Initiator

Gekko

Gekko the Angeleno leads a tight-knit crew of calamitous creatures. His buddies bound forward, scattering enemies out of the way, with Gekko chasing them down to regroup and go again.

Adjusted in Patch 10.0

Difficulty: Easy
Tier: SEditorial estimate

Abilities

Basic abilities

Purchased each round

Mosh Pit

EQUIP Mosh. FIRE to throw Mosh like a grenade. ALT FIRE to lob. Upon landing Mosh duplicates across a large area that deals a small amount of damage over time then after a short delay explodes. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Mosh charge after a short cooldown.

Cost: 250 creds
Charges: 1
Damage: 150 max
Range: 6m

Wingman

EQUIP Wingman. FIRE to send Wingman forward seeking enemies. Wingman unleashes a concussive blast toward the first enemy he sees. ALT FIRE when targeting a Spike site or planted Spike to have Wingman defuse or plant the Spike. To plant, Gekko must have the Spike in his inventory. When Wingman expires he reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Wingman charge after a short cooldown.

Cost: 300 creds
Charges: 1
Cooldown: 20s
HP: 60 HP

Signature ability

Free each round

Dizzy

EQUIP Dizzy. FIRE to send Dizzy soaring forward through the air. Dizzy charges then unleashes plasma blasts at enemies in line of sight. Enemies hit by her plasma are Blinded. When Dizzy expires she reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Dizzy charge after a short cooldown.

Charges: 1
Duration: 1s blind
Cooldown: 20s

Ultimate ability

Charged with points

Thrash

EQUIP Thrash. FIRE to link with Thrash’s mind and steer her through enemy territory. ACTIVATE to lunge forward and explode, Detaining any players in a small radius. When Thrash expires she reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Thrash charge after a short cooldown. Thrash can be reclaimed once.

Ult Points: 8
Duration: 6s detain
Range: 6m

Initiator

Initiators challenge angles by setting up their team to enter contested ground and push defenders away.

Agent guide

Gameplay tips

1
Always pick up Dizzy and Wingman globules after they expire to reuse abilities and maintain value throughout the round.
2
Use Mosh Pit for post-plant lineups. Its large area and delayed explosion forces enemies off the spike.
3
Send Wingman to plant or defuse the spike so you can hold angles and cover your team.
4
Dizzy is best thrown over obstacles or around corners to blind enemies before your team peeks.
5
Thrash can be steered through tight corridors. Use it to detain enemies holding common angles.

Strengths

Retrievable abilities provide exceptional round-over-round economy value
Wingman can plant and defuse spike, enabling creative solo plays
Strong area denial with Mosh Pit in post-plant situations

Weaknesses

Picking up globules puts you in exposed positions and takes time
Thrash is loud and telegraphed, giving enemies time to reposition
Less impactful flashes compared to dedicated flash agents like Skye or KAY/O

KAY/O's suppression prevents Gekko from retrieving his creatures and shuts down his ability cycle.

Fade

Fade's Prowlers can chase down Gekko's creatures and her Haunt reveals his flanking attempts.

Cypher

Cypher's traps catch Gekko trying to pick up globules in exposed positions.

Matchups

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Strong Against

Weak Against

Meta stats

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Tier: S+1
Win Rate: 53.2%
Pick Rate: 8.9%
Ban Rate: 3.6%
Avg KDA: 1.10
Avg ACS: 202

Editorial estimates set by ValoHub, last reviewed for Patch 12.10. Not measured from ranked matches.

Gekko FAQ

Always pick up Dizzy and Wingman globules after they expire to reuse abilities and maintain value throughout the round. Use Mosh Pit for post-plant lineups. Its large area and delayed explosion forces enemies off the spike. Send Wingman to plant or defuse the spike so you can hold angles and cover your team.

Retrievable abilities provide exceptional round-over-round economy value. Wingman can plant and defuse spike, enabling creative solo plays. Strong area denial with Mosh Pit in post-plant situations.

Picking up globules puts you in exposed positions and takes time. Thrash is loud and telegraphed, giving enemies time to reposition. Less impactful flashes compared to dedicated flash agents like Skye or KAY/O.

Gekko excels on Lotus, Bind, and Sunset.

Gekko has strong synergy with Omen, Killjoy, and Jett.

Gekko has a easy difficulty level. Great for beginners learning the game.