Valorant: Complete Tejo Agent Guide - Best Lineups, Ability Combos & Map Strategies (2025)

Sammy Schnor

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Valorant: Complete Tejo Agent Guide - Best Lineups, Ability Combos & Map Strategies (2025)

Master Valorant's explosive new initiator Tejo with our comprehensive guide covering abilities, map-specific lineups, team compositions, and counter strategies. Learn when to pick Tejo over other initiators and dominate Episode 9 Act 2.

Quick Overview: Who is Tejo?

Tejo is Valorant's 27th agent and seventh initiator, hailing from Colombia. Released on January 8, 2025, this veteran intelligence consultant brings a unique top-down approach to site control through his ballistic guidance system. Unlike other initiators who rely on precise lineups, Tejo uses map-targeted abilities to flush out enemies with surgical precision.

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Key Characteristics:Role: InitiatorPlaystyle: Area denial, flushing enemies, strategic positioningUnique Mechanic: Map-targeted abilities for precise utility placementDifficulty: Medium to High (requires strong game sense)

Complete Tejo Ability Breakdown

C - Special Delivery (200 Credits)

Tejo's basic ability is a sticky grenade that concusses enemies for 4 seconds. This versatile tool serves as your quick engagement option when you need to clear corners or initiate fights rapidly.

Key Details

  • Primary Fire: Direct throw that sticks on first contact
  • Alt Fire: Bounces once before sticking (great for bank shots)
  • Windup Time: 0.9 seconds
  • Concuss Duration: 4 seconds
  • Uses: 1 per round

Q - Stealth Drone (400 Credits)

Unlike traditional recon drones, Tejo's Stealth Drone becomes invisible at long range, making it harder for enemies to destroy. The drone's suppress ability adds a unique twist to information gathering.

Key Details

  • Invisible at long range (harder to spot and destroy)
  • Can fire a pulse that suppresses and reveals enemies
  • Suppress prevents ability usage temporarily
  • Uses: 1 per round

E - Guided Salvo (Signature Ability - Free, 2 Charges)

Tejo's signature ability allows him to launch guided missiles at two selected map locations. This is his primary tool for area denial and forcing enemy repositioning.

Guided Salvo Stats

  • Select up to 2 target locations on the map
  • Damage: 50-65 per pulse (3 pulses total)
  • Total potential damage: 150-195 (can kill unshielded enemies)
  • Windup: 1.25 seconds
  • Free charge at round start, 150 credits per additional charge
Impact
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Best Use: Site clearing and post-plant denial

X - Armageddon (Ultimate - 9 Points)

Tejo's ultimate unleashes a devastating wave of explosions along a selected path. This ability excels at site executes and retakes, forcing enemies to abandon their positions.

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Armageddon Details:Select origin and end point to create explosion pathDamage: 60 per tick (4 ticks per segment)Total damage: 240 per segment (lethal to all agents)Windup: 3.08 secondsCreates a moving wall of explosions

Best Maps for Tejo (Tier List)

S-Tier Maps

  • Haven - Three sites provide multiple opportunities for map-targeted abilities
  • Bind - Teleporters and tight choke points maximize Tejo's area denial
  • Split - Verticality and narrow paths perfect for Guided Salvo

A-Tier Maps

  • Ascent - Closed sites with limited escape routes
  • Lotus - Rotating doors and multiple pathways benefit from area control

B-Tier Maps

  • Pearl - Wide open spaces reduce effectiveness of area denial
  • Icebox - Long sightlines favor other initiators

Essential Tejo Lineups by Map

Haven Lineups

A Site Execute

  1. Guided Salvo: Target Heaven and Back Site boxes simultaneously
  2. Special Delivery: Bank shot into Sewers from A Long
  3. Armageddon: Draw line from A Long entrance to Back Site for full site clear

B Site Defense

  1. Guided Salvo: Place on B Main entrance and Window room
  2. Stealth Drone: Position in Garage for early intel

Ascent Lineups

A Site Post-Plant

  1. Guided Salvo: From A Main, target Generator and Default plant spot
  2. Special Delivery: Bounce into Wine from A Main entrance
  3. Armageddon: Cover entire A site from Tree room entrance

Mid Control

  1. Guided Salvo: Target Bottom Mid and Cubby from B Main
  2. Stealth Drone: Scout Market and Pizza area

Bind Lineups

B Site Execute

  1. Guided Salvo: Target Elbow and Back Site from B Long
  2. Special Delivery: Direct throw onto default plant location
  3. Armageddon: Path from B Window to Garden for retake denial

Teleporter Control

  1. Guided Salvo: Place on both teleporter exits to catch rotations
  2. Stealth Drone: Watch teleporter room from safe distance

Split Lineups

A Site Ramps Control

  1. Guided Salvo: Target Heaven and Screens from A Lobby
  2. Special Delivery: Bounce into Back Site from Ramps
  3. Armageddon: Diagonal line covering entire A site elevation

Mid to B Push

  1. Guided Salvo: Place on Mail room and Tower base
  2. Stealth Drone: Scout B Heaven from Mid

Lotus Lineups

C Site Waterfall Execute

  1. Guided Salvo: Target Gravel and Back Site from Waterfall
  2. Special Delivery: Direct throw through door onto default plant
  3. Armageddon: Full C site coverage from Hall entrance

Rotating Door Control

  1. Guided Salvo: Place on both sides of rotating doors
  2. Stealth Drone: Position to watch door rotations

Team Compositions with Tejo

Aggressive Execute Comp

Team Composition

  • Tejo - Area denial and site clearing
  • Breach/KAY/O - Flash support (Tejo lacks flashes)
  • Neon/Jett - Fast entry to capitalize on flushed enemies
  • Omen/Brimstone - Smoke support for site hits
  • Sage/Killjoy - Post-plant lockdown
Synergy
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Best Maps: Bind, Split, Haven

Double Initiator Control

  • Tejo - Primary site control
  • Sova/Fade - Information gathering
  • Jett/Raze - Entry fragging
  • Viper/Harbor - Wall control
  • Cypher/Chamber - Flank watch

Post-Plant Specialist

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The Ultimate Post-Plant Squad:Tejo - Delay defuse with abilitiesBrimstone - Molly lineupsViper - Snake bite lineupsKilljoy - Nanoswarm setupsYoru - Fake rotations

When to Pick Tejo Over Other Initiators

Pick Tejo When:

  • Playing maps with tight choke points (Bind, Split)
  • Team needs strong post-plant utility
  • Running double initiator compositions
  • Facing defensive teams that stack sites
  • Need precise utility placement without lineups

Avoid Tejo When:

  • Team lacks flash support
  • Playing open maps with long sightlines (Breeze, Icebox)
  • Need quick rotations (Tejo's abilities have long windups)
  • Team composition is already utility-heavy

Tejo vs Other Initiators Comparison

MatchupTejo's AdvantageTheir Advantage
vs SovaBetter area denialSuperior information gathering
vs BreachMore precise utilityFlash power
vs KAY/OBetter post-plantBetter site entry
vs FadeMore damage potentialBetter crowd control
vs GekkoBetter rangeMore versatility
vs SkyeMore consistent utilityHas healing

How to Counter Tejo

General Counter Strategies

  1. Spread out: Tejo's abilities have limited area coverage
  2. Play for timing: His abilities have long windups
  3. Fast rotates: Punish his commitment to one site
  4. Destroy the drone: Watch for shimmer at close range
  5. Track ultimate: 9 points means careful economy tracking

Agent-Specific Counters

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Jett/Chamber: Use mobility to escape targeted areasYoru: Teleport behind Tejo's utility placementOmen: Smoke off Tejo's sightlines for abilitiesViper: Wall to block map-targeted abilitiesKAY/O: Suppress Tejo during ability windups

Positioning Against Tejo

  • Avoid common angles and cubbies
  • Play off-angles that require multiple abilities
  • Use elevation changes to avoid ground-based abilities
  • Keep one player in a safe position for retakes

Pro Tips & Common Mistakes

Pro Tips

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Communication is key: Call out your ability placements earlyUse both missiles: Always place both Guided Salvo targetsCombo with teammates: Coordinate with flashes for maximum impactSave drone for crucial rounds: The suppress effect is game-changingLearn elevation limits: Understand where abilities can/cannot reachPractice map targeting: Spend time in custom games learning placementsThink ahead: Predict enemy rotations and place abilities accordinglyUltimate timing: Best used when enemies are forced into positions

Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Wasting abilities early: Don't use utility without purposePoor missile placement: Overlapping areas wastes potentialForgetting to follow up: Abilities create pressure, not killsSolo playing: Tejo needs team coordination to excelPredictable patterns: Vary your ability placements each roundIgnoring economy: Tejo's utility is expensive, manage credits wiselyBad drone timing: Don't drone when your team can't capitalizeUltimate misuse: Don't waste on eco rounds or 1v5 situations

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is Tejo good for solo queue?

A: Tejo can work in solo queue but shines with team coordination. His abilities require follow-up from teammates to maximize value. Consider playing him when you have communicative teammates.

Q: What's the best way to practice Tejo?

A: Start in custom games learning map-targeted placements on each map. Then practice in Spike Rush or Unrated to get comfortable with timing and team coordination before jumping into Competitive.

Q: Can Tejo's abilities damage teammates?

A: Yes, Tejo's damaging abilities affect teammates but deal reduced damage (1/3 of normal damage). The concuss and suppress effects apply fully to teammates, so careful placement is crucial.

Q: How do I counter enemy Jett Operators with Tejo?

A: Use Guided Salvo to force Jett off her angle, then have your team ready to punish her repositioning. The Stealth Drone can also suppress her dash, making her vulnerable.

Q: What's the range limit on Tejo's abilities?

A: Tejo's map-targeted abilities (Guided Salvo and Armageddon) have unlimited horizontal range but limited vertical reach. Special Delivery follows standard projectile physics with limited throw distance.

Q: Should I buy all abilities every round?

A: No. Prioritize based on your team's strategy. On save rounds, just the free Guided Salvo charge might be enough. Full buy rounds should include at least Special Delivery and one drone/additional Salvo charge.

Conclusion

Tejo brings a fresh approach to the initiator role in Valorant, offering precise map control without relying on traditional lineups. His kit rewards strategic thinking and team coordination, making him a powerful addition to organized teams. While he lacks the flash utility of other initiators, his damage potential and area denial capabilities more than compensate.

Success with Tejo comes from understanding map layouts, predicting enemy movements, and coordinating with your team. Master these fundamentals, practice the lineups provided in this guide, and you'll be dominating sites with Colombia's finest tactical mind.

Remember: "This should be simple enough. I flush them out. You finish them." - Tejo

Now get out there and show them what strategic superiority looks like!