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Sage
16.7% WR
VS
Veto
83.3% WR
Who Wins the Sage vs Veto Matchup?
Winner
Veto
Matches: 6
16.7%
Win Rate
83.3%
1.06
Avg KDA
1.41
12.2
Avg Kills
15.5
15.7
Avg Deaths
12.7
124.7
DMG/Round
136.4
26.4%
HS %
39.6%
176
Combat Score
203
39.2%
Attack WR
61.1%
38.9%
Defense WR
60.8%
Sage vs Veto Performance Breakdown
In the Sage vs Veto matchup, Veto demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 6 analyzed matches, Veto outperforms Sage in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Veto the statistically favored pick when facing Sage in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.06Sage
1.41Veto
Veto maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.41 KDA versus Sage's 1.06. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Veto players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
124.7Sage
136.4Veto
Veto outputs 136.4 average damage per round, edging out Sage's 124.7 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Veto secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
39.2%Sage
61.1%Veto
On the attacking side, Veto dominates with a 61.1% win rate compared to Sage's 39.2%. This 21.9 percentage point gap indicates Veto 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
38.9%Sage
60.8%Veto
Veto excels on the defensive half with a commanding 60.8% win rate, far surpassing Sage's 38.9%. This 21.9 percentage point advantage demonstrates Veto's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Sage vs Veto matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 6 competitive matches analyzed, Veto wins 83.3% of the time compared to Sage's 16.7%, a 66.7 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Veto consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Sentinel matchup, Veto has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Sage should never take isolated fights against Veto and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Sage vs Veto Fragging Analysis
Veto achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Sage in the Sage vs Veto matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Veto holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 6 competitive matches, Veto players can approach duels against Sage with confidence, while Sage players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Avg KDA
1.06Sage
1.41Veto
Veto demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Sage, maintaining a 1.41 KDA versus 1.06. This 0.34 point gap reflects Veto's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Sage players facing Veto 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 Veto's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
12.2Sage
15.5Veto
The kill differential between Veto and Sage is dramatic: 15.5 versus 12.2, representing 3.3 additional kills per game for Veto. This massive gap shows Veto consistently dominates the kill feed when these agents meet. For Sage players, this data suggests a fundamental mismatch in direct combat scenarios. Success against Veto requires reimagining your role — become the setup player, the information gatherer, the utility specialist — rather than trying to match Veto's fragging output head-to-head.
Avg Deaths
15.7Sage
12.7Veto
The death disparity between Veto and Sage is stark: 12.7 versus 15.7 deaths per game. Sage dies 3.0 more times per match on average, fundamentally impacting their ability to influence rounds. This suggests Sage either takes unfavorable fights against Veto or lacks the tools to disengage safely. Sage 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 Veto.
DMG/Round
124.7Sage
136.4Veto
Veto significantly outdamages Sage in head-to-head encounters, posting 136.4 ADR versus 124.7. This 11.7 damage-per-round advantage means Veto consistently wins the damage exchange in firefights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Sage players should avoid prolonged dueling with Veto — 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 %
26.4%Sage
39.6%Veto
The headshot percentage disparity between Veto and Sage is substantial: 39.6% compared to 26.4%, a 13.2 point difference. Veto 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 Sage, challenging Veto in a fair aim duel is statistically unwise. Success requires creating unfair fights — off-angles, utility combinations, multi-person pressure — where Veto's aim advantage cannot fully manifest.
Sage vs Veto Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Veto
39.2%
61.1%
Defense Side
Veto
38.9%
60.8%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Veto and Sage is dramatic: 61.1% versus 39.2%, a commanding 21.9 percentage point advantage. Veto dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Sage to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 6 competitive matches reveals Veto has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Veto. This isn't a gap that Sage can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Sage teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Sage from direct Veto engagement: give Sage lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Sage's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should Sage take entry duels against Veto. The 21.9% attack gap makes entry fragging against Veto one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Sage 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 Veto confrontation. Veto should actively hunt Sage entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Sage has favorable matchups against 12 agents and unfavorable matchups against 13 agents in Valorant. Sage's strongest matchup is against Iso with a 87.5% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Veto at 16.7% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Sage matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Sage's best matchup is against Iso, achieving a 87.5% win rate. Sage excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Sage's hardest matchup?
Sage's hardest matchup is against Veto, with only a 16.7% win rate. Against this opponent, Sage should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Sage have?
Sage has 12 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 13 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Sage in difficult matchups?
When playing Sage in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Sage's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Sage's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Sage'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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Sage's post-plant conversion rate against Veto is catastrophic. The data shows Sage fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Veto. Never leave Sage 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 Sage is the only survivor. Veto should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Sage struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Veto and Sage is substantial: 60.8% versus 38.9%, a 21.9 point chasm. Veto 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.
Sage cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Veto. The 21.9% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Sage: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Veto's presence is identified on their site. Veto should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Sage should avoid retake scenarios against Veto entirely when possible. The data from 6 matches shows Sage's retake conversion rate against Veto is dramatically lower than average. If Sage must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Veto should play post-plant positions knowing Sage lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Veto wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Sage must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Veto is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Sage should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Veto can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Veto demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (61.1%) and defense (60.8%), comprehensively outperforming Sage across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 6 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Veto holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Sage's disadvantage in this matchup. Veto outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Sage into Veto, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Sage's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Sage in isolated Veto encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Sage when you expect to face Veto frequently. The 43.8 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Veto is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Veto decisively wins the Sage vs Veto matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Veto has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Sage players facing Veto should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Sentinel vs Sentinel Dynamics
Both Sage and Veto fill the Sentinel role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Sentinel performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Veto is the stronger Sentinel pick when these agents face each other.
In Sentinel vs Sentinel 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. Veto's statistical advantage suggests their specific Sentinel kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.
Sage vs Veto matchup guide: Veto leads with a 83.3% win rate, but Sage can still win. Learn the combat stats and strategies to turn this 6-match dataset into ranked wins.
