Get a headstart on the Attacking team with simple yet effective Recon Dart Lineups.
Sova was once the pinnacle of the Initiator class, topping win rate and pick rate charts in both Matchmaking and pro-play. While the introduction of newer Initiators has since dwindled the hunter’s numbers, he remains a viable pick on most maps on VALORANT due to his powerful Owl Drone and Recon Dart.
Sova’s Recon Dart is still one of the most powerful information-gathering abilities in the game that can scan and ping enemies’ approximate positions when placed in strategic positions around maps. On the new map, Lotus, Sova’s Recon Dart, can help the Defending team get information on the enemy team as soon as the barrier drops.
This guide lists the most valuable Sova Recon Dart Lineups for Defending on Lotus.
Lotus A-site Sova Recon Dart Lineups
One of the most important positions on the Lotus A-site is the A-Root/A-Rubble/A-Tree area. As a Defender, it is important that you deny the enemy team access to any of these spots, or you risk giving the Attacking team a secondary rotation lane through A-Link, which they can use to attack B-site.
If you’re playing Sova, having Recon Dart lineups that can cover the A-Rubble and A-Main area will give you and your team a quick head count on the number of enemies currently in the A-site area and help your team rotate accordingly.
Lotus A-Rubble Recon Dart Lineup
- Stand in the middle of this part of the wall at A-Top:
2. Place the left tip of the Shock Dart icon on this corner of the brick wall:
3. Do a one-bar charge:
This Sova Recon Dart will reveal enemies around the A-Root and A-Rubble areas.
Lotus A-Main Early Information Recon Dart Lineup
- Stand in the middle of the same wall at A-Top:
2. Place the left shoulder of the Shock Dart icon on this corner of the brick wall:
3. Do a one-bar charge:
Your Recon Dart should land on the A-Main door frame and reveal all enemies in A-Main and A-Root.
Lotus B-site Sova Recon Dart Lineups
If the Attacking team decides to attack B-site, they must pass through the B-Main area. To supplement their attacking lanes, you can expect the Attackers to take A-Link as well – this is why you or your teammates holding A-site must the best they can to deny access to A-Link.
With that said, you can easily line up a Sova Recon Dart for B-Main to get early information on the area, so your teammates can rotate to B-site as soon as you spot multiple Attackers in the B-Main area.
B-Main Early Information Recon Dart Lineup
- Stand in this corner against the barrier at the round start:
2. As soon as the barrier drops, aim for the middle of this pillar:
3. Do a 2-bounce arrow with maximum charge:
When done properly, your Recon Dart should land at B-Main:
B-Main Early Information from C-site Recon Dart Lineup
- After the barrier drops at C-site Entrance, align yourself with this part of the left wall:
2. Place the right tip of the HP HUD line in this corner of the wall:
3. Do a no-bounce + 1-bar charge arrow:
When done properly, your Recon Dart should land at B-Main and reveal all enemies around the B-Main and Orb area:
B-site Retake Recon Dart Lineup
- Stand in this corner of the A-Default box:
2. Place the top of the Owl Drone icon at the bottom of the hanging leaves:
3. Do a 1-bounce + 1-bar charge:
When done properly, Sova’s Recon Dart should land at B-site and give you site information on a retake.
Lotus C-site Sova Recon Dart Lineups
Defending the C-site area will be very similar to defending the A-Rubble/A-Root area. You must do your best to deny the enemy team control of the C-Mound area or risk giving the enemy team a secondary lane leading to the B-site.
A quick Sova Recon Dart lineup should give you early information on the Attacking team at C-Lobby.
C-Lobby Early Information Recon Dart Lineup
- Stand in this corner against the barrier at the round start:
2. Place the tip of the top HUD line slightly toward the left of this corner on the roof:
3. Do a 1-bounce + max charge arrow:
4. When done properly, the Recon Dart should land on the edge of the roof at C-Lobby:
C-Site Retake from C-Link Recon Dart Lineup
- Align yourself with the edge of this wall in C-Waterfall:
2. Make sure the brown part of the rest of the wall is not showing:
3. Place the tip of the top HUD line in this corner of the wall:
4. Do a 2-bounce + max charge:
When done properly, Sova’s Recon Dart should land in C-site and give information on enemy positions on a retake.
Spotted and Revealed
Playing Defense on Lotus using Sova is a fairly simple affair, granted you know some useful Recon Dart lineups that you can use on most rounds on the map. Having the ability to spot enemies as soon as the barrier drops give your team the upper hand since the Attacking team will no longer have the element of surprise on their side.
Learn the Sova Recon Dart lineups we have featured above so you can help your team defend Lotus more efficiently.
