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EVA Sonar Guide - Essential Recon Tactics | 8BIT ESPORTS

Master EVA's Sonar recon beacon with this tactical guide. Learn optimal placement, timing, and coordination for competitive After-H Battle Arena play.

EVA Sonar Guide - Essential Recon Tactics | 8BIT ESPORTS

EVA Sonar Guide - Essential Recon Tactics for After-H Battle Arena

Information is power. In EVA After-H Battle Arena, the Sonar recon beacon turns those crucial 2 seconds of enemy detection into game-winning advantages for competitive VR esports teams.

What is the EVA Sonar Recon Beacon?

The Sonar is a specialized recon beacon that equips alongside your two weapons in After-H Battle Arena. It sticks to any surface and reveals enemy positions through walls within its 8-meter detection radius for 2 seconds. Only one player per team can carry it.

Technical Specs

SpecificationValue
Duration2 seconds
Detection Radius8 meters
ActivationOn collision
Cooldown40 seconds

Who Should Use It?

Entry Fraggers (Primary)

  • First contact specialists who clear contested areas
  • Team ready behind for immediate follow-up
  • Perfect 8m radius for pre-engagement intel

IGL/Coordinators (Secondary)

  • Team timing specialists who know when squad is ready
  • Strategic placement for maximum information value
  • Instant communication to capitalize on 2-second window

Avoid: Back-line Support/Scouts

  • 8-meter range requires close proximity to enemies
  • 2-second window demands immediate team action
  • Better suited for aggressive positioning roles

Strategic Placement

1. Pre-Engagement

Deploy 1-2 seconds before team pushes into contested areas.

2. Choke Points

Clear doorways, corridors, and chokepoints before committing.

3. Flanking Validation

Check alternate routes and vent systems safely.

4. Defensive Perimeter

Monitor approach routes to objectives you’re holding.

Team Coordination

Communication Protocol

  1. “Sonar out” - Deployment warning
  2. “X enemies detected” - Immediate count
  3. Precise callouts - Exact positions

Timing is Everything

  • Team must be ready to act immediately
  • 2-second window demands instant response
  • Don’t waste on speculation

Common Mistakes

Throwing without team readinessPoor surface placementDelayed communication after detection ❌ Wasting on low-value information

Why 2 Seconds and 8 Meters Matter

This precise detection window provides:

  • 8-meter wall-hack vision of enemy positions
  • 2-second perfect timing for coordinated pushes
  • Elimination of surprises in close engagements
  • Information warfare advantage in tight spaces

The 40-second cooldown means every use must count. Plan your information windows carefully.

Season 6 Integration

With EVA’s latest updates, Sonar remains essential for:

  • New map control on Horizon
  • Updated tactical meta
  • Enhanced team coordination

For complete Season 6 changes: EVA Patch Notes 1.6.0


Conclusion: Master the EVA Information Game

Sonar control separates good teams from great ones in competitive After-H Battle Arena VR esports. Master these fundamentals, adapt to every map, and turn information into victory.


Want more competitive EVA guides? Check out our Spectre vs MP52 weapon comparison or learn about the Horizon map meta.

Latest EVA Updates: Official After-H Battle Arena Site | Season 6 Patch Notes

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