In Valorant the hero selection of the pros in the last tournament Faze Clan Invitational was analyzed. 5 agents performed particularly well, but that could change soon.
Which heroes were chosen how often in the tournament? Among fans and players of Riot’s team shooter Valorant, the tournament “Faze Clan Invitational” from August 7 to 9, 2020 is considered the most exciting esports event in Valorant history. This was mainly due to the many aggressive and creative plays of the participating pros.
Their hero selection in the matches has now been analyzed via the site VLR.gg and looks as follows:
5 agents that are always present
Who are the top 5 agents? According to the VLR rating, the top 5 agents currently are:
- Cypher
- Omen
- Sova
- Jett
- Sage
Cypher – Why he is so popular
The Moroccan spy Cypher has always been a top favorite among professionals, as he can secure flanks and bomb sites solo and turn attacks into hopeless chaos with his traps.
Therefore, he has also been played almost always in pro teams recently. His pick rate in the FaZe tournament was a remarkable 92 percent. On the map Haven, where there are three bomb sites, he was even always chosen!
Omen – The optimal “smoker”
The once unpopular agent Omen is currently ranked second and has been included in a team in 69 percent of cases. He was particularly frequently used on the maps Split and Ascent, but less so on Haven and Bind.
Omen impresses mainly with strong smokes, which are used as visibility obstruction and cover. As sniper rifles like the overpowering Operator still dominate the weapon meta, such smokes are essential in Valorant.
Sova – Top scout, except on one map
The hunter Sova once again makes it into the top 5 hero selections. He was chosen in 65% of cases and has high pick rates on almost all maps. Only on the winding map Split was he never selected.
Sova is particularly strong as a tactical scout, capable of quickly determining whether an opponent is holed up somewhere or preparing to attack with sonar arrows and his owl drone.
Jett – The most popular duelist
Jett was previously found more in the midfield, but this changed since the previous tournament PAX Invitational. Meanwhile, Jett has risen from 44% to a pick rate of 63%.
Her fast, aggressive, and versatile gameplay supported the plays popular in the FaZe tournament. Some of the best actions in the competition were based on strong movement and daring maneuvers. And here, Jett is simply unmatched.
Sage – No longer the ultimate choice
Once, the healer Sage was virtually a pick with 100%. Now she only has a rate of 57%. This is partly due to numerous nerfs that brought the once too powerful agent back to ground realities.
Nevertheless, Sage is a solid and strong agent who is almost always present on the map Split. Because nothing controls the passage in the center better than her ice wall.
Wait, something is missing: Indeed, the 12th agent in Valorant was not included in the rating. This is because Killjoy was not selectable in the FaZe tournament at the request of Riot. They wanted to analyze the new heroine’s tournament viability more closely. However, if the new agent Killjoy soon enters the tournament meta, she could stir things up with her controversial turrets.
