Valorant Ares Weapon GuideIcebox Map: Patch 8.09
Tier: Fair / BType: HeavyCost: 
1600Win46.82%Pick0.70%Dmg/Round: 78.00KDA: 1.08Score: 43.78
1600Win46.82%Pick0.70%Dmg/Round: 78.00KDA: 1.08Score: 43.78Welcome to the METAsrc Ares weapon guide for Icebox.
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Ares Weapon Stats
| Max Range: | 50m |
|---|---|
| Equip Time: | 1.25 sec |
| Reload Time: | 3 sec |
| Magazine Size: | 50 |
| First Bullet Accuracy: | 1 |
| Wall Penetration: | High |
Ares Damage
0m - 30m
Head72
Body30
Legs26
30m - 50m
Head67
Body28
Legs24
Primary Fire (Full-Automatic)
| Fire Rate: | 13 rounds/sec |
|---|---|
| Run Speed: | 76% |
Alternate Fire (Zoom)
| Fire Rate: | 13 rounds/sec |
|---|---|
| Run Speed: | 76% |
| Zoom: | 1.15x |
| Spread Reduction: | Yes |
Ares Fire Mode Usage
Primary: 32%
Alternate: 68%
Ares Accuracy
Primary Fire
Head13%
Body72%
Legs15%
Alternate Fire
Head12%
Body69%
Legs19%
Attacking: Ares Stats
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 45.15 |
| Win Rate: | 48.70% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.67% |
| Dmg/Round: | 71.93 |
| KDA: | 1.06 |
Attacking: Best Ares Loadout
Sova + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 93.36 |
| Win Rate: | 49.63% |
| Pick Rate: | 12.43% |
| Dmg/Round: | 63.18 |
| KDA: | 1.03 |
AGENT
49.63%
Ghost + Ares
Sidearm
500| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 66.74 |
| Win Rate: | 52.36% |
| Pick Rate: | 24.29% |
| Dmg/Round: | 151.61 |
| KDA: | 3.21 |
SIDEARM
52.36%
Tactical Knife + Ares
Melee
0| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 36.21 |
| Win Rate: | 48.06% |
| Pick Rate: | 100.00% |
| Dmg/Round: | 0.15 |
| KDA: | 0.33 |
MELEE
48.06%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
49.92%
Attacking: Ares Shields
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
49.92%
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
45.47%
Attacking: Agents
Sova + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 93.36 |
| Win Rate: | 49.63% |
| Pick Rate: | 12.43% |
| Dmg/Round: | 63.18 |
| KDA: | 1.03 |
49.63%
Sage + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 92.31 |
| Win Rate: | 47.58% |
| Pick Rate: | 13.12% |
| Dmg/Round: | 67.27 |
| KDA: | 1.03 |
47.58%
Clove + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 74.86 |
| Win Rate: | 51.00% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.39% |
| Dmg/Round: | 80.84 |
| KDA: | 1.18 |
51.00%
Reyna + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 73.83 |
| Win Rate: | 48.07% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.99% |
| Dmg/Round: | 84.76 |
| KDA: | 1.09 |
48.07%
Raze + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 60.53 |
| Win Rate: | 48.51% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.07% |
| Dmg/Round: | 76.72 |
| KDA: | 1.01 |
48.51%
Omen + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 54.91 |
| Win Rate: | 48.30% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.24% |
| Dmg/Round: | 83.53 |
| KDA: | 1.11 |
48.30%
Killjoy + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 53.89 |
| Win Rate: | 48.54% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.12% |
| Dmg/Round: | 70.69 |
| KDA: | 1.02 |
48.54%
Viper + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 52.85 |
| Win Rate: | 50.03% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.98% |
| Dmg/Round: | 69.38 |
| KDA: | 1.06 |
50.03%
Gekko + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.30 |
| Win Rate: | 47.64% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.58% |
| Dmg/Round: | 65.93 |
| KDA: | 0.98 |
47.64%
Phoenix + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.98 |
| Win Rate: | 47.60% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.95% |
| Dmg/Round: | 85.37 |
| KDA: | 1.07 |
47.60%
Yoru + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.31 |
| Win Rate: | 47.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.16% |
| Dmg/Round: | 84.82 |
| KDA: | 1.08 |
47.74%
Jett + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 45.22 |
| Win Rate: | 46.08% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.29% |
| Dmg/Round: | 80.25 |
| KDA: | 1.01 |
46.08%
Brimstone + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.03 |
| Win Rate: | 47.32% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.36% |
| Dmg/Round: | 67.64 |
| KDA: | 1.14 |
47.32%
Cypher + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 42.66 |
| Win Rate: | 47.71% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.22% |
| Dmg/Round: | 72.62 |
| KDA: | 1.04 |
47.71%
Chamber + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 42.07 |
| Win Rate: | 49.48% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.30% |
| Dmg/Round: | 71.46 |
| KDA: | 1.01 |
49.48%
KAY/O + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 40.53 |
| Win Rate: | 46.87% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.95% |
| Dmg/Round: | 68.44 |
| KDA: | 1.17 |
46.87%
Deadlock + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.65 |
| Win Rate: | 49.46% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.29% |
| Dmg/Round: | 66.91 |
| KDA: | 0.98 |
49.46%
Astra + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.29 |
| Win Rate: | 49.54% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.36% |
| Dmg/Round: | 85.23 |
| KDA: | 1.13 |
49.54%
Neon + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 35.79 |
| Win Rate: | 47.00% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.48% |
| Dmg/Round: | 75.09 |
| KDA: | 0.97 |
47.00%
Fade + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 35.45 |
| Win Rate: | 46.63% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.38% |
| Dmg/Round: | 69.96 |
| KDA: | 1.09 |
46.63%
Skye + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 35.39 |
| Win Rate: | 46.53% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.47% |
| Dmg/Round: | 67.35 |
| KDA: | 1.12 |
46.53%
Breach + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 33.68 |
| Win Rate: | 47.00% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.56% |
| Dmg/Round: | 75.99 |
| KDA: | 1.07 |
47.00%
Harbor + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 32.32 |
| Win Rate: | 48.01% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.38% |
| Dmg/Round: | 68.11 |
| KDA: | 1.03 |
48.01%
Iso + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 28.82 |
| Win Rate: | 45.88% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.81% |
| Dmg/Round: | 76.93 |
| KDA: | 0.94 |
45.88%
Attacking: Sidearms
Ghost + Ares
Sidearm
500| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 66.74 |
| Win Rate: | 52.36% |
| Pick Rate: | 24.29% |
| Dmg/Round: | 151.61 |
| KDA: | 3.21 |
52.36%
Sheriff + Ares
Sidearm
800| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 57.66 |
| Win Rate: | 50.68% |
| Pick Rate: | 29.43% |
| Dmg/Round: | 160.78 |
| KDA: | 2.91 |
50.68%
Frenzy + Ares
Sidearm
450| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 44.82 |
| Win Rate: | 48.02% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.06% |
| Dmg/Round: | 156.04 |
| KDA: | 2.93 |
48.02%
Shorty + Ares
Sidearm
300| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 34.58 |
| Win Rate: | 46.68% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.56% |
| Dmg/Round: | 156.58 |
| KDA: | 2.57 |
46.68%
Classic + Ares
Sidearm
0| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 29.95 |
| Win Rate: | 45.78% |
| Pick Rate: | 42.67% |
| Dmg/Round: | 151.14 |
| KDA: | 2.52 |
45.78%
Defending: Ares Stats
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 44.00 |
| Win Rate: | 46.92% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.90% |
| Dmg/Round: | 81.25 |
| KDA: | 1.15 |
Defending: Best Ares Loadout
Sova + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 95.60 |
| Win Rate: | 48.90% |
| Pick Rate: | 12.18% |
| Dmg/Round: | 74.49 |
| KDA: | 1.17 |
AGENT
48.90%
Ghost + Ares
Sidearm
500| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 70.88 |
| Win Rate: | 54.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 21.12% |
| Dmg/Round: | 140.85 |
| KDA: | 3.41 |
SIDEARM
54.74%
Tactical Knife + Ares
Melee
0| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.50 |
| Win Rate: | 46.69% |
| Pick Rate: | 100.00% |
| Dmg/Round: | 0.11 |
| KDA: | 0.33 |
MELEE
46.69%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
46.33%
Defending: Ares Shields
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
46.33%
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
42.71%
Defending: Agents
Sova + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 95.60 |
| Win Rate: | 48.90% |
| Pick Rate: | 12.18% |
| Dmg/Round: | 74.49 |
| KDA: | 1.17 |
48.90%
Sage + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 88.60 |
| Win Rate: | 47.32% |
| Pick Rate: | 11.73% |
| Dmg/Round: | 75.54 |
| KDA: | 1.12 |
47.32%
Clove + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 75.47 |
| Win Rate: | 50.11% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.53% |
| Dmg/Round: | 87.00 |
| KDA: | 1.25 |
50.11%
Reyna + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 69.11 |
| Win Rate: | 44.44% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.91% |
| Dmg/Round: | 97.92 |
| KDA: | 1.21 |
44.44%
Killjoy + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 67.78 |
| Win Rate: | 49.78% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.88% |
| Dmg/Round: | 79.57 |
| KDA: | 1.16 |
49.78%
Raze + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 63.00 |
| Win Rate: | 45.70% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.03% |
| Dmg/Round: | 84.73 |
| KDA: | 1.11 |
45.70%
Yoru + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 56.35 |
| Win Rate: | 49.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.10% |
| Dmg/Round: | 90.14 |
| KDA: | 1.16 |
49.74%
Cypher + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 52.19 |
| Win Rate: | 47.19% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.46% |
| Dmg/Round: | 74.55 |
| KDA: | 1.14 |
47.19%
Gekko + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.44 |
| Win Rate: | 46.23% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.05% |
| Dmg/Round: | 75.69 |
| KDA: | 1.07 |
46.23%
Viper + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.96 |
| Win Rate: | 46.04% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.92% |
| Dmg/Round: | 81.20 |
| KDA: | 1.18 |
46.04%
Deadlock + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 45.80 |
| Win Rate: | 47.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.75% |
| Dmg/Round: | 77.90 |
| KDA: | 1.13 |
47.74%
Jett + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 44.66 |
| Win Rate: | 44.75% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.73% |
| Dmg/Round: | 88.27 |
| KDA: | 1.10 |
44.75%
Omen + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 44.32 |
| Win Rate: | 44.04% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.28% |
| Dmg/Round: | 82.32 |
| KDA: | 1.11 |
44.04%
Brimstone + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 42.87 |
| Win Rate: | 46.33% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.93% |
| Dmg/Round: | 75.43 |
| KDA: | 1.16 |
46.33%
Phoenix + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 41.43 |
| Win Rate: | 43.64% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.73% |
| Dmg/Round: | 86.70 |
| KDA: | 1.10 |
43.64%
KAY/O + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.57 |
| Win Rate: | 45.08% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.89% |
| Dmg/Round: | 74.50 |
| KDA: | 1.18 |
45.08%
Fade + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 38.44 |
| Win Rate: | 45.85% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.17% |
| Dmg/Round: | 77.81 |
| KDA: | 1.16 |
45.85%
Neon + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 35.83 |
| Win Rate: | 44.95% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.31% |
| Dmg/Round: | 82.95 |
| KDA: | 1.05 |
44.95%
Chamber + Ares
Sentinel
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 34.57 |
| Win Rate: | 45.07% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.02% |
| Dmg/Round: | 81.42 |
| KDA: | 1.06 |
45.07%
Skye + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 33.61 |
| Win Rate: | 44.98% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.40% |
| Dmg/Round: | 71.30 |
| KDA: | 1.05 |
44.98%
Astra + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 33.36 |
| Win Rate: | 47.29% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.37% |
| Dmg/Round: | 79.80 |
| KDA: | 1.14 |
47.29%
Harbor + Ares
Controller
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 32.92 |
| Win Rate: | 45.40% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.38% |
| Dmg/Round: | 78.79 |
| KDA: | 1.13 |
45.40%
Iso + Ares
Duelist
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 32.71 |
| Win Rate: | 45.13% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.56% |
| Dmg/Round: | 84.00 |
| KDA: | 1.04 |
45.13%
Breach + Ares
Initiator
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 31.40 |
| Win Rate: | 44.21% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.68% |
| Dmg/Round: | 78.37 |
| KDA: | 1.14 |
44.21%
Defending: Sidearms
Ghost + Ares
Sidearm
500| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 70.88 |
| Win Rate: | 54.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 21.12% |
| Dmg/Round: | 140.85 |
| KDA: | 3.41 |
54.74%
Sheriff + Ares
Sidearm
800| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.87 |
| Win Rate: | 46.98% |
| Pick Rate: | 32.57% |
| Dmg/Round: | 158.71 |
| KDA: | 2.79 |
46.98%
Frenzy + Ares
Sidearm
450| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 42.42 |
| Win Rate: | 45.69% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.26% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.84 |
| KDA: | 2.69 |
45.69%
Classic + Ares
Sidearm
0| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.28 |
| Win Rate: | 44.98% |
| Pick Rate: | 41.28% |
| Dmg/Round: | 143.38 |
| KDA: | 2.61 |
44.98%
Shorty + Ares
Sidearm
300| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 30.63 |
| Win Rate: | 42.22% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.77% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.54 |
| KDA: | 2.35 |
42.22%