Agent Deadlock is the only one yet to be picked in Valorant Champions 2023, and the likelihood of his appearance in this tournament is very low. In this article, we will discuss why teams do not want to play with Deadlock and which agents are the most popular.
Why is nobody picking Deadlock?
Agent Deadlock was introduced in the latest significant update, specifically in patch 7.00. There are several reasons why teams do not want to play with Deadlock. Firstly, teams didn't have enough time to prepare strategies and tactics for this agent, as he was introduced just a few weeks before the start of Valorant Champions 2023.
Another, more valid reason is that the agent is weaker compared to other agents in the Sentinels role. Deadlock has traps, but they only respond to noise and are easily broken. Therefore, the team still needs to monitor the position where they are installed. The wall and ultimate are easily controlled, and his grenade seems very weak.
Another unpopular agent, only picked in the playoff stage
By the end of the group stage, Deadlock wasn't the only agent that teams didn't pick. Reyna was the second agent who only appeared in the playoff stage. Player Ilya "something" Petrov from the Paper Rex team demonstrated masterful play on her in the match against FUT Esports, achieving 24 kills and securing an ACE, rightfully earning the MVP title of that match.
Top 5 Agents of Valorant Champions 2023
1. Killjoy
Killjoy ranks first in the most popular agents at Valorant Champions 2023, being chosen a total of 88 times. This is unsurprising given that she is a strong asset to any team due to her turret and Alarm Bot, which can control and gather a lot of information on the map.
2. Viper
Viper was chosen 78 times. Teams often utilize Viper as a secondary controller. Her abilities provide more versatility for playing out different situations and stopping aggressive pushes, thanks to her debilitating skills that weaken opponents.
3. Raze
Raze was chosen 75 times and is the most popular duelist of the tournament. Teams prefer Raze over other duelists because she delivers significant damage, gathers information with her bot, and quickly breaches sites, drawing attention to herself.
4. Skye
Skye was picked 75 times, earning her the title of the most popular initiator at Valorant Champions 2023. Skye is an excellent support agent for duelists, boasting a blinding hawk for site entries, a wolf for checking close positions, and her ultimate to locate all enemies on the map.
5. Jett
Jett made an appearance 73 times. Teams with an aggressive playstyle choose Jett because of her agility, which aids in quick site entries, aggressive peeking, swift retreats, and taking unexpected positions with the Operator.
Only four teams remain in Valorant Champions 2023, taking a three-day break. From August 24th to 26th, it will be decided which team will take home 1 million dollars, the trophy, and the title of the world's strongest. Given that these are the final and decisive matches, it's unlikely that the weak agent Deadlock will make an appearance.
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