Utilize Fade’s early info-gathering potential to its full extent with these Haunt lineups

Ah, yes, the mysterious Fade – a fresh face among the Valorant lineup. Since her grand entrance, she has garnered a massive following for her versatile toolkit amongst the player base. Some suggest that she could potentially serve as a stand-in for Sova; a bold claim indeed but not easily dismissible. She does many things that Sova can do but in a different fashion. To unlock the full potential of this agent, one must possess the keen ability to identify her strengths and strategize accordingly. Join us as we unveil the ultimate Haunt lineups on Lotus while playing Defender with Fade.

Haunt Lineups for Early Information

It is well established that Fade’s Haunt is one of the most potent recon abilities in the game. This feature allows for swift and efficient enemy detection immediately upon landing. Therefore, it is vital to abuse as much of this ability as possible to get the highest value out of this agent. There is one downside to this utility, however, and it is – the size of this thing. Due to it being relatively large, it is easy to take it down at a moment’s notice, unlike the Sova dart. Therefore, to counter this inconvenience, the superior Fade must act cunningly, always attempting to catch the opposition off-guard. That said, our list of Haunt lineups starts with

A Main Early Info Haunt

It cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to gain A Main control on Lotus. Some players have yet to learn that sitting idly by on Defense, waiting for enemies to enter the spike plant site, is a rookie mistake on this map. This map certainly keeps defenders on their toes, requiring them to be proactive and take early aggressive action to seize control. Especially, early aggression to take control of A main is always rewarded with winning odds. Therefore, a Haunt lineup as efficient as this one must be learned. 

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Step 1: Press against the wall shown below.

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Step 2: Aim your crosshair here.

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Step 3: Make a jump throw, and the Haunt will land perfectly to scan any enemies attempting to enter A Main.

A Main Early Info Haunt from Tree

With our A Main early info Haunt out of the way, we want to remind you of the golden rule of Fade mains: unpredictability. That’s right, as efficient as her kit is in this map, with a predictable playstyle, you will bring almost no value to your team. That’s why we have discovered another lineup for A Main to aid your unpredictable nature. For this, you need to position yourself in A Tree.

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Step 1: Get stuck into this corner.

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Step 2: Pay attention to your UI and try to line your mouse icon up with the environment in the following manner.

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Step 3: After a successful jump throw, your Haunt will reveal any enemy passing through A main.

C Main Early Info Haunt

Lotus is a vast map boasting not one, not two, but three different sites within its borders. Therefore, late rotation on defense can prove detrimental to the outcome of a round. As a Fade main, it’s often optimal to play on C Main, trying to hunt for early information. As soon as you have spotted enemies, you can call for support from your teammates or decide to rotate yourself if it’s the other way around. The concept is simple but indispensable for triumph in Lotus. Feast your eyes upon this Haunt lineup, carefully crafted to equip you with early C Main information.

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Step 1: Approach the wall.

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Step 2: Line your crosshair up with this angle.

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Step 3: Execute a jump throw; your Haunt will give you all the necessary information.

Haunt Lineups for Site Retake

As a Fade main, you’ll often be required to retake a site after your enemies successfully take control of one. Let’s be honest, retaking is where Fade truly shines, and you can cherish some of your best moments as a Fade main in these scenarios. However, before reveling in this luxury, you must acquaint yourself with some essential lineups. These thoughtfully crafted Haunts will allow you to disorient the marked opposition with prowlers while your fierce teammates charge in with an unbridled fury. For Lotus, these are the Haunt lineups that we recommend you learn primarily.

A Retake Haunt

More often than not, you’ll be anchoring site C on Lotus, hunting for early information. As you realize it’s time to rotate, you will usually be required to retake site A. This well-placed Haunt can set you and your teammates up for success in this attempt. Repeated triumphs in numerous PUG games testify to the potential of this lineup. To deploy the retake Haunt, simply follow the below steps.

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Step 1: Get close to the wall in the picture.

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Step 2: Aim your crosshair where the red leaves meet the edge of the wall, as shown in the picture. 

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Step 3: Take one step backward. Walk forward and jump throw while staying in motion. The Haunt will reveal all the crucial locations making your retake much easier.

C Retake Haunt

Maybe your teammates had too much brain-rot for queueing endlessly on competitive and are now playing like a spiritless mannequin, consecutively failing to defend A. So, you take proactive measures and position yourself in site A so that your team can have better luck succeeding. In an exciting turn of events, your enemy decided to go to site C, and you are in a retake situation again. While it is reasonable to feel disappointed here, the following Haunt lineup will surely help you overcome your challenge. 

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Step 1: Press yourself against these boxes.

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Step 2: Aim your crosshair on this corner.

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Step 3: Make a jump throw, and the Haunt will make retaking site C a breeze. 

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