Sage vs Yoru•Matchup

Sage vs Yoru Matchup Summary

The Sage vs Yoru matchup in Valorant is a heavily one-sided matchup. Based on 18 competitive matches analyzed, Yoru wins 61.1% of the time compared to Sage's 38.9%, a 22.2 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in damage output, where Yoru consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Duelist matchup, Yoru has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Sage should never take isolated fights against Yoru and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.

Sage vs Yoru Fragging Analysis

Yoru achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Sage in the Sage vs Yoru matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Yoru holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 18 competitive matches, Yoru 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.

Sage vs Yoru Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Yoru

41.0%

46.7%

Defense Side

Yoru

53.3%

59.0%

Attack Side Breakdown

Yoru holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Sage vs Yoru matchup, winning 46.7% of offensive rounds compared to 41.0% for Sage. This 5.7 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 18 matches reveals Yoru's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Yoru consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Sage 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 Yoru's favor in this matchup. When Yoru takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Sage. For Sage 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 Yoru's advantages. Yoru can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

Post-plant is where Yoru's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 5.7% attack-side gap suggests Yoru excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Sage should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Yoru's kit advantages become decisive. For Yoru, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Yoru demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Sage, holding 59.0% of rounds versus 53.3%. This 5.7 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 Yoru's defensive advantage. Yoru can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Sage should avoid solo anchor positions against Yoru — 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 Sage's site with Yoru on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Yoru in this matchup. Our 18 match analysis shows Yoru converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Sage should never attempt solo retakes against Yoru — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Yoru can confidently take 1vX retakes that Sage should avoid.

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

Overall Side Analysis

Yoru demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (46.7%) and defense (59.0%), comprehensively outperforming Sage across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 18 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Yoru holding advantages at every stage.

Map selection and team composition cannot fix Sage's disadvantage in this matchup. Yoru outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Sage into Yoru, 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 Yoru encounters.

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Sage when you expect to face Yoru frequently. The 11.4 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Yoru is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

Final verdict: Yoru decisively wins the Sage vs Yoru matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Yoru has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Sage players facing Yoru should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.

Sentinel vs Duelist Dynamics

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

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