Raze: Duelist Explosive Entry

Master Raze's explosive entry in Valorant. This Duelist guide covers her Paint Shells and Boom Bot abilities for aggressive site take and combat.

12.6 Raze: Duelist Explosive Entry

Raze, the "Demolitionist," is a high-octane Duelist agent in Valorant, specializing in explosive ordnance and aggressive entry fragging. Her kit is designed to clear areas, deal significant damage, and create chaos, making her a formidable force when played aggressively.

Raze is synonymous with explosive power and aggressive plays in Valorant. As a Duelist, her primary role is to initiate engagements and secure opening kills for her team. Her unique arsenal of grenades, rocket launchers, and explosive robots allows her to dismantle enemy defenses, flush out entrenched opponents, and dominate close-to-medium range combat. Mastering Raze requires precise aim, excellent utility management, and a willingness to take calculated risks to create advantages for her team. Her ultimate ability, Showstopper, is one of the most devastating in the game.

Raze's Abilities:

• Q: Blast Pack: Instantly throws a satchel charge that sticks to surfaces. Detonate it to deal damage and knock back enemies. Can be used for mobility by self-propelling.
• E: Paint Shells: Throws a grenade that detonates after a delay, dealing damage in an area. Can be fired again to detonate early.
• C: Boom Bot: Equips a robot that travels in a straight line, bouncing off walls. It locks onto enemies in its cone of vision and chases them, firing at them until it is destroyed, runs out of fuel, or is activated.
• X: Showstopper (Ultimate): Equips a rocket launcher. Fire to launch a rocket that deals massive damage in a large area upon impact. Raze is slowed while equipping the rocket launcher.

Strategic Uses and Tips:

• Entry Fragging: Raze excels at initiating site takes. Use Paint Shells to clear corners and Boom Bot to scout ahead or force enemies out of cover.
• Mobility with Blast Packs: The Blast Pack is incredibly versatile. Use it to propel yourself onto high ground, over obstacles, or to quickly reposition during a fight. Mastering the double Blast Pack jump is essential for advanced Raze players.
• Area Denial and Clearing: Paint Shells are excellent for clearing tight angles, flushing enemies out of common defensive spots, or denying defuses.
• Boom Bot for Information: Send Boom Bot around corners or into common hiding spots to gather information or force enemies to reveal their position.
• Showstopper Impact: Use your ultimate to break open a site, clear out entrenched defenders, or secure crucial multi-kills. Be mindful of the slow while equipping it.
• Playing Raze on Attack: Coordinate your utility with your team. Use Paint Shells and Boom Bot to clear pathways, then use Blast Packs for aggressive entry or repositioning.
• Playing Raze on Defense: Use Paint Shells and Boom Bot to delay pushes or gather information. Blast Packs can be used for aggressive peeks or quick escapes.

Raze's Strengths:

• Exceptional at clearing utility and flushing out enemies.
• High potential for aggressive plays and entry fragging.
• Unique mobility options with Blast Packs.
• Devastating ultimate ability.

Raze's Weaknesses:

• Requires good aim and utility management to be effective.
• Can be vulnerable if her mobility or offensive utility is countered.
• Her ultimate can be difficult to use effectively if not timed well.

Raze is a high-risk, high-reward agent that can dominate games when played with aggression and precision. Her explosive capabilities make her a constant threat and a key agent for teams looking to execute fast, decisive pushes.