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Killjoy
28.0% WR
VS
Astra
72.0% WR
Who Wins the Killjoy vs Astra Matchup?
Winner
Astra
Matches: 25
28.0%
Win Rate
72.0%
1.14
Avg KDA
1.64
15.4
Avg Kills
14.8
15.5
Avg Deaths
14.3
139.7
DMG/Round
128.7
31.2%
HS %
31.0%
204
Combat Score
198
42.2%
Attack WR
51.4%
48.6%
Defense WR
57.8%
Killjoy vs Astra Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 25 matches reveals that Astra holds a clear advantage over Killjoy in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While Killjoy shows strength in one category, Astra's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.14Killjoy
1.64Astra
Astra maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.64 KDA versus Killjoy's 1.14. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Astra players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
139.7Killjoy
128.7Astra
Killjoy outputs 139.7 average damage per round, edging out Astra's 128.7 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Killjoy secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
42.2%Killjoy
51.4%Astra
On the attacking side, Astra dominates with a 51.4% win rate compared to Killjoy's 42.2%. This 9.2 percentage point gap indicates Astra 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
48.6%Killjoy
57.8%Astra
Astra excels on the defensive half with a commanding 57.8% win rate, far surpassing Killjoy's 48.6%. This 9.2 percentage point advantage demonstrates Astra's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Killjoy vs Astra matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 25 competitive matches analyzed, Astra wins 72.0% of the time compared to Killjoy's 28.0%, a 44.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Astra consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Controller matchup, Astra has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Killjoy should never take isolated fights against Astra and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Killjoy vs Astra Fragging Analysis
Killjoy edges out Astra 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 25 matches analyzed, this Killjoy vs Astra matchup remains contestable for both sides. Astra 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 Astra's favor.
Avg KDA
1.14Killjoy
1.64Astra
Astra demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Killjoy, maintaining a 1.64 KDA versus 1.14. This 0.49 point gap reflects Astra's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Killjoy players facing Astra 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 Astra's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
15.4Killjoy
14.8Astra
Killjoy secures approximately 0.6 more kills per match than Astra in this head-to-head (15.4 vs 14.8). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Killjoy contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Killjoy's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Astra can compensate through superior utility assistance, site anchoring, or clutch performances.
Avg Deaths
15.5Killjoy
14.3Astra
Astra demonstrates markedly better survivability against Killjoy, recording 14.3 deaths per game versus 15.5. Dying nearly 1.2 fewer times per match gives Astra significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Killjoy players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
139.7Killjoy
128.7Astra
Killjoy significantly outdamages Astra in head-to-head encounters, posting 139.7 ADR versus 128.7. This 11.0 damage-per-round advantage means Killjoy consistently wins the damage exchange in firefights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Astra players should avoid prolonged dueling with Killjoy — 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 %
31.2%Killjoy
31.0%Astra
Headshot percentages are remarkably similar between Killjoy (31.2%) and Astra (31.0%). 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.
Killjoy vs Astra Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Astra
42.2%
51.4%
Defense Side
Astra
48.6%
57.8%
Attack Side Breakdown
Astra significantly outperforms Killjoy on attack side, achieving a 51.4% round win rate versus 42.2%. This 9.2 point disparity reveals Astra as the clearly superior offensive agent in this head-to-head, with advantages that Killjoy cannot easily overcome through individual skill alone.
Based on 25 matches analyzed, Astra dominates attack-side scenarios through multiple vectors. Entry success rate, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all favor Astra significantly. Killjoy teams must make structural adjustments to their attack approach: rely less on Killjoy for key fragging roles, design executes that minimize Killjoy's direct engagement with Astra, and consider how team composition can cover Killjoy's offensive weaknesses. Simply "playing better" isn't enough to overcome a 9.2% gap.
Killjoy should avoid entry fragging roles against Astra whenever possible. The data clearly shows Astra wins a disproportionate share of first contacts on attack. Killjoy players should volunteer for support roles — flashing for teammates, trading entries, or lurking to create map pressure without direct Astra confrontation. If forced to entry, wait for maximum utility support and ensure a trade is guaranteed. Astra can and should take aggressive entries, knowing statistical backing supports confident play.
Killjoy has favorable matchups against 12 agents and unfavorable matchups against 13 agents in Valorant. Killjoy's strongest matchup is against KAY/O with a 77.8% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Astra at 28.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Killjoy matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Killjoy's best matchup is against KAY/O, achieving a 77.8% win rate. Killjoy excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Killjoy's hardest matchup?
Killjoy's hardest matchup is against Astra, with only a 28.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Killjoy should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Killjoy have?
Killjoy has 12 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 13 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Killjoy in difficult matchups?
When playing Killjoy in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Killjoy's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Killjoy's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Killjoy'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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Post-plant scenarios heavily favor Astra in this matchup. Killjoy 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. Killjoy teams should never leave Killjoy alone in post-plant — always have teammates nearby for crossfires and trades. Consider giving the spike to a different player when possible. Astra should recognize their post-plant dominance and play for spike aggressively after site takes.
Defense Side Breakdown
Astra substantially outclasses Killjoy on defense, achieving 57.8% round wins compared to 48.6%. This 9.2 percentage point gap indicates Astra excels at core defensive tasks — anchoring sites, gathering information, stalling executes, and contributing to retakes — at a level Killjoy cannot match.
Killjoy should never solo anchor against Astra. The 9.2% defensive gap makes isolated site holds extremely unfavorable for Killjoy. Instead, pair Killjoy 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. Astra should actively anchor difficult sites, knowing their defensive capabilities significantly exceed Killjoy's.
Retake dynamics heavily favor Astra. When Killjoy needs to retake against Astra, success requires overwhelming numbers and utility coordination — never attempt equal-number retakes and absolutely avoid solo retakes. Astra should play post-plant positions confidently, knowing Killjoy struggles to clear them effectively. In clutch scenarios, Astra has a significant statistical edge that Killjoy cannot overcome through individual skill alone.
Economy management becomes critical for Killjoy in this matchup. Force buying against Astra is mathematically unfavorable — the defensive gap compounds when utility is limited. Killjoy should advocate for full saves, ensuring full buy rounds have maximum utility to compensate for their defensive disadvantages. Astra can confidently force buy, knowing their defensive kit provides advantages that partially compensate for economic disadvantages.
Overall Side Analysis
Astra demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (51.4%) and defense (57.8%), comprehensively outperforming Killjoy across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 25 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Astra holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Killjoy's disadvantage in this matchup. Astra outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Killjoy into Astra, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Killjoy's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Killjoy in isolated Astra encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Killjoy when you expect to face Astra frequently. The 18.3 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Astra is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Astra decisively wins the Killjoy vs Astra matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Astra has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Killjoy players facing Astra 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 (Killjoy) vs Controller (Astra) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Killjoy's Sentinel abilities serve different purposes than Astra'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. Killjoy's Sentinel toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Astra's Controller kit counters others. The Astra advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Killjoy vs Astra matchup guide: Astra leads with a 72.0% win rate, but Killjoy can still win. Learn how Killjoy's 140 ADR creates opportunities to turn this 25-match dataset into ranked wins.
