Knowing which agents really shine from VALORANT’s often changing roster will help you get the edge you need to succeed whether you’re rising in rank or playing professionally. Based on present performance, map flexibility, utility value, and more, this revised tier list (Patch 10.07) grades every agent from S-tier to D-tier.
Top-tier picks right now consist of Yoru (duelist), Astra (controller), Sova (initiator), and Vyse (sentinel). But a wise agent pick transcends meta rankings; always consider elements including team cohesion, map familiarity, and personal playstyle.
From just 11 original agents to a 27-character lineup in 2025, VALORANT has expanded considerably. Everyone has different tactical possibilities and abilities. To be honest, though, not all of them land exactly. This breakdown exists to enable you to lock in agents that win games.
Topics covered in this tier list
Our rankings represent current agent strength derived from a mix of
- Pro play stats
- Ranking performance
- Utility and role performance
- Rookie accessibility
- Map adaptability.
Agents have been categorized according to their roles: duelist, controller, initiator, and sentinel; we have then assessed their influence at all play levels. Let’s start right now.
Hierarchy of Breakdown
- S-tier: Meta-defining and usually borderline broken
- A-tier: trustworthy, solid options across all skill levels.
- B-tier: Dynamic in the correct hands or circumstances.
- C-tier: struggling in the meta; need aficionados or particular map application
- D-tier: lacking in value, challenging to rationalize choosing
Agent Tier List Valorant: Patch 10.07
- S-tier: Sova, Omen, Neon, Yoro, Astra, Breach, Gekko, Vyse.
- A tier: Cypher, Raze, Jett, Clove, Tejo, and KAY/O; B tier: Reyna, Chamber, Iso, Viper, Waylay, Fade, Deadlock, and Brimstone.
- C-tier: Skye, Killjoy, Harbor, Sage
- Phoenix, D-tier
S-tier Agents: The Powerhouses: Agent Role The Reasons They Rule
| Agent | Role | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yoru | Duelist | Performs best in pro-level double-duelist contests. |
| Neon | Duelist | Speed aficionado — nearly unstoppable in duelist form. |
| Sova | Initiator | Still the king of intel. |
| Breach | Initiator | Site execs value his CC and utility highly. |
| Gekko | Initiator | Enables fast-paced plays. |
| Astra | Controller | Rewards mastery with unparalleled team control. |
| Omen | Controller | Offers flexible smokes and solo outplay potential. |
| Vyse | Sentinel | Strong ultimate and durable wall push her to must-pick status. |
After patch 8.11, Neon became dangerous and zipped about with unparalleled agility. Once underappreciated, Yoru now profits from the double-duelist trend in pro circuits.
Among initiators for single-agent comps, Sova still rules. In aggressive pushes, breach is crucial; Gekko fits confident entrance fraggers.
Astra gives elite-level control but requires high IQ play. Omen, meanwhile, honors people who play with creativity.
With her perfect and bulletproof wall, Vyse is particularly outstanding in stalling pushes and retakes.
A-tier Agents: dependable, safe selections
| Agent | Role | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raze | Duelist | Excellent movement and frag potential. |
| Jett | Duelist | Excellent movement and frag potential. |
| Tejo | Kyay/O | Enhanced flashes and ult help him be viable again. Good in teamwork. |
| Clove | Controller | Short smoke uptime, but can smoke from the tomb and self-revive. |
| Cypher | Sentinel | Info king, but not very useful on offense. |
For movement-based duelists, Jett and Raze remain classics. While Tejo needs strong coordination to shine, KAY/O has rebounded back after upgrades.
Cyphers still gathers vital intelligence but lacks deadly threat. Clove gives excellent post-death use and healing even though her smokes fade quickly.
B-tier agents: situational and skill-dependent role players Advantives and disadvantages
| Agent | Role | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Iso | Waylay, Duelist | Waylay lacks team value. |
| Reyna | Waylay, Duelist | Performs best in ranked due to unique buffed techniques. |
| Fade | Initiator | Great ult, but her kit is simpler now. |
| Brimstone | Controller | Strong post-plant, but lacks flexibility. |
| Viper | Controller | Map-specific usefulness still holds true. |
| Chamber | Sentinel | Fragging is solid, but he’s a weak anchor. |
| Deadlock | Sentinel | Walls decay far too quickly. |
Reyna’s revision increases her viability in ranked, where self-sufficiency counts.
Though many players have adjusted to offset Fade, her kit may be potent.
After her nerfs, Viper is no more universal, although she is still alive on maps like Icebox. Though it has uses, brimstone struggles in reactionary situations.
C- tier Agents: Fading Quick Role Agents Problems
| Agent | Role | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Harbour | Controller | His skills impede friends as much as opponents. Poor ult. |
| Sage | Sentinel | Wall is rather flimsy. |
| Killjoy | Sentinel | Killjoy’s package can be quickly offset. |
| Skye | Initiator | Nerfed heavily — flashes lost their edge. |
Sage lacks holding strength, and counters can compromise Killjoy’s turrets and lockdowns.
Skye’s nerfs make her less useful in almost every situation.
Phoenix D-tier Agent: Why So Low? Role Agent
| Agent | Role | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Duelist | Worst overall in a duelist manner. His package feels one-dimensional and outdated. |
Phoenix feels outrun, even among small enthusiasts. Apart from his ultimate, he’s easy to outclass; he lacks team value, map control, and mobility.
Choosing the Correct VALORATIVE Agent:
🎯 Map Awareness—Select depending on layout. For team comp balance, cover every role; skip duelists on Icebox; go double controller on Lotus. No initiator corresponds to no knowledge. No controller corresponds to no site entrance. 🔄. Counterpicks: Dealing with opponents with high utility? Bring KAY/O to void skills. 💡 Comfort is king. If you cannot click heads, a tier list becomes useless. Stay with what you know; then, extend from there in ways like Unrated and Swiftplay.
Conclusion Notes
Although this tier list shows the current meta, balance adjustments quickly can change ranks. Remain always flexible. Before going ranked, try new agents in casual settings. Talk, organize, and, most importantly, play boldly.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Right now, who’s the best agent?
A: Their lead categories are Yoru (duelist), Astra (controller), Vyse (sentinel), and Sova (initiator).
Q: How often are nerfs or agent bonuses let loose?
A: Riot changes depending on in-game data and pro comments; it does not follow a set agenda.
Q: When is the next agent arriving?
A: Riot has indicated, following Waylay, one additional agent is scheduled for release in 2025; no precise date is yet revealed.
