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Viper
60.0% WR
VS
Veto
40.0% WR
Who Wins the Viper vs Veto Matchup?
Winner
Viper
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
1.59
Avg KDA
1.14
16.9
Avg Kills
14.5
13.1
Avg Deaths
14.6
151.5
DMG/Round
127.5
35.9%
HS %
28.6%
228
Combat Score
198
54.5%
Attack WR
45.2%
54.8%
Defense WR
45.5%
Viper vs Veto Performance Breakdown
In the Viper vs Veto matchup, Viper demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 10 analyzed matches, Viper outperforms Veto in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Viper the statistically favored pick when facing Veto in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.59Viper
1.14Veto
Viper maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.59 KDA versus Veto's 1.14. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Viper players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
151.5Viper
127.5Veto
Viper delivers substantially higher damage per round (151.5 ADR) compared to Veto's 127.5 ADR. This 24.0 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Viper a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
54.5%Viper
45.2%Veto
On the attacking side, Viper dominates with a 54.5% win rate compared to Veto's 45.2%. This 9.4 percentage point gap indicates Viper 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
54.8%Viper
45.5%Veto
Viper excels on the defensive half with a commanding 54.8% win rate, far surpassing Veto's 45.5%. This 9.4 percentage point advantage demonstrates Viper's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Viper vs Veto matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 10 competitive matches analyzed, Viper wins 60.0% of the time compared to Veto's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Viper consistently outperforms. In this Controller vs Sentinel matchup, Viper has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Veto should never take isolated fights against Viper and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Viper vs Veto Fragging Analysis
Viper achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Veto in the Viper vs Veto matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Viper holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 10 competitive matches, Viper players can approach duels against Veto with confidence, while Veto players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Avg KDA
1.59Viper
1.14Veto
Viper demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Veto, maintaining a 1.59 KDA versus 1.14. This 0.45 point gap reflects Viper's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Veto players facing Viper 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 Viper's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
16.9Viper
14.5Veto
Viper substantially outfrags Veto in this matchup, averaging 16.9 kills compared to 14.5 — a difference of nearly 2.4 eliminations per match. When Viper faces Veto, the data clearly shows Viper finding more fragging opportunities and converting them into kills. Veto players should recognize this statistical reality and adjust their approach: play more supportively, focus on enabling teammates, and avoid ego-challenging Viper in situations where your team doesn't need you to take that duel.
Avg Deaths
13.1Viper
14.6Veto
Viper demonstrates markedly better survivability against Veto, recording 13.1 deaths per game versus 14.6. Dying nearly 1.5 fewer times per match gives Viper significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Veto players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
151.5Viper
127.5Veto
The damage differential between Viper and Veto is exceptional: 151.5 ADR compared to just 127.5. Viper deals 24.0 more damage per round on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Viper's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while Veto struggles to even trade effectively. Veto players should treat Viper as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or utility-based damage.
HS %
35.9%Viper
28.6%Veto
The headshot percentage disparity between Viper and Veto is substantial: 35.9% compared to 28.6%, a 7.3 point difference. Viper 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 Veto, challenging Viper in a fair aim duel is statistically unwise. Success requires creating unfair fights — off-angles, utility combinations, multi-person pressure — where Viper's aim advantage cannot fully manifest.
Viper vs Veto Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Viper
54.5%
45.2%
Defense Side
Viper
54.8%
45.5%
Attack Side Breakdown
Viper significantly outperforms Veto on attack side, achieving a 54.5% round win rate versus 45.2%. This 9.4 point disparity reveals Viper as the clearly superior offensive agent in this head-to-head, with advantages that Veto cannot easily overcome through individual skill alone.
Based on 10 matches analyzed, Viper dominates attack-side scenarios through multiple vectors. Entry success rate, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all favor Viper significantly. Veto teams must make structural adjustments to their attack approach: rely less on Veto for key fragging roles, design executes that minimize Veto's direct engagement with Viper, and consider how team composition can cover Veto's offensive weaknesses. Simply "playing better" isn't enough to overcome a 9.4% gap.
Veto should avoid entry fragging roles against Viper whenever possible. The data clearly shows Viper wins a disproportionate share of first contacts on attack. Veto players should volunteer for support roles — flashing for teammates, trading entries, or lurking to create map pressure without direct Viper confrontation. If forced to entry, wait for maximum utility support and ensure a trade is guaranteed. Viper can and should take aggressive entries, knowing statistical backing supports confident play.
Viper has favorable matchups against 18 agents and unfavorable matchups against 9 agents in Valorant. Viper's strongest matchup is against KAY/O with a 70.0% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Vyse at 9.1% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Viper matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Viper's best matchup is against KAY/O, achieving a 70.0% win rate. Viper excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Viper's hardest matchup?
Viper's hardest matchup is against Vyse, with only a 9.1% win rate. Against this opponent, Viper should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Viper have?
Viper has 18 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 9 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Viper in difficult matchups?
When playing Viper in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Viper's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Viper's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Viper'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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Post-plant scenarios heavily favor Viper in this matchup. Veto struggles to convert spike plants into round wins at the same rate, whether due to weaker defuse denial, inferior retake resistance, or less effective post-plant positioning. Veto teams should never leave Veto alone in post-plant — always have teammates nearby for crossfires and trades. Consider giving the spike to a different player when possible. Viper should recognize their post-plant dominance and play for spike aggressively after site takes.
Defense Side Breakdown
Viper substantially outclasses Veto on defense, achieving 54.8% round wins compared to 45.5%. This 9.4 percentage point gap indicates Viper excels at core defensive tasks — anchoring sites, gathering information, stalling executes, and contributing to retakes — at a level Veto cannot match.
Veto should never solo anchor against Viper. The 9.4% defensive gap makes isolated site holds extremely unfavorable for Veto. Instead, pair Veto with a teammate, give them off-site positions that allow early rotates, or have them play supportive roles that don't require extended site holds. Viper should actively anchor difficult sites, knowing their defensive capabilities significantly exceed Veto's.
Retake dynamics heavily favor Viper. When Veto needs to retake against Viper, success requires overwhelming numbers and utility coordination — never attempt equal-number retakes and absolutely avoid solo retakes. Viper should play post-plant positions confidently, knowing Veto struggles to clear them effectively. In clutch scenarios, Viper has a significant statistical edge that Veto cannot overcome through individual skill alone.
Economy management becomes critical for Veto in this matchup. Force buying against Viper is mathematically unfavorable — the defensive gap compounds when utility is limited. Veto should advocate for full saves, ensuring full buy rounds have maximum utility to compensate for their defensive disadvantages. Viper can confidently force buy, knowing their defensive kit provides advantages that partially compensate for economic disadvantages.
Overall Side Analysis
Viper demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (54.5%) and defense (54.8%), comprehensively outperforming Veto across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 10 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 Veto's disadvantage in this matchup. Viper outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Veto into Viper, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Veto's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Veto in isolated Viper encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Veto when you expect to face Viper frequently. The 18.8 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 Veto matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Viper has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Veto 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 Sentinel Dynamics
The Controller (Viper) vs Sentinel (Veto) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Viper's Controller abilities serve different purposes than Veto's Sentinel kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Controller abilities interact with Sentinel counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Viper's Controller toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Veto's Sentinel kit counters others. The Viper advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
52.1%
50.4%
52.9%
53.0%
53.6%
48.1%
53.6%
52.1%
49.3%
53.5%
55.7%
51.3%
49.9%
57.4%
52.6%
56.1%
49.7%
58.6%
44.0%
52.7%
38.8%
54.8%
56.1%
51.5%
56.9%
56.1%
Viper vs Veto matchup breakdown: Viper dominates with a 60.0% win rate across 10 matches. Superior fragging (1.59 KDA) gives Viper a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
