Brimstone vs Clove•Matchups

Post-plant is where Clove's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 3.6% attack-side gap suggests Clove excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Brimstone should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Clove's kit advantages become decisive. For Clove, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Clove demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Brimstone, holding 54.8% of rounds versus 51.1%. This 3.6 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 Clove's defensive advantage. Clove can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Brimstone should avoid solo anchor positions against Clove — 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 Brimstone's site with Clove on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Clove in this matchup. Our 66 match analysis shows Clove converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Brimstone should never attempt solo retakes against Clove — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Clove can confidently take 1vX retakes that Brimstone should avoid.

Economy rounds highlight Clove's defensive advantages. Brimstone should prioritize full saves over force buys when facing Clove, as the defensive utility gap compounds on limited economy. Clove 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, Brimstone should ensure teammate utility covers their defensive gaps.

Overall Side Analysis

Clove holds clear advantages on both attack (48.9%) and defense (54.8%), establishing themselves as the superior choice in the Brimstone vs Clove matchup regardless of map side. This consistency across both halves means Clove doesn't need to play for specific sides or rely on winning a particular half to succeed.

Clove's advantage holds across all map types and team compositions. Whether on attack-sided, defense-sided, or balanced maps, Clove performs better. Brimstone teams should consider compositions that can cover their weaknesses — pair Brimstone with strong fragging agents who can carry during their difficult matchup encounters, and ensure utility supports Brimstone's positioning.

For ranked climbing specifically, Clove is the objectively better pick in this matchup. If you're equally comfortable on both agents and frequently face this matchup, practicing Clove provides a measurable ranked advantage. Brimstone players should focus on team play, utility value, and avoiding direct Clove confrontations rather than trying to outfrag them.

The verdict is clear: Clove wins this matchup on both sides of the map. The combined 7.3 percentage point advantage across attack and defense represents a meaningful statistical edge. Brimstone isn't unplayable, but faces an uphill battle requiring stronger team support and more disciplined play to compete.

Controller vs Controller Dynamics

Both Brimstone and Clove fill the Controller role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Controller performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Clove is the stronger Controller pick when these agents face each other.

In Controller vs Controller encounters, similar ability timing and usage patterns mean both agents often use their kits in comparable ways. The winner typically comes down to which player uses their abilities more efficiently and wins the mechanical duels that follow. Clove's statistical advantage suggests their specific Controller kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.