Valorant's map, Sunset, was introduced at the start of Episode 7 Act 2. Its layout received a significant refresh at the start of Episode 9 Act 3. Over the several updates, Cypher has remained a strong pick on the map, seeing play in both ranked lobbies as well as pro games.
Good Cypher gameplay is based on strong setups. In this Valorant Cypher guide, you will encounter a variety of options for placing Cypher's Spycam, Trapwires, and Cyber Cages. Mixing these up throughout a game will always keep your enemies on their toes.
Best Cypher Spycam setups on Valorant's Sunset
A-Site - Option 1
Camera Position
What it sees
A-Site - Option 2
Camera Position
What it sees
B-Site - Option 1
Camera Position
What it sees
B-Site - Option 2
Camera Position
What it sees
B-Site - Option 3
Camera Position
What it sees
Best Cypher Trapwire setups on Valorant's Sunset
A-Site Option 1
A-Site Option 2
A-Site Option 3
A-Site Option 4
B-Site Option 1
B-Site Option 2
B-Site Option 3
B-Site Option 4
B-Site Option 5
Best Cypher one-way Cyber Cage setups on Valorant's Sunset
A-Site One-Way Option 1
Where to stand
Adjust yourself in the corner where the round-start barrier is, as shown in the above image.
Where to aim
Adjust the line between the Trapwire and Cyber Cage signs in your HUD against the corner on the Radianite boxes and align it with the top of the graffiti. Throwing the Cyber Cage from this position will create the desired one-way.
Result
A- Site One-Way Option 1
Where to stand
Adjust your crosshair with the mid-point of the box in the middle of A-Site on Valorant's Sunset.
Where to aim
Adjust the middle of the Trapwire logo with the corner of the lines on the wall as shown. Throw the Cyber Cage for it to create the expected one-way.
Result
B-Site One-Way (both cages combined)
Where to stand for the first cage
Position yourself in the left-side corner of the wall of B-Site on the Sunset map of Valorant, as shown in the image.
Where to aim for the first cage
Aim your crosshair at the bottom of the overhang as indicated in the picture.
Where to stand for the second cage
Place yourself at the right corner of the wall of B-Site as shown in the picture.
Where to aim for the second cage
Similar to the first Cage, aim the crosshair at the bottom of the overhang as indicated in the picture.
Result
If Cypher is not your cup of tea, you can also check out our Killjoy guide for Valorant's latest map.
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