Valorant has launched its all-new patch note and episode 3.0 with a lot of new updates and changes in the game after revealing the release date
Valorant completed its one year recently and to celebrate that they are here with a new update and all-new game mechanics. It seems like Riot has changed almost everything a little bit. From the price drop of weapons to the increase in the price of agent’s abilities, everything is nerfed. The update went live at 6:30 AM on 23rd June according to IST and almost every country across the world has received this new update.
Also, a new agent KAYO has arrived in the game and this new initiator has got some insane abilities. Players can unlock the new agent by completing the agent missions or by buying radiante points.
All The Changes Made in Valorant Patch Note And Episode 3.0 And Release Date
Agents’ abilities saw a huge nerf in this update. Agents like Breach and Skye’s flashes have been reduced from 3 to 2. And, almost every agent saw a nerf.
- Astra
Astral Stars Cost: Decreased from 200 Credits to 150 Credits
Also, Only one free star will be available when the round starts instead of two.
- Breach
Aftershock Cost: Increased from 100 Credits to 200 Credits
Earlier, one explosion occurred aftershock but now, Aftershock will have three small explosions of 60 damage.
Flashpoint Cost: Increased from 200 Credits to 250 Credits
Flashpoint Charges: 3 Charges to 2 Charges
Brimstone
Incendiary(Molly): Increased from 200 Credits to 250 Credits
- Cypher
Cypher ultimate will now require six points instead of seven.
- KAY/O
Frag Cost: 200 Credits
Flash Cost: 250 Credits
Zero Point: Free Signature Ability
Players will require seven Ult points to acquire NULL/cmd of this robotic agent.
- Jett
Cloudburst Cost: Changed from100 Credits to 200 Credits
Updraft Cost: Increased from 100 Credits to 150 Credits
Players will now require seven Ult points instead of six to acquire Blade Storm after the patch note 3.0
- Omen
Shrouded Step Cost: Increased from 100 Credits to 150 Credits
Paranoia Cost: Decreased from 400 Credits to 300 Credits
- Phoenix
Curveball Cost: Increased from 100 Credits to 150 Credits
- Reyna
Leer Cost: 200 Credits increased to 250 Credits
- Raze
Boombot Cost: Players will now require 400 credits instead of 200 Credits.
According to the Valorant Patch Note 3.0, players will require eight Ult points instead of seven to acquire Showstopper
- Sage
Slow Orb Cost: 100 Credits to 200 Credits
Players will now require eight Ult points instead of seven to acquire Resurrection and revive their teammates.
- Skye
Trailblazer Cost: 200 Credits to 250 Credits
Guiding Light Cost: Increased from 100 Credits to 150 Credits
Guiding Light Chargers: There will be now only two flashes instead of 3.
Also, every 40s Guiding Light flashes will now regenerate
- Sova
Owl Drone Cost: Increased from 300 Credits to 400 Credits
Shock Bolt Cost: 100 Credits to 150 Credits
Players will now require eight Ult points instead of seven to acquire Hunter’s Fury afterthe update.
- Viper
Snake Bites Cost: 100 Credits to 200 Credits
- Yoru
Blindside Cost: 200 Credits to 250 Credits
- Killjoy
Alarmbot: Cooldown after pickup increased from 7seconds to 20 seconds.
Change in Weapon Prices After Valorant Patch 3.0
Valorant weapon prices saw a downfall. Earlier, the weapon were slightly high but now it looks perfect as they decreased around 100-150 credits for every weapon.
- Ares: Decreased from 1600 Credits to 1550 Credits
- Bucky: Decreased from 900 Credits to 850 Credits
- Bulldog: Decreased from 2100 Credits to 2050 Credits
- Frenzy: Decreased from 500 Credits to 450 Credits
- Guardian: Decreased from 2400 Credits to 2250 Credits
- Judge: Increased from 1600 Credits to 1850 Credits
- Marshal: Decreased from 1000 Credits to 950 Credits
- Operator: Decreased from 5000 Credits to 4700 Credits
- Shorty: Decreased from 200 Credits to 150 Credits
- Stinger: Decreased from 1100 Credits to 950 Credits
COMPETITIVE UPDATES
The competitive queue also got nerfed as there were a lot of issues in match-makings.
● If your skill improves, your rank should properly reflect that, regardless of account age.
● Matchmaking accuracy will improve across all ranks, and it will be now easy to climb to other ranks or rank push.
● While winning games is still the most important factor, individual performance will also
be accounted for to improve matchmaking at Immortal+
● Earlier, close games affected a lot on ranking. Now, they will be a decent effect on your rank if you miss close matches.
● Adjusted our Rank Rating curves, so climbing (or falling) should feel less hard.
● Updated Rank distribution
● Placements raised to Diamond 1
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