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Fade
86.7% WR
VS
KAY/O
13.3% WR
Who Wins the Fade vs KAY/O Matchup?
Winner
Fade
Matches: 15
86.7%
Win Rate
13.3%
1.40
Avg KDA
1.46
14.0
Avg Kills
14.2
13.9
Avg Deaths
16.7
124.3
DMG/Round
125.2
29.3%
HS %
29.0%
187
Combat Score
194
59.1%
Attack WR
38.3%
61.7%
Defense WR
40.9%
Fade vs KAY/O Performance Breakdown
The Fade vs KAY/O matchup is closely contested, with each agent winning 2 of 4 key metrics across 15 analyzed games. Both agents bring competitive strengths to this duel, making individual skill and team composition crucial factors in determining round outcomes.
Fragging Power
1.40Fade
1.46KAY/O
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Fade and KAY/O, with KDA ratios of 1.40 and 1.46 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
124.3Fade
125.2KAY/O
Damage output is evenly distributed in this matchup, with Fade averaging 124.3 ADR and KAY/O at 125.2 ADR. Neither agent holds a decisive firepower advantage, making utility usage and team coordination the key differentiators.
Attack Side
59.1%Fade
38.3%KAY/O
On the attacking side, Fade dominates with a 59.1% win rate compared to KAY/O's 38.3%. This 20.8 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
61.7%Fade
40.9%KAY/O
Fade excels on the defensive half with a commanding 61.7% win rate, far surpassing KAY/O's 40.9%. This 20.8 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 KAY/O matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 15 competitive matches analyzed, Fade wins 86.7% of the time compared to KAY/O's 13.3%, a 73.3 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. KAY/O should never take isolated fights against Fade and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Fade vs KAY/O Fragging Analysis
KAY/O edges out Fade in a competitive fragging comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, damage output. With only a 3-2 margin based on 15 matches analyzed, this Fade vs KAY/O 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
1.40Fade
1.46KAY/O
The KDA comparison between Fade and KAY/O reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Fade averaging 1.40 and KAY/O posting 1.46. This razor-thin margin of just 0.06 demonstrates that neither agent has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, crosshair placement, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent agent kit advantage. Players on either side should approach these duels with confidence, knowing the statistical playing field is level.
Avg Kills
14.0Fade
14.2KAY/O
Kill production between Fade and KAY/O is virtually identical, with Fade averaging 14.0 kills per game and KAY/O securing 14.2. This parity suggests both agents are equally capable of finding frags in this matchup, and round outcomes depend more heavily on objective play, utility usage, and team coordination than raw elimination numbers. Players should focus on impactful kills — entries, clutch situations, and trading — rather than simply padding their kill count.
Avg Deaths
13.9Fade
16.7KAY/O
The death disparity between Fade and KAY/O is stark: 13.9 versus 16.7 deaths per game. KAY/O dies 2.8 more times per match on average, fundamentally impacting their ability to influence rounds. This suggests KAY/O either takes unfavorable fights against Fade or lacks the tools to disengage safely. KAY/O 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
124.3Fade
125.2KAY/O
Damage output per round is essentially equal between Fade (124.3 ADR) and KAY/O (125.2 ADR). This parity indicates both agents apply similar pressure in firefights and contribute comparably to wearing down enemy health pools. When these agents face off, neither can rely on superior damage output to swing rounds — instead, the deciding factors become headshot consistency, timing of engagements, and coordination with teammates' utility and damage.
HS %
29.3%Fade
29.0%KAY/O
Headshot percentages are remarkably similar between Fade (29.3%) and KAY/O (29.0%). This indicates both agents' players display equivalent aim precision when these matchups occur, and neither has a systematic accuracy advantage. Duels come down to reaction time, crosshair pre-placement, and micro-positioning rather than one side consistently hitting more heads. Both agents can confidently challenge long-range angles where headshots become decisive.
Fade vs KAY/O Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Fade
59.1%
38.3%
Defense Side
Fade
61.7%
40.9%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Fade and KAY/O is dramatic: 59.1% versus 38.3%, a commanding 20.8 percentage point advantage. Fade dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires KAY/O to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 15 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 KAY/O can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. KAY/O teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting KAY/O from direct Fade engagement: give KAY/O lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where KAY/O's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should KAY/O take entry duels against Fade. The 20.8% attack gap makes entry fragging against Fade one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. KAY/O 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 KAY/O 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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KAY/O's post-plant conversion rate against Fade is catastrophic. The data shows KAY/O fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Fade. Never leave KAY/O 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 KAY/O is the only survivor. Fade should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing KAY/O struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Fade and KAY/O is substantial: 61.7% versus 40.9%, a 20.8 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.
KAY/O cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Fade. The 20.8% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect KAY/O: 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.
KAY/O should avoid retake scenarios against Fade entirely when possible. The data from 15 matches shows KAY/O's retake conversion rate against Fade is dramatically lower than average. If KAY/O must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Fade should play post-plant positions knowing KAY/O lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Fade wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for KAY/O must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Fade is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. KAY/O 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 (59.1%) and defense (61.7%), comprehensively outperforming KAY/O across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 15 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 KAY/O's disadvantage in this matchup. Fade outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing KAY/O into Fade, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry KAY/O's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving KAY/O in isolated Fade encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing KAY/O when you expect to face Fade frequently. The 41.7 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 KAY/O matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Fade has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. KAY/O 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 KAY/O 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.
Fade vs KAY/O matchup breakdown: Fade dominates with a 86.7% win rate across 15 matches. Higher damage output (124 ADR) gives Fade a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
