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When does Valorant patch 5 01 drop this week Phoenix and Yoru buffs KAY O changes and more

Valorant patch 5.01 arrival time (Image via Sportskeeda) After the release of the update last month, it is almost time for another patch to drop in . The previous update kicked off a new chapter in the game called 'Dimension.' The developers also introduced a new underwater-themed map 'Pearl,' a new rank 'Ascendant,' a new skin called 'Prelude to Chaos,' and a new Battlepass full of skins, cosmetics, player cards & gun buddies. While the lasty update focused on new content, the new update is expected to focus more on balancing Agents this time around. The update is expected to drop in the coming week

Everything to know about the upcoming Valorant patch 5 01 update

Every two weeks, the developers push out a new update with some exciting changes to the game. However, Riot Games is dropping the new update with a delay of a week to allow the developers some time off this summer. The upcoming update will go live in the game on July 13, 2022. Here are the expected timings for the arrival of the new update in all regions: 2.00 PM PDT5.00 PM ET10.00 PM BST2.30 AM IST (next day, July 14)7.00 AM JST (next day, July 14)

Expected changes in the Valorant patch 5 01 update

After the commencement of Valorant Episode 4, the developers promised that they will be working on balancing Agents in the game. The idea behind this was to make every Agent in the game a bit more competitive and viable. However, in the latest patch 5.0 update, Agent balancing wasn't the primary focus. After gathering some data over the past month, the developers will now implement some changes to character balance. As per certain leaks, the developers are planning to implement changes to Phoenix, Yoru and KAY/O in the upcoming update. Both Phoenix and Yoru will likely receive buffs in the upcoming update, while KAY/O looks to be getting balance changes that aren't exactly buffs or nerfs.

1 Potential Phoenix buffs

Curveball: Maximum duration of the flash extended from 1.1s to 1.5sFlash windup has decreased from 0.7s to 0.5s Blaze (wall): If he stops bending the wall early, he will pull out his gun faster Run It Back (ult): He will now spawn back with the amount of shield he originally started with Potential Phoenix buffs being tested on PBE

Curveball:
- The max duration of the flash extended from 1.1s > 1.5s
- Flash windup has decreased from 0.7s > 0.5s

Blaze (wall):
- If he stops bending the wall early, he will pull out his gun fasterPotential Phoenix buffs being tested on PBE Curveball: - The max duration of the flash extended from 1.1s > 1.5s- Flash windup has decreased from 0.7s > 0.5sBlaze (wall):- If he stops bending the wall early, he will pull out his gun faster

2 Potential Yoru buffs

Dimensional Drift (ult): Time to un-equip decreased from 1.2s to 0.8sDuration of his ultimate increased from 10s to 12s Potential Yoru buffs being tested on PBE

Dimensional Drift (ult):
- Time to unequip decreased from 1.2s > 0.8s
- Duration of his ult increased from 10s > 12sPotential Yoru buffs being tested on PBE Dimensional Drift (ult):- Time to unequip decreased from 1.2s > 0.8s- Duration of his ult increased from 10s > 12s

3 Potential KAY O changes

FRAG/ment: Removed line of sight requirement to deal damageRange of zone decreased from 10m to 8m NULL/cmd (ult): Allies are the only ones that can hear the full audio when KAY/O is revived. Enemies will hear a short audio cue. Potential KAY/O changes being tested on PBE

FRAG/ment:
- Removed LOS requirement to deal damage
- Range of zone decreased from 10m > 8m

NULL/cmd (ult):
- Allies are the only ones that hear the full audio when KAY/O is revived. Enemies will hear a short audio cue.Potential KAY/O changes being tested on PBE FRAG/ment:- Removed LOS requirement to deal damage- Range of zone decreased from 10m > 8mNULL/cmd (ult):- Allies are the only ones that hear the full audio when KAY/O is revived. Enemies will hear a short audio cue. Players will also potentially receive some in the upcoming update along with a new weapon skin bundle. Fans will have to wait a few more days to get the complete breakdown of the Valorant 5.01 update. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found