Pearl Guide for Killjoy by Night Slash

Introduction

• Presenter: Night Slash
• Rank: Immortal 1-2 level player
• Objective: Provide a guide on playing Killjoy on Pearl, focusing on strategies suitable for ranked play up to Immortal level.

Overview of Pearl

• Pearl is similar to Icebox and Ascent, especially in the importance of controlling the mid area.
• Attackers have an advantage in taking mid due to better spawn positions.
• Defenders need to either push out or hold deep with utility.

Killjoy on Pearl

• Killjoy is the preferred sentinel for defending mid and A site, potentially better than Cypher.
• Defense: Efficient at protecting mid with her utilities.
• Attack: Effective due to her mollies and utility at taking and holding sites.

Comparing Sentinels

• Killjoy vs Cypher: Killjoy has more impactful utility for site takes and defenses.
• Other Sentinels:
  • Chamber and Wyze are interchangeable; Chamber has proven results but Wyze is a strong contender.
  • Deadlock and Sage are viable but not optimal choices.

Killjoy's Ultimate

• Killjoy's ult is powerful for retakes and site control, especially on A.
• On A, her ult is effective for post-plant scenarios.
• On B, the ult is less effective as it doesn’t fully cover the site.

Killjoy's Setup

A Site

• Best site to anchor with setups:
  • Alarmbot placement to control entry points.
  • Turret positioning to deter rushes.
  • Use of mollies to delay enemies.

B Site

• Not ideal to anchor, but can be attempted:
  • Use of Alarmbot and turret to cover entry.
  • Placement strategies to control approach routes.

Mid Control

• Turret Placements:
  • Three suggested positions for turret placement to monitor mid and connectors.
  • Importance of conserving mollies for retake situations.

Attacking Strategies

A Site

• Flank Watch: Use turret for flank watch.
• Mollies:
  • Setup mollies for site control.
  • Prioritize use based on team strategy and enemy positioning.

B Site

• Turret Placement: Use the turret to guard flank or alert of pushes.
• Mollies:
  • Specific lineups to control key angles.
  • Use to deny enemy positions.

Lurking Strategies

• Mid Lurk: Utilize turret and Alarmbot for effective lurking.
• Objective: Catching the right timing to flank and disrupt enemy plays.

Conclusion

• Importance of adapting strategies based on game flow and team compositions.
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