© Riot Games. Used under Legal Jibber Jabber.How Sova works
You do not need a complicated lineup every round: an accurate, timely recon dart is often enough.
What to do during a round
Use Recon Bolt or Owl Drone to identify the likely defender, then coordinate a trade as teammates enter.
ABILITIES EXPLAINED
Abilities & ultimate
What each ability does and when to use it in a real match.
01Basic
Owl Drone
Pilot a scouting drone that can locate and mark opposing players.
02Basic
Shock Bolt
Fire an explosive arrow to damage a hiding place or control a predictable position.
03Signature
Recon Bolt
Fire a revealing projectile to gather information around the landing area.
04Ultimate
Hunter's Fury
Fire long-range energy blasts that can pressure marked targets through the map.
When to activate the ultimate
Hunter’s Fury can punish revealed positions or interrupt objective actions; communicate the target and direction before firing.
A common mistake to avoid
A recon tool fired at an obvious, easily destroyed position can reveal nothing and consume your timing advantage.
Improve your fundamentals
VALORANT Tips Read the Volpedia tips on aiming, attacking and defending, then put the character’s abilities into practice.
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Ability names and general game rules were checked against publisher materials and version-aware references on October 27, 2026. Strategy is original editorial guidance, not a live tier list. The current client may differ following balance updates.
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