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Warden Guide Deadlock
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Warden Guide Deadlock

Warden Overview and Playstyle Weakens his enemies and chases them down Warden leads from the front, jumping into the fray and hindering his opponents' ability to fight...

22 Jun 2026·1 min read· 2 views
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Viscous Guide Deadlock
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Viscous Guide Deadlock

Viscous Overview and Playstyle Rolls around deflecting bullets Viscous vexes his opponents through clever evasion and strategic uses of healing, enabling him to withstand the most...

21 Jun 2026 5
Holliday Guide Deadlock
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Holliday Guide Deadlock

Holliday Overview and Playstyle Bounces about dispensing trick shots Holliday depends on her skills as a crack shot, shooting things she's bounced into the air. With good aim she...

20 Jun 2026 7
Mirage Guide Deadlock
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Mirage Guide Deadlock

Mirage Overview and Playstyle Times his shots and catches fleeing targets Mirage can envelop himself in a violent tornado to catch up to enemies and lift them up. His scarabs help...

19 Jun 2026 12
Calico Guide Deadlock
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Calico Guide Deadlock

Calico Overview and Playstyle Wreaks havoc from the sidelines Calico uses the shadows to her advantage, weaving in and out of combat to hunt down her enemies one by one. InGame...

18 Jun 2026 17
Paradox Guide Deadlock
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Paradox Guide Deadlock

Paradox Overview and Playstyle Manipulates Space and Time Manipulating time lets Paradox outpace an enemy in one on one combat. She thrives by subjecting her enemies to timely...

17 Jun 2026 14
How to Climb from Immortal to Radiant in Valorant
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How to Climb from Immortal to Radiant in Valorant

Why Immortal to Radiant Is a Different Game The climb from Immortal to Radiant in Valorant is not just a cleaner version of lowerranked progress. It is a different quality...

16 Jun 2026 21
Deadlock Agent Guide
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Deadlock Agent Guide

Why Pick Deadlock in Ranked Deadlock is a sentinel designed to punish commitment. Her kit does not watch every flank like Cypher or control broad map areas like Killjoy. Instead,...

15 Jun 2026 16
Vyse Agent Guide
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Vyse Agent Guide

Why Pick Vyse in Ranked Vyse is a sentinel built around isolation, trap timing, and punishing movement through contested space. Her kit does not only delay a push; it dismembers...

14 Jun 2026 18
KAY/O Agent Guide
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KAY/O Agent Guide

Why Pick KAY/O in Ranked KAY/O is one of the best agents in Valorant for turning abilityheavy rounds into honest rifle fights. His suppression knife strips defenders of comfort,...

13 Jun 2026 18
Phoenix Agent Guide
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Phoenix Agent Guide

Why Pick Phoenix in Ranked Phoenix is a selfsufficient duelist built for confident entries, isolated fights, and momentum. His flashes are direct, his wall creates simple lane...

12 Jun 2026 23
Astra Agent Guide
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Astra Agent Guide

Why Pick Astra in Ranked Astra remains one of the highestIQ agents in Valorant because she can shape the round from anywhere on the map. Her stars threaten pulls, stuns, and...

11 Jun 2026 20
Harbor Agent Guide
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Harbor Agent Guide

Why Pick Harbor in Ranked Harbor is a controller who changes the geometry of every fight. His moving walls and bulletblocking smoke create entry paths that few other agents can...

10 Jun 2026 25