Valorant's ever-expanding roster of agents just got a captivating new addition with the unveiling of Clove at the Valorant Masters Madrid tournament. Developed by Riot Games, Clove brings a unique twist to the tactical shooter genre, boasting the extraordinary ability to rise from the dead. As the game's 25th agent, Clove adds a fresh layer of strategy to gameplay, offering players innovative ways to disrupt enemies and support their team.

Clove belongs to the controller category, specializing in disrupting enemy strategies and providing utility to their squad. However, what sets Clove apart is their remarkable ultimate ability, which allows them to cheat death and return to the battlefield for a limited time. This ability alone promises to revolutionize gameplay dynamics, presenting both thrilling opportunities and strategic challenges for players.

Let's delve into Clove's arsenal of abilities:

Ruse (E Ability) - Disruptive Smoke Tactic: Clove's Ruse ability functions similarly to Brimstone's smoke grenades, providing a tactical advantage by obscuring vision. However, what sets Ruse apart is its versatility. Players can deploy the smoke even after Clove has been eliminated, granting a unique tactical advantage that can turn the tide of battle. This ability ensures that Clove remains a valuable asset to the team, even in defeat.

Meddle (Q Ability) - Decay-Inducing Grenade: Meddle introduces an element of decay into the battlefield, inflicting damage over time on enemies caught in its radius. While seemingly less impactful than other abilities, Meddle adds an extra layer of disruption to Clove's kit, making it essential for controlling choke points and disrupting enemy strategies.

Pick-Me-Up (C Ability) - Life Essence Absorption: Similar to Reyna's abilities, Pick-Me-Up allows Clove to absorb the life essence of fallen enemies, gaining temporary buffs such as haste and increased health. This ability not only rewards aggressive play but also encourages Clove to take calculated risks in exchange for powerful benefits, reinforcing their role as an entry fragger.

Resurgence (Ultimate Ability) - Defying Death itself: Clove's ultimate ability, Resurgence, is undoubtedly the highlight of their kit. When activated, Resurgence grants Clove the ability to return from the dead for a short duration. Securing a kill or assisting in damage during this resurrection period grants Clove a full revival, effectively erasing their previous demise. However, failure to secure a kill results in a return to the grave once the resurrection timer expires. Resurgence introduces a high-risk, high-reward dynamic to gameplay, where players must weigh the benefits of aggressive play against the consequences of failure.

In the words of Dan Hardison, agent gameplay designer on Valorant, "Optimal Clove gameplay is about playing with fire." Clove encourages players to embrace risk-taking and self-sacrifice for the greater good of the team. Whether it's utilizing smokes to disrupt enemy vision, inflicting decay with Meddle, or defying death itself with Resurgence, Clove offers a playstyle that rewards bold and decisive actions.

With Clove's arrival, Valorant continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of tactical shooter gameplay. As players experiment with Clove's abilities and strategies, the meta is sure to undergo exciting transformations. So, ready your weapons and prepare to embrace the chaos – Clove has arrived, and the battlefield will never be the same again.

Nitin Panwar 

Moderator

@iQOO Connect