Win Rate
63.6%
Pick Rate
9.0%
Analysis of 24,238 competitive matches reveals distinct agent performance patterns with the Shorty. Sage leads with a 72.7% win rate and 1.16 kills per match. Sentinels tend to anchor positions strategically when wielding this sidearm. The average kills per match across all agents is 1.19.
Some agents underperform with the Shorty compared to others. Harbor has the lowest win rate at 55.6%. Consider alternative weapons for these agents or focus on their kit strengths instead.
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Understanding how different agent roles perform with the Shorty can help you make better team composition decisions. Sentinels lead the pack with an impressive 65.8% average win rate and 1.13 kills per match when using this sidearm. In contrast, Controllers show the lowest performance at 62.0% win rate, suggesting this weapon may not align well with their typical playstyle. The overall average win rate across all roles is 63.7%, with agents averaging 1.18 kills per match. Duelists and Initiators typically benefit from aggressive weapon choices for entry fragging, while Controllers and Sentinels may prefer weapons that complement their supportive utility usage. Consider your agent's role when deciding whether the Shorty fits your team's strategy and your individual playstyle on attack and defense rounds.
Sentinel
Win Rate65.8%
Kills/Match1.13
HS%27.7%
Initiator
Win Rate64.3%
Kills/Match1.11
HS%26.9%
Duelist
Win Rate62.6%
Kills/Match1.26
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