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발로란트에서 상황에 맞는 올바른 요원을 선택하는 것은 항상 플레이어에게 보상을 주었지만, 잘못된 선택은 패배로 이어질 수 있습니다. 2026 시즌 액트 2에서 기존 메타를 뒤흔드는 변화가 있었기에, 현재 메타의 모든 발로란트 요원 중 누구를 선택하고 바로 잠금(instalock)할지 결정하는 데 도움이 될 티어 리스트를 준비했습니다.
발로란트 요원 순위 선정 방식
28명의 모든 요원에 대한 승률 및 픽률 데이터를 VCT 2026 토너먼트의 프로 경기 트렌드와 교차 검증했습니다. 또한 순위를 산정하기 위해 범용성, 일반적인 팀 조합과의 시너지, 다양한 맵에서의 성능을 종합적으로 고려했습니다.
Agents Tier List
| Tier | 요원 | 역할 |
|---|---|---|
| S | Clove | Controller |
| Sova | Initiator | |
| A | Killjoy | Sentinel |
| Breach | Initiator | |
| Omen | Controller | |
| Fade | Initiator | |
| Neon | Duelist | |
| Sage | Sentinel | |
| Phoenix | Duelist | |
| Chamber | Sentinel | |
| Reyna | Duelist | |
| B | Gekko | Initiator |
| KAY/O | Initiator | |
| Astra | Controller | |
| Iso | Duelist | |
| Skye | Initiator | |
| Viper | Controller | |
| Deadlock | Sentinel | |
| Cypher | Sentinel | |
| Vyse | Sentinel | |
| C | Tejo | Initiator |
| Brimstone | Controller | |
| Jett | Duelist | |
| Yoru | Duelist | |
| D | Waylay | Duelist |
Meta Overview
The current Valorant meta strongly rewards utility-focused play, with controllers and initiators dominating the upper tiers. Duelists have largely fallen out of favor, pushed into the middle and lower tiers as coordinated, ability-driven compositions continue to define competitive play.
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S Tier
Clove and Sova stand alone at the top of the tier list, each offering a level of consistent, game-shaping utility that few agents can match. Clove's unique ability to act beyond death makes her an extraordinarily resilient controller, providing smokes and aggressive playmaking without surrendering map control. Her self-revival mechanic makes her a near-mandatory pick in most team compositions. Sova, meanwhile, remains the definitive information-gathering initiator, capable of exposing enemies with his Recon Bolt, Owl Drone, and the ever-threatening Hunter's Fury ultimate. His ability to provide reliable intel across virtually every map in the pool keeps him firmly at the top of competitive priority.
A Tier
A tier is exceptionally crowded, housing a diverse roster of Killjoy, Breach, Omen, Fade, Neon, Sage, Phoenix, Chamber, and Reyna. Killjoy remains the gold standard for sentinel play, locking down sites with her turret, alarmbot, and Lockdown ultimate. Breach and Fade both excel as initiators, disrupting enemies and enabling coordinated pushes with reliable crowd control and information. Omen continues to be a versatile controller pick, offering teleportation and flexible smoke placement. Neon and Phoenix bring aggressive duelist energy, while Sage provides irreplaceable healing and resurrection utility. Chamber and Reyna round out the tier as capable duelists who reward mechanical skill and confident individual play.
B Tier
B tier contains a wide and varied group: Gekko, KAY/O, Astra, Iso, Skye, Viper, Deadlock, Cypher, and Vyse. These agents remain viable and situationally strong but require more specific team compositions or map selections to truly shine. Viper and Astra are powerful controllers on the right maps but demand significant game knowledge to maximize. Skye and Gekko offer solid initiator value with healing and recon tools. KAY/O suppresses enemy abilities effectively but can feel limited in flexibility. Cypher, Deadlock, and Vyse provide sentinel utility with varying degrees of reliability, while Iso offers a self-sufficient duelist style that suits certain playstyles.
C Tier
Tejo, Brimstone, Jett, and Yoru occupy C tier, each facing notable challenges in the current meta. Tejo is a newer initiator who shows promise but has yet to carve out a consistent competitive niche. Brimstone's controller toolkit, while straightforward and reliable, lacks the flexibility and impact of higher-tier smoke agents. Jett, once the undisputed queen of duelist play, has fallen significantly as the meta has shifted away from aggressive entry fragging in favor of structured utility. Yoru remains a niche pick whose deception-based kit can be effective in the right hands but is too inconsistent and team-dependent to justify regular competitive selection.
D Tier
Waylay sits alone at the bottom of the tier list. As the newest addition to the roster, she has yet to demonstrate a compelling reason to be selected over more established agents. Her kit lacks the reliability and team synergy needed to compete in the current utility-driven meta, making her a difficult choice to justify in serious competitive play at any level.
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현재 발로란트 메타 요원들은 유연성을 중요하게 여기며 킬 외의 기여도가 중요합니다. 이 티어 리스트는 더 나은 요원 선택을 이해하는 데 도움을 줄 것입니다. 하지만 2026 시즌 액트 2가 막 시작된 만큼, Miks가 게임에 정착함에 따라 메타가 변화할 것으로 예상됩니다. 실력을 향상시키고 싶다면 igitems의 발로란트 코칭을 통해 요원 지식을 LP 상승으로 연결하는 개인 맞춤형 도움을 받아보세요.
Changelog
- Refreshed tier list for August 2026.
- Refreshed tier list for July 2026.
- Refreshed tier list for July 2026.
- Refreshed tier list for Patch 12.10.
- Refreshed tier list for Patch 12.09.
- Refreshed tier list for Patch 12.09.