Bind had been a VALORANT mainstay since the original beta, up until the map was temporarily removed from the active map pool at the start of 2023. Riot promised a rework to freshen up the iconic location, and Bind eventually returned to the active map pool in March.
The new-look Bind features significant layout changes to the A site, a new teleporter exit location, the widening of certain entrances on the map, and a cheeky vent opening from B site to side hall. Overall, though, the map layout is still mostly the same as you remember it: two teleporters that allow for quick (but heavily signaled) rotates, and numerous entries into a given site.
Here’s the best agent composition to run on Bind, based on popular compositions used by various pro players and teams:
- Sage
- Skye
- Raze
- Viper
- Brimstone, Harbor, or Omen
Sage
Sage’s cheeky wall spot to look through the new vent isn’t the only reason she’s a go-to choice on Bind. While the new entrances to sites are wider, both her wall and slow orb are still viable for stopping enemy executes on defense, or stopping retakes for attackers in post-plant scenarios. Combined with Skye, Sage offers this comp incredible healing potential, which is necessary to keep the front-facing Raze entry player healthy.
Skye
Given how easy it is for the attackers to take space either in A Short, B Short, or B Long, having Skye around to use her wolf and flashes to pull off quick hit executes is such a tremendous boon, especially if Viper and the other controller can effectively zone off the site. Her kit is especially tuned for clearing out the many hiding spots and corners on both sites, most notably when she can activate her ultimate. She can also hear the whole team after a messy execute, which is aided by the smaller sites.
Raze
With all the hiding spots we alluded to, Raze has a slight edge over Jett when it comes to primary duelist roles. Her grenades and boom bot can be used either to get info on players in specific spots or punish the ones revealed by Skye. Raze can feel free to play aggressively with her utility too, with Skye and Sage around to provide healing.
Viper
Viper is your primary controller option on Bind. Given how small the sites are and how close the corridors are, the zoning she provides with her walls and orbs will make life much easier for Skye and Raze. Additionally, Viper’s Pit should completely shut out anyone trying to get on either site.
Brimstone, Harbor, or Omen
A secondary controller is a must-have on Bind, but the choice is up to you. Omen and Brimstone each offer precise smoke placements to aid the site control offered by Viper, but the double walls produced by the Viper/Harbor combo are exceptionally frustrating for the enemy to deal with. For lurking, go with Omen. For extra offense, go with Brimstone. For the most site control, go with Harbor.
