As promised, Riot Games revealed all of Clove’s abilities during the VCT 2024 Masters Madrid. Based on what we can see right now, Clove might be the strongest Agent to be released in VALORANT.

Here are the Clove’s abilities revealed officially by Riot Games:

• Pick-Me-Up (C): Clove absorbs the life energy of a fallen enemy, granting them a moment of increased agility and health.
  • 1 Charge

• Meddle (Q): Clove focuses a fragment of immortality essence that, once thrown, deteriorates the life essence of those hit by the blast.
  • 1 Charge

• Ruse (E): Clove’s mind projects a view of the battlefield from above. Using their essence, they manifest vision-obscuring clouds that change the flow of battle, even in death.
  • 2 Charges

• Not Dead Yet (X): Clove defies death by activating their immortality essence. To stabilize their form, they must remove the life energy of an opponent.
  • 7 Ultimate Points

Clove will join the VALORANT Agents’ roster on March 26, 2024. They will be available to unlock and play as soon as 8.06 patch goes live.

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Since VALORANT‘s release in June 2020, Riot Games has changed the game in every patch. The developers add new agents, change agents’ abilities, and maps to the game with every major update. Currently, there are 14 playable maps in VALORANT, including four Team Deathmatch maps. Pearl, Haven, and Fracture are out of the rotation from Standard and Competitive matches, but they can be played in the Custom matches.

Riot Games is currently focused on releasing the upcoming agent Clove on the day of the VCT 2024 Masters Grand Final on March 24, 2024. However, the developers might also reveal a new map in the game as one VALORANT player accidentally discovered a map during some coding experiments.

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New Map Will Be Called ‘Bastion’

Reddit user Impossible_Ad1362 posted on the official VALORANT page that they were coding a web-crawling bot for their client and discovered the image of the new map. The bot downloaded and indexed content from a web page after the Redditor used the web crawler on VALORANT’s official website.

New map leak? discovery while coding a crawling bot
byu/Impossible_Ad1362 inVALORANT

The bot could get all the maps as wallpapers, but they only noticed Icebox, Ascent, Split, Bind, and Haven on the maps section of the website. However, among the wallpapers, there was one new picture named “ValorantWallpaper_Bastion_thumbnail.jpg.”

The Reddit user thought the missing maps were being added as wallpapers while the website was being updated. Although the pictures are not yet available to the public, the Bastion map is somewhat similar to Fracture, which is currently out of the map rotation. However, it is unclear if Bastion will be added to the game as a Team Deathmatch map or a new standard VALORANT map.

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A new Act, as usual, brings a new Battle Pass. As we’ve always known, VALORANT releases a brand new premium Battle Pass every Act, along with a whole lot of new skins and cosmetic items.

The Battle Pass is only 1000 VP. However, when compared to Riot Games’ usual skin bundles, the skins and cosmetic items you receive are far more worthwhile.

But what kind of Battle Pass will the next one be? Act 2 of Episode 8 premieres on March 5, 2024. So, no one can be certain. However, thanks to the leakers, you can already know what’s in the Battle Pass and prepare your wallet accordingly.

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Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass First Look

Thanks to ValorLeaks, we have our first look at the upcoming Battle Pass. As always, the Battle Pass will include three skin collections, a bunch of Sprays, Playercards, and Gun Buddies.

Retrowave Collection

Aquatica Collection

Shellspire Collection

Sprays

Playercards

Gunbuddies

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More information and pictures of Episode 8 Act 2 Battle Pass will be revealed soon. So, keep checking the article for up-to-date information on VALORANT’s latest Battle Pass.

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As is tradition, VALORANT releases a new skin bundle with every patch. Just recently, the developers released MK.VII Liberty into the game. Just when it was about to get old, yet another bundle is replacing the hype.

With the new Act coming, VALORANT will release a bunch of new cosmetic items through Battle Pass and stand-alone skin bundles. Riot Games has already revealed the Primordium bundle that is about to come with the Act launch.

However, just now, we received a glimpse of another skin bundle that may come with Episode 8 Act 2 as well. According to ValorLeaks, the skin bundle is called Fortune’s Hand.

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Fortune’s Hand Skin Bundle

For now, the leaker has only revealed the attached image for the bundle. Other information, such as the bundle’s price, its edition, and release date, is still unknown. Nonetheless, based on the look of the bundle, we feel that it will be a Select edition bundle.

The available items in the Fortune’s Hand bundle:

• Ghost skin
• Phantom skin
• Odin skin
• Guardian skin
• Melee
• 5x Playercards

Don’t be fooled by its edition, though. The golden and black color combination with the touch of white accent is already giving the skin a glorious vibe. The melee skin is also something to look for. As VALORANT has been releasing some “meh” skins and melee skins recently, the Fortune’s Hand melee may catch many people’s attention.

What do you think about the bundle? Is it something that you’d buy, or give it a hard pass and pray that it never shows up in your Night Market?

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VALORANT adds new skin bundles with almost all new patches. With the current 8.02 patch ongoing, we have the Xerofang bundle themed on the Chinese Lunar New Year. However, this patch version is almost nearing the end.

Based on the VALORANT PBE schedule, the next patch should go live this week, as it is already being tested on PBE servers. Thanks to that, we have received some information about the upcoming skin bundle.

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MK.VII Liberty Skin Bundle Leaked

VALORANT patch 8.03 is currently being tested on the PBE servers. While surfing the new changes, data miners have found some interesting heads-ups about the next skin bundle. Thanks to them, we now know that the upcoming bundle will be called MK.VII Liberty.

According to ValorLeaks, the MK.VII Liberty skin bundle will contain skins for four different weapons and a melee.

Here is the list of the weapons that will be included in the bundle:

• Vandal
• Guardian
• Judge
• Operator
• Combat Knife

Each weapon skin is reportedly to have three variants: Desert, Tundra, and Sea.

MK.VII Liberty Skin Bundle Price

As for now, the price of the MK.VII Liberty skin bundle is still unknown. However, based on the variants and upgrades, the bundle will at least belong to Premium Edition. So, expect to pay 1775 VP for each weapon skin and 3550 VP for the melee.

MK.VII Liberty Skin Bundle Release Date

MK.VII Liberty skin bundle is supposedly available with patch 8.03, which is scheduled to be released on February 21, 2024.

However, all of this information is just leaks and anticipations. No official announcement has been made yet. So, take all of these with a grain of salt.

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VALORANT generally releases skin bundles with every new patch. Apart from the usual bundles, they often commemorate various events with dedicated items. Like the recent Xerofang bundles released to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. However, that’s not it for the month of February. This is also the month of love. So, VALORANT is not missing upon Valentine’s Day either.

VALORANT is reportedly to release a Valentine’s Day special bundle in the game. However, the bundle will contain cosmetic items rather than skins. Here is every detail about VALORANT’s Valentine’s Day special capsule bundle.

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Duo’s Day-A Limited Time Capsule Bundle Dedicating Valentine’s Day

A recent leak from Valorant Updates has informed us about the upcoming limited-time bundle in VALORANT. The bundle will be released to celebrate Valentine’s Day. As per the leaks, it will be a capsule bundle including cosmetic items like player cards, gun buddies, spray, and a title. The capsule is named Duo’s Day.

Price of the Duo’s Day Bundle

The Duo’s Day bundle will not be free like the previous event’s special battle passes. It will be a buyable item from the store. The price of the entire bundle will be 1650 VP.

The individual item’s price will be as follows:

• Duo’s Day Buddy: 285 VP
• Duo’s Day Game Night Card: 225 VP
• Duo’s Day Left Card: 225 VP
• Duo’s Day Game Right Card: 225 VP
• Duo Title: 100 VP
• </3 Title: 100 VP
• <3 Title: 100 VP
• Duo’s Day Left Spray: 195 VP
• Duo’s Day Right Spray: 195 VP

Release Date of the Duo’s Day Bundle

Duo’s Day bundle is exclusive for Valentine’s Day, So expect it to be released on that particular date, which is February 14, 2024.

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VALORANT is a popular hero-based competitive FPS shooter. Here, agents are divided into four categories, each carrying an individual role. Among them, the Sentinels are mainly known for their defensive capabilities. However, there was one agent who changed the concept of sentinel agents.

Chamber was first added into VALORANT with Episode 3 Act 3. Even though he belongs to Sentinels, his abilities are more offense-based rather than defense. Soon, the French weapons designer had become a meta pick, both in the ranked and pro scene.

Chamber’s pick rate was so dominant that Riot had to come up with a major Nerf to change the meta and keep other sentinel agents viable. The Nerfs were so deadly that Chamber meta almost ended. Since then, the VALORANT community has eagerly been waiting for the scene to change for their favorite agent. Finally, Riot is coming up with some major Chamber buffs.

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Chamber Receiving major Buffs in Patch 8.03

Currently, VALORANT patch 8.03 is being tested on the PBE servers. According to the PBE patch note, Chamber is seeing some changes in his abilities. The main changes are coming to both of his gun abilities – Headhunter and Tour De Force.

• The price of the Headhunter has decreased from 150 to 100. This will help you to buy Headhunter’s bullets without going rough on the economy.
• Chamber’s ultimate Tour De Force is getting a speed boost. The sniper’s fire rate has now increased from 0.7 to 0.9. This makes the gun 30 percent faster than it is now.

Will Chamber be Meta Again?

With all of these coming changes, the chances of the Chamber’s pick rate rising again are enhanced. These alterations will surely impact the Chamber’s ongoing playstyle. Even though the numbers are still less than the time when Chamber was a reckoning force, these are still effective buffs. So, the possibility of Chamber to come back to the meta again is surely high.

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As VALORANT has a huge playerbase, the developers like to cater to all communities worldwide. This is one of the reasons why the VALORANT community appreciates the developers so much.

So, with the new lunar year approaching, Riot Games is going to maintain its tradition and release a brand new skin bundle following a similar theme to previous years. Thankfully, leakers such as VALORANT Leaks and VALORANT Updates have already given us a sneak peek of how the bundle will look.

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Xerofang Skin Bundle First Look

Based on the leaks, it seems very clear that this new skin bundle took inspiration from some previously released skin bundles. To me, it looked like the Vandal skin is a mixture of VALORANT Championship 2022 Phantom and 2023 Vandal. However, there’s no denying that the melee skin from this bundle was clearly inspired by the Episode 6 Act 1 Venturi knife.

Available for

• Vandal
• Ghost
• Knife

Xerofang Skin Bundle Price

According to the leakers, the Xerofang bundle will be a Premium Edition bundle. If that’s the case, expect to pay 1775 VP for each skin and 3550 VP for the melee. There’s no estimated price for the entire bundle as of now.

Xerofang Skin Bundle Release Date

There is no confirmed release date for the bundle. However, expect the 2024 Xerofang bundle to be released either on February 6 or February 13, 2024.

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VALORANT is a 5v5 strategic shooter developed by Riot Games. Mostly known for League of Legends, Riot’s take on the FPS genre has been a widely successful attempt. Since its launch, VALORANT has become one of the most popular PC games worldwide.

Like Counter Strike, VALORANT is a competitive centred game. Currently only available on PC, VALORANT has no controller support in normal lobbies. Although a few players could find a workaround to the no-controller policy, there has been no official support. However, in a recent file overview, miners were able to find a hint of controller support, which might be part of an upcoming update.

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Controller Support on VALORANT Might Be Available Soon

VALORANT’s gameplay model prioritizes mouse and keyboard due to its slow pace and precise aiming mechanics. Moreover, most weapons in the game feature erratic recoil patterns designed for the mouse only. But in a recent Twitter post, VALORANT Leaks & News shared a file containing keywords linking official controller support for the game.

However, a large chunk of FPS enthusiasts love to play with controllers. In VALORANT, a streamer named Dasnerth reached the highest rank in Radiant using a controller workaround. However, he only used Judge as his primary weapon due to its simple aiming and firing mechanics.

With a full-fledged mobile port on the way, if VALORANT adds official controller support, it might attract many new players. Console controller players are always eager to find new live service games to try out, and VALORANT, being a free game, might become a massive go-to destination.

Moreover, VALORANT’s beautiful cosmetics might be an additional point for the game’s popularity if it gets controller support. However, without aim assist, controller players might need to put in many hours into the game before becoming good or rising through the ranks. Take this with a grain of salt, as these are just speculation from file leaks.

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VALORANT releases brand-new skin bundles with almost every new patch. These unique sets of skin collections give players a sense of variety in the game. Moreover, every skin bundle comes with a different scheme. As a result, players have a lot of options to choose from.

Since VALORANT’s release, the game has seen dozens of skin bundles released. Each of these bundles has unique designs, features, and characteristics that cater to different types of player bases.

In the 7.12 patch, VALORANT released the Overdrive skin bundle. Many players chose not to purchase it because it was an Exclusive Edition skin with a high price tag. However, don’t be disheartened, as a brand new skin bundle is coming yet again in an upcoming patch that may make your day.

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Kuronami Skin Bundle First Look

The Kuronami Vandal reminds me a lot of the Reaver Vandal at first glance. However, it is only for the purple variant. The White, black, and blue color variants look nothing like Reaver.

Available for

• Vandal
• Marshal
• Sheriff
• Spectre
• Kuronami Melee

Kuronami Animations

Kuronami Playercard

Kuronami Skin Bundle Price

By the look of it, the Kuronami skin bundle seems to be a Premium Edition collection. If that’s the case, expect to pay 8700 VP for the whole bundle. If you wish to buy the weapons separately, you’ll have to spend 1775 VP for each weapon skin and 3550 VP for the melee.

Kuronami Skin Bundle Release Date

Kuronami skin bundle is set to release with Episode 8 Act 1, which will go live on January 9, 2024.

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