Cypher vs Omen•Matchup

Cypher vs Omen Matchup Summary

The Cypher vs Omen matchup in Valorant is a heavily one-sided matchup. Based on 16 competitive matches analyzed, Omen wins 68.8% of the time compared to Cypher's 31.3%, a 37.5 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Omen consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Controller matchup, Omen has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Cypher should never take isolated fights against Omen and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.

Cypher vs Omen Fragging Analysis

Omen claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Cypher vs Omen matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 16 ranked games reveals Omen consistently outperforms Cypher in direct combat scenarios. While Cypher manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Omen in gunfights. Cypher players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Omen dominates.

Cypher vs Omen Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Omen

39.1%

48.8%

Defense Side

Omen

51.2%

60.9%

Attack Side Breakdown

Omen significantly outperforms Cypher on attack side, achieving a 48.8% round win rate versus 39.1%. This 9.6 point disparity reveals Omen as the clearly superior offensive agent in this head-to-head, with advantages that Cypher cannot easily overcome through individual skill alone.

Based on 16 matches analyzed, Omen dominates attack-side scenarios through multiple vectors. Entry success rate, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all favor Omen significantly. Cypher teams must make structural adjustments to their attack approach: rely less on Cypher for key fragging roles, design executes that minimize Cypher's direct engagement with Omen, and consider how team composition can cover Cypher's offensive weaknesses. Simply "playing better" isn't enough to overcome a 9.6% gap.

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

Post-plant scenarios heavily favor Omen in this matchup. Cypher 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. Cypher teams should never leave Cypher alone in post-plant — always have teammates nearby for crossfires and trades. Consider giving the spike to a different player when possible. Omen should recognize their post-plant dominance and play for spike aggressively after site takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Omen substantially outclasses Cypher on defense, achieving 60.9% round wins compared to 51.2%. This 9.6 percentage point gap indicates Omen excels at core defensive tasks — anchoring sites, gathering information, stalling executes, and contributing to retakes — at a level Cypher cannot match.

Cypher should never solo anchor against Omen. The 9.6% defensive gap makes isolated site holds extremely unfavorable for Cypher. Instead, pair Cypher 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. Omen should actively anchor difficult sites, knowing their defensive capabilities significantly exceed Cypher's.

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

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

Overall Side Analysis

Omen demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (48.8%) and defense (60.9%), comprehensively outperforming Cypher across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 16 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Omen holding advantages at every stage.

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

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Cypher when you expect to face Omen frequently. The 19.3 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Omen is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

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

Sentinel vs Controller Dynamics

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

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