A duelist’s role in Valorant is to create space for their team, not to top the scoreboard every match. While kills often come with strong play, the real goal is to push into contested areas and force defenders to react. This pressure allows teammates to follow in safely and take control of the map. A Jett dash or a Phoenix flash can make all the difference, giving the team the entry they need to secure a round.
Each duelist has tools that help them dive into fights. Agents like Jett, Neon, and Raze rely on speed and mobility to overwhelm defenders. Others, such as Phoenix, Reyna, and Yoru, use flashes and stuns to blind opponents before charging in. These abilities allow duelists to take on risky openings and still have ways to escape or trade, making them essential for fast-paced plays.
Coordination is what makes or breaks a duelist. Pushing in alone without backup almost always results in wasted utility and an easy death. Teammates must be ready to trade kills or cover angles the duelist exposes. Clear communication about entries, flashes, or retreats helps ensure that the space created actually benefits the team instead of leaving one player isolated.
On attack, duelists should be the first into site and push deep to relieve pressure from chokepoints. Even if they die, forcing defenders to split focus gives the team a chance to overwhelm the site. Timing utility with teammates is key here, whether it is entering off a flash or pushing right after smokes land. Staying alive to continue drawing attention makes the push even stronger.