The Phantom continues to chase down the Vandal in pro VALORANT play

After the conclusion of the first big professional VALORANT event of the year, VCT LOCK//IN, the regional seasons began in earnest with their internal circuits, many of which include Challengers events for non-franchised teams.

As the North American Challengers tournament moves ahead with its first split, fans are getting an even clearer look at the new meta developing so far in 2023. And there is one statistic in particular that may come as a surprise.