reaps

reaps lives in the space between two jobs. their initiator side wants to break open a round with breach or phoenix, while cypher pulls them toward a more watchful sentinel rhythm; neither half completely cancels the other. the combination produces flex player whose value often shows in being present, surviving, and helping a teammate finish the exchange rather than simply topping the fight.

that contrast gained some personality during the run from fortress series 1 qualifiers through r2 new dawn and fortress series 2, with new dawn standing as the clearest high point. reaps have been around since challengers split 2, so the recent stretch reads as another useful turn rather than a grand reinvention. their damage is serviceable, their assists matter, and their broad involvement gives the team options, even when the fragging itself stays ordinary.