Valorant Agent Guide: Clove

Who is Clove?

Clove is Valorant's latest controller agent, bringing a unique blend of smoke utility and self-sustain to the battlefield. Hailing from Scotland, this mischievous agent has quickly become a staple in both ranked and professional play since their release.

Abilities Overview

Ruse (C) — Signature

Clove can place smoke orbs that bloom after a short delay. What makes these special is that Clove can place them even after dying, making them a powerful post-mortem utility tool.

Meddle (Q)

This ability allows Clove to throw a projectile that decays enemies caught in its radius. It's excellent for forcing enemies out of strong positions or softening them up before a push.

Pick-Me-Up (E) — Passive

Clove's unique passive grants them a speed boost and health regeneration after getting a kill. This rewards aggressive play and helps Clove stay in the fight longer.

Not Dead Yet (X) — Ultimate

Perhaps the most talked-about ability in Clove's kit. Clove can self-resurrect after being eliminated, coming back to life with a brief window of invulnerability. This ultimate changes how teams approach retakes and post-plant situations.

Best Maps for Clove

Clove excels on maps with tight chokepoints where their smokes can cut off multiple angles:

Ascent: Mid control becomes trivial with well-placed smokes
Lotus: The three-site layout benefits from Clove's flexible smoke placement
Bind: Teleport plays combined with Clove's passive create deadly flanks

Team Composition Tips

Clove works best alongside:

Duelists who can capitalize on decay from Meddle
Sentinels like Killjoy or Cypher for post-plant setups
Initiators like Sova or Fade to combo with smoke executes

Pro Tips

Place smokes before dying — Clove's signature works post-mortem
Use Meddle on common holding spots to force rotations
Don't waste your ultimate in unwinnable situations; save it for retakes
The passive heal makes Clove viable in eco rounds with a Sheriff