Valorant is a tactical shooter by Riot Games that features a diverse cast of 28 agents, each with their own abilities, personalities, and backstories. These agents belong to an elite task force known as the Valorant Protocol (VP), which is caught in a war between Alpha Earth and Omega Earth over a powerful energy source called Radianite.
In this guide, we’ll explore:
- ✅ Valorant’s overall lore and setting
- ✅ The significance of Radianite and the war between Earths
- ✅ A detailed breakdown of all 27 agents, their abilities, and how they fit into the story
Valorant takes place in a near-future world where a mysterious event called the First Light altered Earth's energy, leading to the discovery of Radianite. This material granted some humans Radiant abilities, leading to both excitement and fear across the world.The Two Main Factions: Alpha Earth vs. Omega Earth. The Valorant Protocol is tasked with protecting Alpha Earth from threats involving Radiants and Radianite energy. However, a parallel version of Earth, called Omega Earth, has begun stealing Radianite, leading to direct conflict.
Now, let’s look at every single agent, their abilities, and their role in the Valorant story.
Duelists (8 Agents) – The Aggressive Fighters
- Jett (Korean Wind Radiant)
Abilities: Dash, Updraft, Smoke, Blade Storm
Jett is a wind-powered Radiant, using agility and knives for high-speed combat. She was framed for an accident in South Korea and joined Valorant Protocol to clear her name. She also has a counterpart in Omega Earth, hinting at a greater connection between both Earths.
- Phoenix (British Fire Radiant)
Abilities: Flash, Fire Wall, Healing Flames, Run It Back
A cocky but skilled fire Radiant, Phoenix thrives in 1v1 fights. He’s still new to VP but is drawn into the war between Alpha and Omega Earth. His confidence sometimes clashes with other agents, but his fiery abilities make him an important combat asset.
- Raze (Brazilian Demolitionist)
Abilities: Boom Bot, Paint Shells, Blast Pack, Rocket Launcher
Raze is a chaotic explosives expert, excelling at area denial. Her cheerful personality contrasts her destructive abilities. She plays a key role in VP’s mission against Omega Earth, often destroying Omega’s stolen Radianite sites.
- Reyna (Mexican Soul Harvester)
Abilities: Devour, Dismiss, Leer, Empress
A ruthless Radiant, Reyna absorbs enemy souls to power her abilities. She believes Radiants are superior to normal humans and distrusts VP’s leadership. Her past is tragic, as her homeland suffered a major disaster linked to Radianite exposure.
- Yoru (Japanese Dimensional Traveler)
Abilities: Fakeout, Flash, Teleport, Dimensional Drift
Yoru discovered ancient Radiant masks in Japan, allowing him to phase between dimensions. He believes Omega Earth scientists experimented on his ancestors. His rift-walking abilities make him valuable in VP’s mission to counter Omega agents.
- Neon (Filipino Electric Sprinter)
Abilities: Fast Lane, High Gear, Relay Bolt, Overdrive
A speedster with bioelectric abilities, Neon was recruited by VP for her mobility and agility. Her powers are linked to Radianite energy, hinting at new advancements in human evolution. She has a strong moral code, making her one of VP’s most loyal agents.
- Iso (Chinese Loner Assassin)
Abilities: Shield, Containment (1v1 Field), Double Tap
A mysterious mercenary, Iso wields energy-based protection and damage amplification. His abilities hint at experimental Radianite tech that can shield and isolate opponents. He has no loyalty to VP but joins their cause for unknown reasons.
- Waylay (Thai Light Manipulator)
Abilities: Refract (Teleport), Light Speed (Dash), Saturate (Slow Debuff), Convergent Paths (Beam Ultimate)
A prismatic energy wielder, Waylay can disorient and slow enemies using concentrated light. She embodies a new type of Radiant evolution, making her an unpredictable duelist.
Initiators (7 Agents) – The Battlefield Disruptors
- KAY/O (Anti-Radiant War Machine)
Abilities: Suppression Blade, Flash, Frag Grenade, EMP Ultimate
A robot built to eliminate Radiants, KAY/O originates from a future timeline where Radiants caused destruction. Despite his purpose, he fights alongside VP, struggling with his programmed instincts to eradicate all Radiants.
- Sova (Russian Hunter/Tracker)
Abilities: Recon Bolt, Shock Dart, Owl Drone, Hunter’s Fury
A master tracker, Sova’s cybernetic eye helps him find and eliminate threats. He has a strong sense of duty to VP, using his abilities to hunt Omega agents across the world.
- Breach (Swedish Cybernetic Brawler)
Abilities: Flash, Shockwave, Aftershock, Rolling Thunder
Breach’s bionic arms give him destructive crowd control abilities. Once a criminal, he now fights for justice. His anti-corporate views make him skeptical of VP’s leadership.
- Skye (Australian Nature Radiant)
Abilities: Healing, Flash, Seekers, Trailblazer
A Radiant connected to nature, Skye can heal allies and track enemies. She fights for a sustainable world, fearing VP’s use of Radianite energy could destroy the environment.
- Fade (Turkish Fear Manipulator)
Abilities: Haunt (Reveal), Prowler (Tracking), Seize, Nightfall
Fade uses nightmare energy to reveal and weaken enemies. She was hired by VP to hunt down rogue Radiants but harbors personal grudges against Omega Earth operatives.
- Gekko (L.A. Creature Handler)
Abilities: Wingman (Plant/Defuse), Moshpit (Grenade), Dizzy (Blind), Thrash (Ultimate)
Gekko controls bio-engineered creatures that help in combat. His abilities suggest VP is experimenting with organic Radianite lifeforms for future warfare.
- Tejo (Colombian Tactical Expert)
Abilities: Stealth Drone (Recon & Suppression), Special Delivery (Concussion Grenade), Guided Salvo (Targeted Explosions), Armageddon (Ultimate Bombardment) A veteran intelligence consultant, Tejo brings strategic expertise and ballistic technology to the Valorant Protocol. His explosive-focused kit pressures enemies and forces repositioning, making him a key asset in controlling engagements against Omega Earth's advancing forces.
Controllers (6 Agents) – The Space Manipulators
- Brimstone (American Military Commander)
Abilities: Sky Smokes, Stim Beacon, Incendiary, Orbital Strike
Brimstone leads VP, overseeing the war against Omega Earth. His military experience makes him a tactical genius.
- Viper (American Chemist)
Abilities: Poison Cloud, Toxic Screen, Snakebite, Viper’s Pit
A brilliant but ruthless scientist, Viper knows secrets about Radianite exposure. Her work was used in early Radiant research, and she seeks to contain its dangers.
- Omen (Shadowy Phantom)
Abilities: Smoke, Teleport, Blind, Ultimate Teleport
Once a human, Omen was warped by Radianite experiments. Now a living shadow, his past is unknown even to him.
- Astra (Ghanaian Cosmic Manipulator)
Abilities: Gravity Well, Nova Pulse, Cosmic Divide
Astra harnesses cosmic energy, suggesting Radianite has interstellar origins. She sees the bigger picture in VP’s war.
- Harbor (Indian Water Guardian)
Abilities: Water Wall, Cove (Shield), Reckoning
Harbor’s ancient relic grants him water control. He is being hunted for its secrets.
- Clove (Scottish Undying Trickster)
Abilities: Meddle, Pick-Me-Up, Not Dead Yet (Revive)
Clove can cheat death, hinting at Radianite’s ability to manipulate life itself.
Sentinels (6 Agents) – The Defensive Specialists
- Sage (Chinese Healer)
Abilities: Healing, Barrier, Slow Orb, Resurrection
Sage is one of the most powerful Radiants, capable of bringing the dead back to life. VP relies on her healing, but she is worried about Omega Earth’s experiments.
- Cypher (Moroccan Spy Master)
Abilities: Spycam, Tripwires, Cyber Cage, Neural Theft
A surveillance expert, Cypher lost his family in a Radianite-related event. He is obsessed with gathering secrets about Omega Earth.
24. Chamber (French Assassin/Designer)
Abilities: Trademark, Headhunter, Sniper, Teleport
A former Omega scientist, Chamber betrayed the VP but now fights for his own interests.
- Killjoy (German Tech Genius)
Abilities: Turret, Alarmbot, Nanoswarm, Lockdown
Killjoy’s brilliant inventions help VP in the tech arms race against Omega Earth.
- Deadlock (Norwegian Defender)
Abilities: GravNet, Barrier, Sonar, Annihilation (Ultimate)
A special forces operative, Deadlock uses Radianite-powered tech to lock down areas.
- Vyse (Metallic Mastermind – Sentinel)
Abilities: Arc Rose (Stealth Flash), Shear (Hidden Wall Trap), Razorvine (Invisible Damage Zone), Steel Garden (Ultimate: Weapon Jam)
Lore: A former Kingdom Corporation researcher, Vyse was experimented on by the Scions of Hourglass, granting her liquid metal manipulation abilities. After escaping, she joined the Valorant Protocol, using her expertise in interdimensional research and battlefield control to counter Omega Earth's technological advances.