Valorant Patch 9.05 - Agent Tier List

Jett remains the strongest Agent in Valorant for Patch 9.05, as she is an extremely good duelist, perfect for fighting with knives. However, you should be aware that she's mostly useful for solo play.

PROS:

• Exceptional mobility
• Diverse abilities

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

If you're a fan of aggressive fights and dealing a lot of damage, you will love Reyna. Unfortunately, just like Jett, she isn't the best team player.

PROS:

• Quick reposition after kill

CONS:

• Limited utility for the team

Clove is the first non-binary Agent in Valorant, and they're useful for aggressive strategies and tactics in general. Although they're difficult to master, their abilities are well-suited for controlling the game and providing support for allies.

PROS:

• Abilities that surprise the enemy

CONS:

• Difficult to master

There are very few people who aren't in love with Sova, as his abilities to gather information are one of a kind. Once you learn how to work with him, you can become unstoppable.

PROS:

• Area denial

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations

Cypher is the master of map control and surveillance. However, be careful with his traps because, although they are very effective, you cannot change their position after putting them down.

PROS:

• Information gathering

CONS:

• Vulnerable to enemy attacks

Raze can break through any enemy defense, and she's perfect for players who are trying to rank up fast. She might not be as unpredictable as before, but she can still deal insane amounts of damage.

PROS:

• Forces reposition of the enemy

CONS:

• Difficult to control

Iso rewards precise aim, but mastering him is a huge challenge. If you manage to gain control of his abilities, you'll have valuable strategic advantages due to his immobilization skills that catch enemies by surprise.

PROS:

• Complex abilities and advanced tactics

CONS:

• Difficult to master

Omen deals a lot of damage, but he's often left vulnerable to enemy attacks. You'll get a lot of kills with him as long as you're careful and use every opportunity to defend yourself.

PROS:

• Versatile teleportation abilities
• New voice lines added

CONS:

• Enemies hear the sound of his teleportations

Chamber might not be the best when it comes to team utility, but his teleportation skills can definitely take the game to the next level.

PROS:

• Useful for aggressive play
• TD radius increased to 18m

CONS:

• Less effective in defensive situations

Neon has a huge damage output, and she can shoot lasers. Moreover, she has no equal when it comes to speed and interfering with the enemy's vision.

PROS:

• Deals a lot of damage

CONS:

• Players need to adjust their aim according to their speed

Sage can heal herself and her allies, which makes her exceptionally valuable in situations that require teamwork. However, she becomes too vulnerable while healing.

PROS:

• Team support

CONS:

• Vulnerable when healing

Vyse is the newest character in the Valorant roster, and she uses liquid metal to deal damage to her opponents. Don't forget to use her hidden wall traps; they can be effective in every combat situation.

PROS:

• Diverse abilities
• Voice lines don't get cut off

CONS:

• Wall visuals need improvements

Gekko is a versatile Agent who is perfect for beginners. There's no better way to learn than experimenting with various roles and strategies on the battlefield.

PROS:

• Massive damage in a vast area

CONS:

• Long recharge time

Phoenix is a strong fighter, but he's very predictable, which is often the reason why many players avoid choosing him.

PROS:

• Excellent healing abilities
• Great head-on engagement

CONS:

• Vulnerable to enemy attacks

Killjoy can gather information, and she can use multiple types of traps to control the area. However, she needs a long setup time.

PROS:

• Deals significant damage

CONS:

• Requires a lot of team coordination

Breach has decent long-range stun abilities, and they are his biggest advantage. The issue with him is his reliance on constant coordination.

PROS:

• Area denial

CONS:

• Abilities are too specific

Fade has unique skills that can deafen her opponents and impair their vision, but just like Breach, she has abilities that are too specific.

PROS:

• She can bind enemies

CONS:

• Abilities are easily disrupted

Viper has solid powers, and she could be a good choice in the right hands as she can deal a decent amount of damage by using poisonous gas and environmental manipulation.

PROS:

• Area denial

CONS:

• Difficult to control

Skye can heal her allies and has some solid tracking abilities, but her weakness lies in her inability to handle any situation without her team.

Brimstone has very powerful area denial abilities, and his UI targeting is better than ever. Unfortunately, his disadvantage remains his predictability.

Yoru can always create a good amount of chaos on the battlefield with his abilities for misdirection. However, he is very difficult to master, and most players give up on trying.

Astra can control the area very well, and she helps a lot in strategic play, but she needs too much team communication to become effective. In Patch 9.05 she had her Stars ability increased to 5.

Deadlock is one of the most balanced Agents in Valorant, but her defense abilities aren't the best. She is generally considered to be a less effective fighter.

KAY/O has great neutralizing abilities, and he is the best at pushing through defenses. The problem here is that he is too vulnerable when he's trying to escape from his enemies. Valorant Patch 9.05 fixed his Ability HUD and it's now ordered correctly on the console.

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.