Valorant Defense Side Agent Tier List

Complete Valorant defense side agent tier list ranked by defender win rate. 3 S-tier agents on defense: Skye (53.4% WR), Raze (53.2% WR), Clove (53.0% WR) Skye leads defense side with a 53.4% win rate. Agents are ranked into S, A, B, C, D, and F tiers based on their defense round win rates across all competitive matches.

S Tier - Meta Defining

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3 S-tier agents (Skye, Raze, Clove) averaging 53.2% defense win rate — the strongest defenders in the current meta.

A Tier - Strong Picks

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3 A-tier agents (Fade, Deadlock, Killjoy) averaging 52.9% defense win rate — strong and reliable on defense.

B Tier - Viable

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3 B-tier agents (Phoenix, Cypher, Sage) averaging 52.5% defense win rate — solid picks for defending rounds.

C Tier - Situational

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6 C-tier agents (Miks, Neon, Reyna) averaging 51.9% defense win rate — average defenders.

D Tier - Below Average

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9 D-tier agents (Jett, Tejo, Brimstone) averaging 51.5% defense win rate — below average on defense.

F Tier - Weak

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5 F-tier agents (Astra, Omen, Veto) averaging 50.1% defense win rate — weakest defenders currently.

Top Defense Side Picks by Role

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Valorant Defense Side Tier List FAQ

Who are the best Valorant agents on defense side?

The top defense side agents by win rate are Skye (53.4% WR), Raze (53.2% WR), Clove (53.0% WR). These agents excel at holding sites, anchoring positions, and denying enemy pushes on defending rounds.

How is the defense side tier list calculated?

Agents are ranked by their win rate on defending rounds across all competitive matches. The top 10% are S-tier, next 10% A-tier, next 10% B-tier, next 15% C-tier, next 15% D-tier, and the rest F-tier.

Which agent roles are best on defense?

Sentinels and Controllers typically excel on defense side as they are designed for site anchoring and area denial. However, Initiators with strong information-gathering abilities are also valuable for detecting enemy pushes.