Astra vs Tejo•Matchup

Astra vs Tejo Matchup Summary

The Astra vs Tejo matchup in Valorant is a heavily one-sided matchup. Based on 5 competitive matches analyzed, Tejo wins 60.0% of the time compared to Astra's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in headshot accuracy, where Astra consistently outperforms. In this Controller vs Initiator matchup, Tejo has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Astra should never take isolated fights against Tejo and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.

Astra vs Tejo Fragging Analysis

Astra achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Tejo in the Astra vs Tejo matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Astra holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 5 competitive matches, Astra players can approach duels against Tejo with confidence, while Tejo players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.

Astra vs Tejo Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Tejo

48.2%

53.1%

Defense Side

Tejo

46.9%

51.8%

Attack Side Breakdown

Tejo holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Astra vs Tejo matchup, winning 53.1% of offensive rounds compared to 48.2% for Astra. This 4.8 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 5 matches reveals Tejo's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Tejo consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Astra teams need to acknowledge this disadvantage and adjust accordingly — consider running more coordinated executes, prioritizing trades over individual plays, and using utility to create advantages before committing to site takes.

Entry fragging dynamics shift noticeably in Tejo's favor in this matchup. When Tejo takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Astra. For Astra players, this means being more selective about entry timings — wait for utility to clear angles, ensure a teammate is positioned to trade, or look for off-angle entries that negate Tejo's advantages. Tejo can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

Post-plant is where Tejo's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 4.8% attack-side gap suggests Tejo excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Astra should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Tejo's kit advantages become decisive. For Tejo, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Tejo demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Astra, holding 51.8% of rounds versus 46.9%. This 4.8 point advantage represents meaningful tactical superiority that should influence how both agents approach CT-side play in this matchup.

Site anchor assignments should account for Tejo's defensive advantage. Tejo can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Astra should avoid solo anchor positions against Tejo — instead, pair with a teammate who can provide support utility, or play positions that allow quick rotates to avoid extended 1v1 holds. When attackers target Astra's site with Tejo on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Tejo in this matchup. Our 5 match analysis shows Tejo converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Astra should never attempt solo retakes against Tejo — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Tejo can confidently take 1vX retakes that Astra should avoid.

Economy rounds highlight Tejo's defensive advantages. Astra should prioritize full saves over force buys when facing Tejo, as the defensive utility gap compounds on limited economy. Tejo can play more aggressively on eco rounds, pushing for information or early picks knowing their kit provides advantages even without full utility. On full buy rounds, Astra should ensure teammate utility covers their defensive gaps.

Overall Side Analysis

Tejo demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (53.1%) and defense (51.8%), comprehensively outperforming Astra across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 5 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Tejo holding advantages at every stage.

Map selection and team composition cannot fix Astra's disadvantage in this matchup. Tejo outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Astra into Tejo, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Astra's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Astra in isolated Tejo encounters.

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Astra when you expect to face Tejo frequently. The 9.7 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Tejo is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

Final verdict: Tejo decisively wins the Astra vs Tejo matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Tejo has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Astra players facing Tejo should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.

Controller vs Initiator Dynamics

The Controller (Astra) vs Initiator (Tejo) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Astra's Controller abilities serve different purposes than Tejo's Initiator kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.

Understanding how Controller abilities interact with Initiator counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Astra's Controller toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Tejo's Initiator kit counters others. The Tejo advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.