Patch Summary

Valorant Patch 12.09 introduces significant adjustments to Neon's High Gear mobility and ultimate fuel regeneration, alongside targeted nerfs to shotguns. This update also includes various agent bug fixes and an experimental MMR system for non-competitive game modes.

What's New

• Neon's High Gear no longer grants a speed bonus while airborne; air sprint speed now matches melee speed.
• Neon's ultimate, Overdrive, will only regenerate fuel on a kill when the ultimate is actively engaged.
• Visual effects for Neon's slide have been enhanced for clearer direction and origin communication.
• Shotgun pellet damage beyond 10 meters has been reduced by 20%.
• Shotgun headshot multiplier has been decreased from 1.25 to 1.0.
• Chamber's Headhunter no longer has an obstructive animation when aiming down sights while firing.
• Jett's Tailwind now correctly displays first-person animations when the left-handed setting is active.
• Performance drops caused by Jett's Drift ability have been resolved.
• Miks' Harmonize tooltip description has been updated for clarity.
• Miks' ultimate preview cone now displays correctly without needing to fully equip the ability.
• Sage can no longer waste Healing Orb on herself while at full health and affected by Decay.