With only a few days remaining before the Valorant 13.09 update goes live, the balance notes for the upcoming patch have seemingly leaked on social media forums.
As per prominent Valorant dataminer ‘valohabercisi’ on X, the next Valorant update will see significant nerfs to several Initiators in the game, alongside a buff to Warden. Some major Clove nerfs also appear to be on the horizon.
Here’s everything you need to know about the leaked balance notes for the Valorant 13.09update.
Valorant 13.09 Balance Notes: All Leaks
According to an X post from the aforementioned dataminer, the Valorant 13.09 update will introduce the following balance changes to the shooter:
Agent Changes
Clove
- The speed boost from Pick-Me-Up (C) has been reduced from 15% to 10%.
Gekko
- When controlling his Thrash (X), both the minimap and his field of view are limited to 17 metres.
Skye
- When controlling her Trailblazer (Q), the minimap and her field of view are reduced from 22.5 to 19.1 metres.
Sova
- The ultimate’s radius is reduced by 6%, from 188 to 176.
Weapon Adjustments
Warden
- Vertical recoil has been slightly reduced on the first four shots:
- 1st shot: 0.6 → 0.45
- 2nd shot: 1.5 → 0.9
- 3rd shot: 2.5 → 1.8
- 4th shot: 3.75 → 3.2
Note that these balance notes are not official, and Riot Games hasn’t made any confirmation on changes to the Agents or the Warden.
At the time of writing, these balance changes are simply leaks, so be sure to take them with a grain of salt.
Valorant 13.09 Release Date
The Valorant 13.09 patch will hit the live servers around October 27, 2026, and it’s expected to introduce the aforementioned leaked changes to the game.
Alongside the balance changes, the Valorant 13.09 update is also likely to add the new Agent Hush to the game’s roster.
