Valorant Patch 7.04: Agent Balance Shifts and Gameplay Enhancements Revealed

Strategic gameplay is emphasised in the dynamic environment of Valorant, and the impending Patch 7.04 is expected to further change things up. This patch introduces a cascade of balancing adjustments that are ready to reshape the agent dynamics and is timed to coincide with the start of Episode 7 Act 2, which is anticipated to go live on Tuesday, August 29. Breach, Brimstone, Fade, Gekko, Killjoy, Omen, Skye, Sova, Viper, Astra, and Jett are just a few of the 11 Valorant Agents who will see nerfs as a result of the update. The full patch notes will be made available after the update is released.

Valorant Patch 7.04: Rebalancing Agent Strategies

The game’s creators have been carefully watching how agents interact with their utility tools, especially in scenarios combining numerous utilities and powerful ultimates. In order to improve game clarity, the developers have focused on making the following changes. This is done in recognition of the potential overwhelm and confusion these circumstances may cause:

Diminishing Large Area of Effect Ultimates

• The frequency of large area-of-effect ultimates will be reduced, promoting more tactical engagements.

Curbing Utility Duration

• Active utility duration will be shortened, aiming to maintain a dynamic pace and preventing utility saturation.

Taming Shootable Utility

• Shootable utility’s health will be decreased, making it more susceptible to counterplay and increasing overall strategic depth.

Aligning Ultimate Costs

• Ultimate costs will be recalibrated to align with the aforementioned adjustments, ensuring a balanced economy of play.

Agent Specific Adjustments

Let’s delve into the agent-specific adjustments that will redefine the way you approach the game:

Breach

Aftershock (C):

• Ticks reduced from 3 to 2
• Damage increased from 60 per tick to 80

Rolling Thunder (X):

• Ultimate points increased from 8 to 9

Brimstone

Orbital Strike (X):

• Ultimate points increased from 7 to 8

Fade

Prowler (C):

• Slightly increased time required to re-equip the gun after ability use

Gekko

Mosh Pit (C):

• Inflicts 10 damage per second in the affected area before exploding

Wingman (Q):

• HP reduced from 100 to 80

Thrash (X):

• Thrash’s explosion visual clarity improved for better area visualization

Killjoy

Lockdown (X):

• Ultimate points increased from 8 to 9

Omen

Paranoia (Q):

• No movement velocity imparted upon casting

Skye

Guiding Light (E):

• Max duration while casting reduced from 2.5s to 2s

Trailblazer (Q):

• HP reduced from 100 to 80

Seekers (X):

• Ultimate Points increased from 7 to 8
• Seeker Health decreased from 150 to 120

Sova

Recon Bolt (E):

• Total number of scans reduced from 3 to 2

Viper

Viper’s Pit (X):

• Ultimate points increased from 8 to 9

Astra

Gravity Well (C):

• Startup time increased from 0.6 to 1.25
• Gravity time duration decreased from 2.75 to 2.0

Nova Pulse (Q):

• Startup time decreased from 1.25 to 1.0

Cosmic Divide (X):

• Wall now completely blocks audio instead of muffling it

Jett

Tailwind (E):

• Dash window decreased from 12s to 7.5s
• Activation windup increased from 0.75s to 1.0s

Cloudburst (C):

• Duration decreased from 4.5s to 2.5s
• Slightly increased time required to re-equip gun after ability use

Updraft (Q):

• Charges decreased from 2 to 1

Blade Storm (X):

• Ultimate points increased from 7 to 8
• Special Attention: Skye, Astra, and Jett

Due to their strategic importance, gameplay effect, and popularity within the current meta, Skye, Astra, and Jett stand out among the Agents undergoing metamorphosis.

In order to level the playing field and take away any unfair advantages Skye may have had over her competitors, her space-controlling and reconnaissance abilities have been re-calibrated. Reworking Astra’s ultimate power, as well as improving her talents Nova Pulse and Gravity Well, will ensure that they are used to their full potential in a variety of situations. In order to control her movement and maintain a competitive environment that is balanced, Jett is also about to undergo a significant sequence of changes.

It’s still interesting to see the variety of improvements that will come along with Valorant Patch 7.04 while we wait for its release. Follow along as the Valorant environment changes, using these honed ideas and tactics for a superior gameplay experience.

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