Valorant’s 2025 season continues to captivate players, but a significant shift in the game’s meta has finally arrived. Until recently, team compositions have heavily relied on one standout agent: Tejo. Following the anniversary announcement, Riot Games confirmed that major nerfs were imminent, and with the latest Valorant patch notes, those changes are now live. If you’re eager to uncover the updates from the newest patch, keep reading for all the details regarding Valorant patch notes 10.09.
Riot Games is known for its swift adjustments regarding character balance, often making substantial changes just months after release. Tejo’s gameplay has been particularly controversial, and while patch notes 10.00 celebrated his arrival, patch notes 10.09 focus on restoring balance. This update also tackles a variety of bugs and general gameplay fixes.
Tejo’s Changes in Valorant Patch Notes 10.09
The patch notes highlight Riot’s acknowledgment of Tejo’s overpowering presence in the game. The developers noted that his Guided Salvo rockets significantly impact match outcomes with minimal risk compared to other Initiators. The changes aim to increase the skill required for effective use, ensuring that players are more vulnerable to punishment for poor timing or execution. Additionally, adjustments to Tejo’s abilities, particularly the economy surrounding the Stealth Drone, have also been made.
“Tejo’s rockets have led to a higher frequency of unhealthy game states.”
Guided Salvo Adjustments
- Cost: Reduced to 150
- Grants a free charge at the beginning of each round
- Each rocket fired uses one charge
- The cooldown feature has been removed
- Map targeting range reduced from 55m to 45m
Stealth Drone Modifications
- Cost: Increased from 300 to 400
Special Delivery Changes
- Cost: Decreased from 300 to 200
Armageddon Adjustments
- Ultimate points increased from 8 to 9
Breach’s Updates in Valorant Patch Notes 10.09
Alongside Tejo, Breach also faced notable nerfs in this update. The focus is on his ability, Fault Line. Riot’s change aims to create additional scenarios where players can escape Breach’s stun if they aren’t fully caught in the center of the ability. As a result, the detonation time for Fault Line has been extended from 1 second to 1.2 seconds.
General Updates in Valorant Patch Notes 10.09
Gifting Improvements
Responding to player feedback, Riot has increased the daily gifting limit, allowing players to send up to 10 gifts per day to friends. This doubling of the previous limit begins May 15th and is a timely addition alongside the new Give Back // V25 Collection in the Featured Store. Notably, each gift sent from this bundle contributes to charitable causes—making it a rewarding experience for everyone.
Changes to Swiftplay Game Mode
For Swiftplay fans, upgrades are underway to enhance gameplay. Adjustments to starting ultimate points are in place, providing players a better chance to activate their Agent’s ultimate ability before the half concludes. This scalable change aligns with the ultimate cost in Swiftplay, ensuring competitive balance.
- Breach: Rolling Thunder: 2 ultimate points ⇒ 3
- Killjoy: Lockdown: 2 ultimate points ⇒ 3
- Viper: Viper’s Pit: 2 ultimate points ⇒ 3
Bug Fixes and Known Issues
Patch notes 10.09 also include a comprehensive list of bug fixes and known issues Riot is addressing:
Cosmetic Bug Fixes
- Resolved a visual issue in the Bolt skinline that caused brightness anomalies when inspecting the Bolt Flex.
- A bug fix affecting Kill Banners for certain skins now normalizes their appearance after the first kill.
Known Cosmetic Issues
- Currently, a bug with the Bolt skinline results in excessive brightness, potentially impacting sensitive players and competitive balance.
- This issue will be resolved in the upcoming patch 10.11.
Known Agent Issues
- Omen can enter a smoke targeting mode that inaccurately reveals information, mainly related to Viper’s Pit or similar effects. This will be corrected in patch 10.10.
With these updates in Valorant patch notes 10.09, the 2025 season is set for intriguing changes. Are you excited to dive into these new features? Share your thoughts and let’s discuss how these modifications may impact the game’s strategy.