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Viper's ultimate and abilities in VALORANT Poison Cloud (Q) - Create a toxic gas cloud that obstructs and decays all who enter.Toxic Screen (E) - Create a Wall of Toxic energy that obstructs vision and decays all who touch it.Snakebite (C) - Launch a canister that shatters upon impact, creating a toxic zone that damages all those standing on it.Viper's Pit (X)

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One of the agents in VALORANT<\/em> with the most “toxic” ability kit is actually one of the most useful agents in virtually any team composition, Viper.<\/p>

Her abilities and playstyle revolve around zone control, reducing the vision and health of enemies to weaken them, and making them vulnerable to a barrage of bullets\u2014not to mention, obstructing their vision and communicating in the process.<\/p>

Here’s a comprehensive guide to playing the “toxic” controller agent Viper.<\/p>

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