Stuck in your Agent selection screen, wondering what to pick on Ascent? We got you.
Jett might actually be the best pick on Ascent. First of all, she can jump over all kinds of smoke and walls and cast them herself, which is useful for both attackers and defenders. Moreover, she's the best Agent to control mid with a sniper rifle, and we all know how important it is to hold that particular area of the map on Ascent. Honestly, maybe even a really good Jett player would be able to control mid by himself with the right weapons. | © Riot Games
Sova and Ascent - name a more iconic duo... yeah, no can do. This map feels kind of designed for his skills, especially all the wide areas. The enemy team thinks they will throw some good smokes and take mid? Just throw a shock dart and kill them all through these smokes, lol. Even not knowing the lineups is not an excuse anymore as we have prepared an in-depth guide for using this specific ability on Ascent. | © Riot Games
Sage is an excellent pick for Ascent, and there is actually one main reason for that – her walls. We all know how much she can abuse this ability overall, but it's next level on Ascent. There are lots of ways to control mid with her walls, and many lineups require the opposing team to have a well-thought-out counterplay. Furthermore, a slow orb works exceptionally well when playing on the defenders' side, especially if you're expecting a rush. | © Riot Games
Astra is a fairly niche Agent, but her abilities are heavily geared towards map control. Regardless of the side, she'll do just great! As defenders, you can skillfully block the opposing team's entry to Spike Sites, and as attackers, you can take control of a specific area and help your Duelists collect those entry frags. If you love intense tactical gameplay, Astra on Ascent will be a perfect go-to for you. | © Riot Games
Having a good Killjoy as defenders on Ascent can be the MVP of an entire game. She can effectively slow down the game and buy some time for her team if needed. Moreover, her skills support one of the essential points on Ascent – controlling the mid. Killjoy is also pretty good on the attackers' side, as her abilities can be very useful after planting a Spike and guarantee even more control over the situation. | © Riot Games
Ascent is a map where we should emphasize playing the mid in the best possible way. You control the middle - you control pretty much everything. That said, let's take a look at Agents whose skills match up best with the design of the map and especially this particular part of it.
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