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Pearl
Grounded, no ability-defying verticality. Pure mid battle and disciplined executes.
History
Release & history
Released
June 2022 — Episode 5 Act 1
Setting
An underwater domed city beneath Lisbon, Portugal
- Jun 2022
Launched in Episode 5 Act 1
The first map set on Valorant's alternate-Earth 'Omega' timeline.
- Jun 2022
No-gimmick design
No teleporters or ropes — a grounded two-site layout with a decisive mid.
- 2023–2024
Rotated through the competitive pool
- Apr 2026
Returned to active duty
Re-added to the competitive pool in the V26 Act 3 rotation.
Prefer per role
Preferred agents
The reliable pick for each role slot on Pearl. Start here if you're unsure who to lock.
Go-to comp
Preferred stack
Meta
Best 5-stacks
Standard Pearl
Win the all-important mid with Fade/KAY/O info, then Astra-smoke a fast hit either way.
Attack
Fade Haunt + KAY/O knife take mid, Astra smokes the site, Neon sprints in first.
Defense
Killjoy anchors B, Astra holds Mid stars, Fade Prowler scouts, KAY/O knife for retakes.
Double-Controller
Viper + Astra double-smoke lets a 5-stack execute without ever giving up mid control.
Attack
Viper wall + Astra smokes split the site, Fade reveals, Neon entries, Killjoy locks plant.
Defense
Viper Mid line + Astra stars stall every push; Killjoy B, Fade Prowler tracks the flank.
Aggro Pearl
Phoenix self-sustains the entry while KAY/O suppression breaks Pearl's sentinel-heavy holds.
Attack
Astra smokes, KAY/O + Phoenix flash the site, Phoenix entries solo, Fade clears deep.
Defense
Killjoy anchors, Astra Mid control, KAY/O knife suppresses, Phoenix flashes the retake.