Clove vs Vyse Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Vyse

46.7%

50.3%

Defense Side

Vyse

49.7%

53.3%

Attack Side Breakdown

Vyse holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Clove vs Vyse matchup, winning 50.3% of offensive rounds compared to 46.7% for Clove. This 3.6 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 146 matches reveals Vyse's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Vyse consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Clove 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 Vyse's favor in this matchup. When Vyse takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Clove. For Clove 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 Vyse's advantages. Vyse can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

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

Defense Side Breakdown

Vyse demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Clove, holding 53.3% of rounds versus 49.7%. 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 Vyse's defensive advantage. Vyse can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Clove should avoid solo anchor positions against Vyse — 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 Clove's site with Vyse on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Vyse in this matchup. Our 146 match analysis shows Vyse converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Clove should never attempt solo retakes against Vyse — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Vyse can confidently take 1vX retakes that Clove should avoid.

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

Overall Side Analysis

Vyse holds clear advantages on both attack (50.3%) and defense (53.3%), establishing themselves as the superior choice in the Clove vs Vyse matchup regardless of map side. This consistency across both halves means Vyse doesn't need to play for specific sides or rely on winning a particular half to succeed.

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

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

The verdict is clear: Vyse wins this matchup on both sides of the map. The combined 7.2 percentage point advantage across attack and defense represents a meaningful statistical edge. Clove isn't unplayable, but faces an uphill battle requiring stronger team support and more disciplined play to compete.

Controller vs Sentinel Dynamics

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

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