Valorant’s most recent Episode, Collision, saw the introduction of Vyse in the game. She’s a welcome addition to the roster of agents with her completely unique gameplay style. However, how does she stack up against the rest? Is she one of the best Agents in the game right now? Let us find out together as we rank them all.
The Tier List
While every Agent is good, we will be covering the S+ and S tiers today. No Agents are inherently bad but these Agents have topped the the charts consistently for most high level players. The Agents in the S+ and S tiers are the best in the game. (Unfortunately Vyse couldn’t Rise to the top)
Jett
Jett remains one of the top Agents because of her exceptional mobility and ability to create high-impact plays, especially in the hands of skilled players. Her toolkit is designed for high-risk, high-reward gameplay, making her a formidable duelist capable of securing crucial first kills and quickly repositioning to evade counterattacks. Her signature ability, Tailwind, allows her to dash in any direction, which not only helps in dodging enemy fire but also in creating aggressive openings for her team. Additionally, Jett’s Updraft enables her to reach elevated positions, giving her an advantage in taking unconventional angles that can catch opponents off guard.
Moreover, Jett’s ultimate ability, Blade Storm, is highly effective in close-quarter skirmishes due to its pinpoint accuracy and high damage potential. This ability, combined with her Cloudburst smokes, which can be curved mid-air, allows her to make rapid, unpredictable movements and create opportunities to outplay opponents. These abilities, when used effectively, make Jett an essential pick for maps that favor verticality and quick rotations, such as Icebox and Split.
Reyna
Reyna is considered one of the best Agents in Valorant because of her ability to be highly self-sufficient and impactful in duels, which makes her a formidable presence on the battlefield. Her kit is designed around sustaining aggressive plays; for instance, her Devour ability allows her to heal after securing a kill, while Dismiss gives her the option to become invulnerable for a short period, enabling quick repositioning or disengagement from unfavorable situations. This makes her particularly dangerous in one-on-one engagements and allows her to dominate rounds if she starts racking up kills.
However, Reyna’s effectiveness is highly dependent on the player’s ability to secure kills. Without them, her utility significantly diminishes, making her less valuable to the team compared to other duelists. Despite this, when played by someone with sharp aim and game sense, Reyna can carry games by herself, especially in lower ranks or solo queue, where individual skill often has a more pronounced impact. Her ultimate, Empress, further amplifies her combat prowess, turning her into a near-unstoppable force when she’s on a roll.
Sova
Sova is THE scout of Valorant and has been on the top of his game forever. His Recon Bolt is particularly effective, allowing him to reveal enemy positions through walls, giving his team a significant strategic advantage. Additionally, his Owl Drone offers precise scouting capabilities, marking enemies and providing real-time intel without risking a player’s life. These tools make Sova indispensable on many maps, especially on large maps like Ascent, where his ability to “wall bang” through common cover spots can change the course of a round.
Moreover, Sova’s ultimate, Hunter’s Fury, can penetrate through walls and hit multiple enemies, making it a powerful tool for disrupting enemy plans or finishing off low-health opponents hiding in cover. This ultimate not only deals damage but also reveals enemy locations, adding another layer to Sova’s recon potential. His utility is valuable in both attacking and defending situations, making him a versatile pick across different team compositions and strategies.
Clove
Clove stands out as one of the most unique and powerful agents due to their abilities that allow them to influence the game even after death. As a controller agent, Clove can obscure vision and control the battlefield with smokes that persist beyond their demise, creating strategic advantages for their team. Their ability to use smokes after death with the “Ruse” skill can disrupt enemy plans and provide crucial cover for allies in clutch situations. Additionally, Clove’s ultimate, “Not Dead Yet,” allows them to resurrect briefly and secure a kill or assist to stay alive, which can completely turn the tide of a round.
Moreover, Clove’s kit encourages aggressive play, with abilities like “Meddle,” which decays enemies’ health, and “Pick-Me-Up,” which absorbs life energy to boost agility and health. These abilities make Clove not just a controller but also an effective secondary duelist. Their versatility in both offensive and defensive roles makes them a valuable asset in team compositions, especially when paired with agents who can capitalize on the chaos Clove creates, such as Sova or Yoru.
Cypher
Cypher is exceptionally good because of his ability to gather and relay critical information to his team without exposing himself to danger. His utility is designed to control the battlefield by locking down sites with Trapwires, creating one-way smokes with his Cyber Cage, and monitoring enemies with his Spycam. These tools allow Cypher to excel in a defensive role, providing his team with a significant strategic advantage by revealing enemy movements and potential attack strategies.
Moreover, recent buffs to Cypher have made him even more formidable. For example, his Trapwires no longer break after activation, making it almost impossible for enemies to escape once caught. This, coupled with his ability to rearm his traps and faster activation times for the stuns they produce, ensures that Cypher remains a top-tier pick for players who excel at controlling the flow of the game and outsmarting opponents with tactical plays.
Raze
Raze is still an amazing pick due to her explosive playstyle and versatility as a Duelist. Her kit is designed to control tight spaces and force enemies out of hiding with powerful abilities like her Boombot and Paint Shells, making her extremely effective on maps with narrow choke points such as Bind and Split. Raze’s ability to clear out these areas not only disrupts enemy plans but also provides her team with crucial space to execute strategies effectively.
Moreover, Raze excels in breaking through defensive setups, particularly against Agents like Cypher, whose traps and gadgets can be easily neutralized by her explosives. Her Showstopper ultimate is a game-changer, capable of turning the tide of a round by eliminating multiple enemies in one shot. Despite some recent mobility nerfs, Raze remains a top-tier pick across all ranks because of her high damage potential and her ability to single-handedly alter the course of a match.
Neon
Neon is still the queen of movement in the game with her unmatched speed and aggressive playstyle, which can significantly alter the pace of a match. Her ability to sprint and slide with “High Gear” makes her a formidable force in taking control of engagements, especially in open maps where her mobility allows her to quickly rotate or flank opponents. This high mobility, combined with her “Relay Bolt” that stuns enemies, creates opportunities for swift and effective site entries, catching enemies off guard and disrupting their defensive setups.
Additionally, Neon’s ultimate ability, “Overdrive,” turns her into a high-velocity threat capable of mowing down opponents with a lethal laser beam while maintaining full movement speed. This makes her particularly dangerous in scenarios where quick kills and rapid repositioning are crucial. However, mastering Neon requires a deep understanding of her kit and the ability to make split-second decisions, making her a challenging but rewarding agent for players who prefer fast-paced, aggressive gameplay.
While these Agents top our Tier List, you should still play with the Agent that brings you the most joy. These Agents usually provide a competitive edge in high level play. However, in the right hands, any Agent is as good as the next. So don’t forget to have fun out there and choose the Agent that YOU like to play as.
