Veto vs Raze•Matchup

Veto vs Raze Matchup Summary

The Veto vs Raze matchup in Valorant is an extremely balanced duel where aim and game sense determine the winner. Based on 4 competitive matches analyzed, Veto wins 50.0% of the time compared to Raze's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in headshot accuracy, where Veto consistently outperforms. In this Sentinel vs Duelist matchup, Neither Veto nor Raze has a clear statistical advantage. Victory comes down to individual mechanical skill, utility usage timing, and reading your opponent's positioning. Focus on winning your aim duels and making smart rotations.

Veto vs Raze Fragging Analysis

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

Veto vs Raze Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Veto

52.4%

47.8%

Defense Side

Veto

52.2%

47.6%

Attack Side Breakdown

Veto holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Veto vs Raze matchup, winning 52.4% of offensive rounds compared to 47.8% for Raze. This 4.6 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 4 matches reveals Veto's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Veto consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Raze 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 Veto's favor in this matchup. When Veto takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Raze. For Raze 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 Veto's advantages. Veto can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

Post-plant is where Veto's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 4.6% attack-side gap suggests Veto excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Raze should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Veto's kit advantages become decisive. For Veto, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Veto demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Raze, holding 52.2% of rounds versus 47.6%. This 4.6 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 Veto's defensive advantage. Veto can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Raze should avoid solo anchor positions against Veto — 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 Raze's site with Veto on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Veto in this matchup. Our 4 match analysis shows Veto converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Raze should never attempt solo retakes against Veto — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Veto can confidently take 1vX retakes that Raze should avoid.

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

Overall Side Analysis

Veto demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (52.4%) and defense (52.2%), comprehensively outperforming Raze across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 4 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 Raze's disadvantage in this matchup. Veto outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Raze into Veto, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Raze's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Raze in isolated Veto encounters.

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Raze when you expect to face Veto frequently. The 9.1 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 Veto vs Raze matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Veto has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Raze 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 Duelist Dynamics

The Sentinel (Veto) vs Duelist (Raze) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Veto's Sentinel abilities serve different purposes than Raze'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. Veto's Sentinel toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Raze's Duelist kit counters others. The Veto advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.