Among the variety of agents in Valorant, there are those who are popular and those who are not, and sometimes their positions change. This is because the meta of Valorant characters is constantly changing, with developers nerfing strong agents and buffing those considered weak. Despite all changes, there will always be characters who have found popularity within the player community, regardless of their strength. Today, the Bo3 editorial team has created for you a list of the 10 most popular agents who remain at the peak of their popularity as of the beginning of 2024 according to data from tracker.gg.
10 – Viper
Our list begins with the well-known controller who manages toxins. At the time of writing, the agent's overall pick rate is 4.3%, but despite this, the win rate falls slightly short of 50%. The agent's popularity is due to her effective abilities, which allow not only successful defense of points but also excellent performance in offense. Particularly worth mentioning is the versatile ultimate, Viper’s Pit, with which you can easily plant the Spike or defuse it. In addition, the agent's popularity is also dependent on the lore of the game itself. Viper plays one of the main roles in the story of Valorant, so her image will forever be remembered by players.
9 – Chamber
Next on our list is the French defender, Chamber. A bright example of how, even after a series of nerfs, the agent has not lost his charm or popularity. Notably, since his release in patch 3.10, announced on November 16, 2021, Chamber has found incredible popularity and was for a long time the first choice at the start of a match. Later, in patch 5.12, the agent was significantly weakened, with changes affecting most of his abilities. Despite this, in 2024 Chamber remains very popular, with an overall pick rate of 4.5%, but in turn, a decreased win rate, which is only 49.3%.
8 – Gekko
Next, we have a relatively new character who unexpectedly turned out to be popular. Before the release of the American initiator Gekko, the gaming community did not predict much popularity for him, but as a result, he found his place in the game, with his pick rate like the aforementioned Chamber at 4.5%. The main reason why the agent turned out to be so popular is his ability, Wingman. Thanks to it, you can remotely activate or disarm the Spike, making the agent very useful in a minority play. Additionally, enemies often forget about Gekko's little friend, which results in unexpectedly winning a round.
7 – Sova
The next initiator on our list has maintained his popularity since the release of the game itself. Sova appeared in Valorant during the beta-testing period and has since always been one of the most popular agents. His specialty lies in simultaneously simple but very effective abilities, mostly working for the team. Thanks to his abilities Owl Drone and Recon Bolt, you can effectively gather information about opponents and their whereabouts. This will allow you to properly organize an attack or conduct an effective rotation to another point on the map.
6 – Raze
The first duelist appearing in our list of the most popular agents is the representative from Brazil - Raze. The main reason for the agent's popularity, with a pick rate of 6.5%, is her powerful abilities that cause significant damage. Especially relevant is her ultimate, Showstopper. With this rocket launcher, with a bit of luck and well-thought-out actions, you can kill five opponents with a single shot. Raze has found great popularity among various content creators, who use the ultimate to create interesting and epic video compilations.
5 – Sage
A full-fledged support must inevitably be included in the list of the most popular agents. The Chinese defender, Sage, is a universal healer who can not only heal her allies but also revive them with her ultimate, Resurrection. Thanks to such a set, Sage is an indispensable part of any team, as indicated by her pick rate of 7.4%. In addition, the agent is incredibly useful, with her win rate being 50.1%, making Sage the first agent in our list with a win rate of more than 50%.
4 – Cypher
Next, we have a defender who surpasses Sova in gathering information. We are talking about the representative from Morocco - Cypher, whose overall pick rate is 7.7%. The main reason for such popularity is the recent buff to the agent. In patch 7.09, Riot significantly strengthened one of his abilities, Trapwire, which now works much better and does not disappear upon killing an enemy. This allowed players who adore Cypher to return to playing him. Note that the agent is quite complex, so many players do not master him perfectly, which is reflected in the relatively low win rate of 49.8%.
3 – Omen
As with several agents on our list, the controller Omen is a constant presence in the rankings of the most popular agents in Valorant, and there are several reasons for this. Firstly, the unique set of skills available to this character attracts players who enjoy moving quickly across the map and remaining undetected. Secondly, the agent himself resembles a mysterious reaper who reaps the souls of enemies, adding a certain flair for players who perform with him. The last reason again lies in Omen's abilities, which allow him to excellently control the entire map, as well as the Spike, and he can exit any tense situation at any moment. This all allows the character to remain one of the most popular, as evidenced by his pick rate of 9.3%.
2 – Jett
Rounding out our list of the most popular Valorant agents in 2024 are a pair of duelists. The first of these is the South Korean duelist - Jett. Her popularity, expressed in a 9.4% pick rate, is due to her abilities as well as professional players. Esports athletes prefer this agile and maneuverable kunoichi to eliminate the entire enemy team single-handedly with her dashes and Blade Storm ultimate. Although ordinary players rarely manage to replicate high-class results, the Valorant community does not stop training and continues to adore Jett, choosing her more often than others.
1 – Reyna
The last participant in our list, and concurrently the most popular agent in Valorant, is undoubtedly Reyna. Probably, no one doubts that this eccentric and beautiful Mexican duelist is the most popular character in Riot's shooter. Since her appearance in patch 1.0, Reyna has attracted the attention not just of Valorant players but also the broader gaming community. Countless fan arts and videos are created with the agent, and at every cosplay festival, there are dozens of people dressed as Reyna. Most people who haven't heard of Valorant associate the shooter with her. As of now, the agent's pick rate stands at 11.5%, significantly outpacing even the second place. Despite several nerfs, Reyna remains the most popular, and it can be confidently stated that this situation will not change in the future.
Conclusion
After reading our material, you have learned about the ten agents who are the most popular at the start of 2024, as well as the reasons for their popularity. It's worth noting that popular doesn't always mean effective, so if you want to find out which agents dominate the current meta, we recommend filtering by win percentage, or follow our portal. We regularly present compilations of agents that are effective or not very in the current Valorant meta.
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