Clove, the 25th agent in Valorant, is a hyper-aggressive controller. While Clove comes with offensive and defensive abilities , their priority role lies in being on the front line. If you are a controller main who is tired of supporting fellow teammates for no win, it’s time for you to unlock Clove and get on the battlefield yourself. To help you in your journey to mastering Clove, we have compiled the best tips and tricks for the agent below. So, without wasting any time, let us jump right into it.
1. Be a Controller Reyna Using Pick-Me-Up
From the get-go, Clove was meant to be an aggressive death dweller. In an exclusive Beebom interview , agent Gameplay Designer at Riot Games, Dan Hardison said “Clove Is for You If You Feel Like You’re a Brave Player.”
To add to that narrative, players get to use Clove’s Pick-Me-Up ability after a kill or assist. This ability gives you overheal with a huge movement boost. Even though the ability stays temporarily, and you get only one charge, this greatly impacts you.
So, if you are an aggressive peeker or getting early kills, do not hesitate to take a fight and use this to become a controller Reyna . You can use it without looking at the dead body of the killed enemy, making it more efficient than Reyna’s Devour. The effect is also instant, so it will always have a dual advantage.
2. Utilize After Death Smokes
One of the highlights of Clove is their post-death smokes. This unique ability makes Clove one of the most important controllers for almost any team composition. So, if you are using the best Clove team compositions , do not forget to use the Ruse after death.
Although you can use smoke before you die, using smokes after death can catch enemies off guard. The Ruse ability is also replenished every 30 seconds , which lets you be useful for the entire round, even after death. Remember that the tactical map to smoke after death is locked to one location.
3. Know the Perfect One Ways
While the one-way smoke goes for any other controller, we do not always recommend it. While most controllers are useful for their smokes, using them in one way is not always ideal. However, Clove is not your typical controller. They can contribute to the fight as a smoker even after death.
This ties into using the one-way smokes regularly. Clove’s smokes also replenish every 30 seconds so it is also easier to one-way smoke and get it back after some time to use Ruse in a different location. Overall, we only recommend one-way with Clove and Omen because of their aggressive nature as controllers.
4. Combine Meddle for a Chunk of Kills
Although combining utilities for kills is an initiator’s job, Clove does not shy away from this category either. If you are playing Clove and have good AOE partners with Paint Shells, Moshpit, Shock Dart , or other abilities, throw Meddle before using them. While these abilities do little damage when they hit the enemies, this is where Meddle comes in.
Since Meddle lowers the enemy’s HP by 90 , this helps the abilities above produce a kill, even if it just catches the edge of their body. So make sure to practice the lineups with your Killjoy, Gekko , or Sova buddies and combine Meddle for a chunk of kills.
5. Be a Pistol Round Demon
Speaking of Meddle, did you know how strong Clove is in pistol and eco rounds? Meddle can instantly lower your enemy’s HP to almost ten if they are on half or no shields. So, if you are in eco or pistol rounds, buy Meddle and a classic. Now, if you hit the enemy with it, a classic will have the upper hand over any other gun they have.
If you are not confident using Meddle but have an amazing aim, buy a combination of Pick-Me-Up and a Ghost . This way, you will easily have the highest armor in a pistol round over anyone else. Well, only if you get a kill or assist. You can use the best pro crosshairs to help you out on that.
6. Self-Revive Changes the Ending
When Riot decided to give self-revive to Clove instead of Sage , they were onto something. As an aggressive controller with a solid kill kit, Clove’s ultimate suits them perfectly. Using self-revive can help you in every situation.
As such, don’t forget to use it after you die. You can also cancel the animation of revive and move around as you require to position yourself better.
However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. If you have one point left in your ultimate and you die, you will not be able to use it . It will add to your ultimate after the round ends. Also, if you are the last agent on your team without the spike on the plant, you will not have the option to revive.
7. Position Yourself Properly
Although we have mentioned in our best Valorant tips and tricks that movement is the key, things work a little differently for Clove. Similar to Brimstone , Clove also uses the tactical map to smoke. This requires you to stay in a position where you can reach as many smokable places as possible.
Even after death, your dead body’s location counts in the tactical map area. While this may sound weird, try to die in a more tactical place if you can.
Pick-Me-Up also grants you haste that helps you move around faster. Using it correctly can help you peek and swing or reposition with better accuracy. Additionally, you get to move and cancel your self-revive animation. If you are not sharp with your movement, enemies will chase you down once you use it.
8. Know Your Playground
The last tip, but one of the most important, we can give you for Clove is to know your battlefield. While the new agent might feel overpowered, they aren’t suitable for all maps. Given the ability to smoke from a smaller range and the duration of the smoke, you should select Clove in smaller maps like Bind and Ascent .
However, if you are playing with another controller on your team, maps like Sunset and Split can also be perfect. Just remember that as a Clove, holding back is not an option. So, keep the Valorant maps list in your mind and circle the above maps when you want to play Clove.
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- Valorant Night Market for the Season 2026, Act 1 will start on February 5, 2026.
- The new skins added to the Market were the Combat Crafts, Aperture, and Wonderstallion weapon skin bundles.
- To purchase the skins, go to Night Market -> Click the Cards -> Reveal Skins -> Purchase your desired skin.
The Valorant Night Market is one of the most anticipated events each season. During this limited-time event, players have six cards, each containing different weapon skins from previous Valorant skin bundles. The best part is that these skins come at a discounted price. The discounts can go up to 50%, which is worth it. So, for those wondering when the next Valorant Night Market is, we’ve compiled the Season 2026 event details and what skins will be included here.
When is the Next Valorant Night Market (Confirmed Date)
After the end of the February Night Market, Riot Games has finally revealed the official dates for the next night market. As per the official social media post, Valorant’s next Night Market will start on February 5, 2026, and end on March 2, 2026. The previous Night Market ended on January 6th, 2026, with the beginning of Valorant Season 2026 Act 1.
We have included the official release date and time for Valorant’s next Night Market for certain regions in the list below:
- Los Angeles – 5:00 PM PDT (February 5, 2026)
- New York – 8:00 PM EST (February 5, 2026)
- Frankfurt – 1:00 AM CET (February 6, 2026)
- Mumbai – 5:30 AM IST (February 6, 2026)
- Seoul, Tokyo – 9:00 AM KST / JST (February 6, 2026)
- Sydney – 11:00 AM AEDT (February 6, 2026)
The night market usually runs for around 20+ days, while the December 2024 market was live for three weeks. As you might know, the cards will not refresh during this duration. You can get the revealed skins until the Night Market ends at a discounted price. As per the official dates, the next Night Market will end on March, 2025. This will be right before Season 2026 begins.
New Night Market Skins in February 2026
The February Night Market will have new skins from the Convex, Daydreams, Endeavour, Fortune’s Hand, Galleria, Infantry, Intergrade, Luxe, Prism II, Reverie, Rush, Sensation, Smite (1.0), Switchback, Wonderstallion, and more bundles. This was added to an already large pool of Valorant weapon skin bundles on offer. However, it doesn’t include any weapon skin priced over 1,775VP.
At least two premium-tier skins are guaranteed on the reveal for every player. Moreover, note that any melee weapon priced at 4,350VP and above is not included in the Night Market.
Upcoming New Skins
- Combat Crafts
- Aperture
- Wonderstallion
How to Access Valorant Night Market
I may have never been lucky in the skins department of the Valorant store, but the night market always thrills me for one reason. Yes, we’re talking about the Night Market skins reveal ceremony we have all seen our favorite streamers hype and enjoy. I am sure someone who never got a good night market also loves this part.
Well, it is not a ceremony-like thing but follow the steps below to know how to reveal your skin in the Night Market:
First of all, make sure you check the dates above for the Night Market as they have a limited time.
Now, when Night Market is live, open Valorant. On the home screen, look for the card icon on the top right of your screen.
Once you click the icon, there will be six mystery cards on your screen.
The colors on the cards define the rarity of skins you will get. Click each card to reveal your Night Market skins.
Got to Nightmarket
Click on the Cards
Reveal the Skins
That’s how you can reveal the skin in Night Market. Now, choose the skin you want to buy for a special discount by clicking on the skin.
Can I Reroll Night Market Skins in Valorant?
No. Unfortunately, you must be fortunate to have good skins in the Night Market. Once you reveal these skins, you cannot reroll them in the current period of the Night Market in Valorant. There is also no refresh or reset for the market.
So, you will have to choose from these skins only if you want to purchase anything from the market. Well, you can also wait for two more months to see your next Night Market skins.
Previous Valorant Night Market Dates
This list below compiles all Night Market appearances since its debut in December 2020 (Episode 1, Act 3):
- December 11, 2025 – January 6, 2026 (Season 2025, Act 6)
- September 25, 2025 – October 9, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 5)
- July 10, 2025 – July 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 4)
- June 5, 2025 – June 24, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 3)
- April 9, 2025 – April 29, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 2)
- February 13, 2025 – March 4, 2025 (Season 2025, Act 1)
- December 16, 2024 – January 7, 2025 (Episode 9, Act 3)
- September 26, 2024 – October 22, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 2)
- August 15 – August 28, 2024 (Episode 9, Act 1)
- May 22 – June 12, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 3)
- April 10 – April 29, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 2)
- January 31, 2024 – February 28, 2024 (Episode 8, Act 1)
- December 13, 2023 – January 8, 2024 (Episode 7, Act 3)
- October 11, 2023 – October 30, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 2)
- August 9, 2023 – August 28, 2023 (Episode 7, Act 1)
- June 14, 2023 – June 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 3)
- April 5, 2023 – April 25, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 2)
- February 15, 2023 – February 27, 2023 (Episode 6, Act 1)
- December 7, 2022 – January 4, 2023 (Episode 5, Act 3)
- September 28, 2022 – October 11, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 2)
- July 20, 2022 – August 2, 2022 (Episode 5, Act 1)
- May 18, 2022 – May 31, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 3)
- April 6, 2022 – April 19, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 2)
- February 9, 2022 – February 22, 2022 (Episode 4, Act 1)
- December 9, 2021 – December 21, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 3)
- September 29, 2021 – October 12, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 2)
- July 28, 2021 – August 10, 2021 (Episode 3, Act 1)
- June 2, 2021 – June 15, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 3)
- April 8, 2021 – April 20, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 2)
- February 11, 2021 – February 23, 2021 (Episode 2, Act 1)
- December 10, 2020 – January 11, 2021 (Episode 1, Act 3)
No, the Night Market stays there for 20+ days. You can only purchase skins at a discounted price during that. Once the market expires, the skins will go away from the market and prices will be basic in the store.
Yes and No, Both. You can refund only if the skin comes under the Valorant refund policy . If the skin does not come under the policy then you cannot ask for a refund.
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