Valorant Controller Tier List
This Valorant agents tier list ranks all 7 agents by win rate for 2026, sorted from S-tier down to F-tier so you can read the current meta at a glance. The S-tier — the 1 strongest agents right now — features Clove (53.3%). Clove posts the single highest win rate at 53.3%. For players hunting an edge, Viper is the most underrated pick this patch — A-tier results at only a 2.1% pick rate — while Omen looks overrated, popular at 2.4% but landing in D-tier. Rankings update daily from real ranked matches, so every placement reflects current performance rather than a one-off result. Use the tiers below to pick the best agents for your games.
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Controller Tier List
S Tier - Meta Defining
(1)S-tier is led by Clove, which performs strongly with a 53.3% win rate on a 13.6% pick rate. These agents define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(1)A-tier is led by Viper, which holds steady with a 51.5% win rate on a 2.1% pick rate. These are strong, reliable agents that perform well in almost every game.
B Tier - Viable
(0)No agents currently fall into B-tier this patch.
C Tier - Situational
(0)No agents currently fall into C-tier this patch.
D Tier - Below Average
(3)D-tier is led by Brimstone, which struggles with a 50.0% win rate on a 0.7% pick rate. They are followed by Omen (48.0%) and Astra (47.9%). These agents underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Despite the low ranking, Omen stays popular at a 2.4% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its D-tier results, while Brimstone (0.7%) is more rightly avoided.
F Tier - Weak
(2)F-tier is led by Miks, which struggles with a 47.4% win rate on a 1.0% pick rate. They are followed by Harbor (46.9%). These agents are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Despite the low ranking, Miks stays popular at a 1.0% pick rate, meaning players overvalue it relative to its F-tier results, while Harbor (0.4%) is more rightly avoided.
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Valorant Controller Tier List FAQ
Who is the best Controller in Valorant right now?
The best Controller agents in the current meta are Clove (53.3% WR), Viper (51.5% WR), Brimstone (50.0% WR), based on ranked win rates across all competitive matches we track.
How is the Controller tier list calculated?
Each Controller is ranked using win rate, pick rate, and per-map performance from competitive Valorant matches. Tiers update daily as new ranked data comes in, so the list always reflects the live meta rather than opinion.
What does a Controller do in Valorant?
Controllers shape the map with smokes and area denial, cutting off sightlines so their team can execute onto sites or hold defensively. A good Controller pick is essential on nearly every map, which keeps their pick rates consistently high.