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Neon
45.8% WR
VS
Waylay
52.8% WR
Who Wins the Neon vs Waylay Matchup?
Winner
Waylay
Matches: 142
45.8%
Win Rate
52.8%
1.26
Avg KDA
1.24
17.0
Avg Kills
15.8
17.1
Avg Deaths
16.4
143.1
DMG/Round
134.9
21.0%
HS %
27.4%
227
Combat Score
208
49.5%
Attack WR
49.0%
51.0%
Defense WR
50.5%
Neon vs Waylay Performance Breakdown
In the Neon vs Waylay matchup, Neon demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 142 analyzed matches, Neon outperforms Waylay in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Neon the statistically favored pick when facing Waylay in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.26Neon
1.24Waylay
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Neon and Waylay, with KDA ratios of 1.26 and 1.24 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
143.1Neon
134.9Waylay
Neon outputs 143.1 average damage per round, edging out Waylay's 134.9 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Neon secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
49.5%Neon
49.0%Waylay
Attack-side performance is balanced between these agents, with Neon at 49.5% and Waylay at 49.0% win rates. Success on attack will depend more on team strategy and map control than individual agent selection.
Defense Side
51.0%Neon
50.5%Waylay
Both agents perform similarly on defense, with Neon posting a 51.0% win rate and Waylay at 50.5%. Defensive success in this matchup comes down to crosshair placement, utility timing, and team communication rather than agent-specific advantages.
The Neon vs Waylay matchup in Valorant is a clear advantage for one side. Based on 142 competitive matches analyzed, Waylay wins 52.8% of the time compared to Neon's 45.8%, a 7.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in headshot accuracy, where Waylay consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Duelist matchup, Waylay dominates this matchup statistically. Waylay can confidently take 1v1 duels, while Neon should focus on playing with teammates, using utility to create advantages, and avoiding direct confrontations.
Neon vs Waylay Fragging Analysis
Neon edges out Waylay in a competitive fragging comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, damage output. With only a 3-2 margin based on 142 matches analyzed, this Neon vs Waylay matchup remains contestable for both sides. Waylay 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 Waylay's favor.
Avg KDA
1.26Neon
1.24Waylay
The KDA comparison between Neon and Waylay reveals an exceptionally tight contest, with Neon averaging 1.26 and Waylay posting 1.24. This razor-thin margin of just 0.01 demonstrates that neither agent has a systematic fragging advantage in this matchup. When facing each other in ranked games, success depends almost entirely on individual player mechanics, crosshair placement, and split-second decision making rather than any inherent agent kit advantage. Players on either side should approach these duels with confidence, knowing the statistical playing field is level.
Avg Kills
17.0Neon
15.8Waylay
Neon secures approximately 1.2 more kills per match than Waylay in this head-to-head (17.0 vs 15.8). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Neon contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Neon's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Waylay can compensate through superior utility assistance, site anchoring, or clutch performances.
Avg Deaths
17.1Neon
16.4Waylay
Waylay survives longer in this matchup, dying 16.4 times per game compared to Neon's 17.1 deaths. This 0.7 death difference per match means Waylay is available for more rounds, contributing to late-round scenarios and clutch situations more frequently. Neon players should examine their positioning and aggression timing — the data suggests Waylay's approach to these duels results in better survivability outcomes.
DMG/Round
143.1Neon
134.9Waylay
Neon applies 8.2 more damage per round than Waylay in this matchup (143.1 vs 134.9 ADR). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Neon contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Waylay 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 %
21.0%Neon
27.4%Waylay
The headshot percentage disparity between Waylay and Neon is substantial: 27.4% compared to 21.0%, a 6.5 point difference. Waylay 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 Waylay in a fair aim duel is statistically unwise. Success requires creating unfair fights — off-angles, utility combinations, multi-person pressure — where Waylay's aim advantage cannot fully manifest.
Neon vs Waylay Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Neon
49.5%
49.0%
Defense Side
Neon
51.0%
50.5%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side comparison between Neon and Waylay reveals near-perfect parity, with Neon winning 49.5% of attacking rounds compared to Waylay's 49.0%. 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 Waylay 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 142 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 Waylay 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 Waylay, 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 80.0% 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 80.0% 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 Waylay is virtually identical, with Neon holding 51.0% of rounds on CT side and Waylay at 50.5%. 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 Waylay 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 Waylay. Neither agent demonstrates superior retake utility, post-plant clearing ability, or clutch potential against the other based on our defensive data from 142 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 Waylay.
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 Waylay 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 49.5% attack win rate and 51.0% defense win rate. While Neon is statistically favored regardless of map side, the margins are close enough that Waylay 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 Waylay 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 Waylay 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 Waylay is absolutely viable and can win through skill. If you're comfortable on Waylay, don't switch to Neon just for this matchup — the difference is too small to justify changing your agent pool.
Duelist vs Duelist Dynamics
Both Neon and Waylay 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.
53.3%
52.2%
52.5%
53.2%
50.2%
51.1%
51.0%
51.7%
50.7%
50.8%
52.8%
52.6%
54.6%
52.9%
51.9%
51.2%
47.0%
50.9%
51.4%
55.8%
55.4%
41.1%
59.2%
53.8%
56.2%
41.7%
Neon vs Waylay is a skill matchup with near-even win rates (45.8% vs 52.8%). Based on 142 matches, see which agent wins in KDA, damage output, attack rounds, and defense rounds to find your edge.
