VALORANT Patch 4.08: New Initiator Fade and Jett Nerf
The latest update for VALORANT, Patch 4.08, brings exciting changes to the game. The most notable addition is the new initiator, Fade, who has powerful abilities that can gather information and leave enemies vulnerable. With Fade’s skills, like marking, tracking, deafening, and blinding, players need to be careful when facing her on the enemy team.
Alongside Fade, Patch 4.08 also introduces a controversial nerf to Jett. Players will now need to activate Jett’s Tailwind ability, which has a 0.75-second delay before dashing. This change requires players to be more tactical and strategic when using Jett’s capabilities. However, the Tailwind charge can still be regained after two kills, providing an opportunity for skilled players.
Neon has also received balancing changes in Patch 4.08. Killing an enemy now increases Neon’s battery energy from 25% to 100%. Her High Gear ability has been adjusted, allowing for sideways and forward slides, removing the damage from the Fast Lane ability, and increasing the energy drain. These changes aim to enhance Neon’s gameplay experience.
Sova, one of the best Initiators in VALORANT, has received a significant nerf in Patch 4.08. Sova’s Owl Drone now lasts seven seconds instead of 10, with reduced health. Other adjustments have been made to his dart and Shock Dart abilities. These changes aim to balance Sova’s kit and improve gameplay dynamics.
In addition to agent changes, Patch 4.08 brings small adjustments to the five-stack queues. The gain/loss penalty for different 5-stack configurations has been modified. The penalty varies based on the ranks of the players in the party. The update also aims to reduce wait times for five-stacks.
For a detailed list of all the changes, players can refer to the official patch notes. Patch 4.08 is expected to go live today, so get ready to experience the new updates in VALORANT.