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Clove is the new VALORANT Controller Agent, arriving in Episode 8 Act II with some unique after-death abilities.
Riot Games hasteased Agent 25 for the last several weeks. And now, they are finally here. Introducing Clove, VALORANT’s newest Controller Agent. Take a look at their design, the abilities they have at their disposal, and when you can play them.
An official look at the newest VALORANT Agent
Clove joins the list of VALORANT Controllers alongside Omen, Brimstone, Viper, Astra, and Harbor. Per Riot, this is the new Agent’s description:
“Scottish troublemaker Clove makes mischief for enemies in both the heat of combat and the cold of death. The young immortal keeps foes guessing, even from beyond the grave, their return to the living only ever a moment away.”
With a purple color-scheme, bright and lively abilities are their specialty.
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Clove VALORANT Agent abilities
Like every other VALORANT Agent, Clove has three main abilities and then an Ultimate. They are as follows:
Clove is the first Agent in VALORANT’s short history to have ability usage after death. That’s going to be a massive game changer, and you canwatch the VALORANT Masters Madrid Showmatchfor the full reveal and to see Clove in action for the first time.
What is Clove’s release date in VALORANT?
With Clove’s official announcement, we now know when the new VALORANT Agent arrives. Episode 8 Act II started on March 5, but did not see the release of a new character in the Riot Games first-person shooter.
Instead, Clove joins the Agent roster partway through this VALORANT Act. When the update takes place on Jun 09, 2025, Clove becomes available to play. Purchase them outright or complete the Agent Recruitment Event to unlock them.
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How to unlock VALORANT Agents
you may either spend money to do it fast or put in a bit of work to unlock a new Agent when they join the VALORANT roster.
