Valorant has taken shooting games by storm, being one of the most searched games on Google in 2020. This game already has a huge fan base because of its Counter-Strike-like style with a twist. Players can choose any unique agent to play with, and various weapons in the game's wide arsenal, making it a fun and exciting game unlike most in this genre.
But what makes this game one of the best games released in 2020 are the 15 agents players can choose, and more to come. Each agent has a different style, different advantages, and a unique set of skills that come in handy when playing on teams. Each player associates themselves with a different character, and with this list, it's easy to find each Zodiac's counterpart as well.
12 Cypher: Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Cypher is the gatherer of information. Much like knowledge-thirsty Aquarius, his strengths lie more in the background tactics rather than heavy combat. With his help, any team has a head start, and his addition can lead to victory.
He's the best spy and can oversee the web of information anywhere. He brings the most utility to the game but lacks combat skills, so it's best to stick to the team and not wander off.
11 Skye: Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Skye is a huge addition to the game. Much like the compassionate and curious nature of Pisces, Sky is an animal lover character who has a huge arsenal full of skills, like discovering nearby enemies and healing her teammates.
Pisces in their best form can be very practical and empirical while keeping their compassionate nature, which perfectly describes agent Skye.
10 Jett: Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Jett is the gymnast of the agents, able to get anywhere on the map, no matter how high up it is. Aries are known as the fitness-savvies of the Zodiacs, very headstrong, and always energetic.
This agent, much like Aries thrives on head-first heavy combat but is very practical about it. And while her main strength lies in her ability to reach any position that other agents wouldn't be able to, she also has her smoke grenade, which is a huge advantage with quite a lot of damage.
9 Breach: Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
The beast of the agents, Breach is the best initiator, can get through any terrain, and walls are basically non-existent. With the explosive nature of Taurus combined with refined and practical methods, Breach is the perfect match for Taurus players.
With this character, players can enjoy the heavy combat of the game and be certain that they can overcome any obstacle especially with the help of their teammates.
8 Viper: Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
The most fierce agent of the bunch is Viper, no competition. Her deadly weapons are not only very effective but can hurt her teammates as well, so players have to be careful when dealing with Viper. She's the chemical warfare queen of the group, with her poison, gas, and acid weapons.
Gemini is just as fierce among the Zodiacs, never admitting defeat, and attacking viciously when provoked. Viper's style perfectly resembles Gemini's need to be the baddest of the pack and does it elegantly just like Gemini.
7 Sage: Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Sage is the healer of the group, one of the few characters who can not only heal themselves but others as well. This compassion and caring is the number one characteristic of Cancer. Their humble nature, and ability to put others first is a true asset in any team and relationships.
Sage is a must in any team rounds, and whoever chooses Sage as their agent have to be very smart when going about on the map. It's all about clear communication and humility. Apart from healing, she's also capable of boosting players to higher ground and blocking off choke points, therefore she's considered as the glue in any team.
6 Phoenix: Leo (July 23 - August 22)
Phoenix is a highly intelligent pyromaniac who has the ability to heal himself, but not others. He's an explosive character who never gives up the fight, and is incredibly powerful in the offensive positions, in fact, one of the strongest of the agents.
Leo's fiery nature, confrontational style, and head-strong attitude is a perfect match to the powerhouse that is Phoenix. They both represent the heat of combat and do it effortlessly with style. Phoenix's ability to heal only himself - which players mostly use for the good of the team, or just to experience the rush of combat for longer - can also be recognized as one of the more negative stereotypes, so perhaps Leos will enjoy using this handy ability.
5 Omen: Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Omen is one of the coolest characters in Valorant. He's a flanker, who's able to teleport and the best character for people who like handling sneak attacks.
Virgo is also a sign that doesn't enjoy confrontation and heavy 1-vs-1 combat, they'd rather make themselves useful behind the curtains, leading to a safe, strategic victory. Omen is a great asset in any team, and can actually hold his own when playing solo.
4 Yoru: Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Yoru is a varied character with a lot of skills in his arsenal. His specialty is misdirection and movement. Much like the sign Libra, he's able to channel any of his various abilities to reach the ultimate goal. His abilities in misdirection also resemble Libra's constant need to reach their desired goals.
Libra's most iconic trait is their need to have balance in their lives, and logical explanations to nearly everything. Yoru is a player that has so many various skills, that Libra players can easily plan out a practical, rational way to win, and they can see it through. Also, the character's skills are a perfect balance between offense and defense, so players don't have to choose. For Libras, that can be hard sometimes.
3 Reyna: Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Who's better to embody the characteristics of Scorpios, than Reyna, a vampire who feeds off her kills. Reyna is a fierce character to look out for on the field, and her tactics and abilities can be used in many different ways.
A Scorpio player may experience that this particular set of skills are so effective and cool, that Reyna's style is very much compatible with theirs. Not because of her vicious and cold nature, but because she's strong, capable, and a badass, a true force of nature.
2 Sova: Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Master archer, who better than Sova to represent Sagittarius. Sova is arguably the best character in the game when talking about handling and strength. He not only finds opponents but can kill all who he finds in the blink of an eye.
Sagittarius is someone who is very methodical, empirical, and rational. Translating that to combat, Sova's ability to oversee everything going on nearby, and practically act upon that information is something Sagittarius would enjoy a lot in the game.
1 Astra: Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Astra is a controller, who harnesses the energies of the cosmos to reshape the battlefield to her liking. Capricorn is known to be a leader and the number one fan of efficiency in every part of their lives. Having said that, they're not robots incapable of feeling and getting in touch with their spiritual side.
Taking all that into consideration, the perfect candidate for Capricorn to play with would be Astra. They can live out their spiritual capabilities by connecting to the energies of the cosmos, and use that to bring order to the battlefield, or at least make it better for them, therefore securing victory in the most "Capricorn way" possible.