Solo-queue Sentinel
Killjoy · Anchor
- Primary:
- Vandal
- Secondary:
- Sheriff on eco
Lock a site with turret and Alarmbot so teammates can rotate. Play off your utility instead of peeking first.
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Valorant
Riot's free-to-play 5v5 tactical shooter that mixes precise gunplay with agent abilities.
Released Jun 2, 20203.2M following8.2 / 10Riot Games
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Characters
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Agent Roles
Duelist, Initiator, Controller, Sentinel
A balanced team usually covers each role. Most solo-queue frustration comes from missing a Controller or Initiator.
- Roles
- 4
- Team
- 5 players
J
Jett
Duelist
Mobility duelist who creates space with Tailwind dash and Updraft. Pairs well with the Operator.
- Role
- Entry
- Signature
- Tailwind
R
Reyna
Duelist
Self-sufficient fragger: kills fuel heals and Dismiss escapes. Great for solo queue, weaker for team utility.
- Role
- Fragger
- Signature
- Devour / Dismiss
O
Omen
Controller
Smokes from anywhere plus teleports for lurks and retakes. A flexible pick on nearly every map.
- Role
- Smokes
- Signature
- Dark Cover
V
Viper
Controller
Toxic Screen walls split sites; strongest on Breach, Icebox and Pearl-style long sightlines.
- Role
- Area denial
- Signature
- Toxic Screen
S
Sova
Initiator
Recon Bolt and Owl Drone reveal enemies before your team commits. Learn a few lineups per map.
- Role
- Information
- Signature
- Recon Bolt
F
Fade
Initiator
Haunt and Prowlers clear corners and track enemies; easier to learn than Sova lineups.
- Role
- Information
- Signature
- Haunt
K
Killjoy
Sentinel
Turret and Alarmbot lock down a site solo; Lockdown ultimate forces retakes.
- Role
- Site anchor
- Signature
- Lockdown
C
Cypher
Sentinel
Trapwires and Spycam hold flanks and gather info for the whole team.
- Role
- Flank watch
- Signature
- Spycam
World & locations
The map, district by district.
CQ
Competitive Queue
Ranked 5v5
Queueing with a coordinated group improves communication. Ranked parties have rank-range limits, so match teammates near your rank.
- Format
- 5v5
- Focus
- Comms
Weapons & items
Loadout intel as it's confirmed.
V
Vandal
Rifle · 2,900 credits
One-tap headshot at any range. The go-to rifle for players confident in their aim and tap discipline.
- Cost
- 2,900
- Strength
- Long range
P
Phantom
Rifle · 2,900 credits
Higher fire rate, silenced tracers and easier spray, with damage drop-off at range. Best through smokes and close angles.
- Cost
- 2,900
- Strength
- Spray / smokes
O
Operator
Sniper · 4,700 credits
One-shot body kill. Pairs with Jett or Chamber; expensive, so the team should agree before the buy.
- Cost
- 4,700
- Strength
- Angle holding
S
Sheriff
Pistol · 800 credits
Headshot kill at close range. The best eco-round weapon for strong aimers.
- Cost
- 800
- Use
- Eco rounds
S
Spectre
SMG · 1,600 credits
Accurate run-and-gun SMG for half-buys and second-round force buys.
- Cost
- 1,600
- Use
- Force buy
Guides, secrets & discoveries
Beginner routes, hidden content and verified finds.
GuideTeamplay
Valorant: build a stack that covers every role
Cover Controller, Initiator, Duelist and Sentinel, then agree on calls before the match.
Sep 14, 20263 min
GuideRanked
Valorant: ranked economy rules and team comps
When to buy, save or force, plus Vandal vs Phantom and a reliable 5-agent shell.
Sep 3, 20263 min
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