Although Riot Games hasn't officially released Valorant Patch 3.09 yet, leaks from today reveal key upcoming changes. These align with community discussions, including nerfs to the Classic pistol's right-click and tweaks to the Fracture map.
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Valorant 3.09 Patch Notes Leak
Riot previously addressed over-accuracy issues with the Classic after pros like TenZ highlighted the problem. Patch 3.08 just launched, but expect moderate updates in 3.09 around the regular Tuesday cycle—likely November 2, 2021—unless bugs force an earlier release.
According to leaker HIITSCAN, highlights include:
- Classic Nerf: Reduced right-click firing accuracy when jumping, running, and walking.
- Firing error while walking: 0.05 >>> 0.6 (total error 2.5, up from 1.95)
- Firing error while running: 0.2 >>> 1.3 (total error 3.2, up from 2.1)
- Jump shot error: 1.1 >>> 2.1 (total error 4.0, up from 3.0)
- Fracture Changes: Adjustments to barriers, an Ult orb, and cover in attacker spawn.
- Stinger B Arcade barrier moved to the attacking-side bridge for easier defender contests.
- Defender barrier at A Rope shifted to rope top, aiding Sentinel setups.
- A Hall Ult orb repositioned to neutral ground, less attacker-friendly.
- New cover in Stinger spawn breaks long sightlines from lobby to main B, easing flank pressure.
- Softer Ropes/Ziplines: Fixed jittery movement on ziplines/ropes when stopping or changing direction.
BUGS
COMPETITIVE
- Fixed default Act Rank badge showing on unranked loading screens.
AGENTS
- Cypher can no longer place Spycam on Breeze door to destroy/see through it when down. Fixed similar invalid spots.
- Fixed incorrect 1P Updraft visuals for Jett.
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