Select an opposing agent to view detailed head-to-head statistics. Compare Waylay's performance in terms of win rate, KDA, damage output, headshot percentage, and attack/defense effectiveness — all based on real competitive Valorant match data.
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Waylay
30.0% WR
VS
Breach
70.0% WR
Who Wins the Waylay vs Breach Matchup?
Winner
Breach
Matches: 10
30.0%
Win Rate
70.0%
1.32
Avg KDA
1.61
17.9
Avg Kills
14.0
15.7
Avg Deaths
14.6
159.2
DMG/Round
132.1
28.5%
HS %
28.6%
243
Combat Score
194
40.0%
Attack WR
51.8%
48.2%
Defense WR
60.0%
Waylay vs Breach Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 10 matches reveals that Breach holds a clear advantage over Waylay in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While Waylay shows strength in one category, Breach's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.32Waylay
1.61Breach
Breach maintains a noticeable fragging advantage with a 1.61 KDA versus Waylay's 1.32. This difference in kill-death-assist ratio suggests Breach players are more reliable in clutch situations and contribute more consistently to round wins through individual playmaking.
Damage Output
159.2Waylay
132.1Breach
Waylay delivers substantially higher damage per round (159.2 ADR) compared to Breach's 132.1 ADR. This 27.0 damage differential per round adds up significantly over a match, giving Waylay a major advantage in trading scenarios and multi-kill potential during site executes or retakes.
Attack Side
40.0%Waylay
51.8%Breach
On the attacking side, Breach dominates with a 51.8% win rate compared to Waylay's 40.0%. This 11.8 percentage point gap indicates Breach 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
48.2%Waylay
60.0%Breach
Breach excels on the defensive half with a commanding 60.0% win rate, far surpassing Waylay's 48.2%. This 11.8 percentage point advantage demonstrates Breach's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Waylay vs Breach matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 10 competitive matches analyzed, Breach wins 70.0% of the time compared to Waylay's 30.0%, a 40.0 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in attack-side performance, where Breach consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Initiator matchup, Breach has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Waylay should never take isolated fights against Breach and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Waylay vs Breach Fragging Analysis
Breach edges out Waylay in a competitive fragging comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, survivability, headshot accuracy. With only a 3-2 margin based on 10 matches analyzed, this Waylay vs Breach matchup remains contestable for both sides. Waylay shouldn't feel outgunned — the statistical gap is narrow enough that individual skill, positioning choices, and in-game decision making can easily swing specific encounters in Waylay's favor.
Avg KDA
1.32Waylay
1.61Breach
Breach demonstrates noticeably stronger kill-death-assist performance against Waylay, maintaining a 1.61 KDA versus 1.32. This 0.28 point gap reflects Breach's superior ability to secure eliminations while avoiding death in these head-to-head encounters. Waylay players facing Breach 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 Breach's statistical advantage becomes most pronounced.
Avg Kills
17.9Waylay
14.0Breach
The kill differential between Waylay and Breach is dramatic: 17.9 versus 14.0, representing 3.9 additional kills per game for Waylay. This massive gap shows Waylay consistently dominates the kill feed when these agents meet. For Breach players, this data suggests a fundamental mismatch in direct combat scenarios. Success against Waylay requires reimagining your role — become the setup player, the information gatherer, the utility specialist — rather than trying to match Waylay's fragging output head-to-head.
Avg Deaths
15.7Waylay
14.6Breach
Breach demonstrates markedly better survivability against Waylay, recording 14.6 deaths per game versus 15.7. Dying nearly 1.1 fewer times per match gives Breach significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Waylay players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
159.2Waylay
132.1Breach
The damage differential between Waylay and Breach is exceptional: 159.2 ADR compared to just 132.1. Waylay deals 27.0 more damage per round on average, indicating absolute dominance in direct combat exchanges. This level of disparity suggests Waylay's kit, typical playstyle, or positioning patterns give them massive advantages in dealing damage while Breach struggles to even trade effectively. Breach players should treat Waylay as a must-avoid duel and focus entirely on non-combat contributions or utility-based damage.
HS %
28.5%Waylay
28.6%Breach
Headshot percentages are remarkably similar between Waylay (28.5%) and Breach (28.6%). This indicates both agents' players display equivalent aim precision when these matchups occur, and neither has a systematic accuracy advantage. Duels come down to reaction time, crosshair pre-placement, and micro-positioning rather than one side consistently hitting more heads. Both agents can confidently challenge long-range angles where headshots become decisive.
Waylay vs Breach Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Breach
40.0%
51.8%
Defense Side
Breach
48.2%
60.0%
Attack Side Breakdown
The attack-side performance gap between Breach and Waylay is dramatic: 51.8% versus 40.0%, a commanding 11.8 percentage point advantage. Breach dominates offensive scenarios in this matchup to a degree that requires Waylay to fundamentally change their approach to attack-side play.
Our analysis of 10 competitive matches reveals Breach has overwhelming attack-side superiority in every measurable category. Site executions, entry success, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all massively favor Breach. This isn't a gap that Waylay can overcome through practice or "playing better" — it's a structural matchup disadvantage. Waylay teams must build their entire attack strategy around protecting Waylay from direct Breach engagement: give Waylay lurk roles, put them in trade positions rather than entry, and design executes where Waylay's weaknesses are covered by teammate utility.
Under no circumstances should Waylay take entry duels against Breach. The 11.8% attack gap makes entry fragging against Breach one of the lowest-percentage plays in Valorant. Waylay 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 Breach confrontation. Breach should actively hunt Waylay entries, knowing the statistical advantage is overwhelming.
Waylay has favorable matchups against 15 agents and unfavorable matchups against 13 agents in Valorant. Waylay's strongest matchup is against Harbor with a 83.3% win rate. The most challenging matchup is Breach at 30.0% win rate. Use the table below to find specific matchup details and performance metrics.
Waylay matchup win rates and combat stats in Valorant (Patch 13.02)
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Waylay's best matchup is against Harbor, achieving a 83.3% win rate. Waylay excels in this matchup through superior fragging ability and favorable utility interactions.
What is Waylay's hardest matchup?
Waylay's hardest matchup is against Breach, with only a 30.0% win rate. Against this opponent, Waylay should focus on team coordination and utility usage to compensate.
How many favorable matchups does Waylay have?
Waylay has 15 favorable matchups (50%+ win rate) and 13 unfavorable matchups in Valorant. Understanding these matchup dynamics helps you make better agent picks and adapt your playstyle.
How should I play Waylay in difficult matchups?
When playing Waylay in difficult matchups, prioritize team coordination, utility usage, and crossfires. Avoid isolated 1v1 duels against unfavorable opponents and look for opportunities to use Waylay's abilities to create advantages. Adjust your positioning based on whether you're on attack or defense.
What stats matter most in Waylay's matchups?
Key stats to analyze in Waylay'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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Waylay's post-plant conversion rate against Breach is catastrophic. The data shows Waylay fails to hold spike plants at a dramatically higher rate than Breach. Never leave Waylay 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 Waylay is the only survivor. Breach should play extremely confidently in post-plants, knowing Waylay struggles to convert even favorable positions.
Defense Side Breakdown
The defensive disparity between Breach and Waylay is substantial: 60.0% versus 48.2%, a 11.8 point chasm. Breach 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.
Waylay cannot be trusted with traditional site anchor responsibilities against Breach. The 11.8% defensive gap is too large to overcome through positioning or individual skill. Teams must protect Waylay: pair them with multiple teammates, give them off-site lurk positions, or have them rotate immediately when Breach's presence is identified on their site. Breach should aggressively anchor the most difficult sites on any map, knowing their defensive capability is overwhelming.
Waylay should avoid retake scenarios against Breach entirely when possible. The data from 10 matches shows Waylay's retake conversion rate against Breach is dramatically lower than average. If Waylay must retake, require 3+ player numbers advantage and full utility coordination. Breach should play post-plant positions knowing Waylay lacks the capability to effectively contest them. In clutch scenarios, Breach wins at overwhelming rates.
Economy decisions for Waylay must account for their defensive inadequacy. Force buying against Breach is essentially throwing away credits — the defensive gap makes partial buys nearly unwinnable. Waylay should always advocate for full saves, building toward rounds where team utility can compensate for their individual defensive weakness. Breach can confidently force and half-buy, knowing their defensive advantages persist across all economy states.
Overall Side Analysis
Breach demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (51.8%) and defense (60.0%), comprehensively outperforming Waylay 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 Breach holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Waylay's disadvantage in this matchup. Breach outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Waylay into Breach, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Waylay's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Waylay in isolated Breach encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Waylay when you expect to face Breach frequently. The 23.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Breach is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Breach decisively wins the Waylay vs Breach matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Breach has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Waylay players facing Breach should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Initiator Dynamics
The Duelist (Waylay) vs Initiator (Breach) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Waylay's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than Breach's Initiator kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Initiator counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Waylay's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Breach's Initiator kit counters others. The Breach advantage suggests their role's capabilities translate better to winning these cross-role encounters on average.
51.7%
52.0%
52.3%
53.1%
50.7%
50.1%
50.6%
53.0%
51.6%
48.0%
54.3%
52.3%
53.5%
48.6%
52.9%
49.7%
55.1%
48.3%
57.6%
51.5%
51.5%
51.6%
63.9%
48.2%
51.2%
54.9%
51.6%
Waylay vs Breach matchup guide: Breach leads with a 70.0% win rate, but Waylay can still win. Learn how Waylay's 159 ADR creates opportunities to turn this 10-match dataset into ranked wins.
