Valorant Fracture Map Guide: Layout, Callouts, Strategy, and More

With the arrival of Valorant's seventh map “Fracture” in Episode 3 Act 2, we've put together a comprehensive guide to help you navigate and master this new addition.

Valorant's map pool is expanding once again, this time with the release of Fracture, the seventh map added to the game, arriving in Episode 3 Act 2.

Fracture, formerly known as “Canyon,” is unlike any map you've ever seen in Valorant (or any other FPS). The H-shaped layout allows Fracture to spawn attackers and defenders on both sides of the map. Spawn in the middle.

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Location and callouts of all reactor sites on the fracture

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Fracture callout in Valorant, according to the in-game map.

This unique map will surprise some players, but it will take some time to get used to, as there's not just one direction you have to watch out for attackers to come from. There is no doubt about it.

In addition to being unique in that attackers can attack from any side of the map, there are plenty of corners and sneaky angles to be careful of.

With four Ultimate Orbs scattered across the map, agents like Skye, Reyna, Cypher, and Phoenix can be extremely useful as their ultimates cost only 6 points. This means that these agents have a chance to use their ultimate every round.

How to play as a defender when broken

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A Destroy the site.

A common theme seen throughout this guide is an emphasis on reshoots rather than site preservation. Typically, a Sentinel should use most of its utility to fully secure a site, slowing down the offensive thrust and allowing teammates to arrive in time.

Attackers have multiple main entrances to a site, so in most situations it's best to retreat and retake with teammates if possible before taking all the hits.

If the worst happens and you cannot retreat out of site while the enemy is attacking, your best option is to hide in the bottom corner. In some cases, you may forget to clear the entire under, leaving you in a good position where you can do some good damage in case the rest of your team arrives to clean up.

The best setup is to have someone lurking around A Dish, as one or two attackers could come from there. He also needs to have one person with an A rope who can hear footsteps coming from the A hall and hold the door. Once the attackers control the area, they can easily catch the defenders by surprise.

B site

If you don't like retreating from combat, the B site may be for you. With so many different angles and hiding spots, it can be impossible for attackers to push into your site when you're in a good crossfire with your team.

The best place for defenders to hold is from the B tower. You can quickly switch between monitoring Arcade and Underpass to monitor pushes from B-main to your site. Note that the part of the wall protecting you in the B Tower is penetrable. So don't think you're in a completely transparent place when you hold from there.

How to play as an attacker in Fracture

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When attacking the A site, the easiest push is of course the push from the A hole, but at the same time send one attacker to push from the A dish and hold during the rotation. It's very easy to push from the A-hole. You need to send the two attackers out the door together to control the rope and the defender spawn, and at the same time send his two attackers out of the A-main into the site.

If you successfully clear the site, the defender will have a hard time retaking it, as the post plant is very easy.

There should be two attackers holding the main rotation point (defender spawn) and one attacker holding from the dish. Meanwhile, one of the attackers has invaded the premises and needs to return to Hall A to cover his flank.

B site

If you plan on attacking the B site from the arcade, your best option is to take control of the B tower right away. As mentioned in Site Defense Strategy B, controlling the towers is important in order to attack the site.

While you're pushing into the B Tower, it's best to have the rest of your team in a pincer position, pushing from the opposite side of the compound to take full control. Don't forget to use the underground passages and tunnels to get around the grounds.

Fracture is unlike anything you've seen before, but the most important thing is to listen to the callouts and coordinate correctly with your team. With well-coordinated attacks from both sides of the map, you can easily capture and completely control the site.

When defending, be careful not to rotate out of sight too quickly. With so many rotation options, it's very easy to be tempted to move away from the site you're defending.

That's everything you need to know about Valorant's Fracture Map. If you're looking to become a Future Earth Champion, be sure to check out our list of guides.

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