Waylay is currently a C-tier Duelist in Valorant, suggesting below-average performance in the current meta. With a 50.2% win rate, this agent faces challenges against stronger picks. However, C-tier doesn't mean unplayable - dedicated Waylay mains can still find success by mastering the agent's unique abilities. Consider whether Waylay's specific utility fills a gap in your team before selecting.
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Waylay shines brightest on the defensive side in Valorant, achieving a 51.6% defense win rate versus 48.6% on attack. This 3.0 percentage point advantage on defense demonstrates that Waylay's abilities excel at holding sites, denying enemy pushes, and gathering information. As a Duelist, Waylay provides exceptional value when anchoring bomb sites or supporting teammates with defensive utility. We recommend picking Waylay on defense-sided maps or when your team needs stronger site-holding capability. On attack rounds, consider playing more methodically and using Waylay's kit to gain information before committing to site executes.
The table below provides a comprehensive comparison of all 8 Duelists available in Valorant, sorted by win rate to help you understand each agent's competitive viability and performance metrics. Waylay currently ranks #5 among Duelists with a 50.2% win rate, which is below the role average of 50.3%. Neon leads the Duelist category with the highest win rate at 51.9%. When evaluating pick rate, Waylay has a 4.1% selection rate, falling below the Duelist average of 5.2%. KDA (Kill/Death/Assist ratio) is a crucial metric for measuring individual impact - Waylay's 1.28 KDA is lower than the role average of 1.33. Average Damage per Round (ADR) indicates overall combat contribution, where Waylay's 143 ADR trails the Duelist average of 152. Use this comparison to understand how Waylay stacks up against alternatives when selecting your Duelist for competitive play.
As a Duelist, your job is to create space. Use Waylay's abilities to take aggressive peeks and get opening picks for your team.
Waylay shines on defense (51.6% WR). Prioritize holding sites and setting up crossfires with teammates.
Waylay's abilities cost credits. On eco rounds, consider saving utility for more impactful rounds.
As a Duelist, focus on entry fragging and creating space for your team. Use Waylay's abilities to take aggressive angles.
Waylay's abilities cost credits. Learn when to save utility and when to use everything for important rounds.
Waylay excels on defense (51.6% WR). Prioritize holding sites and playing for retakes.
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Waylay has a 50.23% win rate, ranking #16 among all 29 agents. This Duelist maintains a 4.1% pick rate in the current meta.
Waylay is a Duelist in Valorant. Thailand's prismatic radiant Waylay transforms into light itself as she darts across the battlefield, striking down her targets through shards of light before flitting back to safety, all in the blink of an eye.
Waylay averages a 1.28 KDA (16.4 kills / 16.0 deaths / 4.0 assists per match). This agent also deals 143 damage per round on average.
Yes, Waylay has an above-average 50.2% win rate, making them a solid pick for ranked. With a 4.1% pick rate, they're an underrated pick that can surprise opponents.
Other Duelists include Neon, Phoenix, Raze, Jett. The highest win rate Duelist is currently Neon at 51.9%.
Thailand's prismatic radiant Waylay transforms into light itself as she darts across the battlefield, striking down her targets through shards of light before flitting back to safety, all in the blink of an eye.
Pair with Initiators for coordinated site takes. Their utility helps you entry safely.