Valor Agent Roles Breakdown

Introduction

• Overview of agent roles in Valor
• Common misconception about the number of roles
• Breakdown of the Duelist role

Duelist Role

Character Overview

• Seven Duelists in total
• Only two consistently played in pro meta: Jett and Raze

Sub-Roles in Duelists

1. Space Takers
   • Characters that can quickly gain site control and gather information
   • Jett and Raze are prime examples due to their mobility
   • Neon also categorized here but less effective in pro play
2. Dualers
   • Characters focused on winning 1v1s and challenging angles
   • Examples include:
     • Reyna - benefits from kills
     • Phoenix - utilizes flash to take space
     • Yoru - somewhat hybrid but doesn't excel in either role

Initiator Role

Character Overview

• Six Initiators in the game
• Divided into two sub-categories

Sub-Roles in Initiators

1. Set Uppers
   • Enable plays and help set up team strategies
   • Examples:
     • Gekko
     • Breach
     • KAY/O
2. Information Gatherers
   • Characters that provide intel on enemy positions
   • Examples:
     • Sova - drone and dart for info
     • Fade - abilities for enemy tracking
     • Skye - hybrid with both setup and information gathering abilities

Controller Role

Character Overview

• More straightforward breakdown into three categories

Sub-Roles in Controllers

1. Line Smokes
   • Characters that create smokes splitting the map
   • Viper is the primary example
2. Dome Smokes
   • Cover targeted areas with circular smokes
   • Examples:
     • Brimstone
     • Omen
3. Assistant Smokes
   • Generally not played alone, used in conjunction with other controllers
   • Examples:
     • Astra
     • Harbor
   • Flexible role depending on meta and character usage

Sentinel Role

Character Overview

• Focused on space denial
• Primary function: denying enemy access to spaces
• Sage: unique as a non-information gatherer compared to other Sentinels

Conclusion

• Importance of clarifying agent roles and their functions
• Request for audience feedback on role categorization
• Encouragement to engage with more content from Skillcapped

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• Note: This breakdown emphasizes the need for deeper understanding of agent roles in Valor and encourages strategic thinking in gameplay.