Tier: Fair / BWin50.19%Pick2.52%Dmg/Round: 160.07KDA: 1.59Score: 42.27
Welcome to the METAsrc Sova build guide for Split.
We've used our extensive database of Valorant: Spike Rush stats along with proprietary algorithms to create the best statistical build guide for Sova on Split. 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.
Sova Ability Casts / Round
[PASSIVE] Uncanny Marksman
Sova's custom bow can fire his arrows and bounce them off terrain. Holding fire charges the bow's power, and the bolt is loosed when released. Press alt fire to change the number of bounces.Your arrows can bounce off terrain. Holding left click increases the bow's range trajectory. Right clicking Toggle through the desired number of terrain bounces by right clicking. The arrow is loosed when left click is released.
[PASSIVE]
[C] Owl Drone
400Charges: 1EQUIP an owl drone. FIRE to deploy and take control of movement of the drone. While in control of the drone, FIRE to shoot a marking dart. This dart will Reveal the location of any player struck by the dart. Enemies can destroy the Owl Drone.
[C]
0.51
[Q] Shock Bolt
150Charges: 2EQUIP a bow with a shock bolt. FIRE to send the explosive bolt forward, detonating upon collision and damaging players nearby. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.
[Q]
1.19
[E] Recon Bolt
FreeCharges: 1
EQUIP a bow with recon bolt. FIRE to send the recon bolt forward, activating upon collision and Revealing the location of nearby enemies caught in the line of sight of the bolt. Enemies can destroy this bolt. HOLD FIRE to extend the range of the projectile. ALT FIRE to add up to two bounces to this arrow.
[E]
1.65
[X] Hunter’s Fury
8 PointsCharges: 1
EQUIP a bow with three long-range wall-piercing energy blasts. FIRE to release an energy blast in a line in front of Sova, dealing damage and revealing the location of enemies caught in the line. This ability can be RE-USED up to two more times while the ability timer is active.
[X]
0.16
Attacking: Sova Stats
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 40.70 |
| Win Rate: | 51.53% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.53% |
| Dmg/Round: | 159.27 |
| KDA: | 1.55 |
Attacking: Best Sova Loadout
Bucky + Sova
Shotgun
850| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.53 |
| Win Rate: | 55.70% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.71% |
| Dmg/Round: | 79.46 |
| KDA: | 1.50 |
PRIMARY
55.70%
Frenzy + Sova
Sidearm
450| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.25 |
| Win Rate: | 51.75% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.58% |
| Dmg/Round: | 65.80 |
| KDA: | 1.19 |
SIDEARM
51.75%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
49.61%
Attacking: Sova Items
SIDEARM
Classic + Sova
Sidearm
0| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 46.38 |
| Win Rate: | 49.06% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.97% |
| Dmg/Round: | 59.82 |
| KDA: | 1.13 |
49.06%
Shorty + Sova
Sidearm
300| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 46.99 |
| Win Rate: | 49.98% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.09% |
| Dmg/Round: | 52.19 |
| KDA: | 1.23 |
49.98%
Frenzy + Sova
Sidearm
450| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.25 |
| Win Rate: | 51.75% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.58% |
| Dmg/Round: | 65.80 |
| KDA: | 1.19 |
51.75%
Ghost + Sova
Sidearm
500| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.02 |
| Win Rate: | 51.36% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.05% |
| Dmg/Round: | 70.51 |
| KDA: | 1.15 |
51.36%
Sheriff + Sova
Sidearm
800| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.20 |
| Win Rate: | 50.84% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.00% |
| Dmg/Round: | 84.24 |
| KDA: | 1.27 |
50.84%
SMGS
SHOTGUNS
RIFLES
Bulldog + Sova
Rifle
2050| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.79 |
| Win Rate: | 49.24% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.50% |
| Dmg/Round: | 100.33 |
| KDA: | 1.41 |
49.24%
Guardian + Sova
Rifle
2250| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.11 |
| Win Rate: | 53.44% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.43% |
| Dmg/Round: | 134.89 |
| KDA: | 1.46 |
53.44%
Vandal + Sova
Rifle
2900| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.13 |
| Win Rate: | 52.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.66% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.49 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
52.74%
Phantom + Sova
Rifle
2900| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.16 |
| Win Rate: | 53.07% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.71% |
| Dmg/Round: | 138.74 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
53.07%
SNIPER
HEAVY
SHIELDS
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
48.95%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
49.61%
Defending: Sova Stats
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.39 |
| Win Rate: | 48.82% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.50% |
| Dmg/Round: | 160.87 |
| KDA: | 1.63 |
Defending: Best Sova Loadout
Guardian + Sova
Rifle
2250| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 52.21 |
| Win Rate: | 51.40% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.64% |
| Dmg/Round: | 137.39 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
PRIMARY
51.40%
Sheriff + Sova
Sidearm
800| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.18 |
| Win Rate: | 48.00% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.31% |
| Dmg/Round: | 92.27 |
| KDA: | 1.45 |
SIDEARM
48.00%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
SHIELD
49.98%
Defending: Sova Items
SIDEARM
Classic + Sova
Sidearm
0| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.64 |
| Win Rate: | 48.74% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.61% |
| Dmg/Round: | 64.31 |
| KDA: | 1.24 |
48.74%
Shorty + Sova
Sidearm
300| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.38 |
| Win Rate: | 48.84% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.61% |
| Dmg/Round: | 49.62 |
| KDA: | 1.23 |
48.84%
Frenzy + Sova
Sidearm
450| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.99 |
| Win Rate: | 48.97% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.90% |
| Dmg/Round: | 68.31 |
| KDA: | 1.27 |
48.97%
Ghost + Sova
Sidearm
500| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 47.60 |
| Win Rate: | 48.40% |
| Pick Rate: | 6.74% |
| Dmg/Round: | 79.71 |
| KDA: | 1.21 |
48.40%
Sheriff + Sova
Sidearm
800| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 48.18 |
| Win Rate: | 48.00% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.31% |
| Dmg/Round: | 92.27 |
| KDA: | 1.45 |
48.00%
SMGS
SHOTGUNS
RIFLES
Bulldog + Sova
Rifle
2050| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 51.35 |
| Win Rate: | 52.15% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.69% |
| Dmg/Round: | 94.06 |
| KDA: | 1.35 |
52.15%
Guardian + Sova
Rifle
2250| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 52.21 |
| Win Rate: | 51.40% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.64% |
| Dmg/Round: | 137.39 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
51.40%
Vandal + Sova
Rifle
2900| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 49.54 |
| Win Rate: | 48.99% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.75% |
| Dmg/Round: | 122.64 |
| KDA: | 1.42 |
48.99%
Phantom + Sova
Rifle
2900| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.25 |
| Win Rate: | 49.15% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.59% |
| Dmg/Round: | 131.34 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
49.15%
SNIPER
HEAVY
SHIELDS
Light Shields
400Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 25 damage.
49.93%
Heavy Shields
1000Absorbs 66% of total damage taken. Breaks after it has absorbed 50 damage.
49.98%
Sova counters (over 51% win rate)
Sova is countered by (under 49% win rate)
Reyna
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 88.44 |
| Win Rate: | 52.64% |
| Pick Rate: | 11.89% |
| Dmg/Round: | 181.00 |
| KDA: | 1.79 |
-1.57
Breach
Initiator
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 38.54 |
| Win Rate: | 50.55% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.80% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.40 |
| KDA: | 1.53 |
-1.18
Raze
Duelist
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 98.83 |
| Win Rate: | 52.15% |
| Pick Rate: | 15.25% |
| Dmg/Round: | 184.74 |
| KDA: | 1.67 |
-0.99
Jett
Duelist
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 95.65 |
| Win Rate: | 51.85% |
| Pick Rate: | 15.04% |
| Dmg/Round: | 176.58 |
| KDA: | 1.62 |
-0.67
Phoenix
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 58.39 |
| Win Rate: | 50.33% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.69% |
| Dmg/Round: | 179.55 |
| KDA: | 1.70 |
-0.35
Chamber
Sentinel
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 56.13 |
| Win Rate: | 51.29% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.79% |
| Dmg/Round: | 175.92 |
| KDA: | 1.64 |
-0.10
Skye
Initiator
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.84 |
| Win Rate: | 49.32% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.77% |
| Dmg/Round: | 151.36 |
| KDA: | 1.59 |
-0.03
Sova goes even with (49% - 51% win rate)
Brimstone
Controller
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.20 |
| Win Rate: | 49.52% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.00% |
| Dmg/Round: | 156.86 |
| KDA: | 1.66 |
Cypher
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.65 |
| Win Rate: | 50.18% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.32% |
| Dmg/Round: | 152.04 |
| KDA: | 1.52 |
Deadlock
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.12 |
| Win Rate: | 51.23% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.51% |
| Dmg/Round: | 157.14 |
| KDA: | 1.49 |
Fade
Initiator
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 32.82 |
| Win Rate: | 47.96% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.81% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.85 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
Gekko
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.60 |
| Win Rate: | 49.75% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.96% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.98 |
| KDA: | 1.44 |
Harbor
Controller
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 30.10 |
| Win Rate: | 49.89% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.80% |
| Dmg/Round: | 141.90 |
| KDA: | 1.37 |
Killjoy
Sentinel
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 36.92 |
| Win Rate: | 49.58% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.49% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.08 |
| KDA: | 1.41 |
Neon
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.48 |
| Win Rate: | 48.95% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.84% |
| Dmg/Round: | 160.91 |
| KDA: | 1.48 |
Omen
Controller
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 46.71 |
| Win Rate: | 50.50% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.87% |
| Dmg/Round: | 153.80 |
| KDA: | 1.54 |
Sage
Sentinel
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 58.93 |
| Win Rate: | 49.56% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.89% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.51 |
| KDA: | 1.54 |
Sova
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 42.27 |
| Win Rate: | 50.19% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.52% |
| Dmg/Round: | 160.07 |
| KDA: | 1.59 |
Yoru
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.67 |
| Win Rate: | 50.80% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.52% |
| Dmg/Round: | 159.10 |
| KDA: | 1.55 |
Sova teams well with (over 51% win rate)
Sova teams poorly with (under 49% win rate)
KAY/O
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.13 |
| Win Rate: | 50.33% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.95% |
| Dmg/Round: | 146.80 |
| KDA: | 1.61 |
-4.00
Gekko
Initiator
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.60 |
| Win Rate: | 49.75% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.96% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.98 |
| KDA: | 1.44 |
-2.63
Fade
Initiator
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 32.82 |
| Win Rate: | 47.96% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.81% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.85 |
| KDA: | 1.56 |
-2.30
Yoru
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.67 |
| Win Rate: | 50.80% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.52% |
| Dmg/Round: | 159.10 |
| KDA: | 1.55 |
-2.11
Breach
Initiator
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 38.54 |
| Win Rate: | 50.55% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.80% |
| Dmg/Round: | 150.40 |
| KDA: | 1.53 |
-1.95
Harbor
Controller
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 30.10 |
| Win Rate: | 49.89% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.80% |
| Dmg/Round: | 141.90 |
| KDA: | 1.37 |
-1.78
Omen
Controller
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 46.71 |
| Win Rate: | 50.50% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.87% |
| Dmg/Round: | 153.80 |
| KDA: | 1.54 |
-1.51
Deadlock
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.12 |
| Win Rate: | 51.23% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.51% |
| Dmg/Round: | 157.14 |
| KDA: | 1.49 |
-1.50
Astra
Controller
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 37.57 |
| Win Rate: | 50.83% |
| Pick Rate: | 0.65% |
| Dmg/Round: | 163.47 |
| KDA: | 1.62 |
-1.34
Viper
Controller
| Tier: | Bad / D |
|---|---|
| Score: | 33.01 |
| Win Rate: | 49.47% |
| Pick Rate: | 1.58% |
| Dmg/Round: | 145.57 |
| KDA: | 1.41 |
-1.17
Cypher
Sentinel
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.65 |
| Win Rate: | 50.18% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.32% |
| Dmg/Round: | 152.04 |
| KDA: | 1.52 |
-0.41
Neon
Duelist
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 50.48 |
| Win Rate: | 48.95% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.84% |
| Dmg/Round: | 160.91 |
| KDA: | 1.48 |
-0.23
Sova goes even when teamed with (49% - 51% win rate)
Brimstone
Controller
| Tier: | Fair / B |
|---|---|
| Score: | 39.20 |
| Win Rate: | 49.52% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.00% |
| Dmg/Round: | 156.86 |
| KDA: | 1.66 |
Chamber
Sentinel
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 56.13 |
| Win Rate: | 51.29% |
| Pick Rate: | 4.79% |
| Dmg/Round: | 175.92 |
| KDA: | 1.64 |
Jett
Duelist
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 95.65 |
| Win Rate: | 51.85% |
| Pick Rate: | 15.04% |
| Dmg/Round: | 176.58 |
| KDA: | 1.62 |
Killjoy
Sentinel
| Tier: | Weak / C |
|---|---|
| Score: | 36.92 |
| Win Rate: | 49.58% |
| Pick Rate: | 2.49% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.08 |
| KDA: | 1.41 |
Phoenix
Duelist
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 58.39 |
| Win Rate: | 50.33% |
| Pick Rate: | 5.69% |
| Dmg/Round: | 179.55 |
| KDA: | 1.70 |
Raze
Duelist
| Tier: | God / S+ |
|---|---|
| Score: | 98.83 |
| Win Rate: | 52.15% |
| Pick Rate: | 15.25% |
| Dmg/Round: | 184.74 |
| KDA: | 1.67 |
Sage
Sentinel
| Tier: | Strong / S |
|---|---|
| Score: | 58.93 |
| Win Rate: | 49.56% |
| Pick Rate: | 7.89% |
| Dmg/Round: | 148.51 |
| KDA: | 1.54 |
Skye
Initiator
| Tier: | Good / A |
|---|---|
| Score: | 43.84 |
| Win Rate: | 49.32% |
| Pick Rate: | 3.77% |
| Dmg/Round: | 151.36 |
| KDA: | 1.59 |