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Sova

Born from the eternal winter of Russia's tundra, Sova tracks, finds, and eliminates enemies with ruthless efficiency and precision. His custom bow and incredible scouting abilities ensure that even if you run, you cannot hide.

Sova

ABILITIES

Shock Bolt
C

Shock Bolt

EQUIP a bow with a shock bolt. FIRE to send the explosive bolt forward, detonating upon collision and damaging players nearby. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.

Recon Bolt
Q

Recon Bolt

EQUIP a bow with recon bolt. FIRE to send the recon bolt forward, activating upon collision and Revealing the location of nearby enemies caught in the line of sight of the bolt. Enemies can destroy this bolt. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.

Owl Drone
E

Owl Drone

EQUIP an owl drone. FIRE to deploy and take control of movement of the drone. While in control of the drone, FIRE to shoot a marking dart. This dart will Reveal the location of any player struck by the dart. Enemies can destroy the Owl Drone.

Hunter's Fury
X

Hunter's Fury

EQUIP a bow with three long-range, wall-piercing energy blasts. FIRE to release an energy blast in a line in front of Sova, dealing damage and Revealing the location of enemies caught in the line. This ability can be RE-USED up to two more times while the ability timer is active.

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PASSIVE

Uncanny Marksman

Sova's custom bow can fire his arrows and bounce them off terrain. Holding fire charges the bow's power, and the bolt is loosed when released. Press alt fire to change the number of bounces.Your arrows can bounce off terrain. Holding left click increases the bow's range trajectory. Right clicking Toggle through the desired number of terrain bounces by right clicking. The arrow is loosed when left click is released.

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Initiators challenge angles by setting up their team to enter contested ground and push defenders away.

AGENT GUIDE

hard difficulty

GAMEPLAY TIPS

1

Learn lineup spots for Recon Bolt on every map. Consistent dart placement wins rounds.

2

Owl Drone can tag enemies for your team. Even if it's destroyed, the tag info is invaluable.

3

Shock Bolt lineups for post-plant can secure rounds without peeking. Practice them.

4

Hunter's Fury goes through all walls. Use it to clear angles or finish low-HP enemies.

5

Double bounce Recon Bolts are harder to shoot. Use geometry to land darts in tricky spots.

STRENGTHS

+Best long-range recon in the game with Recon Bolt lineups

+Shock Bolt lineups provide risk-free damage from across the map

+Hunter's Fury is one of the best long-range finisher ultimates

WEAKNESSES

Relies heavily on learned lineups with a high knowledge floor

Recon Bolt and Owl Drone are easily destroyed by aware opponents

Less effective on maps with many enclosed spaces

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