VALORANT Agents Tier List in Current Patch 9.01

The meta in Valorant is far from static, as one might think. With the release of a new patch, everything can change significantly. Some agents may become stronger or weaker due to changes in their abilities, while others may enter the meta simply because a new map has been added to the map pool. That's why we invite you to explore the current meta of Valorant Patch 9.01, which includes agent statistics, including on the new map, Abyss!

To clearly see the difference, you can also review our previous tier list to compare how the meta has shifted in the current realities.

Valorant Agent Tier List in 9.01

The meta in Valorant has evolved significantly with the new Patch 9.01, affecting the Duelist role and introducing changes to the agent tier list, especially with the addition of two new maps.

• S Tier — Omen, Gekko, Cypher, Jett, Viper, Raze
• A Tier — Neon, Yoru, Sova, Fade, KAY/O, Skye, Killjoy, Breach
• B Tier — Clove, Harbor, Reyna, Phoenix, Deadlock, ISO, Astra, Sage, Brimstone
• C Tier — Chamber
  

Duelist Tier List

Jett and Raze remain dominant in pro play due to their unique entry abilities. Neon and Yoru are emerging as viable picks on specific maps like Split and Haven, respectively, with Neon showing potential when paired with flash initiators.

• S Tier — Jett, Raze
• A Tier — Neon, Yoru
• B Tier — Reyna, ISO, Phoenix
  

Sentinels Tier List

Cypher remains the top Sentinel due to his information-gathering tools, with Killjoy close behind. Deadlock is seeing increased use in pro play, and Sage is noted for her niche effectiveness on the map Sunset with powerful wall angles.

• S Tier — Cypher
• A Tier — Killjoy
• B Tier — Deadlock, Sage
• C Tier — Chamber
  

Initiator Tier List

Gekko is highlighted as an S-tier agent due to his utility in planting and defusing spikes, while other initiators like Sova, Fade, and Skye are valuable on specific maps. KAY/O and Breach are effective but typically need to be paired with another initiator.

• S Tier — Gekko
• A Tier — Sova, Skye, KAY/O
• B Tier — Fade, Breach
  

Controller (Smoker) Tier List

Omen and Viper continue to be the top choices due to their vision denial and hybrid capabilities. Harbor is noted for his unique use case in securing plants and protecting diffusers, while Brimstone, Astra, and Clove are interchangeable.

• S Tier — Omen, Viper
• A Tier — Clove, Harbor
• B Tier — Brimstone, Astra
  

How Do We Rate Agents

We are guided by the changes that affected agents in the 9.01 patch from Riot Games, following well-known streamers and professional players, gathering their opinions together, and looking at current statistics on websites that track not only players but also individual agents. All the collected information was reviewed and confirmed by our editor, who consistently holds the Immortal rank in VALORANT.