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Neon
28.0% WR
VS
Sage
72.0% WR
Who Wins the Neon vs Sage Matchup?
Winner
Sage
Matches: 25
28.0%
Win Rate
72.0%
1.19
Avg KDA
1.68
15.8
Avg Kills
16.5
17.2
Avg Deaths
14.2
138.9
DMG/Round
143.1
22.3%
HS %
25.3%
218
Combat Score
221
46.2%
Attack WR
58.9%
41.1%
Defense WR
53.8%
Neon vs Sage Performance Breakdown
In the Neon vs Sage matchup, Sage demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 25 analyzed matches, Sage outperforms Neon in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Sage the statistically favored pick when facing Neon in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.19Neon
1.68Sage
Sage maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.68 KDA versus Neon's 1.19. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Sage players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
138.9Neon
143.1Sage
Damage output is evenly distributed in this matchup, with Neon averaging 138.9 ADR and Sage at 143.1 ADR. Neither agent holds a decisive firepower advantage, making utility usage and team coordination the key differentiators.
Attack Side
46.2%Neon
58.9%Sage
On the attacking side, Sage dominates with a 58.9% win rate compared to Neon's 46.2%. This 12.7 percentage point gap indicates Sage 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
41.1%Neon
53.8%Sage
Sage excels on the defensive half with a commanding 53.8% win rate, far surpassing Neon's 41.1%. This 12.7 percentage point advantage demonstrates Sage's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Neon vs Sage matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 25 competitive matches analyzed, Sage wins 72.0% of the time compared to Neon's 28.0%, a 44.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Sage consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Sentinel matchup, Sage has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Neon should never take isolated fights against Sage and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Neon vs Sage Fragging Analysis
Sage achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Neon in the Neon vs Sage matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Sage holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 25 competitive matches, Sage players can approach duels against Neon with confidence, while Neon players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Avg KDA
1.19Neon
1.68Sage
Sage demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Neon, maintaining a 1.68 KDA versus 1.19. This 0.49 point gap reflects Sage's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Neon players facing Sage 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 Sage's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
15.8Neon
16.5Sage
Sage secures approximately 0.7 more kills per match than Neon in this head-to-head (16.5 vs 15.8). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Sage contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Sage'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
17.2Neon
14.2Sage
The death disparity between Sage and Neon is stark: 14.2 versus 17.2 deaths per game. Neon dies 3.0 more times per match on average, fundamentally impacting their ability to influence rounds. This suggests Neon either takes unfavorable fights against Sage or lacks the tools to disengage safely. Neon players must completely rethink their aggression patterns — prioritize information and utility over kills, always have an exit plan, and never take coin-flip duels against Sage.
DMG/Round
138.9Neon
143.1Sage
Sage applies 4.2 more damage per round than Neon in this matchup (143.1 vs 138.9 ADR). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Sage contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Neon can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.
HS %
22.3%Neon
25.3%Sage
Sage demonstrates notably superior headshot accuracy against Neon: 25.3% versus 22.3%. This 3.0 percentage point gap in precision means Sage ends gunfights faster, conserves more ammo, and wins more 50-50 duels where both players see each other simultaneously. Neon 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.).
Neon vs Sage Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Sage
46.2%
58.9%
Defense Side
Sage
41.1%
53.8%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Sage and Neon is dramatic: 58.9% versus 46.2%, a commanding 12.7 percentage point advantage. Sage dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Neon to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 25 competitive matches reveals Sage has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Sage. This isn't a gap that Neon can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Neon teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Neon from direct Sage engagement: give Neon lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Neon's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should Neon take entry duels against Sage. The 12.7% attack gap makes entry fragging against Sage one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Neon 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 Sage confrontation. Sage should actively hunt Neon entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
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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Neon's post-plant conversion rate against Sage is catastrophic. The data shows Neon fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Sage. Never leave Neon 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 Neon is the only survivor. Sage should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Neon struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Sage and Neon is substantial: 53.8% versus 41.1%, a 12.7 point chasm. Sage 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.
Neon cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Sage. The 12.7% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Neon: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Sage's presence is identified on their site. Sage should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Neon should avoid retake scenarios against Sage entirely when possible. The data from 25 matches shows Neon's retake conversion rate against Sage is dramatically lower than average. If Neon must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Sage should play post-plant positions knowing Neon lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Sage wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Neon must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Sage is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Neon should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Sage can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Sage demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (58.9%) and defense (53.8%), comprehensively outperforming Neon 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 Sage holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Neon's disadvantage in this matchup. Sage outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Neon into Sage, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Neon's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Neon in isolated Sage encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Neon when you expect to face Sage frequently. The 25.5 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Sage is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Sage decisively wins the Neon vs Sage matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Sage has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Neon players facing Sage should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Sentinel Dynamics
The Duelist (Neon) vs Sentinel (Sage) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Neon's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than Sage's Sentinel kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Sentinel counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Neon's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Sage's Sentinel kit counters others. The Sage advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
53.2%
52.6%
52.4%
52.9%
50.2%
51.1%
50.7%
51.5%
51.1%
50.5%
52.5%
52.0%
53.9%
52.9%
52.8%
52.2%
47.0%
50.9%
55.2%
51.4%
55.4%
41.1%
60.7%
53.8%
56.2%
41.7%
Neon vs Sage matchup guide: Sage leads with a 72.0% win rate, but Neon can still win. Learn the combat stats and strategies to turn this 25-match dataset into ranked wins.
