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Waylay
40.0% WR
VS
Omen
58.8% WR
Who Wins the Waylay vs Omen Matchup?
Winner
Omen
Matches: 85
40.0%
Win Rate
58.8%
1.11
Avg KDA
1.72
15.0
Avg Kills
16.1
16.9
Avg Deaths
14.8
129.9
DMG/Round
136.3
29.1%
HS %
30.8%
198
Combat Score
208
46.8%
Attack WR
52.0%
48.0%
Defense WR
53.2%
Waylay vs Omen Performance Breakdown
In the Waylay vs Omen matchup, Omen demonstrates complete superiority across all four key performance categories. Based on 85 analyzed matches, Omen outperforms Waylay in fragging efficiency, damage output, and both attack and defense win rates. This comprehensive advantage makes Omen the statistically favored pick when facing Waylay in ranked Valorant matches.
Fragging Power
1.11Waylay
1.72Omen
Omen significantly outperforms Waylay in fragging efficiency with a 1.72 KDA compared to 1.11. This 0.61 KDA differential indicates that Omen players consistently secure more eliminations while dying less frequently, translating to more impactful rounds and better economy management throughout matches.
Damage Output
129.9Waylay
136.3Omen
Omen outputs 136.3 average damage per round, edging out Waylay's 129.9 ADR. This consistent damage advantage helps Omen secure more assist credits and finish weakened opponents, contributing to overall team success even when not landing the final blow.
Attack Side
46.8%Waylay
52.0%Omen
On the attacking side, Omen dominates with a 52.0% win rate compared to Waylay's 46.8%. This 5.3 percentage point gap indicates Omen 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
48.0%Waylay
53.2%Omen
Omen excels on the defensive half with a commanding 53.2% win rate, far surpassing Waylay's 48.0%. This 5.3 percentage point advantage demonstrates Omen's superior ability to anchor sites, gather information, and deny enemy executes through effective utility and positioning.
The Waylay vs Omen matchup in Valorant is a dominant matchup where one agent significantly outperforms. Based on 85 competitive matches analyzed, Omen wins 58.8% of the time compared to Waylay's 40.0%, a 18.8 percentage point difference. The most significant gap is in fragging ability, where Omen consistently outperforms. In this Duelist vs Controller matchup, Omen has overwhelming superiority in this agent matchup. Waylay should never take isolated fights against Omen and must rely entirely on team coordination, utility, and crossfires to compete effectively.
Waylay vs Omen Fragging Analysis
Omen achieves a clean sweep in the fragging department, winning all five combat metrics against Waylay in the Waylay vs Omen matchup. This comprehensive dominance across KDA efficiency, kill production, survivability demonstrates that Omen holds systematic mechanical advantages in these encounters. Based on analysis of 85 competitive matches, Omen players can approach duels against Waylay with confidence, while Waylay players must completely avoid fair fights and instead focus on utility-based contributions, information gathering, and team coordination to remain impactful.
Avg KDA
1.11Waylay
1.72Omen
The KDA disparity between Omen and Waylay is substantial: 1.72 versus 1.11, a commanding 0.61 point difference that reveals Omen's dominance in direct combat exchanges. This matchup data from 85 games shows Omen consistently outfragging and outliving Waylay in these encounters. For Waylay players, the strategic implication is clear: avoid 1v1 gunfights against Omen whenever possible. Instead, leverage team utility, information gathering, and multi-person pushes to neutralize Omen's mechanical advantage. Playing for trades and crossfires becomes essential rather than optional.
Avg Kills
15.0Waylay
16.1Omen
Omen secures approximately 1.0 more kills per match than Waylay in this head-to-head (16.1 vs 15.0). Over the course of a typical 20+ round game, this translates to Omen contributing several additional eliminations to their team's efforts. The gap indicates Omen's playstyle or kit provides slightly better kill-securing opportunities, though Waylay can compensate through superior utility assistance, site anchoring, or clutch performances.
Avg Deaths
16.9Waylay
14.8Omen
The death disparity between Omen and Waylay is stark: 14.8 versus 16.9 deaths per game. Waylay dies 2.1 more times per match on average, fundamentally impacting their ability to influence rounds. This suggests Waylay either takes unfavorable fights against Omen or lacks the tools to disengage safely. Waylay players must completely rethink their aggression patterns — prioritize information and utility over kills, always have an exit plan, and never take coin-flip duels against Omen.
DMG/Round
129.9Waylay
136.3Omen
Omen applies 6.3 more damage per round than Waylay in this matchup (136.3 vs 129.9 ADR). While not overwhelming, this gap compounds meaningfully over a full match: Omen 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 %
29.1%Waylay
30.8%Omen
Omen lands headshots at a slightly higher rate (30.8% vs 29.1%), providing a modest but meaningful advantage in time-to-kill during duels. This 1.8 percentage point edge translates to Omen more frequently one-tapping or two-tapping opponents before Waylay can fully react. Waylay players should counter this by avoiding predictable angle holds, using movement to throw off Omen's crosshair placement, and prefiring common positions to negate the accuracy gap.
Waylay vs Omen Attack and Defense Performance
Attack Side
Omen
46.8%
52.0%
Defense Side
Omen
48.0%
53.2%
Attack Side Breakdown
Omen holds a meaningful attack-side advantage in the Waylay vs Omen matchup, winning 52.0% of offensive rounds compared to 46.8% for Waylay. This 5.3 percentage point gap translates to real tactical implications that both sides should account for in their attack-side strategies.
Our analysis of 85 matches reveals Omen's kit enables more effective site executions across multiple dimensions. Whether through superior entry tools, better post-plant utility, or stronger mid-round adaptability, Omen consistently converts attack rounds at a higher rate. Waylay 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 Omen's favor in this matchup. When Omen takes the first duel on a site execute, they convert at a meaningfully higher rate than Waylay. For Waylay 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 Omen's advantages. Omen can confidently take entries knowing the data supports aggressive 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 is where Omen's advantage becomes most pronounced. The 5.3% attack-side gap suggests Omen excels at converting spike plants into round wins through superior defuse denial or retake resistance. Waylay should stack post-plants with multiple players when possible, communicate molly and utility timings precisely, and avoid isolated post-plant positions where Omen's kit advantages become decisive. For Omen, recognize your post-plant strength and play confidently for spike after successful takes.
Defense Side Breakdown
Omen demonstrates notably stronger defensive performance against Waylay, holding 53.2% of rounds versus 48.0%. This 5.3 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 Omen's defensive advantage. Omen can confidently solo anchor sites, knowing their kit enables effective stalling and information gathering. Waylay should avoid solo anchor positions against Omen — 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 Waylay's site with Omen on the execute, expect faster site falls.
Retake scenarios meaningfully favor Omen in this matchup. Our 85 match analysis shows Omen converts retakes at a significantly higher rate, whether through better clearing utility, superior positioning, or stronger clutch mechanics. Waylay should never attempt solo retakes against Omen — always wait for teammates, coordinate utility, and take the retake together. Omen can confidently take 1vX retakes that Waylay should avoid.
Economy rounds highlight Omen's defensive advantages. Waylay should prioritize full saves over force buys when facing Omen, as the defensive utility gap compounds on limited economy. Omen 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, Waylay should ensure teammate utility covers their defensive gaps.
Overall Side Analysis
Omen demonstrates commanding superiority on both attack (52.0%) and defense (53.2%), comprehensively outperforming Waylay across all phases of the game. Based on our analysis of 85 competitive matches, this is one of the more one-sided agent matchups in Valorant, with Omen holding advantages at every stage.
Map selection and team composition cannot fix Waylay's disadvantage in this matchup. Omen outperforms across all map types and team structures. If you're playing Waylay into Omen, 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 Omen encounters.
For ranked climbing, avoid playing Waylay when you expect to face Omen frequently. The 10.6 combined percentage point disadvantage across both sides is too large to overcome through individual skill improvement. If Omen is meta in your rank bracket, strongly consider adding them to your agent pool or playing agents that have more neutral matchups.
Final verdict: Omen decisively wins the Waylay vs Omen matchup. This isn't a skill check or a "play better" situation — Omen has systematic advantages that manifest across thousands of games. Waylay players facing Omen should adjust expectations, play more supportively, and recognize that direct confrontations are statistically unfavorable at every stage of the game.
Duelist vs Controller Dynamics
The Duelist (Waylay) vs Controller (Omen) dynamic creates asymmetric encounters where each agent brings fundamentally different tools to engagements. Waylay's Duelist abilities serve different purposes than Omen's Controller kit, meaning direct fights often feature non-equivalent utility exchanges.
Understanding how Duelist abilities interact with Controller counterplay is essential for maximizing your agent's potential. Waylay's Duelist toolkit may excel at certain aspects while Omen's Controller kit counters others. The Omen 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 Omen matchup guide: Omen leads with a 58.8% win rate, but Waylay can still win. Learn the combat stats and strategies to turn this 85-match dataset into ranked wins.
