Valorant is a tactical shooter that is all about strategic thinking, and trading blows with enemies. However, not all agents in the game are meant for the team fights. Viper is one of the most prominent characters in that list of playmaking agents. Whether she is buffed or nerfed, pro players always prefer a Viper in the team for most of the Valorant maps . But like all other agents in Valorant, you need to learn how to best play her. To help you out with just that, we have compiled the best tips and tricks for Viper for you to master in Valorant. So let’s begin!
1. Ideal Post-Plant Agent
In our best Valorant tips and tricks guide , we have mentioned that relying on post-plant lineups is not as rewarding all the time. However, that changes if you’re playing Viper. Ater you plant the spike, make sure you put the Poison Cloud on top of it. You can now either throw a huge Snake Bite lineup from a safe place on the spike or play around with iut and throw the Snake Bite when the enemy taps the spike.
The cloud already decays the enemy’s HP to 1 , which means even standing on the Snake Bite for one second can kill an enemy. If you can attempt this strategy properly, you can secure most of the post-plant rounds. Make sure you are at a safe distance from the enemy pushing you while you play post-plants.
2. Lurk When Required
While lurking is not ideal for most of the controllers in Valorant, Viper is again the only exception. In maps like Icebox or Lotus , you can use your cloud to cross chokepoints or crossing spots and lurk behind enemy defense lines.
However, enemies will read this tip, so do not attempt to lurk in every round . If you are good with taking duels and enemy rotation reads, this can help you win a significant chunk of them.
3. Don’t Forget Your Team
Speaking of lurking, as Viper, you do not need to be around teammates to assist them. You can activate your Toxic Screen or Poison Cloud anywhere on the map . This means using the smoke to assist your teammates while you are on the lurk is a good option. Viper is also slightly easier in this situation than Omen , thanks to her smooth usage of the Toxic Screen.
4. Communicate with Teammates
As a Viper, being alone is ideal but that does not mean you could do it without teammates. Controllers are always required to communicate about smoke and vision control. In the case of Viper, you have control over your smokes, so it is better to warn teammates about your Toxic Screen or Poison Cloud timings.
Viper’s Snake Bite also damages her teammates , so try to keep it away from your allies as much as possible. If you can communicate properly with your teammates as a Viper while using your abilities, victory will be easier.
5. Hold Attacks Using the Abilities
On the defensive side, it is always better to use Viper as a passive play. Remember to use your Snake Bite to keep enemies away from pushing into the site. You should also put the Toxic Screen and Poison Cloud in separate places to cover as much vision as possible.
When it comes to the rounds to use your ultimate, do not use it early . It might lead enemies to different sites and waste your Viper’s Pit. If you want to commit to the Viper’s Pit early, ensure your teammates control other parts of the map.
6. Do Not Be Overaggressive in the Pit
While you are in the pit, you can move around and position yourself better. Although it is good to stay on top of your enemies and get an early kill when they enter the pit, it is recommended to stay alive for as long as possible .
As Viper is the only agent who can see enemies in highlighted colors inside the pit, it is better to capitalize on that. Remember if you die, the pit will fade away. This can cause you a round loss, too.
You can also occasionally exit the pit and relocate or get some kills if your intuition calls for it. In that case, predicting enemy movements or positioning plays a huge role. That is why we recommend you stay inside the pit and not be too aggressive all the time.
7. Check Toxin and Viper’s Pit Bar
While this tip might sound common, you’d be surprised how often players don’t follow it. Unlike any other controllers, Viper gets a toxin bar to see how long the Poison Cloud or Toxic Screen will stay up. You will also hear Viper giving a voice note when the bar is near its end. The toxin bar regenerates after a while so you can use it again after a while.
Unfortunately, the same case is not applied to the Viper’s Pit. When you leave the pit, a timer starts. In case you do not enter the pit again, it will run out and the pit will vanish. So, keep checking the bar once you exit the pit.
8. Push Smokes Occasionally
Pushing smoke is a high-risk high-reward move that can be a good or bad tip with any controller. However, Viper is again the exception to that trick. If you are playing Viper, you can occasionally push the smoke and turn off your Poison Cloud to catch enemies off guard.
The key to this trick is that Viper gets a slight peeker’s advantage when the smoke turns off. This allows her to see enemies slightly earlier from inside the smoke. You can also use the Toxic Screen to create cubbies where you can camp or hide to ambush enemies effortlessly.
Overall, Viper is for the big-brain players who love to take control of the game. So, if you also want to become a master at Viper, use these tips and tricks and dominate Valorant lobbies now.
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- Valorant Night Market for the Season 2026, Act 1 will start on February 5, 2026.
- The new skins added to the Market were the Combat Crafts, Aperture, and Wonderstallion weapon skin bundles.
- To purchase the skins, go to Night Market -> Click the Cards -> Reveal Skins -> Purchase your desired skin.
The Valorant Night Market is one of the most anticipated events each season. During this limited-time event, players have six cards, each containing different weapon skins from previous Valorant skin bundles. The best part is that these skins come at a discounted price. The discounts can go up to 50%, which is worth it. So, for those wondering when the next Valorant Night Market is, we’ve compiled the Season 2026 event details and what skins will be included here.
When is the Next Valorant Night Market (Confirmed Date)
After the end of the February Night Market, Riot Games has finally revealed the official dates for the next night market. As per the official social media post, Valorant’s next Night Market will start on February 5, 2026, and end on March 2, 2026. The previous Night Market ended on January 6th, 2026, with the beginning of Valorant Season 2026 Act 1.
We have included the official release date and time for Valorant’s next Night Market for certain regions in the list below:
- Los Angeles – 5:00 PM PDT (February 5, 2026)
- New York – 8:00 PM EST (February 5, 2026)
- Frankfurt – 1:00 AM CET (February 6, 2026)
- Mumbai – 5:30 AM IST (February 6, 2026)
- Seoul, Tokyo – 9:00 AM KST / JST (February 6, 2026)
- Sydney – 11:00 AM AEDT (February 6, 2026)
The night market usually runs for around 20+ days, while the December 2024 market was live for three weeks. As you might know, the cards will not refresh during this duration. You can get the revealed skins until the Night Market ends at a discounted price. As per the official dates, the next Night Market will end on March, 2025. This will be right before Season 2026 begins.
New Night Market Skins in February 2026
The February Night Market will have new skins from the Convex, Daydreams, Endeavour, Fortune’s Hand, Galleria, Infantry, Intergrade, Luxe, Prism II, Reverie, Rush, Sensation, Smite (1.0), Switchback, Wonderstallion, and more bundles. This was added to an already large pool of Valorant weapon skin bundles on offer. However, it doesn’t include any weapon skin priced over 1,775VP.
At least two premium-tier skins are guaranteed on the reveal for every player. Moreover, note that any melee weapon priced at 4,350VP and above is not included in the Night Market.
Upcoming New Skins
- Combat Crafts
- Aperture
- Wonderstallion
How to Access Valorant Night Market
I may have never been lucky in the skins department of the Valorant store, but the night market always thrills me for one reason. Yes, we’re talking about the Night Market skins reveal ceremony we have all seen our favorite streamers hype and enjoy. I am sure someone who never got a good night market also loves this part.
Well, it is not a ceremony-like thing but follow the steps below to know how to reveal your skin in the Night Market:
First of all, make sure you check the dates above for the Night Market as they have a limited time.
Now, when Night Market is live, open Valorant. On the home screen, look for the card icon on the top right of your screen.
Once you click the icon, there will be six mystery cards on your screen.
The colors on the cards define the rarity of skins you will get. Click each card to reveal your Night Market skins.
Got to Nightmarket
Click on the Cards
Reveal the Skins
That’s how you can reveal the skin in Night Market. Now, choose the skin you want to buy for a special discount by clicking on the skin.
Can I Reroll Night Market Skins in Valorant?
No. Unfortunately, you must be fortunate to have good skins in the Night Market. Once you reveal these skins, you cannot reroll them in the current period of the Night Market in Valorant. There is also no refresh or reset for the market.
So, you will have to choose from these skins only if you want to purchase anything from the market. Well, you can also wait for two more months to see your next Night Market skins.
Previous Valorant Night Market Dates
This list below compiles all Night Market appearances since its debut in December 2020 (Episode 1, Act 3):
- December 11, 2025 – January 6, 2026 (Season 2025, Act 6)
- September 25, 2025 – October 9, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 5)
- July 10, 2025 – July 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 4)
- June 5, 2025 – June 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 3)
- April 9, 2025 – April 29, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 2)
- February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 1)
- December 16, 2024 – January 7, 2025 (Episode 9, Act 3)
- September 26, 2024 – October 22, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 2)
- August 15 – August 28, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 1)
- May 22 – June 12, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 3)
- April 10 – April 29, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 2)
- January 31, 2024 – February 28, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 1)
- December 13, 2023 – January 8, 2024 (Episode 7, Act 3)
- October 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 2)
- August 9, 2023 – August 28, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 1)
- June 14, 2023 – June 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 3)
- April 5, 2023 – April 25, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 2)
- February 15, 2023 – February 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 1)
- December 7, 2022 – January 4, 2023 (Episode 5, Act 3)
- September 28, 2022 – October 11, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 2)
- July 20, 2022 – August 2, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 1)
- May 18, 2022 – May 31, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 3)
- April 6, 2022 – April 19, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 2)
- February 9, 2022 – February 22, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 1)
- December 9, 2021 – December 21, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 3)
- September 29, 2021 – October 12, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 2)
- July 28, 2021 – August 10, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 1)
- June 2, 2021 – June 15, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 3)
- April 8, 2021 – April 20, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 2)
- February 11, 2021 – February 23, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 1)
- December 10, 2020 – January 11, 2021 (Episode 1, Act 3)
No, the Night Market stays there for 20+ days. You can only purchase skins at a discounted price during that. Once the market expires, the skins will go away from the market and prices will be basic in the store.
Yes and No, Both. You can refund only if the skin comes under the Valorant refund policy . If the skin does not come under the policy then you cannot ask for a refund.
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