Valorant's newest character Clove, introduces a revolutionary twist by challenging the concept of death itself. Their abilities are centered around the idea of a graceful demise, and the notion that dying isn't the end but rather a fresh beginning and a part of a bigger cycle that life is composed of.
Despite being classified as a Controller, Clove doesn't necessarily hang back in the rear lines, and requires players to engage in combat actively, balancing between caution and audacity to maximize their potential. Their abilities focus on defying death and manipulating the battlefield strategically.
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-Pick-Me-Up (C): Clove absorbs the life energy of a fallen enemy, granting them a moment of increased agility and health.
This ability encourages players to engage in combat since it can only be activated after dealing damage or securing a kill.
-Meddle (Q): Clove focuses a fragment of immortality essence that, once thrown, deteriorates the life essence of those hit by the blast.
This debuffing ability creates opportunities for staging space or securing kills.
-Ruse (E): Clove’s mind projects a view of the battlefield from above. Using their essence, they manifest vision-obscuring clouds that change the flow of battle, even in death.
This ability allows strategic placement of clouds to disrupt enemy visibility.
-Not Dead Yet (X): Clove defies death by activating their immortality essence. To stabilize their form, they must remove the life energy of an opponent.
This means that they must secure a kill or assist within a brief timeframe to be able to activate this ability, planning their death ahead of time and making use of strategic thinking.
Clove's gameplay encourages a more aggressive approach, even for a Controller.
The post-death abilities add strategic depth never seen before on a shooter, requiring players to ponder their fighting decisions as wisely as possible to maximize Clove's potential.
In terms of artistic design, Clove offers an interesting contrast:
Inspired by organic decay, their visual style takes inspiration from deteriorating fruits and vegetables. In opposition, they come along iridescent butterflies symbolizing renewal. This juxtaposition reflects Clove's core identity of viewing and embracing beauty in death.
Overall, Clove introduces a fresh gameplay dynamic to Valorant (and perhaps the ruling genre itself), challenging players to redefine the role of Controllers and embrace risk in combat. With a blend of strategic abilities and visually intriguing design, Clove promises to be a captivating addition to the Valorant universe.
