Meet Tejo, the latest Agent to join our roster straight from Colombia. As part of the Initiator class in Valorant, Tejo brings a dynamic set of skills designed to root out enemies through strategic information gathering, explosions, and concussive tactics. Players with a knack for strategic thinking and reading their opponents will find Tejo to be a compelling choice. Exclusive to Game Pass membership holders, he’s ready for action!
Tejo sums up his role with a succinct phrase: “This should be simple enough. I flush them out. You finish them.” This encapsulates the essence of this well-suited agent, equipped to make tactical waves on the battlefield.
Coming all the way from Colombia, Tejo aims to redefine your gameplay strategy. His unique abilities are centered around rooting out enemies using a layered approach, demanding players to stay a step ahead. By leveraging your understanding of each round’s nuances and employing Tejo’s skills proficiently, you can carve a path for your team’s success.
Tejo’s skillset revolves around three core functions: information collection, inflicting damage, and causing concussions. Let’s break them down:
Stealth Drone: Deploy a cloaked drone that, once activated, releases a small sonar pulse to detect enemy positions.
Guided Salvo: Bring up a tactical map to direct missiles to targeted locations. Upon arrival, these missiles detonate twice, forcing foes to rethink their positioning.
Special Delivery: Toss a bouncing grenade that sticks to targets instantly and delivers a concussive explosion.
Armageddon: Launch a barrage of explosions designed to shepherd enemies into positions advantageous for your team.
Tejo pairs well with teammates who can quickly capitalize on the space he provides. Here’s how each ability works to better support your tactical moves:
Stealth Drone
Whether your team is making an aggressive push or hunkered down in defense, deploying a stealth drone can be game-changing. In maps cluttered with hard-to-see areas, it helps your team safely claim territory or prepare for a confrontation. Tejo’s drone, with its ability to remain invisible at range, offers a stealthy method of gathering intel before the enemy can react.
Game Designer Ryan Cousart explains, “Drones usually excel in information reconnaissance, but we wanted this drone to emphasize enemy suppression, making it stand apart from others.”
Guided Salvo
Why choose rockets? According to Cousart, it’s simple: “Rockets are just cool.” Beyond aesthetics, they align perfectly with the strategic demands of the game.
Utilizing map targeters and area placements forces teams to anticipate and plan moves strategically. Cousart elaborates, “We designed these rockets not just to clear paths but to telegraph possible actions, allowing teammates to coordinate effectively.”
Tejo’s abilities zero in on enemy harassment through damage and disruption. Balancing these effects is key, with Cousart noting, “Damage brings permanence to an ability’s impact, so we’re closely monitoring its balance.”
Special Delivery
Cousart reflects, “Tejo needed an ability that was simple yet potent, enabling quick decision-making during engagements. Special Delivery fills this role as an instantaneous ‘let’s go’ tactic.”
While Tejo requires forethought in some of his moves, this ability gives him the aptitude to seize the moment and start fights assertively. Even so, players might discover inventive ways to optimize its use, finding the ideal angles for maximum effectiveness.
Armageddon
Character Producer John Goscicki indicates, “For Tejo’s rockets to be impactful, they must induce momentum. Optimal use involves capitalizing on enemy repositioning.” Agents like Neon, who can bridge distances rapidly, make perfect teammates for Tejo’s initiatives.
Keep an eye on the scoreboard to track Tejo’s ult points, as his Armageddon can dramatically shape any round. As a wave of explosions drives enemies back, Tejo creates windows of opportunity for his team to advance and dominate spaces.
While anyone can play Tejo, those with a discerning game sense can truly excel. All Valorant Agents are accessible to Game Pass subscribers, so get ahead and master Tejo’s tactics. As Tejo himself suggests, “We can stand around all day talking about killing them… or we just do it.” What’s holding you back?
Shimmy onto the global stage with Valorant—a thrilling blend of tactical combat and clever play. Assemble your strategy and dive into the 5v5 tactical shooter that pushes you to defy the norms with sharp shooting and strategic thinking. Valorant brings together unique Agents, each equipped with transformative abilities that complement both gunplay and team synergy. Embrace the creative challenge to outwit and outshine in this competitive battlefield where every map is a canvas for your ingenuity.
