Tejo introduces a unique playstyle in Valorant, blending reconnaissance, disruption, and high-impact utility. Each ability in his kit serves a distinct purpose, allowing players to adapt to various situations effectively.
C Ability – Recon Drone (Tejo Valorant Guide)
Tejo’s C ability functions similarly to a recon drone, providing valuable intelligence. The drone offers nearsight vision, suppresses enemies, and marks them for tracking. When deployed, it can scout an area and, upon detonation, reveal opponents. Additionally, the explosion disables enemy utility such as Cypher’s tripwires and cages, making it a versatile tool for clearing setups and securing easy eliminations. However, with low durability, it can be destroyed with just two Vandal shots, requiring careful usage.
Q Ability – Stun Bubble
The Q ability allows Tejo to launch an explosive stun bubble that disorients enemies. Players can left-click for a direct throw or right-click to bank it off walls for strategic positioning. The stun effect applies after a short delay, making it an effective tool for controlling tight spaces. Whether used defensively to halt an enemy push or offensively to clear angles, this ability can shift the momentum in engagements.
E Ability – Missile Strike
Tejo’s E ability deploys a devastating missile strike from above, dealing significant damage over a large area. This ability proves invaluable for post-plant scenarios, site retakes, and area denial. With a long range and lingering duration, it forces opponents out of key positions, restricting their movement and making it easier to secure eliminations. The missile strike is particularly effective when combined with teammate coordination to capitalize on disrupted enemy positioning.
Ultimate Ability – Devastation Wave
The Ultimate channels a powerful area-of-effect blast, functioning similarly to Breach’s Rolling Thunder. The ability emits consecutive shockwaves, stunning and damaging enemies caught in its radius. When used strategically, it can clear entire bomb sites, disrupt enemy setups, and secure post-plant control. Given its long activation range, it enables players to support teammates from a safe distance, making it a game-changing ability in high-stakes rounds.
Optimal Strategies for Tejo
Tejo thrives in situations where map control and utility coordination dictate the pace of the game. Here are some advanced tactics to maximize his effectiveness:
Maximizing the Missile Strike (E Ability)
- The missile cooldown resets after 40 seconds, allowing it to be used multiple times per round.
- Players should communicate with teammates about cooldown timing to optimize ability usage.
- The missiles can be deployed to force opponents out of cover, securing space for an execute or retake.
- On post-plant scenarios, missiles can be launched toward the planted spike, preventing defuses and securing crucial round wins.
Denying Space with Stun and Recon Drone
- The stun ability clips through walls, making it effective in enclosed areas such as C Long on Haven.
- By bouncing the stun grenade off surfaces, players can disorient opponents without exposing themselves.
- The recon drone can tag enemies and suppress utility, allowing for more aggressive site executions.
- When contesting control-heavy areas like A Main on Lotus, the drone and stun combination can force opponents to retreat or waste utility.
Countering Enemy Setups (Tejo Valorant Guide)
- Tejo’s missiles and ultimate can destroy Killjoy’s Lockdown, making him a hard counter to defensive setups.
- Common Killjoy and Cypher utility placements can be preemptively disabled by launching a missile strike into predictable positions.
- Against aggressive operators, the stun grenade can be used to disable their effectiveness, allowing safe peeks or site entries.
