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In Valorant, the Spike is a key item that can determine the outcome of the match, and it is almost indispensable in every game. For many new players, they may not yet know how to skillfully use the Spike. So, how do you use the Spike in Valorant? Next, I will introduce the basic knowledge and practical usage tips of the Spike for those eager to improve their rank, so keep reading!

The two teams are divided into attackers and defenders. One of the key tasks for the attacking side is to install the Spike in the designated area and defend it until it successfully detonates. The player who successfully plants the Spike will gain one point towards their ultimate ability; while the defending side needs to defuse the Spike after it has been installed.

When the attacking side installs the Spike, it must be placed within the light circle area, and the entire installation process takes 4 seconds to complete. In comparison, the defending side requires more time, a total of 7 seconds, to defuse the Spike. However, the defending side has a unique advantage: they can split the defusal process into two segments, each lasting 3.5 seconds, making it more flexible for them to handle the situation.

From the completion of the Spike's installation to its explosion, there are a total of 45 seconds, during which it goes through 4 stages. Players can mainly judge the stage by the frequency of the beep sound emitted by the Spike.

Stage 1: This stage lasts for 25 seconds, with a relatively slow beep, giving a relatively calm feeling.

Stage 2: The sound starts to become slightly more urgent than the first stage, lasting for 10 seconds, at which point the situation begins to gradually tense up.

Stage 3: The sound becomes even more frequent and rapid, lasting only 5 seconds. At the same time, the Spike emits a stronger white light, signaling that it is about to enter the countdown to explosion.

Stage 4: The Spike enters a state ready for explosion, with cracks appearing at its base, and the sound becomes sharper and more urgent than all previous stages, indicating that the explosion is imminent.

Defender Strategy: According to the previously mentioned defusal time, once the sound enters the third stage, it will soon enter the fourth stage, leaving the defenders with only 3-7 seconds to defuse. In this case, the defenders often cannot successfully defuse the Spike. Once a white lightning flash appears on the screen, the defenders should quickly evacuate the scene to avoid being injured by the explosion.

Attacker Strategy: Attackers can also judge the situation based on the sound. When the defenders are defusing, the sound of the second segment is higher than the first. Combining this with the mechanism where each segment lasts 3.5 seconds, attackers, when facing a suspected defusal, can choose an appropriate time to peek (flash out to observe) to avoid rashly exposing themselves and falling into the trap of a fake defusal set by the defenders.

Whether the attacking side chooses a safe area to plant the Spike or risks planting it in an open location, or the defending side formulates strategies for defusing and defending, decisions need to be made based on the current battlefield situation and the tactical layout of their own team. Moreover, both sides need to pay close attention to changes in the opponent's strategy during the match and flexibly adjust their action plans, in order to gain the upper hand in this contest of wisdom and courage.

About how to use the Spike in Valorant, that's all for now. The Spike is a key item and an important part of the game's basic gameplay. To master this game, everyone must learn the skills of placing and defusing the Spike as early as possible!