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Waylay
63.4% WR
VS
Iso
36.6% WR
Who Wins the Waylay vs Iso Matchup?
Winner
Waylay
Matches: 41
63.4%
Win Rate
36.6%
1.32
Avg KDA
1.22
16.4
Avg Kills
16.1
15.7
Avg Deaths
16.7
141.0
DMG/Round
147.7
26.4%
HS %
31.7%
218
Combat Score
221
49.2%
Attack WR
42.4%
57.6%
Defense WR
50.8%
Waylay vs Iso Performance Breakdown
Analysis of 41 matches reveals that Waylay holds a clear advantage over Iso in this head-to-head matchup, winning 3 out of 4 critical performance metrics. While Iso shows strength in one category, Waylay's overall statistical edge across fragging, damage, and side-specific win rates gives them the upper hand in most engagements.
Fragging Power
1.32Waylay
1.22Iso
Fragging capabilities are closely matched between Waylay and Iso, with KDA ratios of 1.32 and 1.22 respectively. This near-parity means mechanical skill and positioning will often determine which agent comes out ahead in direct duels.
Damage Output
141.0Waylay
147.7Iso
Iso outputs 147.7 average damage per round, edging out Waylay's 141.0 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Iso secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
49.2%Waylay
42.4%Iso
On the attacking side, Waylay dominates with a 49.2% win rate compared to Iso's 42.4%. This 6.8 percentage point gap indicates Waylay 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
57.6%Waylay
50.8%Iso
Waylay excels on the defensive half with a commanding 57.6% win rate, far surpassing Iso's 50.8%. This 6.8 percentage point advantage demonstrates Waylay's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Waylay vs Iso matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 41 competitive matches analyzed, Waylay wins 63.4% of the time compared to Iso's 36.6%, a 26.8 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in headshot accuracy, where Iso consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Duelist matchup, Waylay has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Iso should never take isolated fights against Waylay and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Waylay vs Iso Fragging Analysis
Waylay edges out Iso in a competitive fragging comparison, winning 3 of 5 metrics with notable advantages in KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability. With only a 3-2 margin based on 41 matches analyzed, this Waylay vs Iso matchup remains contestable for both sides. Iso 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 Iso's favor.
Avg KDA
1.32Waylay
1.22Iso
Waylay holds a slight KDA edge in this matchup, recording 1.32 compared to Iso's 1.22. While this 0.10 point difference indicates Waylay tends to come out ahead in engagements, the gap remains small enough that skilled Iso players can overcome it through superior positioning, utility timing, or simply winning crucial aim duels. The data suggests Waylay's kit may offer marginally better tools for securing kills while staying alive, but Iso players shouldn't feel disadvantaged when taking fights in this matchup.
Avg Kills
16.4Waylay
16.1Iso
Kill production between Waylay and Iso is virtually identical, with Waylay averaging 16.4 kills per game and Iso securing 16.1. This parity suggests both agents are equally capable of finding frags in this matchup, and round outcomes depend more heavily on objective play, utility usage, and team coordination than raw elimination numbers. Players should focus on impactful kills — entries, clutch situations, and trading — rather than simply padding their kill count.
Avg Deaths
15.7Waylay
16.7Iso
Waylay demonstrates markedly better survivability against Iso, recording 15.7 deaths per game versus 16.7. Dying nearly 1.0 fewer times per match gives Waylay significantly more impact potential — more opportunities for multi-kills, more presence in clutch rounds, and more economic stability from staying alive. Iso players face a survival deficit that compounds throughout a match, making disciplined positioning and smart disengagements crucial.
DMG/Round
141.0Waylay
147.7Iso
Iso applies 6.7 more damage per round than Waylay in this matchup (147.7 vs 141.0 ADR). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Iso contributes noticeably more chip damage, assists, and near-kills that set up teammates. Waylay can close this gap through better trading patterns, ensuring their damage leads to actual eliminations rather than just tagging opponents who then escape or get healed.
HS %
26.4%Waylay
31.7%Iso
The headshot percentage disparity between Iso and Waylay is substantial: 31.7% compared to 26.4%, a 5.3 point difference. Iso 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 Waylay, challenging Iso in a fair aim duel is statistically unwise. Success requires creating unfair fights — off-angles, utility combinations, multi-person pressure — where Iso's aim advantage cannot fully manifest.
Waylay vs Iso Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Waylay
49.2%
42.4%
Defense Side
Waylay
57.6%
50.8%
Attack Side Breakdown
Waylay significantly outperforms Iso on attack side, achieving a 49.2% round win rate versus 42.4%. This 6.8 point disparity reveals Waylay as the clearly superior offensive agent in this head-to-head, with advantages that Iso cannot easily overcome through individual skill alone.
Based on 41 matches analyzed, Waylay dominates attack-side scenarios through multiple vectors. Entry success rate, post-plant conversion, and mid-round adaptability all favor Waylay significantly. Iso teams must make structural adjustments to their attack approach: rely less on Iso for key fragging roles, design executes that minimize Iso's direct engagement with Waylay, and consider how team composition can cover Iso's offensive weaknesses. Simply "playing better" isn't enough to overcome a 6.8% gap.
Iso should avoid entry fragging roles against Waylay whenever possible. The data clearly shows Waylay wins a disproportionate share of first contacts on attack. Iso players should volunteer for support roles — flashing for teammates, trading entries, or lurking to create map pressure without direct Waylay confrontation. If forced to entry, wait for maximum utility support and ensure a trade is guaranteed. Waylay can and should take aggressive entries, knowing statistical backing supports confident play.
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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Post-plant scenarios heavily favor Waylay in this matchup. Iso 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. Iso teams should never leave Iso alone in post-plant — always have teammates nearby for crossfires and trades. Consider giving the spike to a different player when possible. Waylay should recognize their post-plant dominance and play for spike aggressively after site takes.
Defense Side Breakdown
Waylay substantially outclasses Iso on defense, achieving 57.6% round wins compared to 50.8%. This 6.8 percentage point gap indicates Waylay excels at core defensive tasks — anchoring sites, gathering information, stalling executes, and contributing to retakes — at a level Iso cannot match.
Iso should never solo anchor against Waylay. The 6.8% defensive gap makes isolated site holds extremely unfavorable for Iso. Instead, pair Iso 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. Waylay should actively anchor difficult sites, knowing their defensive capabilities significantly exceed Iso's.
Retake dynamics heavily favor Waylay. When Iso needs to retake against Waylay, success requires overwhelming numbers and utility coordination — never attempt equal-number retakes and absolutely avoid solo retakes. Waylay should play post-plant positions confidently, knowing Iso struggles to clear them effectively. In clutch scenarios, Waylay has a significant statistical edge that Iso cannot overcome through individual skill alone.
Economy management becomes critical for Iso in this matchup. Force buying against Waylay is mathematically unfavorable — the defensive gap compounds when utility is limited. Iso should advocate for full saves, ensuring full buy rounds have maximum utility to compensate for their defensive disadvantages. Waylay can confidently force buy, knowing their defensive kit provides advantages that partially compensate for economic disadvantages.
Overall Side Analysis
Waylay demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (49.2%) and defense (57.6%), comprehensively outperforming Iso across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 41 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Waylay holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Iso's disadvantage in this matchup. Waylay outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Iso into Waylay, your team composition needs to compensate heavily: strong fragging agents to carry Iso's weight, utility-heavy supports to cover their positioning, and coordination to avoid leaving Iso in isolated Waylay encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Iso when you expect to face Waylay frequently. The 13.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Waylay is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Waylay decisively wins the Waylay vs Iso matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Waylay has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Iso players facing Waylay should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Duelist Dynamics
Both Waylay and Iso fill the Duelist role in Valorant team compositions. This role mirror means teams won't face composition issues from having both agents — the question is purely which Duelist performs better in direct competition. Our data clearly indicates Waylay is the stronger Duelist pick when these agents face each other.
In Duelist vs Duelist 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. Waylay's statistical advantage suggests their specific Duelist kit translates slightly better to winning these mirror encounters.
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 Iso matchup breakdown: Waylay dominates with a 63.4% win rate across 41 matches. Superior fragging (1.32 KDA) gives Waylay a clear edge. See attack/defense stats and combat analysis.
