Patch 11.00 was released by Riot Games, releasing the new Corrode map directly into ranked play. Players quickly scrambled to find effective strategies. Follow these tips and agent suggestions to get an edge on this tough battleground. You should definitely not ignore these tips for advantageous gaming.
Strategic Approaches for Victory
Mid Control is Non-Negotiable
Securing mid control on Corrode can be game-changing. The attackers are able to be flexible with the movement between sites, while defenders can use it to facilitate a faster rotation, delay lurk timings and apply unexpected pressure on the enemy team.
Embrace the Odin’s Power
Ignoring the Odin on Corrode would be one big mistake. This weapon is deadly for its numerous wallbangable areas on the map. In the opinion of ex-pro coach and streamer Connor ‘Sliggy’ Blomfield, the strength of the Odin on the map may lead to some nerfs coming up. Until then, use it liberally to secure easy eliminations.
Memorise Essential Lineups
As it is for every other VALORANT map, mastering utility lineups is key on Corrode. Abilities such as Sova’s Recon Bolt or Killjoy’s Nanoswarm can give valuable info, enable fakeouts, clear common utility areas, and can help in post-plant situations. Here’s another way to phrase it:
Retaking sites on Corrode can be quite difficult, making these lineups useful.
Consider Double Sentinel Compositions
Though double Sentinel setups have been effective at Lotus and Split maps, they work best at Corrode. As a team, you can secure open areas and sites simultaneously while concentrating forces elsewhere. It also forces opponents to be careful and lose extra utility to avoid being caught off-guard.
Layer Your Utility Effectively.
Corrode offers numerous opportunities for unexpected plays. Dumping all utility in one spot greatly diminishes your chances to get map control without taking a risky aim duel. Use agents whose abilities suit both attacking and defensive strategies on the map.
Top Agent Selections for Corrode
Duelist Recommendations: Yoru, Neon and Jett
Corrode has a lot of area for Neon and Yoru to quickly go to sites and help each other. Both excel with Operators due to their escape abilities. Combining neon with breach is a great way to take control of a site and delay execution. Yoru and Neon are usually stronger picks, but Jett can still be used, especially with KAY/O compositions like Ascent.
Controller Options: Omen, Astra and Viper
Omen can teleport a lot on Corrode to surprise his enemies. His value is undeniable on both attack and defence. The professionals teams might enjoy Astra’s long-range smoke deployments, post-plant Gravity Well utility and Cosmic Divide ultimate to claim space. Viper can easily lock down a site and deny mid control with her Toxic Screen. Moreover, her Viper’s Pit ultimate covers a lot of area on a site, making it more challenging to retake.
Sentinel Choices: Chamber, Vyse, Cypher and Deadlock
Although Corrode is somewhat similar to Ascent, its multi-layered design enables defenders to modify their positioning without conceding much ground. Chamber exploits this with unexpected Rendezvous placements for kills while using traps to hold positions solo. Deadlock and Cypher utilize information-gathering skills to obtain intelligence and stop pushes. Wyse’s lethal Arc Rose flash at choke points and her indestructible Shear wall make her character highly impactful for space control.
Initiator Selections: Sova and Fade
Corrode has lots of thin walls that suit Odin spams and wall openings that are good for Sova and Fade’s utility. These agents can reveal enemies for easy spray-downs. Using Deadlock’s GravNet with Sova’s Recon Dart. Or Fade’s Haunt with Seize. It creates a powerful utility combo opportunity. While the pros may love Fade for her Prowler, Sova is still easier for the average player to pick up.