Valorant Abyss Agent tier list (2025)

The Valorant Abyss Agent tier list aims to determine the best and the worst Agents on the map. Abyss is the eleventh map in the game, featuring two bomb sites and a lengthy mid-corridor. There are 27 Agents with Waylay being the latest. While numerous Agents have different abilities, sometimes it becomes confusing which one to pick and which to avoid.

This article will provide the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list ranking every Agent from best to worst.

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Valorant Abyss Agent tier list for 2025

Here is our Valorant Abyss Agent tier list for 2025, updated until Patch 11.02:

Tier	Initiator	Duelist	Controller	Sentinel
S	Sova, Breach	Jett	Harbor	-
A	Gekko	Neon, Raze	Viper, Astra, Omen	Killjoy
B	Skye, Tejo, Fade	Yoru, Waylay	Clove	Deadlock, Chamber, Vyse
C	Kay/O	Reyna, Phoenix, Iso	Brimstone	Sage, Cypher

Below is our in-depth analysis of each tier in the tier list.

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S-tier: Best Agents to play on Abyss

Jett is an S-tier Agent in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list (Image via Riot Games)

S-tier

• Sova
• Breach
• Jett
• Harbor

These Agents are often seen in high-tier matches and tournaments. Jett is a versatile Agent known for her aggressive and fast gameplay. She is still relevant in 2025 and can be used on many maps, including Abyss. The map is well-suited for Jett thanks to her Updraft and Tailwind abilities. Furthermore, Abyss also serves as a strong map for Operator users, which is perfect in Jett's hands.

Even though she is an old Agent, Jett is still an S-tier Agent on the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

Sova is a perfect Agent for Abyss as his Recon Bolt and Owl Drone can clear cozy corners and gather information about enemies hiding nearby. Apart from that, his Shock Bolt and Hunter’s Fury abilities can change the tide of a round if used correctly. Another Initiator in the S tier is Breach, who may seem unconventional at first. However, a deeper look clarifies his utility on the map. His stuns and flashes can help Duelists enter quickly or stall defuses. The Rolling Thunder ultimate can easily clear both the A and B sites for a flood entry.

Harbor is arguably the best Controller on Abyss. His smokes can easily cover up vertical angles while also providing cover on-site. The Reckoning ability is also brilliant to stall defuses, attack a site, or just delay the opponents' entry. His aggressive Cascade can also close off the Mid-section whenever you need a surprise push into enemy territory. The same cannot be said for other controllers who must use their main smokes to do so.

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A-tier: Worthy picks for experienced players

Gekko is one of the game's best initiators (Image via Riot Games)

A-tier

• Gekko
• Neon
• Raze
• Astra
• Viper
• Omen
• Killjoy

The A-tier consists of those Agents who are good for some specific situations. These Agents don’t provide as much value as those of the S tier. However, these Agents are also largely effective in the right hands and team compositions.

Gekko is useful in planting the Spike or even preventing enemies from defusing it. His Mosh Pit ability is useful to stop enemies from entering the site and can also clear small but vital corners. The Thrash may struggle to find its victim thanks to the map's verticality. This reduces his effectiveness, putting him in the A tier of the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

Neon and Raze both pack great entry potential, but in different ways. Raze can satchel over and abuse unexpected angles and use her Paint Shells and Boombot to clear certain areas to enter. Neon, on the other hand, can use the Highgear and Fast Lane to isolate areas of the site. She can also rotate from one site to another quickly, giving her an upper hand on some of the other Duelists.

Killjoy is perhaps the most viable Sentinel on the map, putting her in the A tier of the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list. She can hold down sites and gather information with the Turret anchoring the mid-section of the map.

Omen is one of the best Controller Agents for Abyss. Given the map's large size, his range of smokes can be extremely essential for keeping control of certain areas. This allows him to assist his team on both ends of the map. Omen can also use his Shrouded Step in quite a few places and even some out-of-bounds spots to make flashy plays. Lastly, his Paranoia is also quite useful to start some set executions at a site.

Viper and Astra both can use their ultimates and smoke abilities to cover large areas and can prove to be fruitful Agents in the right team compositions.

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B-tier: Better than C-tier on Abyss

Fade is a B-tier Agent in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list (Image via Riot Games)

B-tier

• Fade
• Skye
• Tejo
• Waylay
• Yoru
• Clove
• Deadlock
• Chamber
• Vyse

The B-tier includes those Agents that might find some niche uses in very specific team compositions. These Agents are effective in some specific situations and often require practice to master.

Fade can be a substitute for Sova if you are more comfortable with the Initiator. Her Prowler and Haunt can easily reveal hidden enemies and clear sites. Skye can be a decent pick for Abyss for its Guiding Light and Trailblazer abilities, which detect the presence of enemies. Moreover, she can be useful in regaining the health of his teammates by using the Regrowth ability.

Tejo, the new Initiator, has a lot of crowd control abilities and can clear out small spaces, but his overall utility just does not match up with the likes of Sova or Breach.

Waylay is the latest Valorant Agent, and her movement abilities are rather phenomenal. But remember, they can usually be used only once per round, and that one instance is very crucial. She can also use the Operator well, but doesn't always measure up to the likes of Jett or Chamber. This makes her a B-tier Agent in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

Yoru can be useful to rotate in an instant to help teammates fend off the enemies. Gatecrash can also be used while using the Operator on the defensive half. After getting a kill with the sniper, Yoru can instantly teleport to the other side to do the same. On a map like Abyss, Clove’s relatively short-lasting smokes hamper their overall value. However, you might use them as a secondary Controller if your playstyle is aggressive. Due to this, Clove is a B-tier Agent in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

The latest Sentinel, Vyse, isn't the best pick for Abyss but she can find some impact on the map. Her Arc Rose is easily the best to get information or set up early duels in A Main on the map. Meanwhile, the Sheer and Razorvine can also be very effective in slowing the opponents down.

Deadlock can find some amount of value on Abyss. With her abilities, she can anchor down the map's sites. Her Sonic Sensors can be placed at multiple spots, especially on the A Site, to stun enemies that may try to force their way into the site, but they can always be sneaked past. Finally, after Chamber's recent buff, he can be more useful with the Trademark, having no range limitations. Chamber can OP freely and get his frags.

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C-tier: You should avoid these on Abyss

Reyna is a C-tier Agent in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list (Image via Riot Games)

The C-tier includes those Agents that are picked due to particular strategies built around them. They are not the best in their respective classes but with a few minor buffs, they can be extremely powerful.

Reyna mostly plays solo, and her abilities are ineffective in Abyss. Her Leer ability can be useful to blind enemies, but that can be shattered by a few hits. However, her skill set is not worthy of a higher ranking in the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

Sage is a comfort pick. You can learn some unique Sage walls to outsmart your enemies, but in the long run, it might not be fruitful. For these reasons, she is in the C-tier of the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

Brimstone can be useful in Abyss for Sky Smokes, which block enemies’ vision. Moreover, his Incendiary and Orbital Strike abilities can be effective for post-plant situations.

Kay/O overall lacks range, his flashes don't last long, and there are just better alternatives in the game, such as Skye. He also cannot collect as much information as Sova. Duelists, Iso, and Phoenix do not have movement abilities, nor can they break open sites as well as other Agents. They can be decent comfort picks, but not the most viable ones.

Finally, Cypher's trips just don't have a lot of room to work with. On Abyss, they can be predictable and easily broken with abilities. His main ability being virtually ineffective makes him a C-tier Agent on the Valorant Abyss Agent tier list.

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