Valorant Agent Matchups
Compare all 29 Valorant agent matchups and counter picks in one interactive matrix. Curated scores from -5 (hard countered) to +5 (hard counter) help you find the best counter picks, understand role advantages, and outplay opponents in ranked. Last reviewed 2026-06.
Agent vs Agent Scores
Row vs Column. Each cell shows how the row agent performs against the column agent. Green means the row agent has an advantage; red means a disadvantage. Click any row header to view that agent's full matchup breakdown.
The Valorant agent matchup matrix above tracks how each of the 29 agents performs against every other agent in one-on-one ability interactions. Each cell contains a curated score from -5 (hard countered) to +5 (hard counter), based on ability interactions, competitive play patterns, and pro player analysis. Use this chart to identify which agents to pick or avoid depending on the enemy team composition.
Counter picking in Valorant means choosing an agent whose abilities directly negate or exploit the weaknesses of an enemy agent. For example, agents with suppression abilities are strong against ability-dependent agents, while mobile duelists can outmaneuver agents that rely on holding static positions. The strongest single counter in the current dataset is Jett against Brimstone with a score of +3.
At the role level, the data shows that Initiators hold the strongest average advantage (+1.1) against Controllers. Scroll down to the role matchup overview for the full role-vs-role breakdown, or click any agent name in the matrix to view their complete matchup profile with tips for every covered opponent.
Role Matchup Overview
| Duelist | Initiator | Controller | Sentinel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duelist | -- | -0.4 | +0.9 | -0.4 |
| Initiator | +0.4 | -- | +1.1 | 0 |
| Controller | -0.9 | -1.1 | -- | 0 |
| Sentinel | +0.4 | 0 | 0 | -- |
Average matchup scores between role categories. Positive values indicate an advantage for the row role against the column role.