Easiest Agent to learn in VALORANT
Choosing the right Agent in VALORANT can make the game much easier for beginners. Some characters are simpler to learn because of their abilities and the role they play in the team. On the other hand, it is a pretty subjective topic but simple tips will help you find the first Agent you will focus on if you are new to VALORANT. Here are three of the easiest Agents to learn in VALORANT!
Who is the easiest Agent in VALORANT?
This may depend on the player’s role and capabilities but some Agents are obviously easier than others, mainly because of their role and skillset. Determining the easiest VALORANT character may be subjective, but many people agree that Sage is the easiest Agent you can find in VALORANT. However, Sage is not the only easy one to start playing in the game. Sova and Brimstone are considerably easier than the others. Here is a look at all three Agents:
Sage
Sage is often the first choice for new players. She comes from China and serves as a Sentinel, focusing on defense and support.
Sage abilities:
- SLOW ORB: EQUIP a slowing orb. FIRE to throw a slowing orb forward that detonates upon landing, creating a lingering field that slows players caught inside of it.
- HEALING ORB: EQUIP a healing orb. FIRE with your crosshairs over a damaged ally to activate a heal-over-time on them. ALT FIRE while Sage is damaged to activate a self heal-over-time.
- BARRIER ORB: EQUIP a barrier orb. FIRE places a solid wall. ALT FIRE rotates the targeter.
- RESURRECTION: EQUIP a resurrection ability. FIRE with your crosshairs placed over a dead ally to begin resurrecting them. After a brief channel, the ally will be brought back to life with full health.
Sage’s abilities help her protect and heal her teammates, making her great for players who prefer supporting roles. Her skills are straightforward and do not require deep game knowledge. However, Sage’s wall can be useful in certain ways on different maps, such as Icebox, you may want to learn them too!
Sova
Sova is from Russia and is known as an Initiator. His main job is to find out where the enemies are, making him a key player for gathering information.
Sova abilities:
- SHOCK BOLT: EQUIP a bow with a shock bolt. FIRE to send the explosive bolt forward, detonating upon collision and damaging players nearby. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.
- RECON BOLT: EQUIP a bow with recon bolt. FIRE to send the recon bolt forward, activating upon collision and Revealing the location of nearby enemies caught in the line of sight of the bolt. Enemies can destroy this bolt. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.
- OWL DRONE: EQUIP an owl drone. FIRE to deploy and take control of movement of the drone. While in control of the drone, FIRE to shoot a marking dart. This dart will Reveal the location of any player struck by the dart. Enemies can destroy the Owl Drone.
- HUNTER'S FURY: EQUIP a bow with three long-range wall-piercing energy blasts. FIRE to release an energy blast in a line in front of Sova, dealing damage and revealing the location of enemies caught in the line. This ability can be RE-USED up to two more times while the ability timer is active.
Sova’s tools are designed for players who want to help their team by spotting enemies from a distance. His abilities are easy to use and essential for planning team strategies. These make him a good Agent for beginners. Sova has a 49.29% pick rate between June-September 2024, one of the highest out of all the Agents.
Brimstone
Brimstone is from the USA and is a Controller. His abilities allow him to control the battlefield by blocking enemy vision with smokes or helping his team with his stim.
Brimstone abilities:
- INCENDIARY: EQUIP an incendiary grenade launcher. FIRE to launch a grenade that detonates as it comes to a rest on the floor, creating a lingering fire zone that damages players within the zone.
- SKY SMOKE: EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to set locations where Brimstone's smoke clouds will land. ALT FIRE to confirm, launching long-lasting smoke clouds that block vision in the selected area.
- STIM BEACON: EQUIP a stim beacon. FIRE to toss the stim beacon in front of Brimstone. Upon landing, the stim beacon will create a field that grants players RapidFire.
- ORBITAL STRIKE: EQUIP a tactical map. FIRE to launch a lingering orbital strike laser at the selected location, dealing high damage-over-time to players caught in the selected area
Brimstone’s abilities require some knowledge of the game’s maps to be most effective, but they are invaluable for controlling space and helping the team with strategic moves. His skills allow new players to learn important team play and strategy aspects.
Which agent is most used in VALORANT?
Between July and September 2024, Omen was the most popular Agent in professional VALORANT matches. He had a pick rate of 59.45%. Players who chose Omen had an average rating of 1.02 and an average combat score (ACS) of 189.9. Omen is a Controller, one of the first available in the game since the Closed Beta.
For more information, check out our Agents stats page.
Is Reyna easy to learn?
Reyna is a Duelist known for her abilities that reward aggressive and skilled gameplay. Her kit is designed to win one-on-one fights, making her a great pick for players who are good at shooting.
Abilities Overview:
- Dismiss and Devour: Reyna can heal herself or become invulnerable by using the life force of defeated enemies.
- Leer: She throws an orb that blinds enemies who look at it.
- Empress: Her ultimate ability makes her faster and automatically heals her when she gets a kill.
While Reyna's abilities may look complex, they are straightforward and great for 1v1 battles or quick peeks. New players should focus on improving their use of these skills. Success with Reyna heavily relies on the player's ability to win gunfights.
Is Raze harder than Jett?
Deciding if Raze is harder to play than Jett depends on personal preferences since both Agents require different skills.
Raze Abilities:
- Blast Pack: This ability launches Raze into the air or damages enemies.
- Paint Shells: She throws a grenade that explodes into smaller bombs, covering a large area.
- Boom Bot: Releases a robot that hunts down enemies and explodes upon contact.
- Showstopper: Her ultimate is a rocket launcher that destroys enemies in a wide area.
Jett, on the other hand, focuses on movement, precision, and has an escape ability (Tailwind).
- Tailwind: Moves her quickly in the direction she's facing.
- Updraft: Lifts her up into the air.
- Cloudburst: Creates a temporary smoke screen to block vision.
- Blade Storm (Ultimate): Arms her with throwable knives that can kill enemies instantly and recharge when she gets a kill.
Mastering Raze's explosive gadgets, especially her satchels, requires practice to use effectively for movement and attacks. Jett demands precise control and timing to utilize her mobility and knife ultimate effectively. Both Agents offer rewarding experiences but challenge players in different ways. The choice between them depends on what skills the player finds more appealing or easier to use.
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