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The Valorant Ascent Agent tier list aims to provide players with the best and worst Agent picks on this map. The map was the first map released with the launch of the game. It is straightforward, as it has two sites, A and B, with a decently sized area in the middle. The unique feature of Ascent is that it also has two doors on each site, which can be opened or closed using a switch. These doors can also be destroyed using guns or damage-dealing abilities.
This article will provide the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list ranking every Agent from best to worst.
Editor's Notes: With Patch 9.11, Neon has been moved down from S-tier to A-tier. The rest of the Agents have retained their spots on the tier list. However, that can change when looking at the upcoming patches.
Valorant Ascent Agent tier list for January 2025 (updated Patch 9.11)
Here is our Valorant Ascent Agent tier list for January 2025 updated until Patch 9.11:
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Below is our in-depth analysis of each tier in the tier list.
S-tier: Best Agents to play on Ascent
The S tier consists of the cream-of-the-crop Agents on Ascent. Most pro team compositions feature at least one of these Agents if not all as they are most optimal for this map.
To this date, Jett remains a staple pick on Ascent. With the help of her maneuverability kit, she can get onto some elevated areas to catch enemies off guard. Meanwhile, she can sometimes prevent Cypher or Killjoy’s utilities.
Killjoy is among the highest-picked Agents on Ascent regardless of the ranked or scrim lobbies. With her distinct abilities, she can deny most entry positions on the map. Additionally, her ultimate is one of the most lethal ultimates in-game which can shut down enemies for a certain amount of time.
Cypher has become extremely strong in the current meta. With his Trapwires, he can anchor any site of Ascent almost single-handedly. A well-placed Spycam can also be very useful in getting information towards the early stages of a defensive half-round. Cypher can also lurk quite well in the attacking half and find a good amount of impact.
Omen is the best Controller Agent one can use on Ascent. Much like Jett, he can use his Shrouded Step to teleport above unconventional spots and catch enemies off guard. Meanwhile, with his distinct abilities, he can annoy opponents easily. Lastly, his ultimate is quite useful in performing last-minute rotations to outplay the enemies.
Sova is one of the highest-picked Initiator Agents on Ascent. His Recon Bolt and Owl Drone can detect enemies from a distance to track enemy activities. His shock darts can damage enemies hiding in the cheeky corners of the Venice-based map. His all-round abilities make in an S-tier Agent in the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list. KAY/O is quite useful in avoiding enemy utilities on Ascent. His ZEO/Point can nullify abilities for a certain amount of time, preventing enemies from gathering intel for his team.
A-tier: Worthy picks for experienced players
Agents in the A tier act as effective replacements for S-tier Agents. These characters can be comfort picks if one is not exactly well-versed with the most optimal picks.
Astra is one of the highly skilled Controller Agents on Ascent. Players with enough experience can use her Gravity Well and Nova pulse quite well. This makes her a worthy fit for the A-tier of the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list. Brimstone can be a really good option on Ascent. Similar to Clove and Omen, he can put some one-way smokes, helping his teammates take crucial frags. However, the only downside is his range restrictions. Additionally, his Orbital can be useful in post-plant scenarios.
The best thing Clove offers as a Controller is aggression. While their range for Ruse might cause some issues on Ascent, they are still very useful. To have the proper impact, Clove needs to be that second entry into the site on the attack while on defense, they can use their Meddle for ability kills.
Neon is currently among the best Duelist Agents in the game. Her ability to slide and kill combined with the Relay Bolt makes her quite a nuisance on every map. But her nerfs in the latest Patch 9.11 have made her fall one tier in the tier list.
Fade isn't the ideal choice for an Initiator on Ascent but she can be quite useful. Her Prowlers can be crucial to detecting early aggression from the enemies and can also clear out Operator players that might be playing at B or A Main. The Haunt also finds decent value in finding enemies because of the many open areas in Ascent, making her an ideal pick in the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list.
Phoenix's Blaze or firewall can block enemy sight for seconds on a map like Ascent. He can heal himself with the help of his Hot Hands. Moreover, the English Agent put his ultimate to the perfect use to bait traps like KJ Alarmbot, and Cypher Traps, and gather intel about enemy whereabouts. Following Valorant’s patch 8.11, Reyna became more powerful regardless of maps from the pool. She can use her Dismiss as many times as she wants, making her a tough-to-kill opponent. Due to this, she is an A-tier Agent in the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list.
Vyse should be a go-to Agent for those who want to avoid those early round complex setups of Killjoy and Cypher. Her Razorvine and Shear are the perfect utilities to trap an opponent in a certain area. The Arc Rose would be a perfect option for holding a bomb site on their own. For these reasons, she is in the B-tier of the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list.
B-tier: Better than C-tier on Ascent
The Agents in the B-tier represent characters that lie somewhere between good and bad picks. These Agents can be used based on comfort but it is better to pick from the upper tiers instead.
Players who prefer to play more aggressively rather than a tactical approach must pick Breach for their team composition. His Flashpoint and Aftershock are effective in clearing out close corners on the Italian map. While he is an old Agent in the game, his abilities still make him a B-tier Agent in the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list. If players want to support their teammates by gathering intel and as well as healing, they must opt for Skye. Her Seekers can provide detailed information about enemy positions, forcing the rivals to take another approach mid-round.
Raze is a great pick for most maps of Valorant. That is not the case for Ascent. With her Blast Packs, she has become one of the quickest Agents in Valorant. Due to this reason, she is a B-tier Agent on the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list. Iso's shield can be destroyed spamming bullets through the wall. Undercut can be useful on this map, which when combined with damage-inducing abilities can lead to easy kills.
Harbor's High Tide can be decent for the attacking half, defense is where he will struggle to find impact. If the team wishes to play with Harbor as the solo Controller Agent on Ascent, they will need to come up with some incredible set strategies. Viper is one of the least-picked Controller Agents on Ascent. Players need to pre-place her utilities: Toxic Screen and Poison Cloud to use them to their fullest. It can be problematic if the opponents are rushing to the other side.
Sage can be useful in certain scenarios on Ascent due to her ultimate, Resurrection. Apart from that, she isn’t that useful as an entry denial Agent. Following her healing nerf in patch 5.12, she became one of the least-picked Sentinels on any map.
Also Read: Valorant Abyss Agent tier list
C-tier: You should avoid these on Ascent
It is best to avoid the Agents from the C tier since they are sub-optimal picks on Ascent in Episode 9 and perhaps for the acts to come as well.
A standard map like Ascent needs a Sentinel Agent that can anchor sites by itself. Unfortunately, Chamber is not that Agent. He can only find value by taking aggressive duels and this can be quite impactful during the defensive side of a match if done correctly. Even though Deadlock has quite a useful set of utilities that can prevent enemy lurkers from providing impact in certain rounds, it can be avoided by taking the least precaution. Anyone walking into a site to catch your team off-guard can see her utilities from a distance and get intel.
Gekko is currently one of the strongest Initiator Agents in the game. However, he fails at performing on Ascent. Gekko finds the most impact among most Initiator Agents as he can pick up his utility after every use. However, for Ascent, for his abilities to find value they need to be used in a way where they end up in unsafe spots.
Yoru rarely ever find any impact on Ascent. The map offers only a few spots for his Gatecrash to be somewhat effective when combined with the Blindside. As always, Yoru falls below the tier list due to his inability to create proper space, landing him in the last of the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list.
This was everything you need to know about the Valorant Ascent Agent tier list. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates on Valorant.
