VALORANT Agents tier list
See which agents are dominating the meta.Welcome to our guide on VALORANT's agent tier list! If you're wondering which agents are the best to play right now and which ones might not be as strong, you're in the right place. We've broken down the agents into different categories based on how good they are in the current game.
How to determine a VALORANT Agent tier list
In VALORANT, things change a lot because the game's makers, Riot Games, often update it. They add new stuff, make some agents stronger, and others weaker. It's important to keep up with these changes by reading the latest updates from Riot. This way, you know which agents got better and which ones didn't. Even if your favorite agent isn't the strongest right now, if you're really good with them, you can still win a lot of games. So, while it's good to know which agents are the strongest, don't forget that playing well with the agent you like is also key.
Best Controllers
Here is a list of all the most picked Controllers in VALORANT’s current 9.10 patch:
- Omen - 55.87% Pick Rate
- Viper - 15.49% Pick Rate
- Astra - 12.62% Pick Rate
- Brimstone - 8.98% Pick Rate
- Clove - 6.78% Pick Rate
- Harbor - 1.55% Pick Rate
Omen
Omen is a top pick among Controllers with a 55.87% pick rate. His rating is 1.02, and he has an ACS of 190.5. His K/D ratio is 0.97. Omen excels in both defense and attack, using his abilities to teleport and obscure vision.
Viper
Viper has a pick rate of 15.49%. Her rating is 1.00, and her ACS is 204.9 with a K/D of 1.03. Viper uses poison clouds and walls to control areas and block enemy vision, making her great for different strategies.
Astra
Astra is chosen 12.62% of the time. Her rating is 0.99, her ACS is 185.7, and her K/D is 0.99. She uses her powers to manipulate battles from afar, placing stars that transform into powerful disruptions.
Brimstone
Brimstone's pick rate is 8.98%. He has a rating of 1.06, an ACS of 198.7, and a K/D of 1.00. His smokes and orbital strikes make him reliable for securing objectives and supporting teammates.
Clove
Clove is the newest Controller Agent and currently, this character is not in its best shape. Right now, Clove has a 6.78% pick rate and a 1.13 rating. Pro players who chose Clove had a 0.95 K/D.
Harbor
Harbor has the lowest pick rate among all the other Controllers with 1.55%. Players who player this Agent held a 0.89 rating and a 0.89 K/D. Currently, it is safe to say that Harbor is not very popular among VALORANT pro players.
Best Duelists
Now, let’s move on with the best Duelists:
- Jett - 31.02% Pick Rate
- Neon - 29.09% Pick Rate
- Raze - 20.54% Pick Rate
- Yoru - 9.15% Pick Rate
- Iso - 4.87% Pick Rate
- Reyna - 3.54% Pick Rate
- Phoenix - 1.86% Pick Rate
Jett
Jett has a 31.02% pick rate. Her rating is 1.05, and her ACS is 227.0. Some of the best Jett players helped their teams secure kills with an average K/D of 1.07. Known for her mobility and speed, Jett can outmaneuver enemies easily, making her a formidable opponent.
Neon
Neon is picked 29.09% of the time. She has a rating of 1.11 and an ACS of 236.6 with a K/D of 1.05. Her fast pace and electric abilities allow her to quickly take down opponents.
Raze
Raze has a 20.54% pick rate. Her rating is 1.07, her ACS is 234.0, and her K/D is 1.06. Known for her explosive gameplay, she is excellent at clearing out tight spaces and dealing high damage.
Yoru
Yoru is chosen in 9.15% of games. His rating is 1.08, ACS is 222.2, and K/D is 1.07. He uses deception to misdirect opponents, excelling in surprise attacks.
Iso
Iso is the latest Duelist who has a unique skillset, different than most of the other Duelists. This Agent holds a pick rate of 4.87% and a 1.12 rating. Lastly, Iso players held an average of 1.13 K/D.
Reyna
Reyna has a 3.54% pick rate. Her rating is 1.08, her ACS is 227.6, and her K/D is 1.09. Reyna thrives in one-on-one fights, quickly healing and becoming invulnerable after each kill.
Phoenix
Phoenix is picked in 1.86% of matches. His rating is 1.04, ACS is 218.5, and K/D is 1.02. He heals himself and can lead aggressive plays with his fire-based skills.
Best Sentinels
Below you will find a list of the most picked Sentinels in VALORANT:
- Cypher - 48.70% Pick Rate
- Killjoy - 22.79% Pick Rate
- Deadlock - 6.97% Pick Rate
- Chamber - 2.51% Pick Rate
- Sage - 1.71% Pick Rate
- Vyse - 1.41% Pick Rate
Cypher
Cypher has a 48.70% pick rate. His rating is 0.95, ACS is 193.4, and K/D is 1.01. He excels in gathering intelligence and protecting areas with his surveillance tools.
Killjoy
Killjoy is chosen 22.79% of the time. Her rating is 0.93, her ACS is 198.8, and her K/D is 1.02. Her gadgets help defend sites and provide excellent map control.
Deadlock
Deadlock currently has a pick rate of 6.97% with a 1.03 rating and a 1.07 K/D. It is not the most-picked Sentinels but it is also not the least popular one.
Chamber
Chamber is picked 2.51% of the time. His rating is 1.00, ACS is 208.8, and K/D is 1.09. He specializes in holding angles with precision and can quickly reposition with his teleport ability.
Sage
Sage has a 1.71% pick rate. Her rating is 0.87, ACS is 169.7, and K/D is 0.82. As a healer, she can resurrect teammates and slow down enemies, making her vital for team survival.
Vyse
Despite being the latest Agent to join the VALORANT world, Vyse is not appreciated at this time as this Agent is the least picked out of all with only a 1.41% pick rate. The Agent holds a 1 rating and 1 K/D.
Best Initiators
Lastly, here are the most-picked Initiators:
- Sova - 55.50% Pick Rate
- Breach - 33.86% Pick Rate
- KAY/O - 15.56% Pick Rate
- Fade - 12.83% Pick Rate
- Gekko - 11.80% Pick Rate
- Skye - 10.42% Pick Rate
Sova
Sova leads Initiators with a 55.50% pick rate. His rating is 0.96, ACS is 195.0, and K/D is 0.99. He excels in gathering information and hitting targets with his arrows.
Breach
Breach is chosen 33.86% of the time. He has a rating of 1.00, an ACS of 179.0, and a K/D of 0.91. His seismic abilities are perfect for initiating fights and disrupting enemy positions.
KAY/O
KAY/O has a 15.56% pick rate. His rating is 1.05, ACS is 189.1, and K/D is 0.90. He disables enemy abilities. It makes it easier for his team to take control.
Fade
Fade is picked in 12.83% of games. Her rating is 0.95, ACS is 184.5, and K/D is 0.94. She excels at tracking and revealing enemies, making them vulnerable to attacks.
Skye
Skye has a 10.42% pick rate. Her rating is 0.95, ACS is 178.9, and K/D is 0.91. She supports her team with healing and can disrupt enemies with her skills.
Gekko
Gekko is chosen in 11.80% of matches. His rating is 0.91, ACS is 178.3, and K/D is 0.91. His unique creatures assist in controlling areas and initiating engagements effectively. His wingman is especially great as it can defuse and plant the Spike.