Tejo is the 27th Agent of VALORANT. Considering all characters in the game come from different regions, Tejo's origins have been a center of curiosity ever since his teaser was released on Jan. 6.

Tejo excels at ballistic guidance systems, and he's equipped with abilities that make him a great initiator. Though Tejo might need some time to solidify his place in VALORANT's meta, we've gotten to know quite a bit about him through Riot's announcements and lore bits.

Which country is Tejo from in VALORANT?

VALORANT’s Tejo is from Colombia. He's an experienced intel consultant and has a nickname "Cashew."

While playing Tejo, you'll need to strategically use drones, AR targeting systems, and sticky grenades, meaning the agent comes with a decent number of skill shots. However, all of Tejo's abilities are quite powerful and make him a real threat against his enemies. Tejo's teammates can engage in tactical maneuvers to complement his Stealth Drone and Guided Salvo, potentially securing quick takedowns without their enemies realizing what is happening.

How to unlock Tejo in VALORANT

You can unlock Tejo in VALORANT by:

1. Buying the agent with 1,000 VALORANT Points 
2. Earning 200,000 XP and completing the Agent Recruitment Event.
3. Using 8,000 Kingdom Credits after the Agent Rec. Event ends.

Is Tejo hard to play in VALORANT?

Playing Tejo in VALORANT isn't that hard, but you may need to improve your tactical senses in the game to extract his true potential.

Tejo's toolkit prioritizes utility and map control over pure aggression. The Stealth Drone is like a mix of Sova's drone and KAY/O's knife. Guided Salvo can be an excellent tool to clear sites, making Tejo a great addition to most agent line-ups. Overall, Agent 27 has straightforward mechanics, but you'll still need to be on top of timings with decent map awareness.

If Tejo becomes popular within VALORANT's competitive scene, we may witness even more optimized strategies involving the agent by professional players. Watching VALORANT tournaments and specialists is one of the best ways to improve at the game and figure out new tactics for your favorite champions. When spectating in the game, you can also use the opportunity to copy crosshairs in VALORANT.

Players headed to VALORANT's competitive queue may also experiment with stretched resolutions to level up their aiming by enlarging their targets. This is a method used by most professional players, but it might negatively impact VALORANT's visual appeal in the process.