Valorant: Complete KAY/O Abyss guide

This is the only KAY/O Abyss guide that you will need to start getting those sweet frags on Valorant's new map. As Riot Games adds Abyss to their competitive map pool for Episode 9 Act 1, players must find the best ways to play their favorite agents in the most effective ways possible - and KAY/O might just be the perfect initiator for you.

KAY/O is an exciting initiator to play on Abyss, as you can make use of all your abilities to set up your team for success. Thus, gamers are looking for a good KAY/O Abyss guide to become more of a team player.

So this comprehensive guide might be useful for any KAY/O mains out there, looking to make a difference.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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How to use Zero/Point on Abyss?

Getting that early info is a crucial responsibility of the KAY/O player and your trusty Zero/Point ability is all you need. It is an invaluable tool to take space and eliminate angles for your team and you must make sure to make the most out of it.

Here are some of the best spots on Abyss for your Zero/Point:

Attacking A-site

Attacking A-site (Image via Riot Games)

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Attacking B-site

Attacking B-site (Image via Riot Games)

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Defending A-site

Defending A-site (Image via Riot Games)

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Defending B-site

Defending B-site (Image via Riot Games)

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How to use Flash/Drive on Abyss?

You can always put a flashbang to good use in Valorant. The Flash/Drive is one of the most important utilities in this KAY/O Abyss guide. All you have to do is pull the pin, line up your arc, and completely blind your opponents with ease.

That said, learning and executing lineups do demand a bit of practice, so make sure you use the images below to take your utility game to the next level.

Attacking A-site

Attacking A-site Flash (Image via Riot Games)

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Attacking B-site

Line up your crosshair as shown. Then run forward and left-click to throw.

Attacking B Pop Flash (Image via Riot Games)

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Defending A-site

Defending A-site (Image via Riot Games)

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Defending B-site

B-site early flash (Image via Riot Games)

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How to use Frag/Ment on Abyss?

The Frag/Ment is a super useful tool in your loadout. It is highly effective for flushing out enemies hiding in deep angles and can even help you control the pace of a gunfight through area control. Beyond just that, you can make full use of this ability by setting up post-plant lineups for some easy wins.

A-site post plant

Line yourself up just like the image and jump throw.

A-site post plant (Image via Riot Games)

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B-site post plant

Line yourself up as shown below and jump throw.

B-site post plant (Image via Riot Games)

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How to use Null/CMD on Abyss?

The Null/CMD is the most straightforward ability in this whole KAY/O Abyss guide. Your ultimate ability is extremely strong and can be just the push your team needs to burst onto a site and take control. There are no specific lineups or timings to learn for this ability. All you have to remember is to play with your team and to cover each other's backs.