Gekko

InitiatorInitiator

Gekko the Angeleno leads a tight-knit crew of calamitous creatures. His buddies bound forward, scattering enemies out of the way, with Gekko chasing them down to regroup and go again.

Role Description

Initiators challenge angles by setting up their team to enter contested ground and push defenders away.

Agent Biography
Real Name:Mateo Armendáriz De la Fuente
Origin:USA (Los Angeles)
Race:Human/Radiant
Age:22
Agent Details
Agent Number:22
Release Date:March 7, 2023
Release Patch:Patch 6.04
Gekko

Agent Abilities

Wingman
Q
Wingman
Basic Ability

EQUIP Wingman. FIRE to send Wingman forward seeking enemies. Wingman unleashes a concussive blast toward the first enemy he sees. ALT FIRE when targeting a Spike site or planted Spike to have Wingman defuse or plant the Spike. To plant, Gekko must have the Spike in his inventory. When Wingman expires he reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Wingman charge after a short cooldown.

Ability Demo
Dizzy
E
Dizzy
Signature Ability

EQUIP Dizzy. FIRE to send Dizzy soaring forward through the air. Dizzy charges then unleashes plasma blasts at enemies in line of sight. Enemies hit by her plasma are Blinded. When Dizzy expires she reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Dizzy charge after a short cooldown.

Ability Demo
Mosh Pit
C
Mosh Pit
Purchasable

EQUIP Mosh. FIRE to throw Mosh like a grenade. ALT FIRE to lob. Upon landing Mosh duplicates across a large area that deals a small amount of damage over time then after a short delay explodes.

Ability Demo
Thrash
X
Thrash
Ultimate

EQUIP Thrash. FIRE to link with Thrash’s mind and steer her through enemy territory. ACTIVATE to lunge forward and explode, Detaining any players in a small radius. When Thrash expires she reverts into a dormant globule. INTERACT to reclaim the globule and gain another Thrash charge after a short cooldown. Thrash can be reclaimed once.

Ability Demo
Agent Statistics
Agent Type:Initiator
Total Abilities:4
Ultimate Ability:Thrash
Signature Ability:Dizzy
Quick Tips
  • Master Gekko's Initiator role to maximize team impact
  • Practice ability combinations in the Range to improve execution
  • Learn common Gekko lineups for different maps
  • Communication is key when playing Initiator agents

Agent Cosmetics

Player Cards (6)

Afternoon Asada Card

Afternoon Asada Card

VALORANT Gekko Card

VALORANT Gekko Card

VERSUS // Deadlock + Gekko Card

VERSUS // Deadlock + Gekko Card

Unstoppable // Gekko Card

Unstoppable // Gekko Card

Gekko ID Card

Gekko ID Card

VALORANT GO! Vol. 3 Gekko Card

VALORANT GO! Vol. 3 Gekko Card

Sprays (5)

Gekko Spray

Gekko Spray

Gekko Diff Spray

Gekko Diff Spray

Gaming Gekko Spray

Gaming Gekko Spray

Like Gekko Spray

Like Gekko Spray

Gekko Groove Spray

Gekko Groove Spray

Gun Buddies (1)

VALORANT GO! Vol. 3 Gekko Buddy

VALORANT GO! Vol. 3 Gekko Buddy

Agent Strategy Guide

Master Gekko with pro tips and strategies

Playstyle

Creature-based initiator with retrievable utility. Versatile info and plant/defuse.

Pro Tips

  • Retrieve creatures to reuse them
  • Dizzy for vertical flashes
  • Wingman for planting or defusing
  • Thrash ultimate for detaining enemies