ControllerClove
Scottish troublemaker Clove makes mischief for enemies in both the heat of combat and the cold of death. The young immortal keeps foes guessing, even from beyond the grave, their return to the living only ever a moment away.
- Difficulty
- Medium
Abilities
Basic abilities
Purchased each round
Pick-me-up
ACTIVATE to absorb the life force of a fallen enemy that Clove damaged or killed, gaining haste and temporary health.
- Cost
- 200 creds
- Charges
- 1
- Duration
- 10s haste
Meddle
EQUIP a fragment of immortality essence. FIRE to throw the fragment, which upon landing on the floor, erupts after a short delay and temporarily Decays all targets caught inside.
- Cost
- 250 creds
- Charges
- 1
- Duration
- 5s decay
Signature ability
Free each round
Ruse
EQUIP a view of the battlefield. FIRE to set the locations where Clove’s clouds will settle. ALT FIRE to confirm, launching clouds that block vision in the chosen areas. Clove can use this ability after death.
- Cost
- 150 creds
- Charges
- 2
- Duration
- 13.5s smoke
- Cooldown
- 40s
Ultimate ability
Charged with points
Not Dead Yet
After dying, ACTIVATE to resurrect. Once resurrected, Clove must earn a kill or a damaging assist within a set time or they will die. REACTIVATE to cancel early.
- Ult Points
- 8
- Duration
- 10s to get kill
ControllerController
Controllers are experts in slicing up dangerous territory to set their team up for success.
Agent guide
Gameplay tips
- 1
Meddle applies decay to enemies in an area. Throw it to weaken enemies before fights.
- 2
Pick-Me-Up activates after getting a kill. Use the speed boost to chain aggressive plays.
- 3
Ruse can deploy smokes even after you die. Support your team from beyond the grave.
- 4
Not Dead Yet lets you revive after dying. Time it when your team can trade for you.
- 5
Play aggressively knowing you have a second chance with Not Dead Yet.
Strengths
Can use smokes after dying, which is unique posthumous utility
Not Dead Yet provides a second life in crucial rounds
Pick-Me-Up enables aggressive chain kills with speed boost
Weaknesses
Not Dead Yet requires getting a kill during revive or you die again
Smokes are shorter duration than other Controllers
Self-revive can be predictable since enemies will camp your body
Matchups
Strong Against
Meta stats
View Full Stats- Tier
- S
- Win Rate
- 54.7%
- Pick Rate
- 14.8%
- Ban Rate
- 8.2%
- Avg KDA
- 1.12
- Avg ACS
- 210
Editorial estimates set by ValoHub, last reviewed for Patch 12.10. Not measured from ranked matches.
Clove FAQ
Meddle applies decay to enemies in an area. Throw it to weaken enemies before fights. Pick-Me-Up activates after getting a kill. Use the speed boost to chain aggressive plays. Ruse can deploy smokes even after you die. Support your team from beyond the grave.
Can use smokes after dying, which is unique posthumous utility. Not Dead Yet provides a second life in crucial rounds. Pick-Me-Up enables aggressive chain kills with speed boost.
Not Dead Yet requires getting a kill during revive or you die again. Smokes are shorter duration than other Controllers. Self-revive can be predictable since enemies will camp your body.
Clove excels on Sunset, Lotus, and Haven.
Clove has strong synergy with Jett, Raze, and Fade.
Clove has a medium difficulty level. Requires some practice but accessible to most players.
