As of December 28, 2024, the latest update for VALORANT is Patch 9.11, released on December 10, 2024. This patch introduces several significant changes and improvements:
Agent Updates:
- Neon:
- High Gear:
- Slide Charges: Reduced from 2 to 1.
- Accuracy During Slide: Now matches crouch-walking accuracy, reducing long-range effectiveness.
- Overdrive (Ultimate):
- Duration: Decreased from 20 seconds to 10 seconds.
- Ultimate Points Required: Increased from 7 to 8.
- High Gear:
- Vyse:
- Razorvine:
- Damage per Tick: Increased from 6 to 10.
- Vertical Drop Spawn Height: Lowered from 450 to 300 units, improving visual clarity.
- Additional Effects: Now slows enemy dashes, similar to Sage’s Slow Orb, and applies a concuss effect.
- Arc Rose:
- Equip Speed After Cast: Improved for quicker follow-up actions.
- Razorvine:
Gameplay System Updates:
- Ping System:
- Pings are now blocked by smokes, landing on the smoke’s surface instead of passing through, preventing unintended advantages.
Quality of Life Improvements:
- Weapon Skin Upgrades:
- Players can now unlock multiple available skin levels in a single transaction, streamlining the customization process.
These updates aim to balance agent abilities, enhance gameplay clarity, and improve the overall player experience. For a comprehensive breakdown of all changes, you can refer to the official patch notes on the VALORANT website.
