Most popular Agents in Valortant – Episode 9 Act 1

Valorant has 24 Agents as of Episode 9 Act 1, but not all of them are popular amongst players. Each Agent has a specific set of skills that influences how they perform on every map.

Here’s a list of the most popular Agents in Valorant and what makes them difficult to ignore.

Most picked Valorant Agents in Episode 9 Act 1

24. Harbor

• Pick rate – 0.6%
• Win rate – 44.9%
• Agent type – Controller

Harbor can summon smokes that also act like shields which seems quite powerful at first glance, but in hindsight, casual players have discovered that other Agents can easily outshine these skills. The Controller is once again the least picked Agent in Valorant.

23. Astra

• Pick rate – 0.7%
• Win rate – 47.6%
• Agent type – Controller

Despite having an amazing kit, Astra is one of the least-picked Controllers in the game because players need to be highly skilled to make the most out of this Agent. Even though she’s one of the best on a few maps, her playstyle is difficult to master, contributing to the low pick rate.

22. Yoru

• Pick rate – 1.2%
• Win rate – 46.9%
• Agent type – Duelist

From teleportation to flashes and cloning, Yoru’s kit in Valorant is as diverse as it gets. However, he’s still the least-played Duelist in the game. Despite the constant buffs and adjustments by the developers, Yoru has failed to become a trustworthy replacement for other powerful Duelists such as Jett and Reyna.

21. Viper

• Pick rate – 1.5%
• Win rate – 48.9%
• Agent type – Controller

Viper used to be one of the most picked Agents in Valorant but she’s been nerfed considerably which is the main reason behind her low pick rate. At a point, she was a staple part of every composition in the game but nerfs have rendered her obsolete to a certain degree.

20. Fade

• Pick rate – 1.5%
• Win rate – 49.2%
• Agent type – Initiator

Like Sova, Fade can also use her abilities to detect enemies when they’re pushing into an area. She can block an enemy from hearing your team’s movements using her Ultimate ability. Since you need some map knowledge to master her abilities, it’s no surprise to see her pick rate be so low.

19. Deadlock

• Pick rate – 1.6%
• Win rate – 50.9%
• Agent type – Sentinel

Ever since her addition to the Valorant roster, Deadlock has struggled to find a role within the array of available Agents. Despite having a decent ability kit, they’re hard to use and players have better options available.

18. Brimstone

• Pick rate – 1.7%
• Win rate – 48.9%
• Agent type – Controller

Despite having a simple playstyle, Brimstone sees low pick rates because his abilities aren’t effective enough. Not only are they inconsistent, but his abilities last for a short duration too, making them unreliable in matches.

17. KAY/O

• Pick rate – 1.8%
• Win rate – 44.8%
• Agent type – Initiator

KAY/O seems intimidating, but he’s not made it to the top of the meta because his ability kit isn’t that great. Even though he has the ability to detain enemies easily, players have better options available in the Initiator role.

16. Phoenix

• Pick rate – 2.3%
• Win rate – 50.8%
• Agent type – Duelist

Despite seeing a low pick rate on a professional level, Phoenix is a very beginner-friendly Agent, which has resulted in his high popularity. He has an independent playstyle which can help him storm sites all by himself.

15. Neon

• Pick rate – 2.3%
• Win rate – 49%
• Agent type – Duelist

Neon is one of the few Valorant Agents with increased mobility, but mastering her abilities can take some skill. While she’s effective in 1v1 situations and shines on specific maps like Breeze or Ascent, Iso and Clove have better abilities which make them more effective than her.

14. Skye

• Pick rate – 2.4%
• Win rate – 48.3%
• Agent type – Initiator

Skye is a decent Initiator in Valorant and has abilities that will help you clear corners easily. However, most of her skills can be destroyed by shooting the trails or at the abilities themselves, making them slightly weaker than other options.

13. Breach

• Pick rate – 2.6%
• Win rate – 48.4%
• Agent type – Initiator

While you can cause an earthquake with Breach, he’s still an Agent who’s seen in matches at lower ranks. His abilities are easy to dodge making players rely heavily on just weapons, leaving them at a disadvantage.

12. Iso

Riot Games

• Pick rate – 3.5%
• Win rate – 49.5%
• Agent type – Initiator

Iso is one of the newer Agents on the roster but was slightly weak when he arrived. He later received some buffs to balance his playstyle. From being able to create a moving shield to making the enemy vulnerable, Iso has a kit that makes him a handy pick for all compositions.

11. Sage

Riot Games

• Pick rate – 3.5%
• Win rate – 50.3%
• Agent type – Sentinel

Despite being a Sentinel character, Sage has been a popular agent because her Ultimate allows you to revive a dead teammate. This makes her a very useful Agent on a team irrespective of the composition. You can also heal your teammates, and slow down the opponent making her useful especially when pushing into a site.

10. Killjoy

• Pick rate – 4.5%
• Win rate – 49.53%
• Agent type – Sentinel

Killjoy is an Agent with the easiest learning curve in Valorant. She’s a good pick for beginners and veterans alike. In the right hands, Killjoy can lock down a site singlehandedly and can be used to monitor enemy movements into other sites too.

9. Chamber

Riot Games

• Pick rate – 4.6%
• Win rate – 49%
• Agent type – Sentinel

Following his introduction to the Agent roster in Valorant, Chamber was a very common sight in every team composition. However, his kit was severely nerfed, which made him go from the most picked Agent to an Agent with a modest pick rate.

8. Raze

• Pick rate – 4.8%
• Win rate – 49.1%
• Agent type – Duelist

Despite being nerfed in the 8.11 update, Raze is still very lethal because of her explosive skill set. You can also use her Satchels to move quicker on the map, making her hard to hit. With correct placements, you can damage multiple members of the enemy team at the same time.

7. Gekko

• Pick rate – 6.1%
• Win rate – 50.1%
• Agent type – Initiator

Gekko is the most popular Initiator alongside Sova in Valorant. He’s very effective on all maps but his ability kit makes him very useful on smaller maps. Not only can he blind enemies, but if you can effectively use his Ultimate ability, you can get multiple eliminations in a single shot.

6. Sova

• Pick rate – 6.2%
• Win rate – 49.9%
• Agent type – Initiator

Sova is part of the first ten Agents in Valorant who were available since the title’s beta period. If you know how to play through lineups, you can use his arrows to gather intel and decimate your opponent with very little effort.

5. Omen

• Pick rate – 6.5%
• Win rate – 46.4%
• Agent type – Controller

Omen is one of the oldest Agents in Valorant but is slightly difficult to master because it can be a bit of a challenge to position his smokes and teleports. Despite that, he continues to be a popular Agent mainly because of his abilities.

4. Cypher

• Pick rate – 7.6%
• Win rate – 49.8%
• Agent type – Sentinel

Cypher has a high pick rate because of how great he is at gathering intel. Just like Killjoy, he can lock down a site single-handedly. However, unlike Killjoy, he can monitor an area from a distance and can support his team to a greater degree.

3. Clove

• Pick rate – 9.6%
• Win rate – 52.84%
• Agent type – Controller

As quickly as they arrived on the Valorant roster, Clove began to appear in almost every match. Not only can they smoke a site, but they can also use their abilities to give themselves a healing boost and revive themselves to extend their life.

2. Reyna

• Pick rate – 10%
• Win rate – 49.7%
• Agent type – Duelist

Reyna has consistently had one of the highest pick rates in the game because of her diverse ability kit. She can play aggressively irrespective of the map thanks to her ability to heal and blind the enemy, picking up quick kills in the process.

After all, solo queue players don’t race to insta-lock Reyna for no reason.

1. Jett

• Pick rate – 12.4%
• Win rate – 49.4%
• Agent type – Duelist

Jett is one of the most popular Agents amongst both pro and casual players in Valorant and has been one of the few to dominate the meta from the very beginning. Due to her fast playstyle, she can be used to get a jump on enemies, especially when they’re pushing into sites.

The pick rates can be found on Blitz.gg and take into account how frequently these Agents have been picked in Competitive matches.

If you still don’t have a main Agent, we recommend watching pro player streams to find out which character best suits your playstyle to use in Valorant. Remember that each Agent has a small Pass with rewards that unlock in the same way as the Act Battle Pass.