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The Valorant Split Agent tier list aims to give an overview of the best and the worst Agents on the map. Split is one of the many diverse maps that the game offers to its players. This map has been in the game since the beta stage and has two sites, namely, A and B, with ropes that can be used to go to the upper level of certain areas. The map is a defense-sided one due to its narrow routes, which lead to many close-range battles.
This article will provide the Valorant Split Agent tier list ranking every Agent from best to worst.
Editor's Notes: There are no Agent changes in the tier list for January 2025, despite Neon nerfs in Patch 9.11. However, that can change when looking at the upcoming patches.
Valorant Split Agent tier list for January 2025 (updated Patch 9.11)
Here is our Valorant Split 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 Split
Cypher is easily the best choice for Split. His Trapwires make it impossible for teams to enter through the narrow routes of Split, whereas his Spycam can be set up in spots that can check both Main and Tower spots on Split. On the other hand, Killjoy might not be as good as Cypher, but she can certainly anchor a site all by herself. Her Nanoswarms can be sprinkled across the entry routes with an Alarm bot to get instant frags. Her ultimate, Lockdown, is also great for retaking the smaller sites of Split.
Raze is the best Duelist pick for Split. Her damage-inducing abilities let her be aggressive and also make her a pseudo-Sentinel Agent. Raze is the perfect counter to Cypher's Trapwires as she can break them with her abilities, allowing for a better entry into the site. The verticality of Split also makes her Blast Packs a very impactful ability to traverse the entire map.
The verticality of Split also benefits Omen's Shrouded step as it allows him to be the second entry, especially on the A-site, where he can take Tower by himself. His Paranoia can get an insane amount of value as it tends to hit most enemies due to the smaller paths of Split.
KAY/O's abilities are perfect for a Valorant map like Split. His ZERO/point can detect enemies hiding in the smaller areas of the map easily. His ultimate, NULL/cmd, is perfect for entering a Cypher or Killjoy's site. His FRAG/ment can be used to stall entry and in a post-plant situation.
A-tier: Worthy picks for experienced players
Jett is mostly a great pick for any map of Valorant, and that is also true for Split. She can quickly use Tailwind to create space on the site. Her Updraft can also be very crucial due to the vertical aspect of Split. On the other hand, Reyna can be great on Split due to the many closed-range battles that the map offers. Her Leer can find some value here as it blinds everyone hiding in the relatively smaller site. Reyna can also be a lot more aggressive on the defensive side.
Brimstone might feel like an odd choice for Split, but his utilities justify it. His Incendiary is a great tool to stall entries, whereas his ultimate, Orbital Strike, can clear out and even guarantee a kill due to Split being so narrow. Astra's abilities can also be used for similar purposes; however, she is also great at Initiating entry and clearing sneaky corners. Her ultimate, Cosmic Divide, is a great tool for retaking as well as entering the site. It can also be used to sell fake entries on either part of the map.
In the current Valorant meta, Clove is one of the strongest Controllers. Since their debut, the Agent has solidly cemented their spot in the meta due to their immortal ability. They are playable by anyone with a decent shooting technique and a rudimentary understanding of the Valorant map.
The impact of Skye's abilities on Split ends up being great for her allies. Her Guiding Light, Seekers, and Trailblazer abilities are all useful for getting information with low risk. Breach, on the other hand, has a utility that can be used very aggressively. His Fault Line can clear out many narrow routes of Split and lead to easy kills, while his ultimate, Rolling Thunder, can cover both sites of the map, allowing for a safer entry into the site.
Vyse is the latest addition to the Valorant roster. She was recently buffed in Valorant Patch 9.11. Her Arc Rose is best for early duels and getting information. Her kit also slows down the enemy advances on any site if used properly.
B-tier: Better than C-tier on Split
The Duelist, Neon is a decent pick for Split. Concussing enemies with her Relay Bolt is a lot simpler, and Fast Lane can be instrumental in entering the site. Phoenix also fails as a Duelist on Split. While his Curveballs and Blaze are incredible at Initiating entries, he cannot create space quickly.
Sage can be an odd choice for Split, but it is one of the few Valorant maps where she finds some value. Her Barrier Orb is perhaps the most useful tool as it can be used on B site for a safer entry or at mid for holding out pushed. Her Slow orbs can be combined with some damage-inducing utility to get guaranteed kills or at least do a heavy amount of damage.
Chamber can play a lot more aggressively on Split as the map offers a lot of safe spots for his Rendezvous to be placed at. However, he lacks the anchoring ability and thus doesn't get picked as much on Split. Fade can also find some value in Split. Her Prowlers are great for clearing out close corners and can even be used to detect certain Trapwires. Her ultimate, Nightfall, can be extremely useful to burst into a site or as a retake utility as it fully covers the small sites of Split.
Gekko is one of the initiators that flourish in Valorant maps with small territories. He becomes a highly essential pickup because Split offers that. Gekko's ability to tag opponents with his Dizzy is a handy tool in his kit, especially during close-quarters battles. His most effective weapon on the map is the Thrash, which can both guarantee information and result in some simple kills.
Viper's Snake Bite can serve the same purpose as the Incendiary. Her Smoke Screen can be pivotal in inducing damage on the enemy, and her ultimate, Viper's Pit, is perfect for post-plant situations and covers a huge portion of the smaller sites of Split. Because of her recent nerf and a single molly, she might not be as effective as she was before.
C-tier: You should avoid these on Split
Yoru and Iso are the worst Duelist picks for a Valorant map like Split. While Iso lacks the utility to create space, Yoru can only teleport in some tricky spots, which can be easily predicted by the enemy team. The best ability that Yoru offers for Split is his Blindside, whereas, for Iso, it's his Undercut. These Agents possess some useful ultimates but don't guarantee as much value to the team.
Deadlock might look like a great pick for Valorant's Split on paper, but it can drag her team down. Her Sonic Sensor can easily be walked past, but the ultimate, Annihilation, is a difficult one to hit. The only good abilities that Deadlock for Split are her Barrier Mesh and GravNet. Harbor also suffers on Split as he offers very little compared to his other Controller counterparts. His best ability for the map is the ultimate, Reckoning, as it can detect enemies that may be hiding in the many tricky corners of Split.
Sova is an Initiator who thrives in Valorant maps with wide open areas. Split does not offer that, which leads to the Agent suffering heavily. Sova's Recon Bolt is a crucial ability in his kit but it ends up being useless as he finds no tags on enemies in this map. His best ability for the map is the ultimate, Hunter's Fury, as it can get guaranteed information and lead to some easy kills.
This was everything you needed to know about the Valorant Split Agent tier list. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates on Valorant.
