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DuelistDuelist

Neon

Filipino Agent Neon surges forward at shocking speeds, discharging bursts of bioelectric radiance as fast as her body generates it. She races ahead to catch enemies off guard then strikes them down quicker than lightning.

NERFED in Patch 10.0
Codename: Sprinter
Neon

ABILITIES

BASIC ABILITIES

Purchased each round
Relay Bolt
Q

Relay Bolt

INSTANTLY throw an energy bolt that bounces once. Upon hitting each surface, the bolt electrifies the ground below with a Concussive blast.

Cost200 credsCharges1Duration2.5s concuss
Fast Lane
C

Fast Lane

FIRE two energy lines forward on the ground that extend a short distance or until they hit a surface. The lines rise into walls of static electricity that block vision.

Cost300 credsCharges1Duration4s

SIGNATURE ABILITY

Free each round
High Gear
E

High Gear

INSTANTLY channel Neon’s power for Increased Speed. When charged, ALT FIRE to trigger an electric slide dash. Slide charge resets every two kills. Fuel recharges on kill.

Cost150 credsCharges1DurationSprint + 2 slides

ULTIMATE ABILITY

Charged with points
Overdrive
X

Overdrive

Unleash Neon’s full power and speed for a short duration, regaining all her fuel and a slide charge. FIRE to channel the power into a deadly lightning beam with high movement accuracy. Kills reset the duration of the effect.

Ult Points8Duration20sDamage18/hit (body, 0-20m)
Duelist

Duelist

Duelists are self-sufficient fraggers who their team expects, through abilities and skills, to get high frags and seek out engagements first.

AGENT GUIDE

hard difficulty

GAMEPLAY TIPS

1

High Gear sprint lets you rush sites faster than any agent. Catch defenders off guard.

2

Relay Bolt bounces once. Aim it so the bounce lands where enemies are holding.

3

Fast Lane walls block vision while you sprint through. Use them to entry onto sites.

4

Overdrive gives you perfect run-and-gun accuracy. Slide and shoot for mobile kills.

5

Use slides aggressively during Overdrive for extremely hard-to-hit movement.

STRENGTHS

+Fastest agent in the game, which catches enemies off guard with speed

+Overdrive provides devastating run-and-gun accuracy

+Wall and stun combo enables solo site entries

WEAKNESSES

−Sprint and slide are noisy, so enemies hear you coming

−Fast Lane walls are narrow and short, not reliable cover

−Very high mechanical skill required to maximize Overdrive

BEST MAPS

FractureSunsetSplit

SYNERGIES

Breach
Breach
Omen
Omen
Gekko
Gekko

COUNTERS

Cypher
Cypher

Cypher's tripwires stop Neon's sprint cold, and his camera tracks her speed.

Killjoy
Killjoy

Killjoy's turret and Alarm Bot catch Neon mid-sprint, punishing her aggression.

Sage
Sage

Sage's Slow Orb completely negates Neon's speed advantage in chokepoints.

MATCHUPS

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Strong Against

VetoVeto+3AstraAstra+3DeadlockDeadlock+3

Weak Against

CypherCypher-3KilljoyKilljoy-3KAY/OKAY/O-1

META STATS

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Tier

B

Win Rate

50.2%

Pick Rate

8%

Ban Rate

2.4%

Avg KDA

1.21

Avg ACS

223

Win Rate — Last 5 Patches

49.8%
50.3%
50%
50%
50.2%

Best Maps

Sunset52.1% WR10% PRFracture51.6% WR9.6% PRIcebox51.3% WR8.1% PR

Worst Maps

Ascent48.3% WR5.5% PRBreeze48.4% WR4.7% PRLotus49.4% WR8.3% PR

Data from Patch 10.01. Stats based on competitive matches at Platinum+ ranks.

NEON FAQ

High Gear sprint lets you rush sites faster than any agent. Catch defenders off guard. Relay Bolt bounces once. Aim it so the bounce lands where enemies are holding. Fast Lane walls block vision while you sprint through. Use them to entry onto sites.

Fastest agent in the game, which catches enemies off guard with speed. Overdrive provides devastating run-and-gun accuracy. Wall and stun combo enables solo site entries.

Sprint and slide are noisy, so enemies hear you coming. Fast Lane walls are narrow and short, not reliable cover. Very high mechanical skill required to maximize Overdrive.

Neon excels on Fracture, Sunset, Split.

Neon has strong synergy with Breach, Omen, Gekko.

Neon has a hard difficulty level. Recommended for experienced players who understand advanced mechanics.

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