Smoke

Smoke vs YingEdge: Ying

Ying

The interaction

Editorial

Ying directly undermines Smoke. Device that releases a cluster of flash charges. It can be stuck to a surface or thrown like a grenade.

Ying hard-counters Smoke

Playing Smoke

  • Expect Ying to target you first. Keep your gadget back until theirs has been used.
  • Play to your strength: best late-round plant denial.
  • Exploit this about Ying: limited charges.

Playing Ying

  • Prioritise Smoke early, because your kit directly answers theirs.
  • Play to your strength: hard-to-dodge entry flash.
  • Exploit this about Smoke: limited canisters.

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