Valorant - Agents Tier List Patch 9.0

Although Harbor has some amazing vision-blocking abilities, his effectiveness is often debated among Valorant players, and currently, he is still at the bottom of the tier list.

Astra is amazing when it comes to controlling large areas, and she helps a lot in strategic play. However, she needs constant team communication in order to be effective.

Although Breach offers some amazing advantages, such as his long-range stun abilities, he relies a little bit too much on coordination.

Deadlock is an extremely balanced Agent, but her defense abilities aren't that good, and she's generally considered to be a less effective Agent.

Fade has unique abilities, such as deafening her targets and impairing their vision. However, she's a very specific Agent, and she's definitely difficult to master, which automatically puts her in a lower tier.

KAY/O is an incredible duelist with neutralizing abilities. He excels at pushing through defenses and taking charge of the team. However, he is often left vulnerable when he's trying to escape from enemies.

PROS:

• Neutralizing abilities
• Self-sustainable and resilient

CONS:

• Vulnerable when trying to escape
• Low utility for team support

Although Brimstone was updated recently - the spawned smoke covers the area fully and the UI targeting was updated accordingly - he remains too predictable to be ranked higher than this.

PROS:

• Strong area denial
• Excellent team player

CONS:

• Lacks mobility
• Predictable

Iso moved from a D-Tier to a B-tier Agent in Patch 8.11. However, fans immediately started complaining about him becoming almost unstoppable, and the developers agreed to downgrade some of his abilities. His Double Tap (E) and his Shield were nerfed, and fans are now happy that he moved slightly lower in the ranking charts.

PROS:

• Complex abilities and advanced tactics
• Shield hitbox is fixed

CONS:

• Difficult to master
• Signature Kill Reset is removed

Yoru is the master of misdirection, and he can create a good amount of chaos. However, it takes time and effort to master this Agent.

PROS:

• Excellent at flanking enemies
• Abilities for decoys and illusions

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Viper is a solid choice, and she can cause massive damage using her poisonous gas and environmental manipulation abilities. Unfortunately, like many other Agents, she's difficult to get used to, and many players give up on trying.

PROS:

• Huge damage
• Area control and denial

CONS:

• Difficult to control

With her healing and tracking abilities, Skye definitely has the potential to be unstoppable. Her weakness lies in her inability to handle most situations without her team.

PROS:

• Healing abilities
• Map control

CONS:

• Limited defensive utility

Killjoy can not only gather information but also deploy a variety of traps to control the area. However, she requires a long set-up time.

PROS:

• Area control and denial
• Information gathering

CONS:

• Long set-up time

Phoenix definitely deserves his spot at the top of the B-Tier category! He is an unstoppable duelist. Although he is often considered inconvenient because of his predictability, he is still a very good choice for a lot of players.

PROS:

• Excellent healing abilities
• Great head-on engagement

CONS:

• Predictable

Chamber might be difficult to control, and he may lack team utility, but he's an excellent choice in the right hands and has a lot of useful abilities.

PROS:

• Teleportation skills
• Useful for aggressive play

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations

Omen has an aggressive playstyle, which is both a curse and a blessing; he gets more kills, but he's almost constantly at high risk.

PROS:

• Versatile teleportation abilities
• Area denial and disruption

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Sage's healing abilities are definitely valuable and very helpful. However, her lack of defensive abilities can leave her vulnerable, especially while she's healing.

PROS:

• Healing abilities
• Team support

CONS:

• Vulnerable when healing

Gekko is a great Agent, especially if you're a beginner and you want to learn how to play Valorant. Exploring Agents with multiple roles is the best strategy! Unfortunately, he requires a long time to recharge.

PROS:

• Massive damage in a vast area
• Good team player

CONS:

• Long recharge time

Many Valorant fans adore Sova and his well-developed ability to gather information. Once you learn how to control him, you can become absolutely unstoppable! He might be difficult to master, but he's definitely worth the try.

PROS:

• Area denial
• Owl Drone (C) increased to 100

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations
• Difficult to master

Clove is the perfect combination of aggression and tactics. And they're also non-binary! Although Clove has great abilities for controlling the game and supporting the team, they are definitely difficult to get used to.

PROS:

• Abilities that surprise the enemy
• Information gathering

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Raze is awesome when it comes to breaking through enemy defenses. She isn't as unpredictable anymore, but as long as you know how to use her abilities, she can help you rank up extremely fast.

PROS:

• Deals massive damage
• Forces reposition of the enemy

CONS:

• Explosions are too loud

Cypher is the master of map control and surveillance! He could be a great choice, but be careful because he relies mostly on static traps, and that might limit his effectiveness.

PROS:

• Information gathering
• Area control

CONS:

• Vulnerable to enemy attacks

Reyna is definitely one of the most capable Agents in Valorant, and she has an aggressive playstyle. She is hands-down one of the best Agents in the game, and fans love her.

PROS:

• Quick reposition after kill

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

Neon was one of the Agents that became too powerful in Patch 8.11, and although her accidental accuracy buff was removed in the current Patch 9.0, she is still extremely strong.

PROS:

• Deals huge damage

CONS:

• Difficult to control

Jett is an excellent duelist, suitable for fighting with knives. She is easily the best Agent in Valorant Patch 9.0, and the developers finally fixed the issue with her Tailwind that was reducing the dash length. However, her limited utility for the team is often considered a great weakness.

PROS:

• Exceptional mobility
• Diverse abilities
• Fantastic entry capability

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team