Let's open this listing with Fade, the absolute highlight of Valorant Episode 4. Back in the days, Sova was the must-pick for Initiator players for Icebox, but now it's all about Fade. Her ability kit is just much better and also much more versatile, especially when we're talking for the defensive side. As aggressive pushes are extremely popular on Icebox, you can stop the rush with one good Seize and give your teammates more time to rotate, which is just insane. | © Riot Games
But even though Fade power-creeped Sova in many aspects, he is still one of the best Agents to pick on Icebox. Maybe we wouldn't consider him a must-pick now, but it's definitely a strong pick, even when comparing him to Fade. We would say that it's mostly a matter of your lineup knowledge for these two Agents. | © Riot Games
But enough of Initiator Agents, let's move to Viper who is definitely the best Controller Agent to play on Icebox with her ability kit. She has everything you could possibly ask for – wall, smoke, molly and an Ultimate Ability that works just perfectly for post-plant and anti-rush strategies. You could consider going for Brimstone if you think that your team comp desperately needs a smoker, but most of the time Viper will just be a better pick. | © Riot Games
We would say that Chamber is a pretty underrated pick on Icebox; people are hyping Agents like Sage or Killjoy, but don't really consider what he can offer with his ability kit. One thing that is really worth noting for Icebox is that this map is full of small corners where you can safely hide your teleports and prevent them from being destroyed. And sure, his trap may not be as consistent as Sage's Slow Orb, but it can really be a game changer if you place it right. | © Riot Games
Speaking of Icebox being full of small corners, we can't forget the best Duelist Agent for this map, which is obviously Raze. Look, she can abuse the map design the most out of all Duelist Agents with her ability kit; her nades and boom bot are great both defensively and aggressively. Moreover, the Blast Pack ability can just be insane when rushing or retaking the site, but you would need to practice your movement first to make the most out of it. | © Riot Games
Icebox – some people love it, some people hate it; it's a controversial map, that's for sure, especially after Patch 4.04. However, we all have to play it from time to time, so let's look at the best Agent picks for Icebox in the current metagame.
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