VALORANT Patch 7.04 could open new duelist meta following sweeping agent nerfs

Pro VALORANT players and solo queue enjoyers alike are already reeling after today’s unveiling of the game’s next update, Patch 7.04, which will bring a whole collection of changes to the growing agent list. These adjustments could also bring a significant shift in the meta, especially for duelists who have mastered Jett as their go-to agent on most maps.

In the patch notes, the fast-moving duelist is getting hit with multiple curveballs, including nerfs to her Tailwind dash and her Cloudburst smoke. She’ll also have one less Updraft, while her ultimate ability, Blade Storm, requires an extra point to activate. All of these changes effectively push her out of the meta, forcing players to look towards other agents as a replacement.