Greetings, Librarian Husky is here! The statistically worst plant in the entire game actually comes from the newest map, Abyss. After attackers plant the spike, their chances of winning the round usually increase significantly, sometimes reaching nearly 77%. However, planting in this spot on Abyss sees the winning odds drop down to just 60% on average. While that might not seem like a major difference, it represents nearly a 20% swing, which is significant. Today, we’re diving into the statistics for the best and worst plant locations across all maps and exploring where you should plant the spike to maximize your team’s chances of winning.

Best Plant Location on Haven

After the spike is planted, Haven’s A-site has an average attack win percentage of 73.76%. The reason for this high success rate is that attackers may effectively take control of the website, making it very difficult for defenders to escape Spawn. This does not imply, however, that any plant on A-site ensures success. The ammo box near Hell is by far the best place to plant on Haven. It is difficult for defenders to build up when attackers possess particular places, such as Heaven, Hell, graffiti, sewers, and long. This plant placement is better than the usual plant location in front of the large box in the middle because it offers numerous angles, even with some casualties.

Effective Post-Plant Strategies on Haven

Because the plant area is at the corner, you can employ improvised lineups here if you’re not very good at post-plant lineups. You can bounce projectiles from different angles right onto the spike or onto a corner of the floor by aiming at the wall. It is one of the most strategically important plant places because of its adaptability, which enables defenders to hold from several points. Conversely, Haven’s worst plant location is on the right side of the generator, where A-link is the sole practical defense and it’s practically difficult to defend from the outside.

Optimal Plant Strategy on Abyss

As the newest map, Abyss presents unique challenges, especially with the potential to fall to your death. Despite its complexity, attackers can benefit from planting on the bridge on A-site, which is statistically the best spot. This location offers three main advantages: visibility from CT, Heaven, and both sides of A-main;

a favorable position for gunfights with minimal repositioning options for the diffuser; and synergy with Astra, allowing you to pull diffusers off the spike. With agents like Killjoy, Viper, Gecko, and KAY/O, post-plant strategies on this site become even more powerful.

Worst Plant Spot on Abyss

The statistically worst plant location on Abyss is at the back of B-site near Danger. Although this spot is common in both pro games and casual play due to its perceived safety, it actually has the lowest win rate at 60.26%. This plant spot is only defensible from a narrow angle on B-main, and the spike isn’t visible from Link, Heaven window, or B-main without moving dangerously close, increasing the risk of losing control.

Choosing Optimal Plant Locations in Valorant

If you’re playing on B, try to plant the spike at default or, even better, on the opposite end near the box on the right. These spots offer more options to play for time or to overwhelm the enemy. This article focuses on how small adjustments, like plant locations, can increase your win rate. Beyond this, elements like aim, movement, and agent knowledge are critical, as they can also significantly boost your rank. For those looking to improve fast, coaching and courses tailored to common player issues are highly beneficial.

Best Plant Spot on Split

The default open plant on site B is the ideal plant location on Split. In addition to giving your squad several routes for repositioning or a late flank, planting here enables them to hold from B main, Heaven, and Alley. You can go from Heaven to Alley, wrap around mid to Heaven, or go to B main after planting. You can keep the enemy guessing by using good timing, collaboration, or utility to stall them. A one-way smoke over the plant place allows you and your team to dominate the area from all of the post-plant spots indicated if you’re employing Omen or Viper.

Least Favorable Plant Spot on Split

The least effective plant location on Split is behind the digital box on A site. This spot is often the result of rushing the site without securing CT and Heaven. It lacks open sightlines for defense, and although the digital box is wall-bangable, relying solely on this is not ideal. An open plant at A1 allows defenders to watch from Heaven and A main, giving attackers more control and Omen the option to set up a useful one-way smoke from both angles.

Best Plant Spots on Bind

On Bind, statistically, the B2 plant spot yields the highest success rate for attackers. It is accessible, with sightlines from Boat House and tight angles on Lanes, making it easier to defend. KJ’s swarm grenade on Lanes adds post-plant control, and molotovs or a Sova drone and Recon Dart enhance safety and viability when holding from B main or stairs. Given Bind’s map layout, crosshair placement and utility management make this plant spot highly effective.

Less Effective Plant Location on Bind

Another plant spot on Bind, behind the triple box, is less favorable. This default plant position is safe but limits visibility of the diffuser, requiring defenders to reposition closer to Lanes or stairs to get a view. The best angle for holding this plant is Boat House, provided defenders aren’t pushed back. If forced to use this spot, saving utility to disrupt the diffuse can improve success rates, though this area should generally be avoided if possible.

Effective Planting on Pearl

Pearl is back, and understanding its plant locations is key. On average, Bind has a higher attacking success rate at 73.72% compared to A site’s 68.28%. The best plant spot on B site is near the tall box on the left, allowing defenders to hold from B ramp. An open plant offers extra angles from CT, Heaven, and B link, making it harder for defenders to predict flanks and reposition effectively.

Maximizing Plant Strategies on Valorant’s Pearl Map

When planting on Pearl, focus on areas like B ramp, where enemies are often preoccupied with expected peaks. If the enemy team smokes the spike, you can easily throw mollies toward the box corner. Moving over to A site, A1 holds the lowest win rate for attackers, yet it’s popular among lower ELOs. The primary challenge here is the limited angles for holding this plant location, especially since defenders can only view it from A main, exposing them to multiple angles. Adjusting the plant location to A2 can give more exposure to different sightlines and increase defensive options.

Understanding B Site Success on Bind

Bind’s B site generally has a higher win rate than A site, particularly in lower to mid-ELO matches, as players often avoid B due to sentinel traps. However, a successful B plant can be rewarding, especially at B3, which has a success rate of 74.67%. By placing the spike on the left side near Tube, defenders gain visibility from elbow, hookah, and B long. The elevated plant offers multiple sightlines and enhances post-plant defense.

Challenges with Triple Box Plant on Bind’s A site

While planting at triple box in Baths on A can work, it’s not ideal, especially given the flanking risks from short or teleporter. Although the triple box can be wall-banged, it’s often difficult to achieve clean shots in chaotic situations. Planting at A2 instead allows for broader post-plant sightlines, making defense more feasible. This setup offers attackers options for various post-plant positions while reducing risk.

Strategic Plant Locations on Sunset

Sunset is known for its challenging post-plant situations, with A site win rates at 69.7% and B at 68.2%. Planting on B3 is ideal, allowing for safe peeks from B main, market, and the back site. However, caution is advised, as enemies may reach half-diffuse without detection. Ideally, two players hold from B main, two from market, and one lurking or repositioning. This setup increases the attackers’ chance of winning by creating multiple lines of defense.

Common Pitfalls with A site Planting on Sunset

Behind the little box on the A site is one of Sunset’s least productive plant places; while it’s safe for the planter, it poses a risk to the crew once the plant is placed. Due to the absence of active sightlines, defenders must fight closer, perhaps providing the enemy with an edge. Because it restricts defensive tactics and raises the possibility of a diffuse, don’t choose this plant placement unless you have no other choice.

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