Viper vs Brimstone•Matchup

Viper vs Brimstone Matchup Summary

The Viper vs Brimstone matchup in Valorant is a significant advantage for one side. Based on 11 competitive matches analyzed, Viper wins 54.5% of the time compared to Brimstone's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in damage output, where Viper consistently outperforms. In this Controller vs Controller matchup, Viper dominates this matchup statistically. Viper can confidently take 1v1 duels, while Brimstone should focus on playing with teammates, using utility to create advantages, and avoiding direct confrontations.

Viper vs Brimstone Fragging Analysis

Viper achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Brimstone in the Viper vs Brimstone matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Viper holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 11 competitive matches, Viper players can approach duels against Brimstone with confidence, while Brimstone players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.

Viper vs Brimstone Attack and Defense Performance

Attack Side

Viper

47.6%

41.7%

Defense Side

Viper

58.3%

52.4%

Attack Side Breakdown

Viper holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Viper vs Brimstone matchup, winning 47.6% of offensive rounds compared to 41.7% for Brimstone. This 5.9 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.

Our analysis of 11 matches reveals Viper's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Viper consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Brimstone 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 Viper's favor in this matchup. When Viper takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Brimstone. For Brimstone 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 Viper's advantages. Viper can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive play.

Post-plant is where Viper's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 5.9% attack-side gap suggests Viper excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Brimstone should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Viper's kit advantages become decisive. For Viper, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.

Defense Side Breakdown

Viper demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Brimstone, holding 58.3% of rounds versus 52.4%. This 5.9 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 Viper's defensive advantage. Viper can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Brimstone should avoid solo anchor positions against Viper — 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 Brimstone's site with Viper on the execute, expect faster site falls.

Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Viper in this matchup. Our 11 match analysis shows Viper converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Brimstone should never attempt solo retakes against Viper — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Viper can confidently take 1vX retakes that Brimstone should avoid.

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

Overall Side Analysis

Viper demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (47.6%) and defense (58.3%), comprehensively outperforming Brimstone across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 11 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Viper holding advantages at every stage.

Map selection and team composition cannot fix Brimstone's disadvantage in this matchup. Viper outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Brimstone into Viper, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Brimstone's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Brimstone in isolated Viper encounters.

For ranked climbing, avoid playing Brimstone when you expect to face Viper frequently. The 11.8 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Viper is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.

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

Controller vs Controller Dynamics

Both Viper and Brimstone fill the Controller role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Controller performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Viper is the stronger Controller pick when these agents face each other.

In Controller vs Controller 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. Viper's statistical advantage suggests their specific Controller kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.