Clove vs Gekko•Matchup

Clove vs Gekko Matchup Summary

The Clove vs Gekko matchup in Valorant is an extremely balanced duel where aim and game sense determine the winner. Based on 4 competitive matches analyzed, Clove wins 50.0% of the time compared to Gekko's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Gekko consistently outperforms. In this Controller vs Initiator matchup, Neither Clove nor Gekko has a clear statistical advantage. Victory comes down to individual mechanical skill, utility usage timing, and reading your opponent's positioning. Focus on winning your aim duels and making smart rotations.

Clove vs Gekko Fragging Analysis

Gekko claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Clove vs Gekko matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 4 ranked games reveals Gekko consistently outperforms Clove in direct combat scenarios. While Clove manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Gekko in gunfights. Clove players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Gekko dominates.

Clove vs Gekko Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Gekko

36.4%

44.2%

Defense Side

Gekko

55.8%

63.6%

Attack Side Breakdown

Gekko significantly outperforms Clove on attack side, achieving a 44.2% round win rate versus 36.4%. This 7.8 point disparity reveals Gekko as the clearly superior offensive agent in this head-to-head, with advantages that Clove cannot easily overcome through individual skill alone.

Based on 4 matches analyzed, Gekko dominates attack-side scenarios through multiple vectors. Entry success rate, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all favor Gekko significantly. Clove teams must make structural adjustments to their attack approach: rely less on Clove for key fragging roles, design executes that minimize Clove's direct engagement with Gekko, and consider how team composition can cover Clove's offensive weaknesses. Simply "playing better" isn't enough to overcome a 7.8% gap.

Clove should avoid entry fragging roles against Gekko whenever possible. The data clearly shows Gekko wins a disproportionate share of first contacts on attack. Clove players should volunteer for support roles — flashing for teammates, trading entries, or lurking to create map pressure without direct Gekko confrontation. If forced to entry, wait for maximum utility support and ensure a trade is guaranteed. Gekko can and should take aggressive entries, knowing statistical backing supports confident play.

Post-plant scenarios heavily favor Gekko in this matchup. Clove struggles to convert spike plants into round wins at the same rate, whether due to weaker defuse denial, inferior retake resistance, or less effective post-plant positioning. Clove teams should never leave Clove alone in post-plant — always have teammates nearby for crossfires and trades. Consider giving the spike to a different player when possible. Gekko should recognize their post-plant dominance and play for spike aggressively after site takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Gekko substantially outclasses Clove on defense, achieving 63.6% round wins compared to 55.8%. This 7.8 percentage point gap indicates Gekko excels at core defensive tasks — anchoring sites, gathering information, stalling executes, and contributing to retakes — at a level Clove cannot match.

Clove should never solo anchor against Gekko. The 7.8% defensive gap makes isolated site holds extremely unfavorable for Clove. Instead, pair Clove with a teammate, give them off-site positions that allow early rotates, or have them play supportive roles that don't require extended site holds. Gekko should actively anchor difficult sites, knowing their defensive capabilities significantly exceed Clove's.

Retake dynamics heavily favor Gekko. When Clove needs to retake against Gekko, success requires overwhelming numbers and utility coordination — never attempt equal-number retakes and absolutely avoid solo retakes. Gekko should play post-plant positions confidently, knowing Clove struggles to clear them effectively. In clutch scenarios, Gekko has a significant statistical edge that Clove cannot overcome through individual skill alone.

Economy management becomes critical for Clove in this matchup. Force buying against Gekko is mathematically unfavorable — the defensive gap compounds when utility is limited. Clove should advocate for full saves, ensuring full buy rounds have maximum utility to compensate for their defensive disadvantages. Gekko can confidently force buy, knowing their defensive kit provides advantages that partially compensate for economic disadvantages.

Overall Side Analysis

Gekko demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (44.2%) and defense (63.6%), comprehensively outperforming Clove across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 4 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Gekko holding advantages at every stage.

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

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Clove when you expect to face Gekko frequently. The 15.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Gekko is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

Final verdict: Gekko decisively wins the Clove vs Gekko matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Gekko has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Clove players facing Gekko 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 (Clove) vs Initiator (Gekko) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Clove's Controller abilities serve different purposes than Gekko'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. Clove's Controller toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Gekko's Initiator kit counters others. The Gekko advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.