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Jett
62.2% WR
VS
KAY/O
37.8% WR
Who Wins the Jett vs KAY/O Matchup?
Winner
Jett
Matches: 37
62.2%
Win Rate
37.8%
1.42
Avg KDA
1.58
17.5
Avg Kills
13.2
14.5
Avg Deaths
14.6
157.6
DMG/Round
125.8
32.8%
HS %
28.4%
240
Combat Score
191
53.6%
Attack WR
43.3%
56.7%
Defense WR
46.4%
Jett vs KAY/O Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 37 matches reveals that Jett holds a clear advantage over KAY/O in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While KAY/O shows strength in one category, Jett's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.42Jett
1.58KAY/O
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Jett and KAY/O, with KDA ratios of 1.42 and 1.58 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
157.6Jett
125.8KAY/O
Jett delivers substantially higher damage per round (157.6 ADR) compared to KAY/O's 125.8 ADR. This 31.8 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Jett a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
53.6%Jett
43.3%KAY/O
On the attacking side, Jett dominates with a 53.6% win rate compared to KAY/O's 43.3%. This 10.3 percentage point gap indicates Jett 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
56.7%Jett
46.4%KAY/O
Jett excels on the defensive half with a commanding 56.7% win rate, far surpassing KAY/O's 46.4%. This 10.3 percentage point advantage demonstrates Jett's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Jett vs KAY/O matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 37 competitive matches analyzed, Jett wins 62.2% of the time compared to KAY/O's 37.8%, a 24.3 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in damage output, where Jett consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Initiator matchup, Jett has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. KAY/O should never take isolated fights against Jett and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Jett vs KAY/O Fragging Analysis
Jett claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Jett vs KAY/O matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in kill production, survivability, damage output. Our analysis of 37 ranked games reveals Jett consistently outperforms KAY/O in direct combat scenarios. While KAY/O manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Jett in gunfights. KAY/O players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Jett dominates.
Avg KDA
1.42Jett
1.58KAY/O
KAY/O holds a slight KDA edge in this matchup, recording 1.58 compared to Jett's 1.42. While this 0.16 point difference indicates KAY/O tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Jett players can overcome it through superior positioning, utility timing, or simply winning crucial aim duels. The data suggests KAY/O's kit may offer marginally better tools for securing kills while staying alive, but Jett players shouldn't feel disadvantaged when taking fights in this matchup.
Avg Kills
17.5Jett
13.2KAY/O
The kill differential between Jett and KAY/O is dramatic: 17.5 versus 13.2, representing 4.3 additional kills per game for Jett. This massive gap shows Jett consistently dominates the kill feed when these agents meet. For KAY/O players, this data suggests a fundamental mismatch in direct combat scenarios. Success against Jett requires reimagining your role — become the setup player, the information gatherer, the utility specialist — rather than trying to match Jett's fragging output head-to-head.
Avg Deaths
14.5Jett
14.6KAY/O
Survivability metrics are nearly equal between Jett (14.5 deaths/game) and KAY/O (14.6 deaths/game). Neither agent demonstrates a clear advantage in staying alive during these matchups, suggesting both have similar risk profiles and neither kit provides notably better escape tools or defensive utility against the other. Round outcomes in this matchup hinge on which player makes fewer critical positioning errors rather than any agent-based survival advantage.
DMG/Round
157.6Jett
125.8KAY/O
The damage differential between Jett and KAY/O is exceptional: 157.6 ADR compared to just 125.8. Jett deals 31.8 more damage per round on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Jett's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while KAY/O struggles to even trade effectively. KAY/O players should treat Jett as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or utility-based damage.
HS %
32.8%Jett
28.4%KAY/O
Jett demonstrates notably superior headshot accuracy against KAY/O: 32.8% versus 28.4%. This 4.5 percentage point gap in precision means Jett ends gunfights faster, conserves more ammo, and wins more 50-50 duels where both players see each other simultaneously. KAY/O faces a real disadvantage in aim duels and should compensate through utility, positioning, or weapon choices that don't require headshot precision (shotguns, Odin spraying through smokes, etc.).
Jett vs KAY/O Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Jett
53.6%
43.3%
Defense Side
Jett
56.7%
46.4%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Jett and KAY/O is dramatic: 53.6% versus 43.3%, a commanding 10.3 percentage point advantage. Jett 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 37 competitive matches reveals Jett has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Jett. 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 Jett 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 Jett. The 10.3% attack gap makes entry fragging against Jett 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 Jett confrontation. Jett should actively hunt KAY/O entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Jett has favorable matchups against 16 agents and unfavorable matchups against 12 agents in Valorant. Jett's strongest matchup is against Gekko with a 72.7% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Deadlock at 37.8% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Jett matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Jett's best matchup is against Gekko, achieving a 72.7% win rate. Jett excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Jett's hardest matchup?
Jett's hardest matchup is against Deadlock, with only a 37.8% win rate. Against this opponent, Jett should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Jett have?
Jett has 16 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 12 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Jett in difficult matchups?
When playing Jett in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Jett's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Jett's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Jett'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 Jett is catastrophic. The data shows KAY/O fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Jett. 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. Jett should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing KAY/O struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Jett and KAY/O is substantial: 56.7% versus 46.4%, a 10.3 point chasm. Jett 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 Jett. The 10.3% 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 Jett's presence is identified on their site. Jett should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
KAY/O should avoid retake scenarios against Jett entirely when possible. The data from 37 matches shows KAY/O's retake conversion rate against Jett is dramatically lower than average. If KAY/O must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Jett should play post-plant positions knowing KAY/O lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Jett wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for KAY/O must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Jett 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. Jett can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Jett demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (53.6%) and defense (56.7%), comprehensively outperforming KAY/O across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 37 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Jett holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix KAY/O's disadvantage in this matchup. Jett outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing KAY/O into Jett, 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 Jett encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing KAY/O when you expect to face Jett frequently. The 20.5 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Jett is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Jett decisively wins the Jett vs KAY/O matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Jett has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. KAY/O players facing Jett should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Initiator Dynamics
The Duelist (Jett) vs Initiator (KAY/O) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Jett's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than KAY/O's Initiator kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Initiator counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Jett's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while KAY/O's Initiator kit counters others. The Jett advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Jett vs KAY/O matchup breakdown: Jett dominates with a 62.2% win rate across 37 matches. Higher damage output (158 ADR) gives Jett a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
