Valorant, Riot Games' premier tactical FPS, demands strategic agent selection tailored to maps and playstyles. On Fracture, certain agents shine brightest. As seasoned players and analysts who've climbed high elo ranks, we've identified the top 5 based on pro meta, win rates, and map-specific utility.
Added to Valorant on September 8, 2021, Fracture features unique mechanics like auto-doors, one-way ziplines, and rope blockers. This divided research facility from a failed radiant experiment offers defenders split-site choices: contest attackers head-on or fortify against the push.
The German engineering prodigy, Killjoy locks down sites effortlessly with her inventive arsenal. Her gadgets don't deal massive damage but weaken foes for easy picks, perfect for Fracture's flank-heavy layout.
(C) Nanoswarm: EQUIP a Nanoswarm grenade. FIRE to throw the grenade. Upon landing, the Nanoswarm becomes hidden. ACTIVATE to unleash a swarm of destructive nanobots.
(Q) Alarmbot: EQUIP a hidden alarm bot. FIRE to deploy a bot that tracks enemies in range. It explodes on hit, applying Vulnerable. HOLD to recall.
(E) Turret: EQUIP a turret. FIRE to deploy one that auto-fires in a 180° cone. HOLD to recall.
(X) Lockdown: EQUIP Lockdown device. FIRE to deploy. After delay, it Detains enemies in radius. Destructible by foes.
Fracture's flank routes make Killjoy ideal for holding angles securely, cementing her as a top pick.
Born in Russia's frozen tundra, Sova hunts with precision using his custom bow and scouting tools. No corner stays hidden from his intel dominance.
(C) Owl Drone: EQUIP Owl Drone. FIRE to control and SHOOT marker darts that reveal hit players.
(Q) Shock Bolt: EQUIP bow with Shock Bolt. SHOOT exploding arrow; HOLD for range, ALT for bounces.
(E) Recon Bolt: EQUIP Recon Bolt. FIRE to reveal enemies in sight; HOLD/ALT for range/bounces. Destructible.
(X) Hunter's Fury: EQUIP bow for three piercing blasts. FIRE lines damaging/revealing shots; reusable twice.
Sova's reconnaissance excels on Fracture's complex sightlines, making him a meta staple.
The American chemist Viper poisons vision and zones with toxins, turning mind games into kills.
(C) Snake Bite: EQUIP launcher. FIRE canister that spreads damaging, Vulnerable-applying pool.
(Q) Poison Cloud: EQUIP emitter. FIRE to launch; REUSE for gas using fuel. Redeployable.
(E) Toxic Screen: EQUIP gas launcher. FIRE line emitters; REUSE for wall of gas.
(X) Viper's Pit: FIRE sprayer for vision/health-debuffing cloud around Viper. HOLD to end early.
Fracture's wide entries beg for Viper's area denial, defining her as elite here.
China's guardian Sage shields allies, heals, and revives amid chaos, stabilizing any site.
(C) Barrier Orb: EQUIP orb. FIRE for wall (stronger over time); ALT to rotate.
(Q) Slow Orb: EQUIP orb. FIRE exploding field that slows enemies.
(E) Healing Orb: EQUIP orb. SHOOT ally for heal; ALT for self-heal.
(X) Resurrection: EQUIP to revive dead ally at full health after channel.
Sage's walls seal Fracture's openings perfectly, boosting team sustainability.
South Korea's duelist Jett thrives on agility, outmaneuvering foes with risky plays.
Drift (SPACE): Hold jump while falling to glide.
(C) Cloudburst: INSTANT smoke projectile; HOLD to curve.
(Q) Updraft: INSTANT vertical boost.
(E) Tailwind: INSTANT dash in movement direction.
(X) Blade Storm: EQUIP knives. SHOOT singles (reload on kill); ALT all at once.
Jett's mobility counters Fracture's long angles and OP spots, a timeless top pick.
