Valorant Patch 9.04 - Agent Tier List

Jett remains at the top of the Agent tier list for Valorant Patch 9.04, as she is an extremely powerful duelist who's perfect for fighting with knives. However, keep in mind that she is best suited for playing solo.

PROS:

• Exceptional mobility
• Diverse abilities

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

Reyna remains one of the top 5 characters to choose in Valorant, even after the nerfs she went through in Patch 8.11. If you like aggressive fights and dealing insane amounts of damage, this character is perfect for you.

PROS:

• Quick reposition after kill

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

Clove is the first non-binary Agent in the game, and they're very good at tactics and aggression during battle. Although they are difficult to get used to, their abilities can control the game very well.

PROS:

• Abilities that surprise the enemy

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Sova is one of the most popular Agents in Valorant, and he can gather information like nobody's business. Once you learn how to work with him, your enemies are doomed!

PROS:

• Area denial

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations
• Difficult to master

Cypher is hands-down the best choice for those who like map control and surveillance. However, be careful with his traps. Although they are effective, they cannot change their positions after you've put them down.

PROS:

• Information gathering
• Area control

CONS:

• Vulnerable to enemy attacks

Raze is perfect for ranking up, and she can break through any defense. Unfortunately, she has become relatively predictable, so try to switch things up from time to time when you're using her attacks.

PROS:

• Deals massive damage
• Forces reposition of the enemy

CONS:

• Difficult to control

Omen has many advantages, but the best one is definitely the amount of damage he deals. However, he is a very high-risk, high-reward character since he is often left vulnerable to enemy attacks.

PROS:

• Versatile teleportation abilities

CONS:

• Enemies hear the sound of his teleportations

Neon has no equal in terms of damage output, and her lasers combined with her speed can kill any opponent immediately.

PROS:

• Deals huge damage
• No free slide charge

CONS:

• Players need to adjust their aim according to their speed

Iso remains one of the most controversial Agents in the game since he recently made a huge jump in the ranking charts. He rewards precise aim, but you'll need some time to master his skills.

PROS:

• Complex abilities and advanced tactics

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Sage heals her allies as long as they are in her range, but her defensive abilities could use a few improvements, especially while she's helping her team.

PROS:

• Team support

CONS:

• Vulnerable when healing

Chamber might not be easy to use, and he may not support his team a lot, but his teleportation skills can catch even the most seasoned players by surprise.

PROS:

• Useful for aggressive play

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations

If you're a beginner, choose Gekko! He is great for those who want to explore an Agent with various roles, and that's always the best strategy to learn.

PROS:

• Massive damage in a vast area

CONS:

• Long recharge time

Phoenix is strong, but he's very predictable; that's why he's considered inconvenient during combat.

PROS:

• Excellent healing abilities
• Great head-on engagement

CONS:

• Vulnerable to enemy attacks

Killjoy gathers information, and she has a lot of traps that can be used to control the area. However, she needs a long setup time.

PROS:

• Deals significant damage

CONS:

• Requires a lot of team coordination

Vyse is the most recent addition to the roster in Valorant, and she uses liquid metal to damage her enemies. Moreover, she can place hidden wall traps.

PROS:

• Diverse abilities

CONS:

• Wall visuals need improvements

Yoru is amazing at creating chaos on the battlefield, but he is too difficult to master. Additionally, he can easily flank enemies.

PROS:

• Abilities for decoys and illusions

CONS:

• Teleportation is predictable

Deadlock is a Sentinel, and many players argue that she's a very niche character who isn't effective unless the player has a lot of experience.

PROS:

• Her attacks are difficult to dodge

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

Brimstone has good area denial abilities, and his UI targeting is better than ever. His weakness remains his predictability.

PROS:

• Excellent team player

CONS:

• Lacks mobility

Viper is a character with solid abilities that can deal good damage by using poisonous gas and environmental manipulation.

Breach's long-range stun abilities are a very big advantage. However, he relies heavily on coordination.

Although Fade has very unique skills that can deafen her targets and impair their vision, her mechanics are too specific.

KAY/O has great neutralizing abilities, and he is the best at pushing through defenses and taking charge of the team. However, he is too vulnerable when he's trying to escape from his enemies. After Patch 9.04, there is no second explosion after he uses Flash/Drive behind a wall.

Skye can heal her allies and has some decent tracking abilities, but she can't handle any situation without her team. The good news is that Patch 9.04 fixed the issue where Seekers did not consume Ultimate Points in all conditions.

Astra can control the area, and she helps a lot in strategic play, but she needs too much team communication to become effective.

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