Neon vs Reyna•Matchups

Post-plant is where Neon's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 3.7% attack-side gap suggests Neon excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Reyna should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Neon's kit advantages become decisive. For Neon, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Neon demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Reyna, holding 53.1% of rounds versus 49.4%. This 3.7 point advantage represents meaningful tactical superiority that should influence how both agents approach CT-side play in this matchup.

Site anchor assignments should account for Neon's defensive advantage. Neon can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Reyna should avoid solo anchor positions against Neon — instead, pair with a teammate who can provide support utility, or play positions that allow quick rotates to avoid extended 1v1 holds. When attackers target Reyna's site with Neon on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Neon in this matchup. Our 238 match analysis shows Neon converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Reyna should never attempt solo retakes against Neon — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Neon can confidently take 1vX retakes that Reyna should avoid.

Economy rounds highlight Neon's defensive advantages. Reyna should prioritize full saves over force buys when facing Neon, as the defensive utility gap compounds on limited economy. Neon can play more aggressively on eco rounds, pushing for information or early picks knowing their kit provides advantages even without full utility. On full buy rounds, Reyna should ensure teammate utility covers their defensive gaps.

Overall Side Analysis

Neon holds clear advantages on both attack (50.6%) and defense (53.1%), establishing themselves as the superior choice in the Neon vs Reyna matchup regardless of map side. This consistency across both halves means Neon doesn't need to play for specific sides or rely on winning a particular half to succeed.

Neon's advantage holds across all map types and team compositions. Whether on attack-sided, defense-sided, or balanced maps, Neon performs better. Reyna teams should consider compositions that can cover their weaknesses — pair Reyna with strong fragging agents who can carry during their difficult matchup encounters, and ensure utility supports Reyna's positioning.

For ranked climbing specifically, Neon is the objectively better pick in this matchup. If you're equally comfortable on both agents and frequently face this matchup, practicing Neon provides a measurable ranked advantage. Reyna players should focus on team play, utility value, and avoiding direct Neon confrontations rather than trying to outfrag them.

The verdict is clear: Neon wins this matchup on both sides of the map. The combined 7.4 percentage point advantage across attack and defense represents a meaningful statistical edge. Reyna isn't unplayable, but faces an uphill battle requiring stronger team support and more disciplined play to compete.

Duelist vs Duelist Dynamics

Both Neon and Reyna fill the Duelist role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Duelist performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Neon is the stronger Duelist pick when these agents face each other.

In Duelist vs Duelist 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. Neon's statistical advantage suggests their specific Duelist kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.