VALORANT Episode 3 is still a few days away, and we know that the upcoming update will bring massive changes in the game, including major nerfs and buffs for the existing agents.
The major highlight of Episode 3 Act 1 is definitely the upcoming agent, Kay/0. However, the new update will also introduce the previously leaked weapon price changes. Moreover, according to a recent leak, every agent in the game will undergo substantial changes.
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Upcoming Nerfs and Buffs in VALORANT
Players who tested the upcoming Episode 3 update ahead of its global release revealed some alarming changes coming to the game. Firstly, Jett’s Cloudburst price has been increased from 100 to 200 credits. Also, she can no longer dash through Cypher’s tripwires; bad news for Jett mains.
Talking about nerfs, devs increased Raze’s Boombot price from 200 to 400 credits, and the Showstopper will now need 8 ult points instead of 7. Skye’s Trailerblazer and Guiding Light ability price has also increased. Besides that, her flashes will regenerate after a gap of 40 seconds.
Sage’s Slow Orb price has increased from 100 to 200 points, and like Raze, the healer agent will also need 8 ult points after the update. Cypher, on the other hand, will need 6 ult points instead of 7.
Coming to Breach, his Aftershock will now burst three times instead of one, each blast giving a damage of 60 HP. The price of Aftershock has also increased to 200 credits.
Anyway, here’s the complete list of changes for every VALORANT agent in Episode 3:
Jett
- Cloudburst: 100 to 200 creds
- Updraft: 100 to 150 creds
- Tailwind: Can no longer dash through Cypher’s tripwires
- Bladestorm: Six to seven ult points
Astra
- Astral Form Price: 200 to 150 creds/Starting stars decreased from two to one
Breach
- Aftershock: 100 to 200 creds/One large shock to three small burst shocks
- Flashpoint: 200 to 250 creds/Three to two charges
Sova
- Owl Drone: 300 to 400 creds
- Shock Bolt: 100 to 150 creds
- Hunter’s Fury: Seven to eight ultimate points
Viper
- Snakebike: 100 to 200 creds
Brimstone
- Incendiary: 200 to 250 creds
Raze
- Boom Bot: 200 to 400 creds
- Showstopper: Seven to eight ultimate cost
Reyna
- Leer: 200 to 250 creds
Yoru
- Blideside: 200 to 250 creds
Cypher
- Neutral Theft: Seven to six ultimate points
Phoenix
- Curveball: 200 to 250 creds
Sage
- Slow Orb: 100 to 200 creds
- Resurrection: Seven to eight ultimate points
Skye
- Trailblazer: 200 to 250 creds
- Guiding Light: 100 to 150 creds/Three to two charges/Flashes regenerate after 40 seconds
Omen
- Shrouded Step: 100 to 150 creds
- Paranoia: 400 to 300 creds
- Dark Cover: One free smoke (Previously there were two)/Second smoke cost – 100 credits/ Smokes regenerate after 40 seconds
Of course, not every player is happy seeing these changes, but no change in VALORANT is permanent. Meaning, if any nerf or buff affects the game negatively, the devs will definitely listen to the community and make the required changes.
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