Brimstone’s Incendiary ability, better known as “Brim molly”, can be a nightmare for anyone attempting to defuse the spike. With its capacity to chip away ridiculous amounts of HP per second, it’s one of Valorant’s most effective utilities for area denial, clearing corners, and securing attacker-side post-plant rounds. However, unlike Killjoy mollies, Brimstone’s molly has one big flaw: it can be redirected to land away from its intended area. If you’re interested in learning how to deflect these pesky mollies, you’re in the right place!
Can We Deflect Brimstone’s Molly In Valorant?
Brimstone’s molly can indeed be deflected by body-blocking it as it lands. However, this is easier said than done. Deflecting mollies is not a common occurrence and is more of an unexpected event that can occasionally occur during gameplay.
However, to increase your chances of blocking a Brimstone molly, it’s important to note that your odds are greater if the trajectory of the molly is horizontal rather than vertical. For instance, in a Reddit post shared by u/csgosm0ke on the r/VALORANT subreddit, a Viper player successfully deflects the molly by intercepting it before it hits the plant site.
It’s also clear from the post, however, that deflecting a molly with a mostly vertical trajectory (as is the case for most Brimstone lineups) would be extremely challenging. Therefore, it’s important to note that this is not a reliable or consistent strategy.
The timing, positioning, and environment need to be precise in order for this little trick to work. Moreover, attempting this maneuver while your teammate is defusing can needlessly expose you to the enemy, a risk that’s not worth taking in a post-plant situation.
So, while not all mollies will be successfully deflected, it’s a known fact that finding oneself on the receiving end of a molly can be quite taxing. But just how much damage does the molly deal? Let’s find out!
How Much Damage Does Brimstone’s Molly Inflict?
Brimstone has the most heavy-hitting utility kit in Valorant (with Raze being a close contender), so it’s no wonder that his Incendiary ability can absolutely fry his opponents where they stand. Here’s everything you need to know about this overpowered molly:
Stat | Details |
Equip time | 1.1 seconds |
Unequip time | 0.7 seconds |
Radius | 4.5 meters |
Damage (ticks) | 60 per second (total possible damage ranging from 420 – 465) |
Duration | Total 8 seconds (0.25 seconds for explosion, 0.75 seconds for spread, and 7 seconds at full size) |
In comparison, Viper’s Snake Bite molly deals damage at a rate of 30 ticks per second, and Killjoy’s Nanoswarm inflicts 45 ticks per second. This makes Brimstone’s Incendiary the most potent molly in Valorant, dealing a significant 60 ticks per second.
Final Thoughts
While there’s, unfortunately, no foolproof method to consistently deflect Brimstone’s molly, it’s worth attempting this maneuver safely whenever the opportunity arises. To make sure that you always capture these rare yet memorable events, check out our guide on how to record gameplay using OBS and NVIDIA ShadowPlay.
Being up against a Brimstone during a spike defusal is everyone’s worst nightmare, but what if you could deflect the molly? Let’s find out how!