Cypher

SentinelSentinel

The Moroccan information broker, Cypher is a one-man surveillance network who keeps tabs on the enemy's every move. No secret is safe. No maneuver goes unseen. Cypher is always watching.

Role Description

Sentinels are defensive experts who can lock down areas and watch flanks, both on attacker and defender rounds.

Agent Biography
Real Name:Amir El Amari
Origin:Morocco (Rabat)
Race:Human
Age:37-45
Agent Details
Agent Number:05
Release Date:April 7, 2020
Release Patch:Launch
Voice Actor:Nabil Elouahabi
Cypher

Agent Abilities

Cyber Cage
Q
Cyber Cage
Basic Ability

INSTANTLY toss the cyber cage in front of Cypher. ACTIVATE to create a zone that blocks vision and plays an audio cue when enemies pass through it.

Ability Demo
Spycam
E
Spycam
Signature Ability

EQUIP a spycam. FIRE to place the spycam at the targeted location. RE-USE this ability to take control of the camera's view. While in control of the camera, FIRE to shoot a marking dart. This dart will Reveal the location of any player struck by the dart. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED.

Ability Demo
Trapwire
C
Trapwire
Purchasable

EQUIP a trapwire. FIRE to place a destructible and covert trapwire at the targeted location, creating a line that spans between the placed location and the wall opposite. Enemy players who cross a trapwire will be Slowed and Revealed after a short period if they do not destroy the device in time. This ability can be picked up to be REDEPLOYED.

Ability Demo
Neural Theft
X
Neural Theft
Ultimate

INSTANTLY use on a targeted dead enemy to download information on their team. After a brief delay, the location of all living enemy players will be Revealed twice.

Ability Demo
Agent Statistics
Agent Type:Sentinel
Total Abilities:4
Ultimate Ability:Neural Theft
Signature Ability:Spycam
Quick Tips
  • Master Cypher's Sentinel role to maximize team impact
  • Practice ability combinations in the Range to improve execution
  • Learn common Cypher lineups for different maps
  • Communication is key when playing Sentinel agents

Agent Cosmetics

Player Cards (14)

VALORANT Cypher Card

VALORANT Cypher Card

Redeemer's Folly Card

Redeemer's Folly Card

VERSUS // Sova + Cypher Card

VERSUS // Sova + Cypher Card

Home Again // Cypher Card

Home Again // Cypher Card

Spike Showdown Card

Spike Showdown Card

Spycam Schema Card

Spycam Schema Card

Unstoppable // Cypher Card

Unstoppable // Cypher Card

Nothing Stays Hidden Card

Nothing Stays Hidden Card

Night Shift Card

Night Shift Card

Eyes Up Card

Eyes Up Card

Caught One Card

Caught One Card

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Card

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Card

Fortune's Hand // The Hermit Card

Fortune's Hand // The Hermit Card

5 Years: Cypher's Revenge Card

5 Years: Cypher's Revenge Card

Sprays (12)

Cypher Figure Spray

Cypher Figure Spray

Shhh! Spray

Shhh! Spray

Keeping Secrets Spray

Keeping Secrets Spray

Guess That's It Spray

Guess That's It Spray

Always Watching Spray

Always Watching Spray

Sentinel Slide Spray

Sentinel Slide Spray

Scheming Cypher Spray

Scheming Cypher Spray

Cypher Spray

Cypher Spray

Just Business Spray

Just Business Spray

RIP Cypher Spray

RIP Cypher Spray

Smile, You're On Camera Spray

Smile, You're On Camera Spray

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Spray

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Spray

Gun Buddies (2)

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Buddy

VALORANT GO! Vol. 1 Cypher Buddy

Neural Pattern Buddy

Neural Pattern Buddy

Agent Strategy Guide

Master Cypher with pro tips and strategies

Playstyle

Information sentinel with trapwires and cameras. Gather intel and lockdown sites.

Pro Tips

  • Learn one-way cage setups for each site
  • Place cameras for maximum map coverage
  • Tripwires should cover multiple angles
  • Use ultimate to reveal enemy positions after plant