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Valorant’s Episode 3 has fans excited for the launch of the game’s newest agent KAY/O, the Episode 3 Act 1 battle pass, and the YR1 Event Pass. But in addition to all of the new content, there are plenty of balance changes coming to the game. If you jump in tomorrow once the Valorant episode 3 patch hits, you might notice some of your favorite agents tweaked heavily by Riot Games. Some of the weapons are also expected to receive pricing changes which may affect your decision-making when managing your credits in the early rounds. Here is a quick look at all of the upcoming changes to weapons and agents in the new Valorant patch.
Valorant Episode 3 agent changes
In May, Riot Games talked about how the game needs a change in terms of the number of flashes available to agents. In-line with this, Skye and Breach are getting significant changes to their kits and they will no longer have access to three flashes. Astra is also getting some minor tweaks to tone down her effectiveness.
Here is a rundown of all the balance changes that are coming to Valorant Episode 3:
Jett
Cloudburst: Price increased from 100 to 200.
Updraft: Price increased from 100 to 150.
Blade storm (Ultimate): Points increased from 6 to 7.
Omen
Shrouded Step: Price increased from 100 to 150.
Paranoia: Price decreased from 300 to 300.
Dark Cover (Smoke): 1 free smoke; Second smoke – 400, smokes will regenerate after 40 seconds.
Skye
Trailblazer: Price increased from 200 to 250.
Guiding Light: Price increased from 100 to 150; Charges decreased from 3 to 2; flash will regenerate after 40 seconds.
Yoru
Blindside: Price increased from 200 to 250.
Brimstone
Incendiary: Price increased from 200 to 250.
Sova
Owl Drone: Price increased from 300 to 400.
Shock Bolt: Price increased from 100 to 150.
Hunter’s Fury: Points increased from 7 to 8.
Sage
Slow Orb: Price increased from 100 to 200.
Ressurection: Points increased from 7 to 8.
Breach
Aftershock: Price increased from 100 to 200; moreover, it will have 3 small bursts instead of 1 shock. Meanwhile, each small burst of aftershock will do 60 damage.
Flashpoint: Price increased from 200 to 250; charges decreased from 3 to 2.
Rolling Thunder: Breach’s ultimate will go in a straight line rather than expanding towards the end.
Reyna
Leer: Price increased from 200 to 250.
Viper
Snake Bite: Price increased from 100 to 200.
Phoenix
Curveball: Price increased from 200 to 250.
Raze
Boombot: Price increased from 200 to 400.
Showstopper: Points increased from 7 to 8.
Astra
Astral Form (Stars): Price decreased from 200 to 150; starting stars decreased from 2 to 1.
Cypher
Neutral Theft: Points decreased from 7 to 6
Valorant Episode 3 likely weapon price changes
As seen in the image posted by ValorLeaks, Valorant Episode 3 will likely introduce some price drops for underperforming weapons. Stinger, Bucky, Guardian and Operator are getting price reductions but popular weapons like Phantom and Vandal do not have any cost changes whatsoever. Unlike the balance changes which were datamined, the weapon pricing changes have not been confirmed officially.
