At Blix, we know that the only constant of Valorant is change, and nowhere is that more evident than in agent pick rates. With every patch, the meta shifts like tectonic plates: what’s dominant today might be benched tomorrow. We track these fluctuations in real time, highlighting the Zgents that rise, the ones that fade, and most importantly, why it’s happening.
So we dont just write down a list of numbers. Below is a breakdown of trends, strategy shifts, and the evolving preferences of the highest-ranked players in the game. Welcome to the May 2025 update for the top picks in Immortal+ ranked. Let’s dive into it.
The latest patch brought significant changes that have influenced agent pick rates:
Tejo Nerfs: Tejo was substantially nerfed, particularly his Guided Salvo. It no longer recharges and has a reduced range. And Armageddon now requires more points, making it less frequently available.
Breach Adjustments: Breach’s Fault Line detonation time increased slightly, providing opponents with a better chance to evade.
Swiftplay Mode Updates: Starting ultimate points for agents like Breach, Killjoy, and Viper have been adjusted to ensure more balanced gameplay in the shorter Swiftplay matches.
We do not provide prophecies, but here is the analysis of current trends:
Clove’s Introduction: Introduced in Patch 10.07, Clove quickly gained traction among players, securing a spot in the top 3 by Patch 10.09. She is a valuable asset: versatile, e-kit goes handy in many different team compositions.
Jett and Reyna’s Consistency: Despite minor fluctuations, Jett and Reyna have maintained their positions as top picks across the patches, reflecting their strong individual capabilities and adaptability in high-level play.
Omen and Sova’s Stability: Both have consistently appeared in the mid-tier rankings. Reliable performance in many situations as is.
Breach’s Decline: Once a top 10 pick in earlier patches, Breach has seen a decline in popularity, possibly due to balance changes and shifts in team strategies.
Sova: Provides reconnaissance, allowing Jett to capitalize on revealed enemies.
Omen: Simple. His smokes and teleportation suit Jett perfectly.
Killjoy: Secures flanks and lets Jett focus on entry fragging.
Why She's Picked: Jett is the queen of mechanics. Her dash and updrafts allow her to take angles that no one else can contest. She thrives in aggressive plays, especially with the Operator, turning narrow rounds into highlight reels.
Why It Works
High-skill players can push her mobility to the limit, entrying into sites or peeking aggressively and then instantly escaping. She turns raw aim into a weaponized art form.
Cypher: Gathers intel, enabling Reyna to make informed plays.
Why She's Picked: In solo-heavy ranked, Reyna rewards fragging. Her snowball mechanic (Devour/Dismiss) means winning one duel can lead to another with boosted survivability or disengage.
Why It Works
Reyna needs no setup. Give her some space and she’ll handle the rest. In Immortal+ aim reigns supreme. So – she becomes a momentum-fueled monster.
Sova: Provides information, allowing Clove to deploy smokes effectively.
Killjoy: Combines area control, making site defense formidable.
Why She's Picked: Clove's reactive smoke kit allows for last-second site takes or saves. Her revive-on-kill mechanic gives her insane clutch potential.
Why It Works
Flexible smokes = map control. Pair that with decent frag potential and clutch utility, and you’ve got a controller that’s anything but passive.
Jett: Utilizes Sova’s intel for swift eliminations.
Omen: Coordinates smokes with Sova’s recon for strategic plays.
Raze: Capitalizes on revealed enemies with explosive abilities.
Why He's Picked: Sova delivers wallhacks without cheats. His recon arrow and drone set up clean site entries or counter-flanks, especially on open maps.
Why It Works
Info is power. In coordinated teams (or just smart Immortal+ players), Sova provides the blueprint to execute or retake sites efficiently.
Omen: Combines smokes with Killjoy’s turrets for site control.
Sova: Recon aids in maximizing Killjoy’s utility placement.
Raze: Area denial abilities synergize for defensive setups.
Why She's Picked: KJ is the best at locking down a site solo. Her turret, Alarmbot, and ultimate can stall pushes and dominate post-plants.
Why It Works
Killjoy’s setup is surgical. In the right spots, she’s basically a second player on defense. Her lockdown is a round-winner, especially when maps funnel attackers into predictable paths.
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Wait, why is Reyna still top-tier in high elo? Isn’t she just a pubstomper?
Ah, the eternal Reddit debate. Turns out, giving a cracked aimer instant heals and disengage still works—especially in ranked, where coordination is optional and raw mechanics rule.
How did Clove break into the top 3 so fast?
Because Clove doesn’t play like a typical controller. She plays like a duel-smoker with a revive mechanic. Immortal+ players love agents that let them do everything themselves—and Clove’s toolkit screams, “I got this.”
Is Sova really better than Fade now?
In ranked? Yep. Immortal+ players want consistency and range. Sova’s recon darts and drones are less team-reliant and more plug-and-play. Fade’s good—but she’s more theater, Sova’s just spreadsheets.
Is Neon actually viable or just flashy?
Both. Neon’s movement looks like showboating, but in narrow Immortal+ timing windows, that speed hits like a sledgehammer. Her success is less about map control, more about mental pressure.
Where’s Skye, Astra, Brimstone, or Viper?
Taking a break from Immortal+. Skye lost her solo carry potential, Astra’s complexity isn’t worth the payoff without full comms, and Brim and Viper are good—but only when the comp leans into them. Ranked loves plug-and-play agents.
Since his first encounter with computer games, Andrea has been hooked on playing 24/7. With a love for strategy and teamwork, he brings his expertise in LoL, R6, Fortnite, and Overwatch to his writing, crafting guides and features that connect with competitive players and casual fans alike. Whether he's climbing ranks or covering esports news, he has his sights set on capturing the pulse of the gaming world. Off-duty, you'll likely catch him watching streams or experimenting with new builds.
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