Recently, Haven, the oldest map in Valorant, was reintroduced to the competitive map pool. During its absence, the game's meta has changed significantly, and the agents that were once effective on Haven have now lost their relevance. We have prepared this material for beginners and those who don't have the time to thoroughly study all the agents but are eager to play. In this article, we will discuss the best agents for the Haven map in Valorant and provide tips on how to increase your chances of victory.
Killjoy
Killjoy is one of the best agents for controlling zones, which is very effective on a large map like Haven. She is excellent for both defending sites and gathering information, as well as controlling zones and pressuring opponents. Her abilities, such as Alarmbot (Q) and Turret (E), significantly slow down enemy pace and provide your team with valuable and quick information about opponent actions.
Advantages of Killjoy
- The agent possesses one of the most powerful ultimate abilities, which deactivates enemies within a large radius for a certain period, depriving them of the ability to use abilities and weapons.
- All of Killjoy’s abilities operate over significant distances, allowing her to control certain areas from afar, without risking her own life.
- Playing against a Killjoy who constantly and correctly sets up her Turret (E) and Alarmbot (Q) is very difficult and unpleasant. You always need to be aware that you might encounter her ingenious devices.
Sova
Given that Haven has few high obstacles, the agent Sova shows excellent results. He can send a Recon Bolt (E) from any location to anywhere else, gathering information about the number of enemies and their positions. Additionally, Sova can divert enemies' attention to this position while he is elsewhere with his team.
Advantages of Sova
- Recon Bolt (E) and Owl Drone (C) are among the best abilities in Valorant for gathering information. They not only reveal the presence of enemies at a certain location but can also pinpoint their exact whereabouts if Sova uses these abilities effectively.
- The significant damage Sova can inflict from long distances with his ultimate abilities, Hunter’s Fury (X) and Shock Bolt (E), gives him an advantage over other initiators. He can not only help reveal positions to his team using these abilities but also defend the planted Spike from a safe location.
Omen
Omen is an agent who can not only help control certain positions with Dark Cover (E) but also create chaos on the battlefield. His ability to teleport allows him to avoid enemy fire and conduct unexpected attacks from behind.
Advantages of Omen
- Speed and stealth. With abilities that allow teleportation and blinding of enemies, the agent can quickly and discreetly reach critical positions. This facilitates his team’s ability to develop attacks or defenses.
- An active controller like Omen now dominates over passive agents such as Brimstone or Astra, making him more effective in combination with other agents.
Breach
The relatively small sites are ideal for Breach to effectively use all his abilities, which blind and stun enemies through walls. Breach is a team-oriented agent, as it is difficult for him to play under his own abilities. Therefore, when choosing him, you should pick a teammate with whom you will actively cooperate throughout the match.
Advantages of Breach
- The effective and powerful abilities of Breach can significantly weaken opponents if used correctly and accurately.
- Breach is a team player who, with abilities like Fault Line (E) and Flashpoint (Q), helps his duelists or other agents easily kill partially neutralized enemies.
ISO
After patch 8.11, the agent ISO became extremely strong due to an enhancement of one of his abilities, specifically Double Tap (E). This ability provides him with a shield that protects against any subsequent damage, making it very effective against the Operator. It would have been a mistake not to include him in the list of the best agents for the Haven map at the time of writing this material.
Advantages of ISO
- The main advantage of agent ISO is his overwhelmingly powerful and imbalanced ability Double Tap (E). It provides protection from any subsequent received damage. After killing an enemy during the effect of this ability, a sphere appears, which, when destroyed, grants another shield.
- Thanks to his new imbalanced ability combined with other skills, agent ISO has finally become what he was intended to be. He has started making a significant number of kills and now fully depends on shooting skills.
Additional Agents
Jett
Jett is an agent with high mobility, making her an ideal choice for quick attacks and unexpected maneuvers. She can easily move between sites and occupy key positions. Her ultimate ability, Blade Storm (X), is not only a reliable weapon but also helps the team economically, as in some rounds Jett may not need to buy a weapon with credits.
Clove
Clove is currently one of the most popular controllers and is effective on almost any map, so it would have been a mistake not to include her in this list, just like with ISO. Her uniqueness and strength lie in that even in death, she can still use her abilities and assist the team, making her a unique character in Valorant.
Cypher
Cypher is a master of information warfare. His abilities, Spycam (E) and Trapwire (C), allow him to obtain valuable data about enemy movements, providing his team with a significant advantage in planning attacks and defense, as it gives them early information and detailed enemy locations.
Tips for Victory on the Haven Map
Control Mid
The Haven map has three sites, so controlling the central area is critically important. Controlling the Mid point allows for quick movement between sites, providing a multitude of options for future actions. The team that controls this center can quickly respond to enemy actions, giving them a huge strategic advantage.
Communication and Coordination
A well-coordinated team and timely communication significantly increase the chances of victory on any map, including Haven. It is critically necessary for each team member to exchange information about the locations and actions of enemies. Use voice chat, text messages, or, as a last resort, radio commands to communicate with your team.
Learning the Map and Positions
For new players, the Haven map may seem new, and old players might have forgotten its features and strong positions. Therefore, it is important to allocate some time to learn the best and most effective positions on each section of the map to gain an advantage over opponents.
Conclusion
The aforementioned agents are not only ideally suited for the Haven map but are also effective in the current meta. Therefore, if you choose one of them, you can not only use them on the Haven map but also make them your main choice.
Being excellent with a few agents (for example, 2-3) is usually better than having a mediocre level of play with many (for example, 10). This allows for better development of strategic approaches and mastery of the abilities of the chosen agents, which can significantly enhance your effectiveness in ranked matches.
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