Want to know who the best Agents are in Breeze? Stay with us until the end and find out which characters can give you the most wins on this map
While some VALORANT pros heavily favor the map, others criticize its ridiculous size. Influencers like Shroud saw the potential of this map and advised everyone to wait until Breeze was available for the pros to play in VCT.
Breeze developed into a map of retreat for many professional teams, as Shroud had predicted. Some teams started to pick Breeze to surprise their opponents. Carefully planned strategies are highly effective on this map. Due to its vast size, Breeze offers many options for strategic and well-thought-out plays.
With such freedoms given, choosing the right agent for the job is also critical. Popular metas are sometimes not effective in Breeze. In this guide, we will be making a tier list of the best Agents to pick in Breeze based on their abilities, tasks, and necessity.
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Best Agents for Breeze
Riot Games introduced Breeze in Episode 2 Act 3. Since then, the map has gone through two big changes. The first big change happened in the 4.00 update, and the second big update was made to the game in the 7.04 patch. Due to the updates, the Agent meta in Breeze has also shifted quite a bit compared to the one from the initial release.
So, to match Breeze’s recent layout and features, we’ll now list the best Agents that go hand in hand with the current meta. As there are 4 types of Agents in VALORANT, with each being equally important, we’ll categorize the list based on the Agent’s specific roles: Duelist, Controller, Sentinel, and Initiator.
The list will contain each Agent’s tier standing, from S to C. However, we’ll only discuss the S and A-tier Agents and explain to you why you should pick them over others. So, whether you’re playing solo or with a team, this list of the best Agents will help you get the most victories on Breeze.
Duelist
Tier | Agents |
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S-Tier | Neon, Yoru |
A-Tier | Raze |
B-Tier | Jett, Reyna |
C-Tier | Phoenix |
Neon
Breeze is a huge map with open spaces, making Neon the best potential Duelist on the map. She can roam around the map and gather useful intel about enemies using her High Gear. Moreover, she can easily fake them by showing her presence in one place and then regrouping with her teammates.
Although her Relay Bolt isn’t that useful in Breeze, having the ability to stun enemies comes in handy in many 1v1 duels. Neon’s Fast Lane walls can help her and her teammates enter or retake any side.
Yoru
Breeze is likely the best map for Yoru. Even at the highest level of VALORANT competitive scene, a bunch of Yoru mains can be seen. Due to Breeze’s massive size, Yoru can use his Gatecrash to teleport to places where enemies don’t expect him.
Moreover, Yoru’s ultimate and flashes are useful in every scenario. His Fakeout clone is likely the worst ability to have. However, his other abilities make up for the lack of usefulness of his clones, making him a solid pick in Breeze.
Raze
Raze is an overall good Duelist in VALORANT. Although Raze mostly shines on small maps with a lot of tight spaces, such as Split, Pearl, and Sunset, her overall utility is useful on any given map. Moreover, after Jett’s nerf, she remains the only viable Agent who can dodge Sentinels’ obstacles and enter the site, which makes her an essential pick.
Controller
Tier | Agents |
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S-Tier | Viper |
A-Tier | Harbor |
B-Tier | Omen, Brimstone |
C-Tier | Astra |
Viper
In both defense and offense, Viper’s inventory offers plenty of options for any team. Her Toxic Screen is by far the most crucial ability required for any offensive plan. Viper’s post-plant potential also comes into play due to the number of effective lineups available on the map. Even though her Ultimate doesn’t cover many areas, it’s still able to make some differences in critical situations.
Harbor
If Viper wasn’t the meta, Harbor would likely be the best Controller Agent for Breeze. Harbor’s High Tide and Cascade can block out most angles in A, B, and mid, making it easier for the team to take control. The only problem is that the walls don’t stay up for long.
Besides the walls, Harbor has the Cove smoke, which helps a lot while planting or defusing the Spike. Not to mention, his one-of-a-kind ultimate makes staying at any site almost impossible.
Sentinel
Tier | Agents |
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S-Tier | Killjoy, Cypher |
A-Tier | Sage |
B-Tier | Chamber |
C-Tier | Deadlock |
Cypher
Breeze intervened to prevent the Moroccan agent’s ultimate demise when the experts began to select him as the sole Sentinel agent for the map. After multiple rounds of nerfs from Riot, Cypher’s abilities were severely damaged.
However, things changed when the pros from both Europe and North America decided to take Cypher into the meta. The primary reason behind such changes is obviously his Spycam and Tripwire. His Spycam can reveal enemy locations, and his Tripwires are essential to stop any lurkers.
Killjoy
Killjoy is currently the meta-sentinel Agent in VALORANT. Even the VALORANT 2023 Champions Agents’ pick-rate stats prove why she should be an S-Tier Agent. Although many may argue that Killjoy isn’t a very potent character for big maps like Breeze, the new rework opened up so many strategic plays for her.
Sage
Sage’s role in Breeze is quite unique. Since Skye’s heal requires her to get close to her teammates, Sage can heal from longer distances. Additionally, Sage’s Barrier Orb is kind of necessary to stop early-round attacks. Lastly, Sage’s Resurrection ability cannot be overlooked, and it has more potential than it seems.
Initiator
Tier | Agents |
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S-Tier | Skye, Sova |
A-Tier | KAY/O |
B-Tier | Fade |
C-Tier | Breach, Gekko |
Skye
As an Initiator Agent, Skye is a natural fit for Breeze. During the Stage 3 Challengers, teams from all major regions had Skye in their compositions. Undoubtedly, Skye has plenty to offer in Breeze. Apart from being an Initiator, she can also fill in as a Duelist when needed. Skye’s Guiding Light and Trailblazer are helpful for any team. Even her Seekers can track down enemies or reveal their directions from long range.
Sova
In the European scene, both Skye and Sova are highly favored by S-tier teams like Fnatic or Team Liquid. For lineup enthusiasts, playing Sova on Breeze is like a Blessing. Sova’s value during the post-plant scenario is huge, and his Owl Drone is an excellent alternative to Skye’s Trailblazer ability. Although, in Breeze, Hunter’s Fury is not really effective in most cases.
KAY/O
Similar to Skye, KAY/O can also step up as a Duelist when required. In contrast, KAY/O’s other abilities don’t provide much value for a team. Playing solo as KAY/O might be a good idea in low-elo matches, but it won’t make much sense in Immortal or higher lobbies. Unless you are absolutely sure about his abilities like FRAG/ment or ZERO/point, it’s best to avoid KAY/O.
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Choosing the right agent is important, but it’s most likely to come down to the individual skill levels of a player to get the most out of an Agent. If you are aiming to play as a Controller or Initiator, it’s best to practice some lineups before queueing up for your next ranked match. In comparison, playing Duelist in Breeze is easier since the responsibility is not that huge and choke points are relatively easy to bypass. However, playing Breeze will require patience and caution.