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Clove Tier Rating
Clove is currently an S-tier Controller in Valorant, representing the absolute best-in-class performance. With a dominant 53.2% win rate and 13.6% pick rate, this agent consistently delivers exceptional results across all skill levels. S-tier agents like Clove are highly recommended for players looking to maximize their competitive edge. The combination of powerful abilities, favorable matchups, and strong overall statistics make Clove a top-tier pick in the current meta.
Clove Detailed Statistics
Average Kills17.78
Average Deaths17.86
Average Assists7.65
HS%30.9%
Attack Win Rate49.0%
Defense Win Rate53.0%
Avg Combat Score239
Matches Analyzed36,819
Clove Abilities
Meddle
Ability 1
EQUIP a fragment of immortality essence. FIRE to throw the fragment, which upon landing on the floor, erupts after a short delay and temporarily Decays all targets caught inside.
Ruse
Ability 2
EQUIP a view of the battlefield. FIRE to set the locations where Clove’s clouds will settle. ALT FIRE to confirm, launching clouds that block vision in the chosen areas. Clove can use this ability after death.
Pick-me-up
Grenade
ACTIVATE to absorb the life force of a fallen enemy that Clove damaged or killed, gaining haste and temporary health.
Not Dead Yet
Ultimate
After dying, ACTIVATE to resurrect. Once resurrected, Clove must earn a kill or a damaging assist within a set time or they will die. REACTIVATE to cancel early.
Clove shines brightest on the defensive side in Valorant, achieving a 53.0% defense win rate versus 49.0% on attack. This 4.1 percentage point advantage on defense demonstrates that Clove's abilities excel at holding sites, denying enemy pushes, and gathering information. As a Controller, Clove provides exceptional value when anchoring bomb sites or supporting teammates with defensive utility. We recommend picking Clove on defense-sided maps or when your team needs stronger site-holding capability. On attack rounds, consider playing more methodically and using Clove's kit to gain information before committing to site executes.
Attack Win Rate49.0%
Defense Win Rate53.0%
The table below provides a comprehensive comparison of all 7 Controllers available in Valorant, sorted by win rate to help you understand each agent's competitive viability and performance metrics. Clove currently ranks #1 among Controllers with a 53.2% win rate, which is above the role average of 49.4%. Clove leads the Controller category with the highest win rate at 53.2%. When evaluating pick rate, Clove has a 13.6% selection rate, exceeding the Controller average of 3.1%. KDA (Kill/Death/Assist ratio) is a crucial metric for measuring individual impact - Clove's 1.42 KDA is lower than the role average of 1.59. Average Damage per Round (ADR) indicates overall combat contribution, where Clove's 157 ADR surpasses the Controller average of 141. Use this comparison to understand how Clove stacks up against alternatives when selecting your Controller for competitive play.
How to Play Clove
Recommended PlaystyleBalancedAdapts to team needs
Difficulty
When to Play Clove
Clove is a Controller in Valorant with a 53.2% win rate and 13.6% pick rate. This agent averages 1.42 KDA with 157 damage per round.
Strengths
- High win rate (53.2%) indicates strong performance in current meta
- Strong defensive performance (53.0% defense win rate)
- Excellent aim with 30.9% headshot percentage
- Good survivability with 1.42 KDA ratio
Weaknesses
- Dies frequently (17.9 deaths per match)
- Team relies heavily on your smoke placements
Strategic Tips
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Role Mastery
Master smoke placements for each map. Your utility is crucial for site executes and post-plant situations.
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