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Neon
48.7% WR
VS
Clove
49.3% WR
Who Wins the Neon vs Clove Matchup?
Winner
Clove
Matches: 519
48.7%
Win Rate
49.3%
1.26
Avg KDA
1.40
16.8
Avg Kills
17.5
17.0
Avg Deaths
18.1
143.2
DMG/Round
154.6
21.3%
HS %
30.9%
228
Combat Score
234
49.8%
Attack WR
49.4%
50.6%
Defense WR
50.2%
Neon vs Clove Performance Breakdown
The Neon vs Clove matchup is closely contested, with each agent winning 2 of 4 key metrics across 519 analyzed games. Both agents bring competitive strengths to this duel, making individual skill and team composition crucial factors in determining round outcomes.
Fragging Power
1.26Neon
1.40Clove
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Neon and Clove, with KDA ratios of 1.26 and 1.40 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
143.2Neon
154.6Clove
Clove outputs 154.6 average damage per round, edging out Neon's 143.2 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Clove secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
49.8%Neon
49.4%Clove
Attack-side performance is balanced between these agents, with Neon at 49.8% and Clove at 49.4% win rates. Success on attack will depend more on team strategy and map control than individual agent selection.
Defense Side
50.6%Neon
50.2%Clove
Both agents perform similarly on defense, with Neon posting a 50.6% win rate and Clove at 50.2%. Defensive success in this matchup comes down to crosshair placement, utility timing, and team communication rather than agent-specific advantages.
The Neon vs Clove matchup in Valorant is an extremely balanced duel where aim and game sense determine the winner. Based on 519 competitive matches analyzed, Clove wins 49.3% of the time compared to Neon's 48.7%, a 0.6 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in headshot accuracy, where Clove consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Controller matchup, Neither Neon nor Clove has a clear statistical advantage. Victory comes down to individual mechanical skill, utility usage timing, and reading your opponent's positioning. Focus on winning your aim duels and making smart rotations.
Neon vs Clove Fragging Analysis
Clove claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Neon vs Clove matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, damage output. Our analysis of 519 ranked games reveals Clove consistently outperforms Neon in direct combat scenarios. While Neon manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Clove in gunfights. Neon players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Clove dominates.
Avg KDA
1.26Neon
1.40Clove
Clove holds a slight KDA edge in this matchup, recording 1.40 compared to Neon's 1.26. While this 0.13 point difference indicates Clove tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Neon players can overcome it through superior positioning, utility timing, or simply winning crucial aim duels. The data suggests Clove's kit may offer marginally better tools for securing kills while staying alive, but Neon players shouldn't feel disadvantaged when taking fights in this matchup.
Avg Kills
16.8Neon
17.5Clove
Clove secures approximately 0.7 more kills per match than Neon in this head-to-head (17.5 vs 16.8). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Clove contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Clove's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Neon can compensate through superior utility assistance, site anchoring, or clutch performances.
Avg Deaths
17.0Neon
18.1Clove
Neon demonstrates markedly better survivability against Clove, recording 17.0 deaths per game versus 18.1. Dying nearly 1.2 fewer times per match gives Neon significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Clove players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
143.2Neon
154.6Clove
Clove significantly outdamages Neon in head-to-head encounters, posting 154.6 ADR versus 143.2. This 11.4 damage-per-round advantage means Clove consistently wins the damage exchange in firefights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Neon players should avoid prolonged dueling with Clove — 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 %
21.3%Neon
30.9%Clove
The headshot percentage disparity between Clove and Neon is substantial: 30.9% compared to 21.3%, a 9.6 point difference. Clove consistently displays far superior aim precision in this matchup, turning potential trades into clean kills and surviving encounters that would kill less accurate players. For Neon, challenging Clove in a fair aim duel is statistically unwise. Success requires creating unfair fights — off-angles, utility combinations, multi-person pressure — where Clove's aim advantage cannot fully manifest.
Neon vs Clove Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Neon
49.8%
49.4%
Defense Side
Neon
50.6%
50.2%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side comparison between Neon and Clove reveals near-perfect parity, with Neon winning 49.8% of attacking rounds compared to Clove's 49.4%. This negligible 0.4 percentage point difference indicates neither agent possesses inherent advantages when executing onto sites or pushing through chokepoints. When these agents meet on attack, success depends almost entirely on team coordination, execute timing, and individual mechanical skill rather than agent kit superiority.
From a tactical standpoint, neither Neon nor Clove should adjust their standard attacking approach based on this matchup. Both agents can run their typical execute patterns, default rotations, and lurk timings without worrying about a statistical disadvantage. The data from 519 matches suggests that whichever player has better game sense, utility timing, and raw mechanical aim will win attack-side encounters — there's no agent-based shortcut to victory here.
For entry fragging specifically, both Neon and Clove players can confidently take the first duel when executing onto sites. Neither agent's abilities create meaningful first-contact advantages over the other, so entry success comes down to crosshair placement, pre-aim quality, and jiggle-peeking technique. Whether you're playing Neon or Clove, approach site entries with the same confidence you'd have in any other matchup.
Neon has favorable matchups against 16 agents and unfavorable matchups against 11 agents in Valorant. Neon's strongest matchup is against Deadlock with a 85.7% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Sage at 28.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Neon matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Neon's best matchup is against Deadlock, achieving a 85.7% win rate. Neon excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Neon's hardest matchup?
Neon's hardest matchup is against Sage, with only a 28.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Neon should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Neon have?
Neon has 16 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 11 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Neon in difficult matchups?
When playing Neon in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Neon's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Neon's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Neon'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 in this matchup are similarly balanced. Neither agent demonstrates superior spike defense or retake denial capabilities against the other based on our attack-side data. When the spike is down, focus on standard post-plant fundamentals: positioning for crossfires, using utility to delay defuses, and communicating enemy positions to teammates. The 0.4% difference is small enough to be statistical noise rather than a meaningful advantage.
Defense Side Breakdown
Defensive performance between Neon and Clove is virtually identical, with Neon holding 50.6% of rounds on CT side and Clove at 50.2%. This 0.4 point margin indicates both agents contribute equally when anchoring sites, retaking, or denying post-plants. Neither possesses defensive utility advantages significant enough to swing matchup outcomes.
Both Neon and Clove can anchor sites with equal effectiveness in this matchup. Whether holding A, B, or mid on any map, neither agent's defensive kit provides meaningful advantages over the other. Site anchor decisions should be based on map knowledge, team composition needs, and personal preference rather than matchup considerations. The 0.4% difference is too small to influence site assignment choices.
Retake scenarios are similarly balanced between Neon and Clove. Neither agent demonstrates superior retake utility, post-plant clearing ability, or clutch potential against the other based on our defensive data from 519 matches. When retaking against either agent, focus on standard retake fundamentals: utility to clear common spots, coordinated timing with teammates, and trading effectively. Don't adjust your retake approach based on whether you're facing Neon or Clove.
Economy decisions and utility usage shouldn't change based on this specific matchup during defense. Both agents have comparable force buy success rates, full buy conversion, and utility effectiveness against each other. Make economy calls based on team needs and general defensive principles rather than Neon vs Clove specific considerations. Your standard defensive utility timing and placement will be equally effective regardless of which agent you're facing.
Overall Side Analysis
Neon maintains a consistent but slim advantage across both sides of the map in this matchup, with 49.8% attack win rate and 50.6% defense win rate. While Neon is statistically favored regardless of map side, the margins are close enough that Clove remains highly competitive and can win games through strong individual performance.
Map choice and team composition have minimal impact on this specific matchup outcome. Both agents perform similarly across attack-sided, defense-sided, and balanced maps. Pick based on personal comfort, team needs, and broader composition considerations rather than Neon vs Clove specific factors. The slight Neon advantage doesn't change based on external factors.
For ranked climbing, don't overthink this matchup. The statistical differences are small enough that individual skill, team coordination, and game sense remain the primary factors determining outcomes. Focus on improving your fundamentals on either agent rather than trying to gain edges through matchup knowledge. Both Neon and Clove are viable ranked picks with minimal matchup disadvantage.
Bottom line: this is one of the more balanced agent matchups in Valorant. Neon has a slight statistical edge, but Clove is absolutely viable and can win through skill. If you're comfortable on Clove, don't switch to Neon just for this matchup — the difference is too small to justify changing your agent pool.
Duelist vs Controller Dynamics
The Duelist (Neon) vs Controller (Clove) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Neon's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than Clove's Controller kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Controller counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Neon's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Clove's Controller kit counters others. The Neon advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Neon vs Clove is a skill matchup with near-even win rates (48.7% vs 49.3%). Based on 519 matches, see which agent wins in KDA, damage output, attack rounds, and defense rounds to find your edge.
