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Icebox is a map that challenges players due to its verticality and multiple lanes of attack.

On this map, agents need to not just have the ability to click heads, but also play around various angles. To make headway onto the sites, it’s essential to know who the best duelists on Icebox are.

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Duelists — the agents known for their aggressive playstyles and self-sufficiency, thrive in the fast-paced engagements that Icebox demands.

In this article, we’ll explore the best duelists to dominate the icy terrain, unraveling their abilities and highlighting their potential.

The best duelists on Icebox to entry with

Jett

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A classic pick, Jett is by far the one of the best duelists on Icebox.

Her entire kit seems perfectly geared for the map’s verticality and angles. Her ability to Updraft and get into elevated positions can be essential in entrying and retaking sites alike.

Further, as a map where the Operator and other snipers find incredible value, her ability to play in various angles — elevated and normal alike — sets her up for success.

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Combined with her Tailwind, she can get a kill, get away without being traded, and reposition.

Finally, her ultimate is great on eco rounds, and can find incredible value combined with the rest of her abilities.

Reyna

While Jett dominates the Icebox meta, Reyna also has her uses, especially for teams that run multiple duelists. Reyna is an agent that thrives on kills, so for players with precise aim, she is a great choice.

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The first international VCT Masters in Reykjavik saw Tenz choose this agent on Icebox and remains one of the most iconic clips of the agent out there on Icebox.

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Her Leer is a great flash to be able push onto sites, and her Dismiss, similar to Jett’s Tailwind ability, makes it difficult to trade with her. Her ultimate, the Empress, can turn her into a killing machine too.

Raze

Raze is another duelist that can find great use on Icebox.

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With her grenade and Boombot, she can clear out popular angles that players like to hold. Similar to Jett’s updraft and dash, she comes with mobility of her own that can help her to create space — her Blastpack satchels.

Her satchels, aside from helping her vault into site, can also be used to displace players trying to plant or defuse the spike.

Raze is often picked with Fade as they are able to pull off the utility combo Seize and Paintshells to net kills at popular chokepoints.

Yoru

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The final entry on this list is Yoru. While he is more of a niche pick, teams have run him to success on multiple maps, especially if they’re rocking a double duelist.

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His flashes, with practice, are almost undodgeable and can be used to flash multiple angles. While his mobility isn’t as explosive as Raze’s or Jett’s, his teleport can be used to get onto site and pinch defenders, as well as rotate quickly.

Finally, his ultimate can be used to reposition, gain information, and even pick up the spike when dropped in an awkward spot.

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