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Gekko
40.0% WR
VS
Viper
60.0% WR
Who Wins the Gekko vs Viper Matchup?
Winner
Viper
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.06
Avg KDA
1.38
11.0
Avg Kills
14.6
14.0
Avg Deaths
13.0
117.8
DMG/Round
138.3
32.7%
HS %
33.9%
177
Combat Score
208
50.9%
Attack WR
61.5%
38.5%
Defense WR
49.1%
Gekko vs Viper Performance Breakdown
In the Gekko vs Viper matchup, Viper demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 5 analyzed matches, Viper outperforms Gekko in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Viper the statistically favored pick when facing Gekko in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.06Gekko
1.38Viper
Viper maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.38 KDA versus Gekko's 1.06. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Viper players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
117.8Gekko
138.3Viper
Viper delivers substantially higher damage per round (138.3 ADR) compared to Gekko's 117.8 ADR. This 20.6 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Viper a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
50.9%Gekko
61.5%Viper
On the attacking side, Viper dominates with a 61.5% win rate compared to Gekko's 50.9%. This 10.6 percentage point gap indicates Viper 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
38.5%Gekko
49.1%Viper
Viper excels on the defensive half with a commanding 49.1% win rate, far surpassing Gekko's 38.5%. This 10.6 percentage point advantage demonstrates Viper's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Gekko vs Viper matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 5 competitive matches analyzed, Viper wins 60.0% of the time compared to Gekko's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Viper consistently outperforms. In this Initiator vs Controller matchup, Viper has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Gekko should never take isolated fights against Viper and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Gekko vs Viper Fragging Analysis
Viper achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Gekko in the Gekko vs Viper matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Viper holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 5 competitive matches, Viper players can approach duels against Gekko with confidence, while Gekko players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Avg KDA
1.06Gekko
1.38Viper
Viper demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Gekko, maintaining a 1.38 KDA versus 1.06. This 0.33 point gap reflects Viper's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Gekko players facing Viper should prioritize team coordination over solo aggression — look for 2v1 situations, coordinate utility usage with teammates, and focus on trading rather than taking isolated duels where Viper's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
11.0Gekko
14.6Viper
The kill differential between Viper and Gekko is dramatic: 14.6 versus 11.0, representing 3.6 additional kills per game for Viper. This massive gap shows Viper consistently dominates the kill feed when these agents meet. For Gekko players, this data suggests a fundamental mismatch in direct combat scenarios. Success against Viper requires reimagining your role — become the setup player, the information gatherer, the utility specialist — rather than trying to match Viper's fragging output head-to-head.
Avg Deaths
14.0Gekko
13.0Viper
Viper demonstrates markedly better survivability against Gekko, recording 13.0 deaths per game versus 14.0. Dying nearly 1.0 fewer times per match gives Viper significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Gekko players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
117.8Gekko
138.3Viper
The damage differential between Viper and Gekko is exceptional: 138.3 ADR compared to just 117.8. Viper deals 20.6 more damage per round on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Viper's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while Gekko struggles to even trade effectively. Gekko players should treat Viper as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or utility-based damage.
HS %
32.7%Gekko
33.9%Viper
Viper lands headshots at a slightly higher rate (33.9% vs 32.7%), providing a modest but meaningful advantage in time-to-kill during duels. This 1.2 percentage point edge translates to Viper more frequently one-tapping or two-tapping opponents before Gekko can fully react. Gekko players should counter this by avoiding predictable angle holds, using movement to throw off Viper's crosshair placement, and prefiring common positions to negate the accuracy gap.
Gekko vs Viper Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Viper
50.9%
61.5%
Defense Side
Viper
38.5%
49.1%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Viper and Gekko is dramatic: 61.5% versus 50.9%, a commanding 10.6 percentage point advantage. Viper dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Gekko to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 5 competitive matches reveals Viper has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Viper. 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 Viper 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 Viper. The 10.6% attack gap makes entry fragging against Viper 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 Viper confrontation. Viper should actively hunt Gekko entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Gekko has favorable matchups against 6 agents and unfavorable matchups against 7 agents in Valorant. Gekko's strongest matchup is against Astra with a 75.0% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Reyna at 20.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Gekko matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.04)
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Gekko's best matchup is against Astra, achieving a 75.0% win rate. Gekko excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Gekko's hardest matchup?
Gekko's hardest matchup is against Reyna, with only a 20.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Gekko should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Gekko have?
Gekko has 6 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 Gekko in difficult matchups?
When playing Gekko in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Gekko's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Gekko's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Gekko'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 Viper is catastrophic. The data shows Gekko fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Viper. 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. Viper should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Gekko struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Viper and Gekko is substantial: 49.1% versus 38.5%, a 10.6 point chasm. Viper 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 Viper. The 10.6% 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 Viper's presence is identified on their site. Viper should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Gekko should avoid retake scenarios against Viper entirely when possible. The data from 5 matches shows Gekko's retake conversion rate against Viper is dramatically lower than average. If Gekko must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Viper should play post-plant positions knowing Gekko lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Viper wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Gekko must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Viper 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. Viper can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Viper demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (61.5%) and defense (49.1%), comprehensively outperforming Gekko across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 5 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Viper holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Gekko's disadvantage in this matchup. Viper outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Gekko into Viper, 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 Viper encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Gekko when you expect to face Viper frequently. The 21.2 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Viper is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Viper decisively wins the Gekko vs Viper matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Viper has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Gekko players facing Viper should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Initiator vs Controller Dynamics
The Initiator (Gekko) vs Controller (Viper) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Gekko's Initiator abilities serve different purposes than Viper's Controller kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Initiator abilities interact with Controller counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Gekko's Initiator toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Viper's Controller kit counters others. The Viper advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Gekko vs Viper matchup guide: Viper leads with a 60.0% win rate, but Gekko can still win. Learn the combat stats and strategies to turn this 5-match dataset into ranked wins.
