Sentinel
What sentinels do
- On defense: hold a site alone, often with traps that warn the team when enemies arrive.
- On attack: watch the team's back so no one is caught from behind, often by placing traps on the flank.
- Support: some sentinels can heal or slow enemies.
In a team
Most pro teams play one sentinel. A good sentinel player is patient and plays smart positions rather than chasing kills, a bit like an anchor in CS2.
Sentinels pair well with a lurk style on attack, because their traps let them play away from the team safely.
Learn more in Valorant Rules Explained.
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
DuelistDuelists in Valorant are agents built to take the first fights and make space for the team.
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.
LurkA lurker in Valorant plays alone, away from the team, to catch rotating defenders or cut off the flank.
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