Valorant is a popular free-to-play tactical first-person shooter game developed and published by Riot Games. The game features a diverse roster of unique playable characters called “agents”, each with their own set of abilities that provide different playstyles.
While Valorant launches with only 5 unlocked agents, there are currently over 20 agents in the game, with more being continuously added. Unlocking all of these agents allows you to fully experience everything Valorant has to offer.
As a Valorant player with over 300 hours of experience, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to unlock all playable Valorant agents completely for free, without spending any real-world money.
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Overview of Valorant’s Agent Unlocking System
Valorant utilizes an agent contract system to unlock agents. Each agent has their own contract containing multiple tiers that award XP.
To unlock an agent for free, you need to:
- Activate the agent contract
- Earn enough XP to reach Tier 5 of the contract
Once Tier 5 is reached, the agent will become permanently unlocked.
The amount of XP required for each contract tier is as follows:
- Tier 1 – 0 XP
- Tier 2 – 2,000 XP
- Tier 3 – 3,500 XP
- Tier 4 – 5,000 XP
- Tier 5 (Unlock) – 6,500 XP
So in total, you need 17,000 XP to fully unlock each agent.
Below I will provide efficient methods to earn this XP quickly and unlock all agents in Valorant without spending money.
Complete the Welcome Contract
When you first start playing Valorant, you will have access to a “Welcome Contract” that allows you to unlock 2 agents for free.
I recommend using this contract to unlock:
- Sova: A great initiator agent that provides excellent team utility
- Killjoy: A very strong sentinel agent that can lock down sites
Once you unlock these 2 agents, you can start working on the additional ones.
Activate the Contracts of Agents You Want
After completing the Welcome Contract, go to the Agents tab and browse through the list of agents.
For each agent you want to unlock, activate their contract by clicking the “Activate Contract” button.
I recommend activating no more than 3 contracts at once, as trying to progress multiple contracts simultaneously will slow down your unlocking speed.
Focus on 1-3 agents you want to master first before taking on additional agent contracts.
Play Games to Earn XP
With the contracts activated, you now need to earn XP to progress through the tiers.
The fastest ways to earn XP are:
- Playing matches: You earn XP simply by completing matches. Games like Spike Rush and Deathmatch offer faster XP than Unrated and Competitive.
- Completing daily/weekly missions: These grant bonus XP and should be completed whenever possible.
Make sure to play across a variety of game modes regularly to maximize your XP income. Focus on having fun first and the XP will come naturally through playing.
Monitor Your Contract Progress
As you play matches and earn XP, keep an eye on your contract progress by viewing the Agents tab.
Once a contract reaches Tier 5, the agent will become unlocked and you can activate a new contract.
Rinse and repeat this process: Activate contract > Play matches > Unlock agent at Tier 5.
Tips to Speed Up the Unlocking Process
Here are some tips to help you speed up the agent unlocking process:
- Play with friends: Queuing with friends gives an XP boost
- Use XP boosts: Equip XP boosts from your Inventory to earn XP faster
- Focus on daily/weekly missions: These offer big XP rewards
- Don’t activate too many contracts: Activate just 1-3 contracts at a time
By using these tips and playing consistently, you can realistically unlock all Valorant agents in free in 1-2 months.
Unlock Order Recommendation
If you want an optimal order for unlocking agents based on their strength in the current meta, I recommend this unlock path:
- Sova
- Killjoy
- KAY/O
- Viper
- Harbor
- Fade
- Breach
- Skye
- Cypher
- Chamber
- Reyna
- Raze
- Neon
- Yoru
- Phoenix
- Jett
- Omen
- Brimstone
- Astra
- Sage
This order ensures you unlock the most meta and versatile agents first before moving onto more niche picks.
But feel free to unlock based on your personal playstyle preferences too!
Final Tips
Unlocking all Valorant agents for free just takes a bit of time and dedication. Follow the methods outlined in this guide and you’ll have access to the full agent roster in no time.
Some final tips:
- Have fun first and foremost
- Play regularly even if just for daily/weekly missions
- Activate just 1-3 contracts at once
- Use XP boosts when possible
Let me know if you have any other questions! Happy unlocking.
