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Fade
71.4% WR
VS
Gekko
28.6% WR
Who Wins the Fade vs Gekko Matchup?
Winner
Fade
Matches: 7
71.4%
Win Rate
28.6%
1.26
Avg KDA
1.13
12.1
Avg Kills
14.4
14.1
Avg Deaths
16.9
109.6
DMG/Round
126.8
29.2%
HS %
30.3%
159
Combat Score
190
50.0%
Attack WR
37.2%
62.8%
Defense WR
50.0%
Fade vs Gekko Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 7 matches reveals that Fade holds a clear advantage over Gekko in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While Gekko shows strength in one category, Fade's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.26Fade
1.13Gekko
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Fade and Gekko, with KDA ratios of 1.26 and 1.13 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
109.6Fade
126.8Gekko
Gekko delivers substantially higher damage per round (126.8 ADR) compared to Fade's 109.6 ADR. This 17.2 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Gekko a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
50.0%Fade
37.2%Gekko
On the attacking side, Fade dominates with a 50.0% win rate compared to Gekko's 37.2%. This 12.8 percentage point gap indicates Fade is significantly more effective at executing onto sites, whether through superior entry fragging, better utility usage for site takes, or stronger post-plant positioning.
Defense Side
62.8%Fade
50.0%Gekko
Fade excels on the defensive half with a commanding 62.8% win rate, far surpassing Gekko's 50.0%. This 12.8 percentage point advantage demonstrates Fade's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Fade vs Gekko matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 7 competitive matches analyzed, Fade wins 71.4% of the time compared to Gekko's 28.6%, a 42.9 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Fade consistently outperforms. In this Initiator vs Initiator matchup, Fade has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Gekko should never take isolated fights against Fade and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Fade vs Gekko Fragging Analysis
Gekko edges out Fade in a competitive fragging comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in kill production, damage output, headshot accuracy. With only a 3-2 margin based on 7 matches analyzed, this Fade vs Gekko matchup remains contestable for both sides. Fade shouldn't feel outgunned — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Fade's favor.
Avg KDA
1.26Fade
1.13Gekko
Fade holds a slight KDA edge in this matchup, recording 1.26 compared to Gekko's 1.13. While this 0.14 point difference indicates Fade tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Gekko players can overcome it through superior positioning, utility timing, or simply winning crucial aim duels. The data suggests Fade's kit may offer marginally better tools for securing kills while staying alive, but Gekko players shouldn't feel disadvantaged when taking fights in this matchup.
Avg Kills
12.1Fade
14.4Gekko
Gekko substantially outfrags Fade in this matchup, averaging 14.4 kills compared to 12.1 — a difference of nearly 2.3 eliminations per match. When Gekko faces Fade, the data clearly shows Gekko finding more fragging opportunities and converting them into kills. Fade players should recognize this statistical reality and adjust their approach: play more supportively, focus on enabling teammates, and avoid ego-challenging Gekko in situations where your team doesn't need you to take that duel.
Avg Deaths
14.1Fade
16.9Gekko
The death disparity between Fade and Gekko is stark: 14.1 versus 16.9 deaths per game. Gekko dies 2.7 more times per match on average, fundamentally impacting their ability to influence rounds. This suggests Gekko either takes unfavorable fights against Fade or lacks the tools to disengage safely. Gekko players must completely rethink their aggression patterns — prioritize information and utility over kills, always have an exit plan, and never take coin-flip duels against Fade.
DMG/Round
109.6Fade
126.8Gekko
Gekko significantly outdamages Fade in head-to-head encounters, posting 126.8 ADR versus 109.6. This 17.2 damage-per-round advantage means Gekko consistently wins the damage exchange in firefights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Fade players should avoid prolonged dueling with Gekko — instead, look for quick picks with burst damage weapons or rely on ability damage and team crossfires to compensate for the raw gunfight disadvantage.
HS %
29.2%Fade
30.3%Gekko
Gekko lands headshots at a slightly higher rate (30.3% vs 29.2%), providing a modest but meaningful advantage in time-to-kill during duels. This 1.1 percentage point edge translates to Gekko more frequently one-tapping or two-tapping opponents before Fade can fully react. Fade players should counter this by avoiding predictable angle holds, using movement to throw off Gekko's crosshair placement, and prefiring common positions to negate the accuracy gap.
Fade vs Gekko Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Fade
50.0%
37.2%
Defense Side
Fade
62.8%
50.0%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Fade and Gekko is dramatic: 50.0% versus 37.2%, a commanding 12.8 percentage point advantage. Fade dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Gekko to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 7 competitive matches reveals Fade has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Fade. This isn't a gap that Gekko can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Gekko teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Gekko from direct Fade engagement: give Gekko lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Gekko's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should Gekko take entry duels against Fade. The 12.8% attack gap makes entry fragging against Fade one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Gekko must exclusively play support roles on attack: flash for teammates, smoke for executes, trade after entries, or create map pressure through lurks that don't involve Fade confrontation. Fade should actively hunt Gekko entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Fade has favorable matchups against 21 agents and unfavorable matchups against 7 agents in Valorant. Fade's strongest matchup is against Harbor with a 100.0% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Sova at 44.2% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Fade matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Fade's best matchup is against Harbor, achieving a 100.0% win rate. Fade excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Fade's hardest matchup?
Fade's hardest matchup is against Sova, with only a 44.2% win rate. Against this opponent, Fade should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Fade have?
Fade has 21 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 7 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Fade in difficult matchups?
When playing Fade in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Fade's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Fade's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Fade's matchups include win rate, KDA ratio, average damage per round, and attack/defense win rates. High damage matchups favor aggressive play, while low KDA matchups suggest playing more supportively and relying on team trades.
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Gekko's post-plant conversion rate against Fade is catastrophic. The data shows Gekko fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Fade. Never leave Gekko alone post-plant — they need constant teammate support, crossfire setups, and utility coordination to have any chance of winning these scenarios. Consider not planting at all if Gekko is the only survivor. Fade should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Gekko struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Fade and Gekko is substantial: 62.8% versus 50.0%, a 12.8 point chasm. Fade absolutely dominates CT side in this matchup — their site holds are significantly harder to break, their retake contributions more impactful, and their defensive utility more effective at every level.
Gekko cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Fade. The 12.8% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Gekko: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Fade's presence is identified on their site. Fade should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Gekko should avoid retake scenarios against Fade entirely when possible. The data from 7 matches shows Gekko's retake conversion rate against Fade is dramatically lower than average. If Gekko must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Fade should play post-plant positions knowing Gekko lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Fade wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Gekko must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Fade is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Gekko should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Fade can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Fade demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (50.0%) and defense (62.8%), comprehensively outperforming Gekko across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 7 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Fade holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Gekko's disadvantage in this matchup. Fade outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Gekko into Fade, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Gekko's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Gekko in isolated Fade encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Gekko when you expect to face Fade frequently. The 25.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Fade is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Fade decisively wins the Fade vs Gekko matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Fade has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Gekko players facing Fade should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Initiator vs Initiator Dynamics
Both Fade and Gekko fill the Initiator role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Initiator performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Fade is the stronger Initiator pick when these agents face each other.
In Initiator vs Initiator 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. Fade's statistical advantage suggests their specific Initiator kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.
52.9%
53.5%
53.4%
53.5%
51.1%
49.1%
51.1%
52.0%
49.6%
51.1%
52.4%
50.6%
52.0%
48.5%
52.3%
50.4%
53.5%
54.4%
53.2%
54.5%
50.1%
53.1%
50.0%
61.7%
57.1%
62.8%
73.7%
Fade vs Gekko matchup breakdown: Fade dominates with a 71.4% win rate across 7 matches. Superior fragging (1.26 KDA) gives Fade a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
