caught the attention of VALORANT players with his lethal assassin abilities. His kit, designed to rely on precision and confidence, was officially revealed yesterday, and the gameplay footage released today showcases the importance of honing your aim in preparation for his arrival.
Iso’s Double Tap ability is a key component of his kit, emphasizing the need for precise shots. Activating this ability triggers a focus timer window, similar to Jett’s dash timing window. During this “flow state” window, killing or damaging enemies generates energy orbs. Shooting these orbs grants Iso a shield that absorbs a single instance of damage, whether it’s a powerful Raze ultimate or a minor shot from a Classic or Skye’s dog. As long as the focus timer remains active, Iso can continue to deal damage, generate orbs, and shrug off damage. The focus window resets when he shoots an orb.
The abundance of orbs during intense gunfights provides a significant advantage to skilled VALORANT players. The gameplay trailer showcases gunfights that resemble highlights from an Aim Labs Gridshot routine, highlighting the importance of precision and mechanical skill.
While Iso’s ultimate ability has garnered attention, it is Double Tap and Contingency that are crucial to his team contribution. Skilled Iso players can utilize Double Tap to stay alive indefinitely, while the Contingency shield proves valuable for blocking off angles.
Although his impact in professional and competitive play is yet to be determined, it is highly likely that Iso will achieve impressive stats across various ranks once he joins VALORANT in Episode Seven, Act Three on October 31st.
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