VALORANT Spike Defuse Key, Timer and Half Checkpoint
Hold the default 4 key near the Spike to defuse it. Learn the 45-second timer, seven-second full defuse and half-defuse checkpoint.
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After the attacking team plants the Spike, defenders have a limited window to clear the site and defuse it. The source uses the default PC bind: approach the Spike and hold 4. You do not need to buy or carry a separate defuse kit.
Spike timing and control
- The planted Spike timer is 45 seconds.
- A complete defuse takes seven seconds.
- Stand close enough and hold the default 4 key to begin.
- While holding the defuse, you cannot use your weapon.
Can a teammate continue the defuse?
The original source describes a teammate continuing instead of starting over. More precisely, VALORANT uses a halfway checkpoint: once the first half is secured, a teammate can resume from that checkpoint. If the first half was not reached, progress does not stay at every exact fraction.
Because seven seconds is a long commitment in a clutch, listen for opponents and release the key when you must fight. Balance clearing the area, tapping the Spike and committing to the defuse. More guides are in the VALORANT hub.
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