Valorant Patch 1.09 has finally been deployed. As players were expecting, the Operator has suffered a serious nerf that should change the game's meta. Some agents are also affected by this update and in particular Viper.
Agent Updates
Omen
Paranoia
- Updated projectile VFX to better represent its hitbox, especially when it is traveling towards your POV.
Jett
Blade Storm (Burst Fire)
- The time between consecutive Burst Fire use has increased from 0.33 seconds >>> 0.45 seconds.
- Daggers thrown in Burst now have a damage falloff that begins at 12 meters and drops steadily (to 35 damage) at max falloff.
- Headshot multiplier on Burst Fire reduced from 3x >>> 2x.
Viper
Fuel
- Viper now starts the round at 100 fuel (previously 50).
Snake Bite
- Vulnerable debuff applied from Snake Bite now lingers for 2 seconds after leaving Viper’s acid.
Viper’s Pit
- Move speed doubled while casting.
- Viper now fast equips her weapon after casting, re-equip times vary per gun—but on average will reduce her weapon down time by .4 seconds.
Reyna
Empress
- Fire rate bonus decreased from 25% >>> 15%.
Brimstone
Stim Beacon
- Fire rate bonus increased from 10% >>> 15%.
Riot Games has officially confirmed the nerf of the Operator in Valorant Patch 1.09. It will shoot more slowly and its price is slightly increased.
