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Valorant Agents guide

What they do and when to pick

Valorant agents and when to pick them

The Valorant agents are Astra, Breach, Brimstone, Chamber, Cypher, Jett, Kay/O, Killjoy, Neon, Omen, Phoenix, Raze, Reyna, Sage, Skye, Sova, Viper, and Yoru.

  1. Astra: Astra is a celestial-themed agent who excels at controlling the battlefield with her abilities to create gravity wells and deploy smoke grenades. When to pick Astra: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to control the battlefield, Astra is a good choice.
  2. Breach: Breach is a tanky agent who excels at using explosives to disrupt the enemy team and create openings for his allies. His abilities allow him to charge through walls and set off powerful blasts. When to pick Breach: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to create openings for your team to attack through, Breach is a good choice.
  3. Brimstone: Brimstone is a support agent who excels at providing utility and crowd control for his team. His abilities allow him to call in airstrikes, smoke grenades, and incendiaries. When to pick Brimstone: If you prefer a more defensive playstyle and want to provide utility and crowd control for your team, Brimstone is a good choice.
  4. Chamber: Chamber is a high-damage agent who excels at taking on enemies at long range. His abilities allow him to spawn a pistol and a sniper rifle, as well as set up traps to control the battlefield. He can also use his ultimate ability to spawn a powerful Operator-style sniper rifle. When to pick Chamber: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to control the battlefield and deal a lot of damage at long range, Chamber is a good choice.
  5. Cypher: Cypher is a surveillance agent who excels at gathering intel and setting up traps. His abilities allow him to place cameras and traps around the map, giving him and his team valuable information about the enemy's movements. When to pick Cypher: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to gather intel for your team, Cypher is a good choice.
  6. Jett: Jett is a high-mobility agent who excels at flanking and getting behind enemy lines. Her abilities allow her to dash and climb over walls, making her a great pick for players who enjoy fast-paced and aggressive play. When to pick Jett: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to take control of the battlefield, Jett is a good choice.
  7. Sage: Sage is a support agent who excels at healing and protecting her allies. Her abilities allow her to restore health to her teammates, as well as create barriers to block enemy attacks. When to pick Sage: If you prefer a more defensive playstyle and want to help your team survive and stay alive, Sage is a good choice.
  8. Kay/O: Kay/O is a defensive agent who excels at protecting her allies and holding strategic positions. Her abilities allow her to deploy shields and turrets to defend her team. When to pick Kay/O: If you prefer a more defensive playstyle and want to protect your team and hold strategic positions, Kay/O is a good choice.
  9. Killjoy: Killjoy is a tech-themed agent who excels at setting up traps and disrupting the enemy team. Her abilities allow her to deploy turrets, mines, and a lockdown device to control the battlefield. When to pick Killjoy: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to control the battlefield with traps and disrupt the enemy team, Killjoy is a good choice.
  10. Neon: Neon is a high-mobility agent who excels at flanking and getting behind enemy lines. Her abilities allow her to quickly dash and climb over walls, making her a formidable force in close-quarters combat. When to pick Neon: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to take control of the battlefield, Neon is a good choice.
  11. Omen: Omen is a stealthy agent who excels at setting up ambushes and controlling the battlefield. His abilities allow him to teleport and obscure the vision of enemies, making him a formidable force in the right hands. When to pick Omen: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to control the battlefield and set up ambushes, Omen is a good choice.
  12. Phoenix: Phoenix is a fire-based agent who excels at healing and damaging enemies. His abilities allow him to set himself and his allies on fire, restoring their health and damaging enemies at the same time. He can also use his ultimate ability to become invulnerable and launch a devastating wave of flames. When to pick Phoenix: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to deal a lot of damage, Phoenix is a good choice.
  13. Reyna: Reyna is a high-damage agent who excels at taking on enemies in close-quarters combat. Her abilities allow her to flash her enemys to take them out or to cross important parts of the map. When to pick Reyna: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to deal a lot of damage in close-quarters combat, Reyna is a good choice.
  14. Raze: Raze is a demolition expert who excels at dealing a lot of damage and disrupting the enemy team. Her abilities allow her to set explosive traps and launch grenades, making her a formidable force in the right hands. When to pick Raze: If you prefer a more aggressive playstyle and want to deal a lot of damage and disrupt the enemy team, Raze is a good choice.
  15. Skye: Skye is a nature-themed agent who excels at providing utility and crowd control for her team. Her abilities allow her to heal her allies and turn invisible, making her a valuable member of any team. When to pick Skye: If you prefer a more defensive playstyle and want to provide utility and crowd control for your team, Skye is a good choice.
  16. Sova: Sova is a reconnaissance agent who excels at gathering intel and setting up ambushes. His abilities allow him to launch drones and arrows that reveal the location of enemies, making him a valuable member of any team. When to pick Sova: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to gather intel and set up ambushes, Sova is a good choice.
  17. Viper: Viper is a poison-based agent who excels at controlling the battlefield and disrupting the enemy team. Her abilities allow her to create clouds of poison and set up walls of flame, making her a formidable force in the right hands. When to pick Viper: If you prefer a more strategic playstyle and want to control the battlefield and disrupt the enemy team, Viper is a good choice.
  18. Yoru: Yoru is a stealthy agent who excels at setting up ambushes and flanking the enemy team. His abilities allow him to run a clone and to flash the enemy when the clone gets shot. When to pick Yoru: If you prefer a unusual playstyle and want to set up ambushes and flank the enemy team, Yoru is a good choice.