Is Raze good in the current meta?
Raze is evaluated as an S-Tier Duelist with a 61.8% competitive pro tournament presence. Recommended on Bind & Lotus.
Raze
Raze explodes out of Brazil with her big personality and big guns. With her blunt-force-trauma playstyle, she excels at flushing entrenched enemies and clearing tight spaces with a generous dose of "boom."
Blast Pack
INSTANTLY throw a Blast Pack that will stick to surfaces. RE-USE the ability after deployment to detonate, moving anything hit and dealing damage if fully armed.
Strengths
- +Highest burst damage potential
- +Satchels enable complex movement
- +Paint Shells clear corners instantly
Weaknesses
- −Satchels have only 2 charges
- −Grenadier grenades require precise timing
- −Very telegraphed — enemies can hear/see approach
// Beginner Fundamentals
- Focus on understanding ability ranges and cast times.
- Coordinate with initiators before pushing through chokepoints.
// Advanced Mechanics & Lineups
- Use audio cues to mask movement abilities.
- Combine abilities with teammate utility for guaranteed site entry.
How do I play Raze effectively in VALORANT?▾
Focus on highest burst damage potential. Use abilities to gain an advantage and coordinate with your team.
What are Raze's strengths?▾
Highest burst damage potential. Satchels enable complex movement. Paint Shells clear corners instantly
What are Raze's weaknesses?▾
Satchels have only 2 charges. Grenadier grenades require precise timing. Very telegraphed — enemies can hear/see approach
What are the best maps for Raze?▾
Raze performs well on Bind, Split, Pearl.
Entity Connections · Raze (Tayane Alves)
Cross-entity database connecting agent synergies, counter matchups, weapon pairings, and map strategies.
High-Synergy Partners
Fade's Seize tether locks enemies in place with deafening and decay, guaranteeing maximum lethal damage from Raze's Paint Shells cluster grenade.
