Riot Games has recently published the patch notes for VALORANT 9.00, with the main focus being on the ISO nerf. The duelist received an unexpected significant buff in the previous update, leading to an imbalance in the game. Along with addressing various glitches and bugs, the update aims to bring balance back to the gameplay. Without further delay, here is a summary of the VALORANT 9.00 patch notes.
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VALORANT 9.00 Patch Notes Explained
ISO nerf (PC)
ISO experienced a surge in pick rate following the buff in the previous update, causing disruption in the VALORANT ranked ladder. To restore balance, Riot Games is implementing an ISO nerf in this update. The nerf includes reducing the duration of his Double Tap buff and eliminating the refresh upon securing two kills. Now, ISO can only extend the Double Tap by shooting the orbs that spawn during the buff.
- Double Tap (E): Duration: 20s >>> 12s
- Signature kill reset removed
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Sova Buff (Console)
- Sova’s Owl Drone’s HP increased to 100 from 60.
Competitive Updates
- Abyss added to the PC Ranked map pool.
- Competitive Mode introduced to Console in this patch
- Console: Map pool starts with Abyss, Ascent, Bind, Haven, and Sunset with new maps being gradually added in upcoming patches.
Console Updates
- Introduced a new “Controls Preset” selection screen before the tutorial.
- Option to choose VALORANT-specific or traditional console FPS controls as your starting scheme.
- Ability to change presets and customize controls in the Settings menu.
- Enhanced sound transitions between Focus and ADS to match aim states.
- Updated crosshair presets for better variety.
- Updated Fighter controls preset: Crouch is now Hold instead of Toggle.
- Added a comprehensive Aim Sensitivity slider.
Bug Fixes
- Jett Console: Fixed an issue with Jett’s Tailwind (diagonal dash) that was reducing the dash length.
- ABYSS PC and Console:
- Fixed several unintended boost positions.
- Fixed bugs allowing players to get under the map.
- A Site cover now properly appears in Omen and Astra smoke targeting world.
- Fixed an Omen exploit allowing him to get between the spawn barriers.
