Best agents for each VALORANT map

Every map in VALORANT is unique and the same goes for the whole VALORANT agent roster. Keeping that in mind, there are favorable agent picks on each map. Some characters simply have a better outplay potential to be better on a map than their counterparts. Such agents are often ideal picks for a map.

Whether you are here to find good VALORANT agents for beginners or the best maps for each agent VALORANT has, these are the best agents for every map VALORANT has to offer.

Haven

According to professional teams’ picks, here is the best team comp on Haven:

• Breach
• Omen
• Cypher
• Sova
• Neon

Haven features three Spike sites, which makes choosing the right agents crucial. Breach can enter sites quickly with his abilities, and Omen can teleport and block the enemy's view with smokes. This helps the team move around the map and defend sites better. Cypher can gather important information and protect narrow entryways.Cypher can be very effective on the C site and many players hold this site on their own when on defense. Sova’s abilities allow the team to cover large areas and help when taking back or defending sites. Neon's speed is useful for moving around quickly and making aggressive plays. This mix of agents works well for Haven's layout.

Breeze

Best team comp for Breeze:

• Jett
• Viper
• KAY/O
• Cypher
• Sova

Breeze is a large map with long sightlines. Jett is great here because she can move quickly and is good at holding long angles with a sniper rifle. Viper can control large areas with her poison screen, which is very important on a big map like this. KAY/O can interrupt enemies and get information, which is crucial for taking or defending sites. Cypher provides valuable information, helping to cover flanks and important spots. Sova’s scouting abilities help the team know where the enemies are, which is key for planning attacks or defenses.

Ascent

The best team composition for Ascent is as follows:

• Omen
• Sova
• Jett
• Killjoy
• KAY/O

Ascent's design includes high walls and varying heights. Omen is useful for his smoke screens and quick movement, one of the most important Contollers in the current state of VALORANT. Sova can gather information over walls, helping the team know where the enemies are. Jett can use her agility to take control of high places. The Sentinel Killjoy’s gadgets are perfect for defending sites and watching for enemy moves. KAY/O can disrupt enemy setups, which is very helpful for entering fortified areas. This team composition suits Ascent well because it combines information gathering with mobility.

Bind

Check out the best team composition for Bind below:

• Brimstone
• Raze
• Viper
• Fade
• Gekko

Bind has tight angles and no high walls. Brimstone can smoke multiple areas, controlling important sight lines from anywhere on the map. Raze works well in close combat, using her explosives. Viper can block the enemy's view, making it easier to move onto sites. Fade's abilities let the team know where the enemies are, which is key for planning attacks. Gekko’s tools support site retakes and defenses creatively.

Fracture

The best team composition for Fracture consists of:

• Raze
• Breach
• Killjoy
• Brimstone
• Fade

Fracture has many close corners, making Raze, with her area control abilities, very effective. Breach can use his abilities to disrupt enemies hiding behind cover. Killjoy can set up her gadgets to protect sites and important areas. Brimstone’s ability to smoke from anywhere helps the team control both sides of the map. Fade’s recon tools increase the team's awareness, making it easier to engage with enemies.

Icebox

Check out the best Icebox composition below:

• Viper
• Sova
• Jett
• Killjoy
• Gekko

Icebox requires agents that can handle its verticality and tight chokepoints. Viper’s control abilities are vital for slowing down enemy moves and limiting their vision. Sova can scout the entire map, giving the team valuable information about enemy locations. Jett’s mobility helps her reach high places quickly. Killjoy can secure sites after the spike is planted or during defense phases. Gekko provides additional intelligence and confuses the enemy. This team setup is perfect for Icebox's vertical structure.

Split

Below you will find the most picked composition for Split:

• Raze
• Omen
• Cypher
• Viper
• Skye

Split is small but has many vertical challenges. Raze and Omen can use their mobility to control the map effectively. Cypher’s cameras and traps help secure important areas and watch for enemy movements. Viper’s poison barriers are crucial for controlling space and blocking enemy sight. Skye supports the team with healing and blinding flashes, which helps in taking control of certain angles and eventually bomb sites.

Pearl

Here is the best composition you can try in Pearl:

• Killjoy
• Astra
• KAY/O
• Neon
• Fade

Pearl’s bomb site structure is a little -different than the others. For example, A site is very narrow and there are plenty of angles to cover if you are on defense as well as on attack. Killjoy's gadgets are important for controlling narrow site entries. Astra can dominate the map with her abilities, controlling large areas effectively. KAY/O’s suppression techniques disrupt enemy lines, and Neon’s speed is key for fast-paced gameplay. Fade’s quick utility usage complements the aggressive playstyle needed on Pearl.

Lotus

If you want to succeed in Lotus, here is the most played composition by pro players in the last 30 days:

• Raze
• Omen
• Viper
• Killjoy
• Fade

Lotus has three sites, making Omen's teleportation and smoke screens very useful. Raze’s explosives are great for tight spike sites. Viper’s vision-blocking skills make her invaluable for defense. Killjoy’s abilities secure sites effectively, and Fade’s recon tools help in both attacking and defending phases. This lineup is excellent for handling Lotus's layout with multiple sites.

Abyss

The best team composition for Abyss consists of:

• Jett
• KAY/O
• Sova
• Cypher
• Omen

Abyss is one of the latest maps in VALORANT and that is why the best Agent and composition for this map can be a mystery for some players.

Cypher stands out for defense on Abyss. His Trapwires stop enemies and can make them fall off the map if placed smartly. His Cyber Cages and Spy Camera also provide crucial cover and information, making him a vital agent for controlling key areas.

Vyse also shows promise as a sentinel. Her abilities block key paths effectively, and her Arc Rose adds versatility, proving useful in both offensive and defensive situations.

Raze excels with her quick and unpredictable movements. Her Blast Packs allow for fast and surprising entries into bomb sites and possible skirmishes. Her Paint Shells and Boom Bot help to clear enemies from important spots.

Breach is very useful for his crowd control abilities. He can stun and disorient enemies, making it easier for his team to take over contested areas. His ultimate can also push enemies off the map, enhancing his impact.

With his skill set, Gekko serves as a solid backup. He can gather information and confuse enemies, making him a good choice for both attacking and defending.

Omen is the top controller for Abyss thanks to his teleportation and vision-blocking smokes. These abilities help him secure and hold important angles effectively. His skills also provide options for escaping or flanking enemies.

Don’t forget to check out the piece for a more detailed review of this composition!

Sunset

The best comp for Sunset is:

• Breach
• Sova
• Neon
• Cypher
• Omen

Sunset, another recent map in VALORANT, is set in Los Angeles and offers tight angles for intense fights Killjoy is an excellent sentinel on Sunset. She can defend crucial areas with her Turret and Alarmbot, particularly around the B Site and Market. Her Nanoswarm grenades are great for controlling spike sites and are useful during attacks.

Phoenix serves well as a duelist on Sunset. His Curveball blinds enemies in key areas, while his Hot Hands and Blaze can clear contested spots. His ultimate can change the outcome of a round dramatically.

Skye shines as an Initiator. Her Guiding Light and Trailblazer help take over tight spaces by challenging and clearing enemies effectively. Her healing ability and ultimate also provide great support to her team.

Omen and Fade are also top picks for their abilities that suit Sunset’s layout. Omen’s smokes and teleportation are perfect for taking control, while Fade’s abilities help clear angles and gather crucial information.

The Best Agents For New Players in VALORANT

The best agents for new players are ones that provide enough value to their team for players who aren't as experienced in the game. They also need to be super easy to pick up and play with immediately.These include:

• Sage
• Brimstone
• Phoenix
• Reyna

The Best Sniper Agents in VALORANT

We touched on this earlier, but there are two key picks if you love sniping with the Operator sniper rifle. Whether you have come over from CS:GO using an AWP all day, or want to just hit the montage shots, we recommend both Jett and Chamber! Both agents can get out of danger immediately and are currently the only characters that really warrant using an aggressive style of wielding the Operator.

They are both very good at hovering out in the open, getting the first sniper kill, with either an Operator, or Chamber's ultimate, Tour De Force, and then immediately getting back into safety.

The Best Shotgun Agents in VALORANT

If you prefer a hands on approach and just want to blast your enemies to death with a Judge, Bucky, or Shorty, these agents are the ideal agents for that.

• Raze
• Reyna
• Neon
• Viper
• Omen

Raze, Reyna, and Neon love getting in your face, and can use their mobility to get right up close to you before you can land a bullet, but Viper's niche is different. She can sit in her ultimate, Viper's Pit, and lurk with a shotgun. Omen may also be a good choice. His Dark Cover smokes, the ability to teleport, and blind using his Paranoia, may be the ideal tools to wield a shotgun in VALORANT effectively.

Ultimately, remember that while some VALORANT agents are better picks for a specific map, it all comes down to how you use your abilities and if you're able to win aim duels. Selecting a "meta" agent on a map never guarantess victory. Make sure to try to have a wide agent pool so that you can fit perfectly on any map!

Check out our Agents stats page to see which VALORANT agents are currently the most picked!