Gaming
By Aniket Kuila
April 18, 2025
10. Iso
Iso's reworking gives them a sturdier kit and 1v1 ultimate that greatly augments their dueling potential, giving more aim-reliant players more accurate off-angle contesting opportunities.
9. Omen
Omen provides both dynamic smoke play and flank teleports, as well as nearsight utility, all fitting him perfectly into the role of a global Controller across the board.
8. Killjoy
As the Sentinel of the group, Killjoy locks down sites with Turret, Nanoswarm, and Lockdown, excelling on maps like Icebox and Haven in ranked Valorant.
7. Phoenix
That’s changed dramatically since his recent rework, which has made Phoenix self-heal, throw deadly flashes, and allow Phoenix to be a strong solo-carry Duelist in the game.
6. Raze
By 2025’s meta, this explosive kit, melded with Raze’s high mobility courtesy of Blast Packs, put her on top of the fragger charts on closely-mapped maps like Split.
5. Sova
Sova is probably one of the best scouts in ranked Valorant, thanks to his Recon Bolt and Hunter’s Fury being great for site retakes and entrance clears.
4. Cypher
Cypher’s traps and camera provide some of the best flank control and intel in all of Valorant, making him particularly strong on Split and Pearl.
3. Jett
With Tailwind and Updraft, Jett has the best mobility, making her deadly on long-sightline maps with the Operator.
2. Reyna
Due to her healing and escape capabilities, Reyna remains one of the top picks in Valorant ranked, thanks to clutch plays and snowball rounds.
1. Clove
In 2025, however, Clove dominates ranked Valorant with smokes you drop when you die and a self-revive, perfect for chaotic solo queues.