The talk surrounding VALORANT, especially with the imminent release of a new duelist agent who promises to shake things up. It will debut before the grand final of VCT Masters Bangkok. This character has already caught the attention and ire of professional players who’ve gotten a sneak peek. Spoiler alert: they’re talking about another Jett-level annoyance.
While Riot Games keeps its cards close to its chest regarding official gameplay footage, we get insightful glimpses through player reactions at events. Sentinels’ own Zachary “zekken” Patrone wore a grin that could light up a room while remarking, “I think it’s going to be really annoying to play against,” followed by an enthusiastic declaration that playing as this new agent will be fun. When pro players are excited yet wary, you know something interesting is coming.
Other pros weighed in, too. DRX’s Song “HYUNMIN” Hyun-min suggested this upcoming agent combines elements of Jett, Yoru, and Reyna, calling them so overpowered that “no one will pick Jett.” G2’s Nathan “leaf” Orf added, “you’re just making people annoyed.” If you’ve ever played against a great Killjoy or Cypher setup, you can almost feel your blood pressure rising at the thought of another disruptive force ready to ruin your day.
The trend toward agents who can change match dynamics has been noticeable lately. After some less impactful releases like Harbor and Deadlock, Riot seems aware that players crave characters who make waves. More recent agents such as Iso and Clove have found their niches in competitive settings but haven’t taken over completely. However, Vyse and Tejo have shown up roaring at tournaments, and Tejo has been hailed as the most picked agent at Masters Bangkok so far! It begs the question: What kind of chaos will our soon-to-be-announced duelist bring into the mix?
