Valorant Patch Notes 8.08: End of Viper-Cypher Meta?
Apr. 30, 2024What is a new Act update in Valorant without some quality patch notes, right? Unfortunately, that might be true for all those pesky Viper and sneaky Cypher players. With the Episode 8 Act 3 around the corner, here are the patch notes for the Valorant 8.08 update.
Agent Buffs & Nerfs in Valorant Patch 8.08
While the patch notes do not have many agents on the changes sheet, Viper and Cypher are getting some significant changes. Chamber also got a teeny-tiny update which gives the Frenchman more voicelines. With these changes out of the way, here are the nerfs that Viper and Cypher received in Valorant patch 8.08.
Viperhas been a dominant force on the Valorant scene since the start. Be it competitive or casual queues, Viper players could change the course of the game with massive control and lurk play. As per Riot Games, in 7.09, they unintentionally shipped some number changes to Viper’s fuel. With that said, here are the updated changes in the Toxin fuel:
Along with these, Viper also faces some solid nerfs as the price of Snake Bite (C) has increased from200 to 300 creds. The charges for Snake Bite have also been reduced from2 to 1with this patch. Viper also cannot pick up the Poison Cloud (Q) after the buy phase is over.
WithCypherruling over the meta with his new changes, it was about time we saw the devs balance out his kit. In this patch 8.08, Cypher gets alittle adjustmentto his abilities which makes it a fair ground for both Cypher and his enemies. Here are the changes in Cypher’s overpowered Tripwire:
Along with the Tripwire changes, Cypher receives an update on the Spycam (E). The Spycam will now make a looping audio for the enemy whom you are watching with it.
This update also brings new changes toValorant’s Premier mode. Premier Playoffs teams will now earn apromotion each time they win. This means that in the next stage, the promoted team will play in a division one higher than the previous stage. A new division, the Invite division, will be added in Episode 9 Act 1.
According to this new rank-up system, the playoff winners and the team placing in the top 32 of the Contender Division standings will gain a new rank after the playoff tournaments finish.
On top of that, the top 2 Contenders from each zone get promoted to the Challengers League! A true path to being pro. The Premier Score playoff qualification threshold is alsoreduced to 600for all divisions.
Alongside the agent changes and Premier season update, the 8.08 patch also fixes a lot of bugs. One of the major fixes among these is the Split A main bug where players could stand on an unintended higher location using Jett or Raze. Killjoy turret detecting enemies through the Harbor’s High Tide (E) is also fixed.
That completes the patch notes for Valorant Episode 8 Act 3. TheMystbloom Bundleis also here with this update, so check out the weapons and price via the linked article. What are your thoughts on the Viper and Cypher nerfs? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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