Sage in Valorant: Mastering the Sentinel

This guide by DrZora on SkillCapped provides an in-depth look at playing Sage in Valorant. It covers Sage's role as a sentinel, her abilities like Barrier Orb, Slow Orb, Healing Orb, and Resurrection, and offers strategies for both attack and defense. The guide emphasizes the importance of timing and positioning, and provides tips for first round purchases. It aims to enhance players' understanding and effectiveness when using Sage, backed by demonstrations and expert insights.

What is Sage's primary role in a team?

• Initiator

• Controller

• Duelist

• Sentinel

What is a common mistake when using Sage's Barrier Orb?

• Placing it at the start of the round

• Rotating it 90 degrees

• Using it to boost onto high ground

• Placing it in the middle of the map

How can Sage's Slow Orb be used effectively?

• To heal teammates

• To deal damage to enemies

• To speed up teammates

• To delay enemy pushes

What is a unique feature of Sage's Healing Orb?

• It can be used to damage enemies

• It provides armor to teammates

• It automatically targets the lowest health player

• It can heal multiple teammates at once

What should Sage be cautious of when using her Healing Orb?

• It makes a sound that can reveal her location

• It can only be used once per round

• It requires line of sight to the teammate

• It takes a long time to recharge

What is a strategic use of Sage's Resurrection ability?

• To revive teammates with full armor

• To bait enemies into peeking

• To heal multiple teammates at once

• To block enemy vision

What should Sage prioritize buying in the first round?

• Light Armor

• Two Slow Orbs

• A Ghost

• Barrier Orb

On the attacker's side, where should Sage position herself?

• In front of her teammates

• At the enemy spawn

• Behind her teammates

• In the middle of the map

What is Sage's main goal on the defender's side?

• To cover a choke point

• To gather information

• To push aggressively

• To plant the spike

How can Sage's wall be used effectively on defense?

• To deal damage to enemies

• To boost teammates over obstacles

• To block off middle areas

• To create a distraction