Valorant Agents and Their Abilities (Signature, Purchasable and Ultimate)

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April 3, 2020

In this guide here is a list of Valorant agents showing all the playable characters and their abilities. You can click on the agent images to view additional information on how each ability works with that agent, as well as strategies for playing the fighter of interest.

To date, the Valorant pool contains 13 agents representing different continents. Each of them plays a different role on the battlefield and has a unique set of abilities. Also, recently it became known about 14 Agent Valorant Yoru, which is not yet in the game, but will definitely appear on our lists as soon as it is officially announced.

All Agents

number	First name	Role	Country
01	Brimstone^*	Specialist	USA
02	Viper	Specialist	USA
03	Omen	Specialist	Unknown
04	killjoy	sentinel	Germany
05	Cypher	sentinel	Morocco
06	Owl^*	instigator	Russia
07	Legend^*	sentinel	China
08	Phoenix^*	Duelist	Britain
09	jett^*	Duelist	South Korea
10	Queen	Duelist	Mexico
11	rays	Duelist	Brazil
12	Breach	instigator	Sweden
13	Skye	instigator	Australia

Tables

Agent Ability Types:

Each agent has four abilities:

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signature - which they receive for free every round; These abilities recharge over time, or (for duelists) when killing two enemies;
Two more bought for 100-400 credits at the beginning of the round;
Ultimate - an agent can only get during the battle by charging it with certain actions (6-7 points that can be obtained for killing opponents, own death, planting or clearing Spike, as well as for collecting special spheres on the map)

The unique abilities of the characters turn a banal firefight into a beautiful battle with unpredictable twists.

Phoenix

Phoenix is a duelist with a powerful fire attack. Therefore, he often acts as an agent who leads the main attack of his team. Like any duelist, Phoenix is a fighter that deals direct damage in the midst of a fight.

Abilities:

hot hands
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a fireball. Pressing the FIRE button releases a fireball that explodes after a delay or when it hits the ground, creating an area of fire that damages enemies.
Twisted feed
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: Selects a blinding sphere that travels in an arc and explodes shortly after being thrown. When exploded, the orb blinds all players who were looking at it at the time of the explosion. Press the FIRE button to bend the arc of the sphere to the left, and the ALT button. FIRE - to the right.
Thick
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects a fire wall. Pressing the FIRE forward button releases flames, forming a wall of fire. It obscures vision and deals damage to players passing through it. HOLD THE FIRE BUTTON to curve the wall towards the scope.
Return
A type: Ulta
Cost: 6 points
Key: X
Description: IMMEDIATELY marks Phoenix's current position. If the skill expires, or if Phoenix dies while it is active, it will resurrect at the point it started casting the skill with full health.

jett

jett (code names Wind, Hawk и Slicing Air Whistle) - A South Korean duelist agent who has great mobility and specializes in assassinations. Like a real ninja, Jett can jump short distances to catch up with enemies or avoid dangerous situations. She can also climb high places and surprise hiding rivals who think they are safe.

Abilities:

Tailwind
A type: signature
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Jett INSTANTLY makes a quick dash in the direction of travel. If Jett stands still, then she makes a leap forward.
Rise
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: Q
Description: Jett INSTANTLY takes off into the air.
The Circuit
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: C
Description: INSTANTLY launches a projectile that transforms into a cloud that briefly obscures vision on impact with the ground. HOLD the skill key to change the direction of the smoke with the scope.
Blade Storm
A type: Ulta
Cost: 6 points
Key: X
Description: Armed with a set of high-precision daggers, which are reloaded after the elimination of the enemy. Press the FIRE button to throw one dagger at your target. Press the ALT button. FIRE to throw all remaining daggers at the target.

Viper

Viper (codename Pandemic) - American contract agent specialist from the game "Valorant"

US chemist Viper takes control of the battlefield with devices emitting toxic gas and limits the view of opponents. And those whom she fails to poison, she will certainly outsmart.

Abilities:

Toxic Veil

A type: Basic Cost: Free options Key: E

Description: Selects gas diffusers. Press the FIRE button to fire a long burst of atomizers. When used repeatedly, atomizers form a wall of poisonous smoke, consuming fuel. The skill can be used more than once.

poisonous cloud

A type: purchased Cost: 200 Key: Q

Description: Selects a gas diffuser. Press the FIRE button to eject the atomizer, which stays in place until the end of the round. Cast the skill again to release a cloud of poisonous smoke from the atomizer, consuming fuel. Can be used more than once. The sprayer can be moved.

snake bite

A type: purchased Cost: 100 Key: C

Description: Selects an acid capsule. Press the FIRE button to launch the pod, which shatters on impact, leaving behind a puddle of acid. Enemies hit by acid take damage and are slowed.

viper's nest

A type: Ulta Cost: 7 points Key: X

Description: Selects the chemical dispenser. Press the FIRE button to spray a cloud of chemicals around the Viper, reducing the sight range and maximum health of players in it.

Owl

Owl (codename Hunter) - Russian agent-instigator.

Born in the permafrost of the Russian Arctic, Sova hunts down and destroys opponents with cold precision and efficiency. Equipped with a special bow, this top-notch scout will find you wherever you hide.

Sova's main area of specialization is reconnaissance and long-range combat operations. It tracks, finds, marks and eliminates enemies with a high level of accuracy and efficiency.

Abilities:

reconnaissance
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects reconnaissance. Press the FIRE button to shoot an arrow flying in a straight line. On impact, it activates, revealing enemies. HOLD THE FIRE BUTTON to increase the range of the shot. Pressing the ALT button. FIRE allows the arrow to bounce off walls up to two times.
shock arrow
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: Q
Description: Selects a shock arrow. Press the FIRE button to shoot an arrow flying in a straight line. It triggers on impact, dealing damage to nearby players. HOLD THE FIRE BUTTON to extend the range. Pressing the ALT button. FIRE allows the arrow to bounce off walls up to two times.
drone owl
A type: purchased
Cost: 300
Key: C
Description: Selects an owl drone. Press the FIRE button to release the drone and take control of its movement. While flying the drone, press the FIRE button to fire a marking dart. When hitting a player, the dart reveals their position.
Hunter's Wrath
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects three long-range arrows that pierce walls with a special powerful impulse. Press the FIRE button to release a pulse in a straight line in front of the agent, dealing damage and revealing the position of all wounded enemies. The skill can be used two more times while the timer is active.

Cypher

Cypher (codename Detective or Aamir) is a Moroccan contract guard agent.

Cypher, an information broker from Morocco, can independently create an entire information network to track the actions of the enemy. Under the vigilant gaze of Cypher, everything secret becomes clear.

Cypher is one of Valorant's sentinel agents, thanks to which he has excellent control over certain areas of the map. Cypher is a spy and operates by relying on gadgets and traps.

Abilities:

Camera
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a spy camera. Press the FIRE button to place the camera in the selected location. Use the skill again to control the camera. While controlling the camera, press the FIRE button to fire a tracking dart. When hitting a player, the dart marks their location.
Cybercell
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: Q
Description: INSTANTLY throws the cage in front of Cypher. Activate it to block the view of enemies passing through it and slow them down.
Stretching
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects stretch. Press the FIRE button to install a destructible, inconspicuous tripwire at the selected location that connects to the opposite wall. Enemies caught in it are immobilized and briefly reveal themselves, and after a while they are stunned. The stretch can be picked up and used REPEATEDLY. Deals 5 damage when activated.
neurosteal
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Targeting a dead enemy IMMEDIATELY reveals the location of all living enemies.

Brimstone

Brimstone (codename Sgt.) is an American agent-specialist.

US-born Brimstone gives his team an edge over the enemy with orbital technology. The ability to remotely provide assistance where needed makes him an incomparable combat commander.

Brimstone is unique in that it uses the minimap to deploy some of its abilities, making it dangerous even if it's not directly present in combat. Brimstone players need to be very map aware so they can fight on one side of the map and cripple enemies on the other at the same time.

Abilities:

sky smoke
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a tactical map. Press the FIRE button to indicate the places on the map to drop the smoke screen. Press the ALT button. FIRE to launch several long-lasting smoke screens that obscure the view in the target area.
incendiary grenade
A type: purchased
Cost: 300
Key: Q
Description: Selects an incendiary grenade launcher. Press the FIRE button to launch a grenade that falls and explodes upon stopping, creating a burning area in which all players take damage.
Beacon-stimulator
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: C
Description: Selects a beacon-stimulator. Press the FIRE button to throw it in front of the Brimstone. After landing, the beacon increases the rate of fire of nearby players.
Orbital Impact
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a tactical map. Press the FIRE button to launch an orbital strike at the selected location, dealing high damage over time to players in the selected area.

Legend

Legend (codename Thorne) is a Chinese guard agent.

China Protector Sage keeps the team safe in battle. With her ability to resurrect allies and hold back the enemy, she creates an oasis of peace on a terrifying battlefield.

Sage is an analogue of a medic in Valorant: the outcome of many battles depends on this support agent. The fighter has the skills of healing, resurrection, as well as spheres of slowing down. In addition, SAGE can set a high barrier once per round.

Abilities:

Scope of treatment
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects the area of health. Aiming at a wounded ally and pressing the FIRE button activates a gradual recovery of health. If Sage is injured, then pressing the ALT button. FIRE activates the heal over time effect.
Slow Orb
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: Q
Description: Selects a slowing sphere. Press the FIRE button to throw a slowing sphere forward. After falling, the sphere creates a field that slows players down.
Barrier Orb
A type: purchased
Cost: 400
Key: C
Description: Selects a barrier sphere. Press the FIRE button to create an impenetrable wall. Press the ALT button. FIRE to rotate the wall before installation.
Resurrection
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a resurrection skill. Aim at the dead ally and press the FIRE button to start the resurrection. After a short delay, the target will return to life with full health.

Omen

Omen (code name Ghost) is a specialist contract agent who is one of the most difficult characters to learn in VALORANT. He is a specialist, which means that he has several ways to prepare his team for skirmishes.

A ghost from Omen's past strikes from the shadows. He is able to blind enemies and move unnoticed across the battlefield, instilling fear in the hearts of opponents who vainly try to predict where he will attack from again.

Abilities:

Dark Shroud
A type: signature
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a shadow orb and shifts to another reality to aim and set orbs. PRESS the skill key to throw a shadow sphere that expands at the target point, restricting vision. HOLD the fire button to extend the orb's throw range. HOLD ALT. FIRE to throw the orb closer. PRESS RELOAD KEY to switch to normal aiming mode.
Paranoia
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: IMMEDIATELY fires a shadow bolt forward, briefly blocking the vision of players it hits. This charge can pass through walls.
hidden step
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: C
Description: Selects the Hidden Step skill and displays its range. Press the FIRE button to teleport the agent to the selected location after a short delay. Enemies will only hear the teleportation sound from the starting point.
Out of the shadow
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a tactical map. Press the FIRE button to start teleporting to the selected location. While teleporting, Omen appears as a shadow that can be destroyed by the enemy to cancel the teleportation. Omen can also cancel teleportation by PRESSING the skill key.

killjoy

killjoy (code name Bombshell) is a German contract guard agent. It is based on gathering information and distracting the enemy. Her abilities help control the most inconvenient places on the map. Thanks to them, Killjoy's chance of winning greatly increases.

Killjoy easily defends territory on the battlefield with his arsenal of inventions. If the enemy is not stopped by the damage from her devices, then the debuffs inflicted by them will help Killjoy easily deal with it.

Abilities:

Hive
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects the Hive grenade. Press the FIRE button to throw a grenade. After landing, the grenade is masked. ACTIVATE Hive to unleash a swarm of damaging Nanobots.
Alarmbot
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: Selects a disguised Spiderbot. Press the FIRE button to release the bot, which will attack enemies within its range. Upon reaching the target, the bot explodes, dealing damage and leaving enemies vulnerable. HOLD the skill button to recall the bot.
Turret
A type: signature
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a turret. Press the FIRE button to deploy a turret that automatically tracks enemies in a 180-degree arc. HOLD the skill button to recall the turret.
Locking
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects the blocking field generator. Press the FIRE button to set the generator. Delays all enemies within range. Opponents can disable the generator.

Queen

Queen (codename A vampire) - Mexican contract duellist.

Raised in the heart of Mexico, Reyna is capable of taking on anyone in one-on-one combat, and getting killed gives her strength. Its power is limited only by skill and is highly dependent on success in battle.

Reyna is a duelist who is completely focused on attack. She is able to win almost any one-on-one fight under equal conditions, and in skillful hands, the Mexican can become the worst nightmare for rivals.

Abilities:

Exile
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Instantly consumes a nearby soul orb, granting invulnerability for 2 seconds. While the skill is active, EMPRESS also grants invisibility.
Absorption
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: Q
Description: When Reyna kills an enemy, a Soul Orb appears for 3 seconds. Reyna INSTANTLY consumes a nearby soul orb, quickly regenerating health. When overhealing and exceeding 100, the excess health is gradually dissipated. The skill is cast automatically and does not consume an orb during the duration of the EMPRESS skill.
Evil look
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects a ghostly eye. WHEN ACTIVATED, casts an eye at close range. The eye limits the view of all opponents who look at it. The eye can be destroyed.
The Empress
A type: Ulta
Cost: 6 points
Key: X
Description: IMMEDIATELY goes into a frenzy, increasing the speed of fire and handling of weapons. With each kill, the duration of the skill is extended.

rays

rays (codename Clay) is a Brazilian contract duelist agent.

Raze is an explosive master from Brazil, with a strong character and even more powerful guns. She is able to easily deal with enemies who have settled in the defense or clear a small room. Loudly and without unnecessary ceremonies.

Raze is an agent from Brazil and she is very fond of explosives. Her vocation is to arrange constant explosions and clear narrow spaces from enemies. Apparently, she likes to fill her weapons with paint, as after the explosion, a colorful trail is left. It focuses on aggressive play style and frontal attacks.

Abilities:

cluster grenade
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a cluster grenade. Press the FIRE button to throw a grenade that explodes, dealing damage, and releasing smaller grenades that damage any agent in the area.
Explosive Pack
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: INSTANTLY throws an explosive pack that attaches to surfaces. Use the skill repeatedly to detonate the satchel, dealing damage and knocking back nearby agents. Raze takes no direct damage from this skill, but can suffer fall damage if the satchel launches her high enough into the air.
Bombotron
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects "Bombtron". Press the FIRE button to release it. The Bombtron moves in a straight line and bounces off walls. When it detects a target, the Bombtron will dash towards it in a straight line and explode, dealing heavy damage on impact.
We extinguish the candles!
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a rocket launcher. Press the FIRE button to launch a rocket that deals massive damage over a wide area on contact.

Breach

Breach - Swedish contract agent-instigator.

The bionic powered Swede Breach relies on powerful directed blasts to clear a path of enemy agents. The destructive power of his skills allows him to gain a decisive advantage in any battle.

Breach is one of the best agents in Valorant when it comes to small area skirmishes. In narrow corridors and small streets, he is clearly able to dominate and feels like a fish in water. It is there that his abilities, such as "Crack" and "Thunder Clap", can be fully revealed, because they cover the entire available area of \uXNUMXb\uXNUMXbthe location.

Abilities:

Crack
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a seismic charge. HOLD THE FIRE BUTTON to extend the rift range. RELEASE to launch a rift that stuns all players in the area.
Blinding Charge
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: Selects a blinding charge. Press the FIRE button to launch it through the wall. The projectile will blind all players looking in its direction.
trample
A type: purchased
Cost: 100
Key: C
Description: Selects an explosive charge. Press the FIRE button to launch a charge through the wall and create an explosion on the other side. The explosion deals serious damage to anyone who enters the affected area.
Thunder Strike
A type: Ulta
Cost: 7 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a seismic charge. Press the FIRE button to launch a cascading wave in a wide area in front of you. Any agent that gets in her way is stunned and thrown into the air.

Skye

Skye (codename - Conductor) - Australian agent-instigator. Skye's ability to heal a team, as well as her unrivaled potential at tracking down enemies and initiating firefights, can make her the main support in the pool of many teams.

Australian native Skye and her pack of beasts make their way through hostile territory. Her creations make it difficult for the enemy to advance, and Skye herself can heal allies. With her, the team will be safe and stronger than ever.

Abilities:

new growth
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: C
Description: Selects a healing figurine. HOLD the fire button to heal allies within sight and range. Can be used again until all healing is used up. Skye cannot heal herself.
Pathfinder
A type: purchased
Cost: 200
Key: Q
Description: Selects a Tasmanian wolf figurine. Press the FIRE button to summon and control the Predator. Press FIRE to cause the animal to dash forward, causing a deafening explosion and damaging enemies it hits.
Guiding light
A type: Basic
Cost: Free options
Key: E
Description: Selects a hawk figurine. Press the FIRE button to send the hawk forward. HOLD the fire button to make the hawk fly in the direction of your crosshair. While the bird is flying, use the skill again to turn the hawk into a blinding flash.
bloodhounds
A type: Ulta
Cost: 6 points
Key: X
Description: Selects a bloodhound figure. Press the FIRE button to send out three bloodhounds that hunt down nearby enemies. The bloodhound limits the view of the found target.