Omen vs Waylay•Matchup

Omen vs Waylay Matchup Summary

The Omen vs Waylay matchup in Valorant is a moderately favorable matchup. Based on 36 competitive matches analyzed, Waylay wins 52.8% of the time compared to Omen's 47.2%, a 5.6 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Omen consistently outperforms. In this Controller vs Duelist matchup, Waylay has meaningful advantages in this agent head-to-head. Omen players should avoid isolated duels when possible and rely on team utility and trading to overcome the statistical disadvantage.

Omen vs Waylay Fragging Analysis

Omen claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Omen vs Waylay matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 36 ranked games reveals Omen consistently outperforms Waylay in direct combat scenarios. While Waylay manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Omen in gunfights. Waylay players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Omen dominates.

Omen vs Waylay Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Waylay

45.8%

49.5%

Defense Side

Waylay

50.5%

54.2%

Attack Side Breakdown

Waylay holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Omen vs Waylay matchup, winning 49.5% of offensive rounds compared to 45.8% for Omen. This 3.7 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 36 matches reveals Waylay's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Waylay consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Omen teams need to acknowledge this disadvantage and adjust accordingly — consider running more coordinated executes, prioritizing trades over individual plays, and using utility to create advantages before committing to site takes.

Entry fragging dynamics shift noticeably in Waylay's favor in this matchup. When Waylay takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Omen. For Omen players, this means being more selective about entry timings — wait for utility to clear angles, ensure a teammate is positioned to trade, or look for off-angle entries that negate Waylay's advantages. Waylay can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

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

Defense Side Breakdown

Waylay demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Omen, holding 54.2% of rounds versus 50.5%. 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 Waylay's defensive advantage. Waylay can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Omen should avoid solo anchor positions against Waylay — 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 Omen's site with Waylay on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Waylay in this matchup. Our 36 match analysis shows Waylay converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Omen should never attempt solo retakes against Waylay — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Waylay can confidently take 1vX retakes that Omen should avoid.

Economy rounds highlight Waylay's defensive advantages. Omen should prioritize full saves over force buys when facing Waylay, as the defensive utility gap compounds on limited economy. Waylay 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, Omen should ensure teammate utility covers their defensive gaps.

Overall Side Analysis

Waylay holds clear advantages on both attack (49.5%) and defense (54.2%), establishing themselves as the superior choice in the Omen vs Waylay matchup regardless of map side. This consistency across both halves means Waylay doesn't need to play for specific sides or rely on winning a particular half to succeed.

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

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

The verdict is clear: Waylay 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. Omen isn't unplayable, but faces an uphill battle requiring stronger team support and more disciplined play to compete.

Controller vs Duelist Dynamics

The Controller (Omen) vs Duelist (Waylay) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Omen's Controller abilities serve different purposes than Waylay's Duelist kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.

Understanding how Controller abilities interact with Duelist counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Omen's Controller toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Waylay's Duelist kit counters others. The Waylay advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.