Is Gekko good in the current meta?
Gekko is evaluated as an A-Tier Initiator with a 55.4% competitive pro tournament presence. Recommended on Sunset & Lotus.
Gekko
Gekko the Angeleno leads a tight-knit crew of calamitous creatures. His buddies bound forward, scattering enemies out of the way, with Gekko chasing them down to regroup and go again.
Wingman
EQUIP Wingman. FIRE to send Wingman forward seeking enemies. Wingman unleashes a concussive blast toward the first enemy he sees. ALT FIRE when targeting a Spike site or planted Spike to have Wingman defuse or plant the Spike. To plant, Gekko must have the Spike in his inventory. When Wingman expires he reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Wingman charge after a short cooldown.
Strengths
- +Recallable ultimates — Mosh Pit and Dizzy cost no charges
- +Wingman can plant the spike
- +Thrash can detain enemies in place
Weaknesses
- −Recall takes time and exposes position
- −Mosh Pit can be moved out of quickly
- −Wingman plant is slow and destroyable
// Beginner Fundamentals
- Focus on understanding ability ranges and cast times.
- Coordinate with initiators before pushing through chokepoints.
// Advanced Mechanics & Lineups
- Use audio cues to mask movement abilities.
- Combine abilities with teammate utility for guaranteed site entry.
How do I play Gekko effectively in VALORANT?▾
Focus on recallable ultimates — mosh pit and dizzy cost no charges. Use abilities to gain an advantage and coordinate with your team.
What are Gekko's strengths?▾
Recallable ultimates — Mosh Pit and Dizzy cost no charges. Wingman can plant the spike. Thrash can detain enemies in place
What are Gekko's weaknesses?▾
Recall takes time and exposes position. Mosh Pit can be moved out of quickly. Wingman plant is slow and destroyable
What are the best maps for Gekko?▾
Gekko performs well on Lotus, Pearl, Ascent.
Entity Connections · Gekko
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