Tier: Bad / DWin48.64%Pick2.54%Dmg/Round: 134.27KDA: 1.44Score: 34.27
Welcome to the METAsrc KAY/O build guide for Pearl.
We've used our extensive database of Valorant stats along with proprietary algorithms to create the best statistical build guide for KAY/O on Pearl. Our algorithm calculates the best store purchases for the first round, best gun purchases for attacking and defending, stats, counters, and best team mates. Reference it during all phases of the game to ensure you always have an edge over the competition.
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INITIATOR
Initiators challenge angles by setting up their team to enter contested ground and push defenders away.
KAY/O Ability Casts / Round
[C] FRAG/MENT
200Charges: 1
EQUIP an explosive fragment. FIRE to throw. The fragment sticks to the floor and explodes multiple times, dealing near lethal damage at the center with each explosion.
[C]
0.66
[Q] FLASH/DRIVE
250Charges: 2
EQUIP a flash grenade. FIRE to throw. The flash grenade explodes after a short fuse, blinding anyone in line of sight.
[Q]
1.19
[E] ZERO/POINT
FreeCharges: 1
EQUIP a suppression blade. FIRE to throw. The blade sticks to the first surface it hits, winds up, and suppresses anyone in the radius of the explosion.
[E]
2.03
[X] NULL/CMD
7 PointsCharges: 1
INSTANTLY overload with polarized radianite energy that empowers KAY/O and causes large energy pulses to emit from his location. Enemies hit with these pulses are suppressed for a short duration.
[X]
0.19
Attacking: KAY/O Stats
Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 34.28 |
Win Rate: | 50.15% |
Pick Rate: | 2.55% |
Dmg/Round: | 134.36 |
KDA: | 1.48 |
Attacking: Best KAY/O Loadout
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 69.63 |
Win Rate: | 48.14% |
Pick Rate: | 58.79% |
Dmg/Round: | 77.15 |
KDA: | 1.39 |
ROUND 1
48.14%
Vandal + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 80.84 |
Win Rate: | 54.94% |
Pick Rate: | 44.92% |
Dmg/Round: | 124.52 |
KDA: | 1.68 |
PRIMARY
54.94%
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 49.66 |
Win Rate: | 48.04% |
Pick Rate: | 7.66% |
Dmg/Round: | 73.58 |
KDA: | 1.33 |
SIDEARM
48.04%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
55.15%
Attacking: KAY/O First Round Items
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 69.63 |
Win Rate: | 48.14% |
Pick Rate: | 58.79% |
Dmg/Round: | 77.15 |
KDA: | 1.39 |
48.14%
Sheriff + KAY/O
Sidearm
800Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 52.33 |
Win Rate: | 50.75% |
Pick Rate: | 6.83% |
Dmg/Round: | 100.31 |
KDA: | 1.68 |
50.75%
Frenzy + KAY/O
Sidearm
450Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.97 |
Win Rate: | 50.49% |
Pick Rate: | 3.69% |
Dmg/Round: | 67.66 |
KDA: | 1.32 |
50.49%
Classic + Light Shields + KAY/O
Sidearm
400Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 40.22 |
Win Rate: | 49.02% |
Pick Rate: | 9.37% |
Dmg/Round: | 52.70 |
KDA: | 1.19 |
49.02%
Classic + KAY/O
Sidearm
0Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 34.73 |
Win Rate: | 44.97% |
Pick Rate: | 20.02% |
Dmg/Round: | 37.86 |
KDA: | 0.95 |
44.97%
Shorty + KAY/O
Sidearm
150Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 32.23 |
Win Rate: | 48.56% |
Pick Rate: | 0.44% |
Dmg/Round: | 45.41 |
KDA: | 1.00 |
48.56%
Attacking: KAY/O Items
SIDEARM
Classic + KAY/O
Sidearm
0Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 22.90 |
Win Rate: | 34.89% |
Pick Rate: | 6.95% |
Dmg/Round: | 35.87 |
KDA: | 0.75 |
34.89%
Shorty + KAY/O
Sidearm
150Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 25.45 |
Win Rate: | 37.25% |
Pick Rate: | 0.26% |
Dmg/Round: | 45.01 |
KDA: | 0.85 |
37.25%
Frenzy + KAY/O
Sidearm
450Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 31.28 |
Win Rate: | 39.70% |
Pick Rate: | 0.95% |
Dmg/Round: | 56.44 |
KDA: | 0.97 |
39.70%
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 49.66 |
Win Rate: | 48.04% |
Pick Rate: | 7.66% |
Dmg/Round: | 73.58 |
KDA: | 1.33 |
48.04%
Sheriff + KAY/O
Sidearm
800Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 30.86 |
Win Rate: | 37.75% |
Pick Rate: | 6.91% |
Dmg/Round: | 60.22 |
KDA: | 0.93 |
37.75%
SMGS
SHOTGUNS
RIFLES
Bulldog + KAY/O
Rifle
2050Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 53.05 |
Win Rate: | 51.51% |
Pick Rate: | 2.50% |
Dmg/Round: | 79.82 |
KDA: | 1.32 |
51.51%
Guardian + KAY/O
Rifle
2250Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.49 |
Win Rate: | 50.56% |
Pick Rate: | 2.21% |
Dmg/Round: | 104.97 |
KDA: | 1.32 |
50.56%
Vandal + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 80.84 |
Win Rate: | 54.94% |
Pick Rate: | 44.92% |
Dmg/Round: | 124.52 |
KDA: | 1.68 |
54.94%
Phantom + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 69.78 |
Win Rate: | 55.73% |
Pick Rate: | 13.02% |
Dmg/Round: | 118.82 |
KDA: | 1.68 |
55.73%
SNIPER
HEAVY
SHIELDS
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
47.01%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
55.15%
Defending: KAY/O Stats
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 34.40 |
Win Rate: | 47.14% |
Pick Rate: | 2.54% |
Dmg/Round: | 134.20 |
KDA: | 1.40 |
Defending: Best KAY/O Loadout
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 79.84 |
Win Rate: | 51.55% |
Pick Rate: | 59.41% |
Dmg/Round: | 81.20 |
KDA: | 1.46 |
ROUND 1
51.55%
Vandal + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 82.37 |
Win Rate: | 51.84% |
Pick Rate: | 39.35% |
Dmg/Round: | 124.43 |
KDA: | 1.59 |
PRIMARY
51.84%
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 60.05 |
Win Rate: | 49.92% |
Pick Rate: | 7.86% |
Dmg/Round: | 76.29 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
SIDEARM
49.92%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
49.52%
Defending: KAY/O First Round Items
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 79.84 |
Win Rate: | 51.55% |
Pick Rate: | 59.41% |
Dmg/Round: | 81.20 |
KDA: | 1.46 |
51.55%
Sheriff + KAY/O
Sidearm
800Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.34 |
Win Rate: | 50.57% |
Pick Rate: | 7.03% |
Dmg/Round: | 100.68 |
KDA: | 1.58 |
50.57%
Classic + Light Shields + KAY/O
Sidearm
400Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 47.51 |
Win Rate: | 51.30% |
Pick Rate: | 8.56% |
Dmg/Round: | 54.99 |
KDA: | 1.28 |
51.30%
Frenzy + KAY/O
Sidearm
450Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 46.11 |
Win Rate: | 50.75% |
Pick Rate: | 4.78% |
Dmg/Round: | 64.19 |
KDA: | 1.31 |
50.75%
Classic + KAY/O
Sidearm
0Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 38.25 |
Win Rate: | 45.83% |
Pick Rate: | 18.74% |
Dmg/Round: | 42.32 |
KDA: | 1.02 |
45.83%
Shorty + Light Shields + KAY/O
Sidearm
550Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 30.73 |
Win Rate: | 45.69% |
Pick Rate: | 0.43% |
Dmg/Round: | 49.84 |
KDA: | 1.17 |
45.69%
Defending: KAY/O Items
SIDEARM
Classic + KAY/O
Sidearm
0Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 24.40 |
Win Rate: | 33.53% |
Pick Rate: | 6.77% |
Dmg/Round: | 37.18 |
KDA: | 0.76 |
33.53%
Shorty + KAY/O
Sidearm
150Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 14.33 |
Win Rate: | 28.50% |
Pick Rate: | 0.84% |
Dmg/Round: | 41.58 |
KDA: | 0.69 |
28.50%
Frenzy + KAY/O
Sidearm
450Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 32.80 |
Win Rate: | 37.47% |
Pick Rate: | 1.15% |
Dmg/Round: | 56.43 |
KDA: | 1.01 |
37.47%
Ghost + KAY/O
Sidearm
500Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 60.05 |
Win Rate: | 49.92% |
Pick Rate: | 7.86% |
Dmg/Round: | 76.29 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
49.92%
Sheriff + KAY/O
Sidearm
800Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 30.06 |
Win Rate: | 33.87% |
Pick Rate: | 7.56% |
Dmg/Round: | 64.03 |
KDA: | 0.95 |
33.87%
SMGS
SHOTGUNS
RIFLES
Bulldog + KAY/O
Rifle
2050Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 62.10 |
Win Rate: | 51.16% |
Pick Rate: | 2.56% |
Dmg/Round: | 88.99 |
KDA: | 1.44 |
51.16%
Guardian + KAY/O
Rifle
2250Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 58.90 |
Win Rate: | 46.69% |
Pick Rate: | 2.29% |
Dmg/Round: | 123.50 |
KDA: | 1.40 |
46.69%
Vandal + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 82.37 |
Win Rate: | 51.84% |
Pick Rate: | 39.35% |
Dmg/Round: | 124.43 |
KDA: | 1.59 |
51.84%
Phantom + KAY/O
Rifle
2900Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 74.39 |
Win Rate: | 53.05% |
Pick Rate: | 13.07% |
Dmg/Round: | 120.69 |
KDA: | 1.64 |
53.05%
SNIPER
HEAVY
SHIELDS
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
41.50%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
49.52%
KAY/O is countered by (under 49% win rate)
Astra
Controller
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 47.55 |
Win Rate: | 50.17% |
Pick Rate: | 3.97% |
Dmg/Round: | 137.87 |
KDA: | 1.47 |
-4.73
Killjoy
Sentinel
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.12 |
Win Rate: | 50.52% |
Pick Rate: | 5.58% |
Dmg/Round: | 139.99 |
KDA: | 1.30 |
-4.73
Gekko
Initiator
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 61.27 |
Win Rate: | 50.43% |
Pick Rate: | 7.23% |
Dmg/Round: | 132.06 |
KDA: | 1.31 |
-3.95
Reyna
Duelist
Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 90.93 |
Win Rate: | 50.73% |
Pick Rate: | 11.09% |
Dmg/Round: | 162.11 |
KDA: | 1.48 |
-3.93
Viper
Controller
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 54.61 |
Win Rate: | 50.24% |
Pick Rate: | 5.49% |
Dmg/Round: | 138.50 |
KDA: | 1.41 |
-3.71
Brimstone
Controller
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.14 |
Win Rate: | 50.34% |
Pick Rate: | 2.88% |
Dmg/Round: | 135.38 |
KDA: | 1.48 |
-3.42
Fade
Initiator
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 50.66 |
Win Rate: | 50.08% |
Pick Rate: | 5.15% |
Dmg/Round: | 132.41 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
-3.23
Sage
Sentinel
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 61.60 |
Win Rate: | 50.35% |
Pick Rate: | 7.38% |
Dmg/Round: | 126.84 |
KDA: | 1.34 |
-3.14
Cypher
Sentinel
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 45.74 |
Win Rate: | 50.23% |
Pick Rate: | 4.16% |
Dmg/Round: | 133.50 |
KDA: | 1.35 |
-3.10
Skye
Initiator
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.05 |
Win Rate: | 49.99% |
Pick Rate: | 3.51% |
Dmg/Round: | 130.69 |
KDA: | 1.40 |
-3.08
Raze
Duelist
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.15 |
Win Rate: | 49.89% |
Pick Rate: | 5.05% |
Dmg/Round: | 157.96 |
KDA: | 1.38 |
-2.88
Jett
Duelist
Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 98.05 |
Win Rate: | 50.16% |
Pick Rate: | 13.50% |
Dmg/Round: | 153.70 |
KDA: | 1.36 |
-2.73
Phoenix
Duelist
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.47 |
Win Rate: | 50.33% |
Pick Rate: | 4.68% |
Dmg/Round: | 157.37 |
KDA: | 1.43 |
-2.52
Harbor
Controller
Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 33.27 |
Win Rate: | 49.41% |
Pick Rate: | 2.54% |
Dmg/Round: | 128.21 |
KDA: | 1.32 |
-1.98
Chamber
Sentinel
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.30 |
Win Rate: | 49.87% |
Pick Rate: | 3.39% |
Dmg/Round: | 145.59 |
KDA: | 1.33 |
-1.88
Breach
Initiator
Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 31.55 |
Win Rate: | 50.30% |
Pick Rate: | 1.03% |
Dmg/Round: | 136.46 |
KDA: | 1.43 |
-1.79
Omen
Controller
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 41.04 |
Win Rate: | 49.74% |
Pick Rate: | 3.33% |
Dmg/Round: | 135.40 |
KDA: | 1.39 |
-1.75
Neon
Duelist
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 36.41 |
Win Rate: | 49.96% |
Pick Rate: | 2.46% |
Dmg/Round: | 142.48 |
KDA: | 1.29 |
-1.06
Sova
Initiator
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 37.84 |
Win Rate: | 49.78% |
Pick Rate: | 2.70% |
Dmg/Round: | 138.33 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
-0.85
KAY/O teams poorly with (under 49% win rate)
Harbor
Controller
Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 33.27 |
Win Rate: | 49.41% |
Pick Rate: | 2.54% |
Dmg/Round: | 128.21 |
KDA: | 1.32 |
-4.70
Breach
Initiator
Tier: | Bad / D |
---|---|
Score: | 31.55 |
Win Rate: | 50.30% |
Pick Rate: | 1.03% |
Dmg/Round: | 136.46 |
KDA: | 1.43 |
-4.69
Sova
Initiator
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 37.84 |
Win Rate: | 49.78% |
Pick Rate: | 2.70% |
Dmg/Round: | 138.33 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
-4.49
Chamber
Sentinel
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.30 |
Win Rate: | 49.87% |
Pick Rate: | 3.39% |
Dmg/Round: | 145.59 |
KDA: | 1.33 |
-4.01
Omen
Controller
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 41.04 |
Win Rate: | 49.74% |
Pick Rate: | 3.33% |
Dmg/Round: | 135.40 |
KDA: | 1.39 |
-3.99
Fade
Initiator
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 50.66 |
Win Rate: | 50.08% |
Pick Rate: | 5.15% |
Dmg/Round: | 132.41 |
KDA: | 1.37 |
-3.68
Yoru
Duelist
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 35.98 |
Win Rate: | 49.50% |
Pick Rate: | 2.34% |
Dmg/Round: | 143.76 |
KDA: | 1.36 |
-3.61
Jett
Duelist
Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 98.05 |
Win Rate: | 50.16% |
Pick Rate: | 13.50% |
Dmg/Round: | 153.70 |
KDA: | 1.36 |
-3.56
Cypher
Sentinel
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 45.74 |
Win Rate: | 50.23% |
Pick Rate: | 4.16% |
Dmg/Round: | 133.50 |
KDA: | 1.35 |
-3.38
Neon
Duelist
Tier: | Weak / C |
---|---|
Score: | 36.41 |
Win Rate: | 49.96% |
Pick Rate: | 2.46% |
Dmg/Round: | 142.48 |
KDA: | 1.29 |
-3.28
Skye
Initiator
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.05 |
Win Rate: | 49.99% |
Pick Rate: | 3.51% |
Dmg/Round: | 130.69 |
KDA: | 1.40 |
-3.23
Astra
Controller
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 47.55 |
Win Rate: | 50.17% |
Pick Rate: | 3.97% |
Dmg/Round: | 137.87 |
KDA: | 1.47 |
-2.93
Phoenix
Duelist
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.47 |
Win Rate: | 50.33% |
Pick Rate: | 4.68% |
Dmg/Round: | 157.37 |
KDA: | 1.43 |
-2.73
Viper
Controller
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 54.61 |
Win Rate: | 50.24% |
Pick Rate: | 5.49% |
Dmg/Round: | 138.50 |
KDA: | 1.41 |
-2.67
Gekko
Initiator
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 61.27 |
Win Rate: | 50.43% |
Pick Rate: | 7.23% |
Dmg/Round: | 132.06 |
KDA: | 1.31 |
-2.41
Brimstone
Controller
Tier: | Fair / B |
---|---|
Score: | 42.14 |
Win Rate: | 50.34% |
Pick Rate: | 2.88% |
Dmg/Round: | 135.38 |
KDA: | 1.48 |
-2.32
Killjoy
Sentinel
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.12 |
Win Rate: | 50.52% |
Pick Rate: | 5.58% |
Dmg/Round: | 139.99 |
KDA: | 1.30 |
-2.12
Sage
Sentinel
Tier: | Strong / S |
---|---|
Score: | 61.60 |
Win Rate: | 50.35% |
Pick Rate: | 7.38% |
Dmg/Round: | 126.84 |
KDA: | 1.34 |
-2.10
Raze
Duelist
Tier: | Good / A |
---|---|
Score: | 54.15 |
Win Rate: | 49.89% |
Pick Rate: | 5.05% |
Dmg/Round: | 157.96 |
KDA: | 1.38 |
-2.07
Reyna
Duelist
Tier: | God / S+ |
---|---|
Score: | 90.93 |
Win Rate: | 50.73% |
Pick Rate: | 11.09% |
Dmg/Round: | 162.11 |
KDA: | 1.48 |
-1.66