The Best Duelists in VALORANT, Ranked
Yoru
Yoru is unique among duelists. He excels at getting behind enemy lines, using teleports, flashes, and decoys to disrupt the enemy team. However, he lacks the ability to create space or control sections of sites.
Reyna
In a one-vs-x situation, Reyna shines. She can use her Leer to divert enemy crosshairs and use Devour and Dismiss to sustain herself or avoid getting traded. However, she focuses solely on getting kills and lacks the ability to contribute more to a team during executes or retakes.
Neon
Neon’s speed is a major asset. She can create space, provide cover, and swing wide against opponents with her Fast Lane walls. However, her abilities are not as disruptive as other top duelists, and her Relay Bolt can be unreliable on larger maps.
Phoenix
Phoenix is an improved version of Neon. He has better abilities like the Phoenix wall, which deals damage and provides healing, and Curveball, which is more impactful than Relay Bolt. He also has more sustainability and playmaking potential. His ultimate is both a potential misuse and a valuable tool for executing on utility-stacked sites.
Raze
Raze is explosive in movement and space creation. With abilities like Paint Shells, Boom Bot, and Showstopper, she dominates the battlefield. Blast Pack boosts add even more opportunities for her team. The only downside is the occasional inconsistency with the Showstopper ultimate. Raze pairs well with the new initiator, Gekko.
Jett
Jett remains the top duelist. Her movement capabilities, playmaking potential, and space creation are unmatched. She is the go-to agent for Operator wielders. Additionally, her Blade Storm ultimate is deadly, especially in the hands of a mechanically gifted player. Jett is also excellent for anti-eco rounds.
VALORANT, duelists, Yoru, Reyna, Neon, Phoenix, Raze, Jett.