Valorant's newest Sentinel is about to flip the meta on its head. Veto, the Senegalese agent with the Radivore Mutation, brings something the tactical shooter has never seen before: complete utility shutdown. If you're tired of getting overwhelmed by enemy abilities, this mutation-powered defender is your answer. His kit revolves around denying, repositioning, and surviving – making him the ultimate team protector.
Valorant Veto Agent Guide: Abilities, Ultimate, and Best Playstyles
Who is Veto and What Makes Him Special?
Veto represents Valorant's 29th agent, marking the first Sentinel addition since Vyse dropped in August 2024. Hailing from Senegal, he becomes the third African agent alongside Cypher and Astra. But here's what sets him apart: his rare Radivore Mutation allows him to literally consume and neutralize enemy utilities.
This isn't just another defensive agent – Veto fundamentally changes how teams approach utility usage. His presence on the battlefield forces enemies to reconsider their entire strategy, making him a meta-defining pick.
Veto Abilities
Chokehold (Q Ability)
Chokehold costs 200 credits and functions as Veto's primary area denial tool. You'll equip a viscous fragment of his mutation and throw it to create a trap zone. When enemies step into this area, they experience:
- Complete immobilization (held in place)
- Deafening effect (audio completely muted)
- Decay damage over time
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Enemies can destroy the trap before activation, so placement timing is crucial for success.
The key to mastering Chokehold lies in prediction rather than reaction. Place these traps where enemies are likely to push, not where they currently are. Think common entry points, default positions, and rotation paths.
Crosscut (C Ability)
Crosscut requires 200 credits per vortex device (400 total for both charges). This ability transforms Veto from a static anchor into a mobile defender. Here's how it works:
- Place the vortex device on any ground surface
- While in range and looking directly at it, reactivate to teleport instantly
- During Buy Phase, you can recall and redeploy the device
The tactical applications are endless. Use Crosscut for:
- Quick rotations between sites
- Escaping dangerous situations
- Surprising enemies with unexpected angles
- Creating fake presence on multiple sites
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Place your first vortex in a safe retreat position before taking aggressive angles. This gives you an instant escape route.
Interceptor (E Ability)
Interceptor is Veto's signature ability and costs zero credits. This device, nicknamed "Phage," actively destroys incoming enemy utility that bounces off players. The Interceptor can be destroyed by gunfire, making placement strategy vital.
Smart Interceptor positioning:
- Hidden corners where enemies can't easily spot it
- Behind cover that protects from stray bullets
- Areas that cover multiple common utility trajectories
This ability single-handedly counters agents like Sova, Breach, Skye, and Fade. Master the Interceptor, and you'll neutralize entire enemy strategies.
Evolution (X Ultimate)
Evolution costs 7 ultimate points and represents Veto's true power. When activated, he gains:
- Combat stimulation (increased fire rate and reload speed)
- Health regeneration throughout the duration
- Complete immunity to all debuffs and status effects
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The immunity lasts for the entire round, making this one of the most powerful ultimates in Valorant.
Ability Cost Breakdown
Optimal Team Compositions with Veto
Veto synergizes exceptionally well with:
- Controllers like Omen or Astra who can support his positioning
- Initiators such as Sova or Breach for information gathering
- Duelists who benefit from his utility clearing for clean entries
His Interceptor creates space for aggressive plays by removing enemy counter-utility, while Crosscut allows for rapid support rotations.
Advanced Veto Strategies
The Bait and Switch
Place Chokehold in obvious positions to force enemies into alternative routes, then use Crosscut to quickly rotate and catch them off-guard.
Utility Stacking Defense
Combine Interceptor with traditional Sentinel tools like Cypher's traps or Killjoy's turrets for layered site control.
The Evolution Push
Save your ultimate for crucial rounds. Evolution's immunity allows you to walk through smokes, ignore flashes, and push aggressively without fear of utility punishment.
Pro Tip: Use Evolution during enemy executes to become an immovable anchor that can't be displaced by utility.
Countering Veto as an Opponent
Understanding Veto's weaknesses helps you play against him:
- Interceptor devices can be destroyed with focused fire
- Chokehold traps are visible before activation
- His abilities require setup time, making him vulnerable to fast executes
- Crosscut vortexes can be camped or destroyed
The key is applying constant pressure before he can establish his defensive setup.
Final Thoughts: The Meta Shift
Veto represents more than just another agent addition – he's a fundamental shift toward utility-based counterplay. Teams will need to adapt their strategies, considering how his presence affects their ability usage patterns.
His Radivore Mutation lore perfectly aligns with his gameplay impact: consuming and neutralizing the very abilities that define modern Valorant tactics. Whether you're looking to master him or counter him, understanding Veto's kit is essential for staying competitive in the evolving meta.
Get ready to experience Valorant like never before when Veto drops on October 7th. The age of utility dominance is about to meet its match.