The Anomaly in VALORANT: Phoenix’s Dominance
In the competitive world of VALORANT, the Radiant rank represents the highest achievement for players. It’s interesting to see that despite being statistically the best agent in Radiant, Phoenix has one of the lowest pick rates among all agents. Let’s delve into the data from Blitz.gg to understand this anomaly.
When it comes to major stats categories, Phoenix outperforms all other agents in Radiant. However, he still has a lower pick rate compared to agents like Harbor, Yoru, and Neon. You can verify these statistics here.
In Episode Six, Act One of VALORANT, Phoenix shines with the highest overall K/D ratio. On average, he secures 17.9 kills and five assists while experiencing 15 deaths. Agents like Chamber, Reyna, Astra, and Jett closely follow him in Radiant. Additionally, Phoenix boasts the highest average combat score (ACS) in Radiant, standing at 250.
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Phoenix not only excels in individual stats but also boasts the highest win rate among all agents in Radiant. His win rate currently stands at 61.3%, significantly surpassing the next six agents in line. These agents have only won 51-53% of their matches.
However, we need to consider whether Phoenix’s dominance is due to a small sample size. As we move down the ranked ladder, his pick rate slightly increases, but his win rate, K/D, and ACS decrease. It seems that Radiant players have discovered different strategies to make effective use of Phoenix beyond being a solo playmaker.
Phoenix proves to be exceptional when it comes to zoning off sites and angles. His Blaze ability can block off angles, while his Hot Hands can flush enemies out of hiding spots. For attacking teams struggling against Killjoy’s utility, Phoenix’s ultimate ability, Run It Back, provides a significant advantage in clearing out Alarmbots and Nanoswarms.
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