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Sova
71.0% WR
VS
Harbor
25.8% WR
Who Wins the Sova vs Harbor Matchup?
Winner
Sova
Matches: 31
71.0%
Win Rate
25.8%
1.44
Avg KDA
1.30
14.8
Avg Kills
13.6
14.2
Avg Deaths
16.1
134.2
DMG/Round
117.8
32.6%
HS %
33.4%
194
Combat Score
181
52.4%
Attack WR
36.6%
63.4%
Defense WR
47.6%
Sova vs Harbor Performance Breakdown
In the Sova vs Harbor matchup, Sova demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 31 analyzed matches, Sova outperforms Harbor in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Sova the statistically favored pick when facing Harbor in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.44Sova
1.30Harbor
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Sova and Harbor, with KDA ratios of 1.44 and 1.30 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
134.2Sova
117.8Harbor
Sova delivers substantially higher damage per round (134.2 ADR) compared to Harbor's 117.8 ADR. This 16.4 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Sova a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
52.4%Sova
36.6%Harbor
On the attacking side, Sova dominates with a 52.4% win rate compared to Harbor's 36.6%. This 15.8 percentage point gap indicates Sova 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
63.4%Sova
47.6%Harbor
Sova excels on the defensive half with a commanding 63.4% win rate, far surpassing Harbor's 47.6%. This 15.8 percentage point advantage demonstrates Sova's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Sova vs Harbor matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 31 competitive matches analyzed, Sova wins 71.0% of the time compared to Harbor's 25.8%, a 45.2 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Sova consistently outperforms. In this Initiator vs Controller matchup, Sova has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Harbor should never take isolated fights against Sova and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Sova vs Harbor Fragging Analysis
Sova claims 4 out of 5 fragging metrics in the Sova vs Harbor matchup, establishing clear mechanical superiority with advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. Our analysis of 31 ranked games reveals Sova consistently outperforms Harbor in direct combat scenarios. While Harbor manages to win the remaining metric, the overall picture favors Sova in gunfights. Harbor players should play around their one strength while minimizing exposure in areas where Sova dominates.
Avg KDA
1.44Sova
1.30Harbor
Sova holds a slight KDA edge in this matchup, recording 1.44 compared to Harbor's 1.30. While this 0.14 point difference indicates Sova tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Harbor players can overcome it through superior positioning, utility timing, or simply winning crucial aim duels. The data suggests Sova's kit may offer marginally better tools for securing kills while staying alive, but Harbor players shouldn't feel disadvantaged when taking fights in this matchup.
Avg Kills
14.8Sova
13.6Harbor
Sova secures approximately 1.3 more kills per match than Harbor in this head-to-head (14.8 vs 13.6). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Sova contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Sova's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Harbor can compensate through superior utility assistance, site anchoring, or clutch performances.
Avg Deaths
14.2Sova
16.1Harbor
Sova demonstrates markedly better survivability against Harbor, recording 14.2 deaths per game versus 16.1. Dying nearly 1.9 fewer times per match gives Sova significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Harbor players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
134.2Sova
117.8Harbor
Sova significantly outdamages Harbor in head-to-head encounters, posting 134.2 ADR versus 117.8. This 16.4 damage-per-round advantage means Sova consistently wins the damage exchange in firefights, either securing kills outright or leaving opponents weak for teammates to clean up. Harbor players should avoid prolonged dueling with Sova — 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 %
32.6%Sova
33.4%Harbor
Harbor lands headshots at a slightly higher rate (33.4% vs 32.6%), providing a modest but meaningful advantage in time-to-kill during duels. This 0.8 percentage point edge translates to Harbor more frequently one-tapping or two-tapping opponents before Sova can fully react. Sova players should counter this by avoiding predictable angle holds, using movement to throw off Harbor's crosshair placement, and prefiring common positions to negate the accuracy gap.
Sova vs Harbor Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Sova
52.4%
36.6%
Defense Side
Sova
63.4%
47.6%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Sova and Harbor is dramatic: 52.4% versus 36.6%, a commanding 15.8 percentage point advantage. Sova dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Harbor to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 31 competitive matches reveals Sova has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Sova. This isn't a gap that Harbor can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Harbor teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Harbor from direct Sova engagement: give Harbor lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Harbor's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should Harbor take entry duels against Sova. The 15.8% attack gap makes entry fragging against Sova one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Harbor 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 Sova confrontation. Sova should actively hunt Harbor entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Sova has favorable matchups against 21 agents and unfavorable matchups against 7 agents in Valorant. Sova's strongest matchup is against Harbor with a 71.0% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Gekko at 40.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Sova matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Sova's best matchup is against Harbor, achieving a 71.0% win rate. Sova excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Sova's hardest matchup?
Sova's hardest matchup is against Gekko, with only a 40.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Sova should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Sova have?
Sova has 21 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 7 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Sova in difficult matchups?
When playing Sova in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Sova's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Sova's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Sova'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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Harbor's post-plant conversion rate against Sova is catastrophic. The data shows Harbor fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Sova. Never leave Harbor 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 Harbor is the only survivor. Sova should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Harbor struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Sova and Harbor is substantial: 63.4% versus 47.6%, a 15.8 point chasm. Sova 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.
Harbor cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Sova. The 15.8% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Harbor: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Sova's presence is identified on their site. Sova should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Harbor should avoid retake scenarios against Sova entirely when possible. The data from 31 matches shows Harbor's retake conversion rate against Sova is dramatically lower than average. If Harbor must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Sova should play post-plant positions knowing Harbor lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Sova wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Harbor must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Sova is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Harbor should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Sova can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Sova demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (52.4%) and defense (63.4%), comprehensively outperforming Harbor across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 31 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Sova holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Harbor's disadvantage in this matchup. Sova outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Harbor into Sova, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Harbor's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Harbor in isolated Sova encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Harbor when you expect to face Sova frequently. The 31.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Sova is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Sova decisively wins the Sova vs Harbor matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Sova has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Harbor players facing Sova should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Initiator vs Controller Dynamics
The Initiator (Sova) vs Controller (Harbor) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Sova's Initiator abilities serve different purposes than Harbor's Controller kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Initiator abilities interact with Controller counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Sova's Initiator toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Harbor's Controller kit counters others. The Sova advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
Sova vs Harbor matchup breakdown: Sova dominates with a 71.0% win rate across 31 matches. Superior fragging (1.44 KDA) gives Sova a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
