V-Insider E-3– Understanding Duelists: VALORANT's Entry Fraggers Explained

RockyFTW Moderator

07-15 13:38

Hey iQOO Fam! 👋

Welcome back to VALORANT INSIDER!

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In my last thread, we talked about main weapons ( Vandal VS Phantom ) and how they shape your playstyle.

Today, let's start exploring the four Valorant Agent roles

and we'll kick it off with one of the most exciting:

🎯 DUELISTS!



💥 What Are Duelists?

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  • Valorant defines Duelists as self-sufficient fraggers.
  • They're built for taking fights, getting kills, and making space for the team.


Riot's official description:

Duelists are self-sufficient fraggers who their team expects, through abilities and skills, to get high frags and seek out engagements first.


Basically, if you want to entry frag (be the first into the fight),

Duelists are your go-to!


🎮 Key Traits of Duelists

  • High-damage potential
  • Aggressive playstyle
  • Self-healing or mobility tools to win 1v1 fights
  • Designed to secure the first pick in a round
  • Often top fraggers on the team

But remember:

Duelists are NOT team utility players.

Your job is to frag out, not to sit back!



🔫 Meet the Duelists

Here's a quick intro to every Duelist in Valorant as of 2025:



JETT 🌪️

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  • Specialty: Extreme mobility, fast entries
  • Dash in and escape fights quickly
  • Aerial angles with Updraft
  • Great for players with sharp aim who love high-risk plays


REYNA 👁️

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  • Specialty: Self-sustain through kills
  • Can become invisible or invulnerable after frags
  • Great for carrying lower-ranked games
  • Dominates 1v1s but struggles without kills


RAZE 💣

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  • Specialty: Explosive damage
  • Rocket Launcher ultimate (Showstopper)
  • Movement with Blast Pack satchels
  • Perfect for chaotic, aggressive plays and clearing tight spaces


PHOENIX 🔥

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  • Specialty: Self-healing and flashes
  • Curveball flashes to blind enemies
  • Can heal himself with fire abilities
  • Ultimate (Run It Back) gives him a second life


YORU 🌀

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  • Specialty: Mind games and teleportation
  • Fake footsteps to trick enemies
  • Teleport across short distances
  • Ultimate makes him invisible for flanks


ISO ⚔️ 

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  • Specialty: Shielded duels
  • Can isolate enemies for a private fight
  • Creates a bulletproof barrier temporarily
  • Built for confident aimers who want guaranteed 1v1s


NEON ⚡

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  • Specialty: Speed and high-tempo entry
  • Sprint faster than any Agent
  • Slide to dodge bullets or surprise enemies
  • Electric wall and relay bolts for area denial
  • Great for players who love constant movement


WAYLAY 🪄✨

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  • Blinding speed, hindering effects, and mobility
  • Refract ability that can dodge enemy instantly while in use 
  • Disrupting enemy movement and executing rapid repositioning plays

🎯 Should You Play Duelist?

  • Love fast-paced, aggressive gameplay?
  • Confident in your aim?
  • Comfortable taking high-risk engagements?

Then YES – Duelist is perfect for you!

Just remember, your team expects you to get picks and create space.




Thanks

Signing Off @RockyFTW 

Moderator @iQOO Connect .

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