Riot Games has just rolled out Valorant patch notes 11.00, and this update is packed with exciting changes. Whether you’re diving into the action on PC or console, you’ll find new content, significant agent adjustments, and the highly anticipated console Esports Hub. Plus, there’s a fresh map called Corrode, alongside vital buffs and tweaks for agents like Waylay, Reyna, Neon, and Phoenix. Let’s unpack everything on the horizon with Valorant’s latest update.
This patch is not just a routine update; it marks a pivotal moment in gameplay dynamics, and understanding these changes can give you a competitive edge.
1. New Map and Map Updates
Introducing: Corrode
- A 5v5 spike map set within a salt-crystallized fortress, ravaged by radianite storms.
- Engaging multi-level terrain combined with medieval-inspired architecture.
- Accessible in Competitive, Swiftplay, Unrated, Spike Rush, Escalation, and Premier modes.
Map Pool Changes:
- In: Bind, Corrode
- Out: Pearl, Split
Corrode Queue:
- A special 5-day Swiftplay-only queue designed to help players familiarize themselves with the new map.
- In the first two weeks of Competitive play, Corrode RR losses are cut by 50%, while wins remain at 100%.
- Escalation mode will be temporarily disabled during this learning period.
2. Valorant Patch 11.00: Agent Changes
This update brings notable balance changes across the agent roster, with Waylay receiving prime buffs aimed at enhancing her viability.
Waylay Buffs:
- Refract: The time duration has been reduced for quicker travel and reactivation, with min time shortened from 0.5s to 0.35s and max time from 3s to 2s.
- Lightspeed: Faster unequip time, decreased from 0.8s to 0.6s.
- Saturate: Increased area of effect and faster activation to justify its cost, with windup decreased from 0.75s to 0.6s and size increased from 10m to 12m.
Reyna Nerf:
- Leer: Health points reduced from 100 to 80, now showing visual and audio feedback upon being shot.
Neon & Phoenix Adjustments:
- Relay Bolt (Neon): Windup time increased from 0.8s to 1.0s for better counterplay.
- Curveball (Phoenix): Similar adjustments apply, with windup time increased from 0.5s to 0.6s.
3. General Updates Across All Platforms
- Suppression visual effects are now clearer for affected enemies.
- The Spike pickup animation is updated for better visibility.
4. Clarity & Consistency Enhancements
This patch focuses on enhancing visual and audio clarity for both attackers and defenders, ensuring a more balanced gameplay experience.
- Breach (Aftershock): Visual effects are less disruptive.
- Sova: Improved audio cues for arrows and drone for easier tracking.
- Killjoy: Faster detain timing for Lockdown pulse.
- Cypher: Clearer direction indicators for Spycam darts.
- Omen & Brimstone: Audio adjustments make smokes fairer.
- Clove: Boost visuals now indicate when the speed bonus is in effect.
5. Premier System (PC)
The Premier scene has entered Stage V25A4, introducing new cosmetic rewards:
- Participate in two Weekly matches or one Playoff match to earn Team Tags and Plating.
- Playoff winners will receive the Champion’s Aura effect for their player cards.
- Awards are now visible in the Premier Hub.
Additionally, players can now report offensive team names directly from match history and standings, with abuses leading to restrictions.
6. Esports Hub for Consoles
The Esports Hub finally arrives for console players with this patch, offering:
- A comprehensive VCT overview dashboard.
- Details on brackets for the upcoming International League Stage 2, set to begin on July 12.
- In-depth insights into VCT teams and players.
7. Bug Fixes
- General: Resolved visual effects lingering after ‘Vulnerables’ and ‘Fragiles’.
- Bind: Fixed issues with deployables triggering teleport doors.
- Agent-Specific:
- Minor fixes implemented for KAY/O, Raze, Omen, Skye, Cypher, Breach, and Astra.
Whether you’re mastering Corrode, striving for Premier rewards, or catching up on the VCT action from console, Valorant patch notes 11.00 offers something for every player. Are you ready to jump into the new map and explore everything this update has to offer? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!