Clove, the New Valorant Controller, Makes an Impact in the Meta
Clove, the new controller in the popular game VALORANT, has only been available for a day, but it’s already clear that this agent has the potential to terrorize the opposing team with their ultimate ability.
An Impressive Performance by Evil Geniuses’ jawgemo
During VCT Americas play, Evil Geniuses’ Alexander “jawgemo” Mor showcased his skills with Clove, proving that any VALORANT agent can be deadly in the hands of a Champions winner. With his aggressive playstyle, Clove’s abilities complemented his style perfectly, making him a formidable opponent and earning Clove the title of the new “ranked demon” agent.
Clove’s Abilities Encourage Aggression
One of the reasons why jawgemo found success with Clove is the agent’s Overheal ability, which fills up quickly and allows players to take fights with less risk. Additionally, Clove’s ultimate ability incentivizes aggressive play as players need to secure kills to avoid dying themselves. This synergy between jawgemo’s playstyle and Clove’s abilities made him a force to be reckoned with.
Clove’s Ultimate Ability Shines
Comparisons have been made between Clove’s ultimate ability and Phoenix’s Run it Back. Both abilities grant the player an “extra life,” but Clove’s ultimate is considered superior. Phoenix’s ultimate has the potential for wasted use and can leave the player vulnerable to backstabs. This has led to some infamous misplays on the pro VALORANT stage. Clove’s ultimate, on the other hand, offers more value and is less prone to misplays.
Clove’s Potential in Competitive Play
Despite just winning Masters Madrid, players like TenZ from Sentinels could find Clove to be a great addition to their agent pool. TenZ primarily plays smokes agents, but he also has the mechanical prowess and experience in the duelist role, making Clove a suitable substitute for agents like Omen. Whether Clove finds success in the pro meta or not, it’s highly likely that this agent will become a staple pick in ranked play.
In conclusion, Clove has made a strong impact in the VALORANT meta with its powerful abilities and potential for aggressive play. It will be interesting to see how this agent continues to shape the competitive scene and influence ranked matches.