Best smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant

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The best smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant will let you cut off the most crucial chokepoints and allow your team to gain site control. Valorant Season 25 Act 4 introduces the 12th map, Corrode, which has a unique and somewhat complex structure. For the most part, the map is linear, but countless technical angles and paths can provide significant outplay potential.

In this article, we will explore the best smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant. While some angles might be situational and can demand proactive play, the default setups will remain the same.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinions. We have used Brimstone as the primary agent for this article, but the spots remain the same for all other controllers.

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Best attacker smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant

For attacking, you will end up smoking the default spots on both Corrode's A and B sites in Valorant. Both sites have some really critical angles, so you must stay aware and communicate with your team properly while deploying smokes. That said, here are the best attacker smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant:

A site attacking smokes on Corrode

A link is compulsory smoke spot when attacking A site on Corrode in Valorant. This is going to be the hotspot and most challenged angle of this site, and you need to smoke it to gain control. If you have teammates taking control of A Elbow, then you also need to smoke off the entrance of A Crane and the plant site.

A site attacking smokes tactical map view

Corrode A site attacking smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode A site attacking smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)

How the smokes look in-game

A site attacking smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)A site attacking smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)

B site attacking smokes on Corrode

While attacking B site, you must smoke off B Tower and B Link on Corrode in Valorant. Even if you have a third smoke, do not smoke off B Elbow unless you are running a team composition with more than one controller.

B site attacking smokes tactical map view

Corrode B site attacking smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode B site attacking smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)

How the smokes look in-game

B site attacking smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)B site attacking smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)

Also read: Valorant 11.00 patch notes: New map Corrode, agent updates, and more


Mid smokes on Corrode while attacking

You need only smoke Mid Top while attacking on Corrode in Valorant. However, make sure that the smoke is deep and not too outside, as it can allow your opponents to peek out, get a quick frag, and then fall back to safety using your smoke.

Mid smoke tactical map view while attacking

Mid smokes tactical map view for attacking on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)Mid smokes tactical map view for attacking on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)

How the smoke looks in-game

In-game view of mid smoke on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)In-game view of mid smoke on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)

Best defender smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant

Site entrances are the most obvious defender smokes on any map. Here are the best spots that you should smoke while defending on Corrode in Valorant:

A site defending smokes on Abyss

You need to simply smoke off A Main while defending A site on Corrode. This blocks the attackers' vision completely and holds control of A Yard to disrupt them.

A site defending smoke tactical map view

Corrode A site defending smoke tactical view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode A site defending smoke tactical view (Image via Riot Games)

How the smoke looks in-game

Corrode A site defending smoke in-game view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode A site defending smoke in-game view (Image via Riot Games)

B site defending smokes on Abyss

While defending B site, the best smoke spot is B Main. Once again, this is a very straightforward smoke that completely blocks off the opponents and denies them any site info.

B site defending smoke tactical map view

Corrode B site defending smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode B site defending smokes tactical map view (Image via Riot Games)

How the smoke looks in-game

Corrode B site defending smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)Corrode B site defending smokes in-game view (Image via Riot Games)

Mid smokes on Corrode while defending

Smoke off the junction between Mid Bottom and A Lobby while defending mid on Corrode in Valorant. If your opponents have smoked Mid Top while attacking, this smoke is an essential counter-play that will stop them from gaining control as well. You can also then push out of the attackers' smoke to try and take some fights.

Mid smoke tactical map while defending

Tactical map view of mid smokes while defending on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)Tactical map view of mid smokes while defending on Corrode (Image via Riot Games)

How the smoke looks in-game

In-game view of mid smokes on Corrode while defending (Image via Riot Games)In-game view of mid smokes on Corrode while defending (Image via Riot Games)

Best one-way smokes on Corrode in Valorant

The spike-planting location on Corrode's B Site is essentially shaped like a hut with a slanting roof. Given its optimum height, it creates opportunities for unique one-way smokes and outplays in Valorant. Although these are situational, you still need to know them to perform clutch plays or use them to catch your enemies off guard.

1) B Site post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode to play from Elbow or Tower

This one-way smoke on Corrode's B Site in Valorant will allow you to see the opponent's feet from both Tower and Elbow.

Tactical map view

Post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode B site to play from Elbow or Tower (Image via Riot Games)Post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode B site to play from Elbow or Tower (Image via Riot Games)

In-game view

How the one-way smokes look in-game (Image via Riot Games)How the one-way smokes look in-game (Image via Riot Games)

2) B Site post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode to play from B Link

Plant the spike at the edge and head to B Link on Corrode to play this one. Next, smoke the roof at the edge, and you will be able to spot the opponent's legs while they try to defuse.

Tactical map view

Post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode B site to play from B Link (Image via Riot Games)Post-plant one-way smoke on Corrode B site to play from B Link (Image via Riot Games)

In-game view

How the one-way smokes look in-game (Image via Riot Games)How the one-way smokes look in-game (Image via Riot Games)

That's all you need to know about the best smoke spots on Corrode in Valorant.

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Anindit Sinha

A software developer by day and hardcore gamer at night, Anindit Sinha has always been fascinated by all things digital. As an Esports & Gaming writer for Sportskeeda, he covers Pokemon, competitive first-person shooters, Sea of Thieves, and Palworld. He has also interviewed of one of the developers of Pokemon Vortex, a popular web-based Pokemon game that is going strong till this date.

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