ControllerAstra
Ghanaian Agent Astra harnesses the energies of the cosmos to reshape battlefields to her whim. With full command of her astral form and a talent for deep strategic foresight, she's always eons ahead of her enemy's next move.
- Difficulty
- Hard
Abilities
Basic abilities
Purchased each round
Gravity Well
Place Stars in Astral Form (Ultimate Key). ACTIVATE a Star to form a Gravity Well. Players in the area are pulled toward the center before it explodes, making all players still trapped inside Vulnerable.
- Cost
- 150 creds
- Charges
- 1
- Duration
- 2s pull
Nova Pulse
Place Stars in Astral Form (Ultimate Key). ACTIVATE a Star to detonate a Nova Pulse. The Nova Pulse charges briefly then strikes, Concussing all players in its area.
- Cost
- 150 creds
- Charges
- 1
- Duration
- 2.5s concuss
Signature ability
Free each round
Nebula / Dissipate
Place Stars in Astral Form (Ultimate Key). ACTIVATE a Star to transform it into a Nebula (smoke). USE a Star to Dissipate it, returning the Star to be placed in a new location after a delay. Dissipate briefly forms a fake Nebula at the Star's location before returning.
- Cost
- 150 creds
- Charges
- 2
- Duration
- 14.25s smoke
- Cooldown
- 35s
Ultimate ability
Charged with points
Astral Form / Cosmic Divide
ACTIVATE to enter Astral Form where you can place Stars with FIRE. Stars can be reactivated later, transforming them into a Nova Pulse, Nebula, or Gravity Well. When Cosmic Divide is charged, use ALT FIRE in Astral Form to begin aiming it, then FIRE to select two locations. An infinite Cosmic Divide connects the two points you select. Cosmic Divide blocks bullets and sound.
- Ult Points
- 7
- Duration
- 21s wall
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Controllers are experts in slicing up dangerous territory to set their team up for success.
Agent guide
Gameplay tips
- 1
Enter Astral Form to place stars from anywhere on the map. Don't waste time walking to setups.
- 2
Gravity Well pulls enemies in. Combine it with Raze grenades or Brimstone molly for kills.
- 3
Nova Pulse concusses enemies. Time it with your team's push for easy site takes.
- 4
Cosmic Divide blocks bullets and sound. Use it to split sites for safe plants.
- 5
Recall stars you don't need and place them where the action is shifting.
Strengths
Global ability placement from Astral Form means you're never out of position
Cosmic Divide is the most powerful vision and sound blocker
Five stars provide more utility charges than any other Controller
Weaknesses
Astral Form makes you completely immobile and vulnerable
Very high skill ceiling that requires excellent map awareness and prediction
Stars take time to activate, making reactive plays difficult
Matchups
Strong Against
Meta stats
View Full Stats- Tier
- B
- Win Rate
- 49.8%
- Pick Rate
- 3.9%
- Ban Rate
- 1.2%
- Avg KDA
- 0.96
- Avg ACS
- 178
Editorial estimates set by ValoHub, last reviewed for Patch 12.10. Not measured from ranked matches.
Astra FAQ
Enter Astral Form to place stars from anywhere on the map. Don't waste time walking to setups. Gravity Well pulls enemies in. Combine it with Raze grenades or Brimstone molly for kills. Nova Pulse concusses enemies. Time it with your team's push for easy site takes.
Global ability placement from Astral Form means you're never out of position. Cosmic Divide is the most powerful vision and sound blocker. Five stars provide more utility charges than any other Controller.
Astral Form makes you completely immobile and vulnerable. Very high skill ceiling that requires excellent map awareness and prediction. Stars take time to activate, making reactive plays difficult.
Astra excels on Haven, Breeze, and Lotus.
Astra has strong synergy with Jett, Sova, and Killjoy.
Astra has a hard difficulty level. Recommended for experienced players who understand advanced mechanics.
