Team Heretics recently faced off against 100 Thieves in a highly anticipated match on Bind. 100 Thieves has a strong record on Bind, often causing other teams to ban the map when playing against them. However, Team Heretics managed to overcome this challenge and secure a victory. In this article, we will delve into the key takeaways from the match and analyze the strategies employed by Team Heretics.
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Key Takeaways:
- Team Heretics showcased impressive coordination and game sense throughout the match.
- They executed a clever strategy in round two, using initiators to bait rotations and win the round with sheriffs.
- Their game plan involved silently walking up to certain areas, creating noise to bait out rotations, and then executing a coordinated attack on the weak site.
- Team Heretics demonstrated strong post-plant coordination and utility usage to secure rounds.
Round Two: Baiting Rotations and Winning with Sheriffs
In round two, Team Heretics devised a clever plan to bait rotations from 100 Thieves and secure the round using sheriffs. They sent their initiators, Fade Hon and Dizzy, towards B long to create the impression of a B hit. This prompted 100 Thieves to rotate players to B, allowing Team Heretics to have two sheriffs in key positions. Benji managed to get a kill, opening up the round for Team Heretics.
Round Four: Silent Approach and Baiting Aggressive Control
In round four, Team Heretics employed a silent approach to certain areas, avoiding making noise initially. They then made noise to bait out aggressive control from 100 Thieves. Meanwhile, they left Woot alone on one side of the map, creating the impression that they were planning an A hit. This strategic play allowed them to execute an A attack successfully, even with their Raze on the other side of the map.
Round Eight: Dealing with Viper Pit and Coordinated A Hit
In round eight, 100 Thieves used a Viper pit on B long to deter Team Heretics. However, Team Heretics decided to avoid the Viper pit altogether and execute an A hit. With precise coordination and utility usage, they managed to overwhelm the defenders and secure the round.
Round Nine: Silent Approach and Fake B Hit
In round nine, Team Heretics once again utilized a silent approach to certain areas, creating the impression of a B hit. They sent a fake B push, baiting out aggressive control from 100 Thieves. Meanwhile, they grouped up and executed an A hit, catching the defenders off guard and securing the round.
Overall, Team Heretics showcased exceptional coordination, game sense, and strategic execution in their match against 100 Thieves on Bind. Their ability to bait rotations, create pressure, and execute coordinated attacks on weak sites played a significant role in their victory. This match serves as a testament to the team’s prowess in Valorant and their ability to outsmart and outplay their opponents.
