The best way to see the current VALORANT meta in action is to watch the game’s top players from around the world and which agents are most commonly used.
The 2023 VALORANT Champions Tour season marks the beginning of a new era, with partnered teams competing in three international leagues. This season will culminate in an international tournament at Masters Tokyo, followed by the defining world championship, Champions 2023, in Los Angeles. It’s the first time viewers have had the opportunity to witness extended VALORANT action that didn’t revolve around a single agent, like Chamber.
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The pick rates for agents remained consistent across all three leagues. According to data from RIB.gg, these five agents were the most frequently chosen among VCT Americas, VCT EMEA, and VCT Pacific.
Most picked VALORANT agents among VCT teams in 2023
Killjoy
Killjoy was chosen a total of 544 times during the VCT 2023 season.
- Most picked agent in Americas
- Second most picked agent in Pacific and EMEA
Killjoy has risen to the top of the meta in both ranked play and premier competitions. She is a valuable asset on nearly every map, providing information gathering, site anchoring, site retaking, lurk watching, and more.
Jett
Jett was chosen a total of 529 times during the VCT 2023 season.
- Most picked agent in Pacific
- Second most picked agent in Americas
- Third most picked agent in EMEA
Jett excels as an entry specialist and aerial assassin. Her ability to create space on offense, secure kills without getting traded, and provide economic support to her team with her knives is unmatched. Other duelists, like Raze, are distant seconds in terms of popularity among pro players.
Viper
Viper was chosen a total of 382 times during the VCT 2023 season.
- Fourth most picked agent in Americas and EMEA
- Sixth most picked agent in Pacific
While Omen was the most popular choice among VALORANT controllers in EMEA and Pacific, Viper reigned supreme in Americas. Viper’s toxic screen and snakebite lineups are crucial for site executes and post-plant situations. Her poison cloud is valuable for anchoring sites and deterring lurkers. Additionally, her Viper’s Pit ultimate remains a round-ending ability, despite regen nerfs.
Skye
Skye was chosen a total of 377 times during the VCT 2023 season.
- Third most picked agent in Americas and Pacific
- Seventh most picked agent in EMEA
Skye was very popular among initiator players in both Americas and Pacific. Her kit is perfectly suited for gathering information and playing a supportive role, which aligns well with the fast and aggressive playstyle of many top teams in those regions.
Omen
Omen was chosen a total of 375 times during the VCT 2023 season.
- Most picked agent in EMEA
- Fourth most picked agent in Pacific
- Fifth most picked agent in Americas
Omen was the primary controller in both EMEA and Pacific, appearing in almost every team composition in EMEA. His quick and precise smoke placements, teleport abilities, and lurking potential make him a valuable asset on the battlefield.