Duelist
What duelists do
- Entry: go first and win the opening duel, often helped by their own abilities to move fast or blind enemies.
- Make space: push enemies back so the team can take a site.
- Frag: most of a duelist's value is in kills, so they often top the ACS table and the first blood stats.
Duelist in a team
Most pro teams play one or two duelists. The rest of the team is built around them: Initiators set up their fights, Controllers block vision, and Sentinels watch the flank.
Learn more in Valorant Rules Explained.
FAQ
What does a duelist do in Valorant?
Duelists take the first fights and make space for the team, usually entering a site first on attack.
Related guides
Valorant Rules Explained: How a Pro Match WorksHow Valorant works: 5v5, first to 13 rounds, Attackers plant the Spike, Defenders stop it, overtime until a 2-round lead. Economy and agents explained.
Related terms
InitiatorInitiators in Valorant are agents who gather information and set up fights with recon, flashes and stuns.
ControllerControllers in Valorant are agents who block vision with smokes and shape the map for their team.
SentinelSentinels in Valorant are defensive agents who lock down areas, watch the flank and slow pushes with traps and walls.
First bloodFirst blood in Valorant is the first kill of a round.
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