Players might be interested in knowing the best Clove setups and lineups on Valorant's Icebox. The Agent went live on March 15, 2024, and is the latest Controller to join the crew. As this role is one of the most crucial in each game, knowing how to use Clove's abilities effectively is necessary.
While Clove's kit is different from that of a conventional Controller, it still has effective smokes and a tactical grenade. This article will tell you how to use their Ruse and Meddle abilities on Valorant's Icebox.
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.
Best Clove setups and lineups for attacking on Icebox in Valorant
Best Clove attacking smokes (Ruse) on A-Site Icebox
While attacking A-Site on Icebox, Clove should smoke the backside ramp and Screen side.
Tactical map view
How the smokes look
Best Clove attacking smokes (Ruse) on Mid Icebox
Tactical map view
Smoke #1 (Mid-cross)
This smoke is effective if you wish to cross into Tube or pass under it without the enemy team finding out.
Smoke #2 (Boiler)
This Ruse is effective if you wish to get a tactical advantage while fighting through the window in the tube.
How the smokes look
Best Clove attacking smokes (Ruse) on B-Site Icebox
While attacking B-Site on Valorant's Icebox, Clove should smoke Snowman and Top-site.
Tactical map view
How the smokes look
Best Clove Meddle attacking lineups for Icebox
For each of the attacking Meddle lineup on Valorant's Icebox, you should follow it up with a Duelist like Raze or Jett rushing in or combo Meddle with damaging Utility like Paint Shells or Shock Darts.
A-Site (Pipes)
A-Site (Generator)
B-Site (Yellow)
B-Site (Entry)
Mid (Tube/Kitchen)
Best Clove setups and lineups for defending on Icebox in
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Best Clove defending smokes (Ruse) on Icebox
Depending on the situation, you should smoke off the Ult Orb or the A-Nest when defending A-Site on Valorant's Icebox with Clove.
A-Site
Tactical map view
How the smokes look
B-Site
B-Site smokes should be placed like this when defending Icebox with Clove.
Tactical map view
How the smokes look
Best Clove Meddle defending lineups for Icebox
A-Site
Mid
You must jump+throw for the grenade to land at the start of the Tube. Someone should peek from the kitchen to get easy kills on decayed enemies.
B-Site
You must jump+throw for the grenade to land behind the Yellow box. Combine with a damaging utility for most value.
For more article and guides on Clove, check out the following:
All Clove abilities || How to get Clove ghost || How to unlock Clove || How will Clove change Valorant's meta || How to use Pick Me Up effectively || How to Clove's ultimate Not Dead Yet effectively || Can you use Clove's ultimate as the last player alive? || Gun skins that Clove players would want to have