VALORANT Patch 9.10 brings significant changes to agents, weapons, and game mechanics. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of all updates:

New Regen Shield

• Costs 650 credits
• Absorbs up to 25 HP damage
• Features a Regeneration Pool of 50 HP
• Automatically regenerates after brief delay following damage

Agent Changes:

Cypher

• Trap Wire now has 0.5s windup before revealing enemies
• Neural Theft ultimate cost increased to 7 points
• Updated minimap icons for trap wire connections

Sage

• Self-heal increased to 50 HP (from 30 HP)
• Healing time reduced to 5 seconds
• Slow Orbs reduce dash speed by 50%
• Resurrection ultimate cost reduced to 7 points

Deadlock

• Annihilation now kills enemies at timer end regardless of location
• Updated visuals for Cocoon and Barrier Mesh health states

Omen

• Dark Cover now falls to level geometry
• One-way smokes significantly restricted

Phoenix

• Curve Ball becomes signature ability with free charge and two-kill reset
• Hot Hands costs 200 credits
• Healing persists after leaving flames
• Blaze projectile passes through walls

Clove/Jett Updates

• Clove's Ruse visual updates for better clarity
• Not Dead Yet timer reduced to 10 seconds
• Jett can't Drift while detained/suppressed

Weapon Changes:

• Increased movement inaccuracy for most weapons
• Phantom damage falloff improved:
  • 39 damage (0-20m)
  • 35 damage (20m+)
• Ghost reduced to 13 bullets
• Frenzy increased to 15 bullets

System Updates:

• Utility usage details shown post-round
• Concuss effects slow movement abilities by 50%
• Updated overheal and smoke visuals

Bug fixes include improvements to Killjoy's Alarm Bot, Clove's Meddle, audio elements, and Premier mode match history.

These changes aim to create a more balanced and tactical gameplay experience while addressing long-standing community feedback.

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