Prepare for painful changes in VALORANT Patch 7.04 as almost half of the agent roster gets nerfed. Jett experts and Skye players are hit the hardest, while ultimate point changes add to the heartbreak. The community is divided on the drastic and sudden nature of these changes, but some rationalize that the off-season is the perfect time for meta shifts. However, emotionally adapting to these nerfs is proving to be difficult for many players.
| Agent | Ultimate Ability | Previous Ultimate Cost | New Ultimate Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viper | Viper’s Pit | 7 | 9 |
| Breach | Rolling Thunder | 7 | 9 |
| Killjoy | Lockdown | 7 | 9 |
| Brimstone | Orbital Strike | 6 | 8 |
| Skye | Seekers | 7 | 8 |
| Jett | Bladestorm | 7 | 8 |
The ultimate cost increase will force Viper and Brimstone players to adopt a more aggressive playstyle to unlock their powerful ultimates. This change may negatively impact the ranked meta, but the esports meta with double controller compositions is expected to remain unaffected. Considering Viper’s previous nerfs, some question the necessity of this change. Nevertheless, the off-season provides professionals with enough time to adapt to these major changes.
Source: DOTESPORTS
